Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

7.8Km 2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

Brown Chicken (브라운치킨)

7.8Km 2021-03-18

15, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9972

Try fried chicken, one of Korea’s representative dishes. The most famous menu is fried chicken. A chicken specialty restaurant located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul.

Seongdae Guksu (성대국수)

7.8Km 2021-03-18

18, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-3996

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A restaurant that uses only natural ingredients. The best menu at this restaurant is noodles in anchovy broth.

Olive Young - Yeonsinnae Beomseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 연신내범서)

7.8Km 2024-04-18

842, Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)

7.8Km 2024-03-04

18 Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9666

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari is a renowned restaurant located in the alley of whole chicken soup near Dongdaemun Market, operating since 1978. Its specialty is dakhanmari (whole chicken soup), a whole chicken boiled in savory and rich broth. Adding finely chopped green onions enhances its refreshing flavor. The chewy rice cakes dipped in the seasoned sauce are also delightful. Additionally, it's customary to enjoy the remaining broth by mixing it with seasoning sauce and noodles, creating a delicious kalguksu (noodle soup).

Hannam Bugeotguk (한남북엇국)

7.8Km 2021-03-24

65-7, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2297-1988

It's a popular bar with pancake as its specialty. This restaurant's signature menu is dried pollack soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Okonomi (오코노미)

7.8Km 2021-03-26

7, Yeonseo-ro 29-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-355-0426

This is a Japanese-style teppanyaki restaurant. This restaurant's signature menu is okonomiyaki. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

KAVOLO - Yeonsinnae Branch (까볼로 연신내)

7.8Km 2021-03-26

16-14, Yeonseo-ro 27-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-382-2015

This restaurant's signature menu is spaghetti. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

Kwangjuyo - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (광주요 한남)

7.8Km 2024-06-27

28, Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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