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Honam Sikdang (호남식당)

1.1Km    2024-03-15

18-6, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-5033

Honam Sikdang is a specialty restaurant for galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish) located in Namdaemun Market. Its signature dish is the spicy and flavorful galchi jorim, known for its robust broth. Another popular dish is the deeply seasoned godeungeo jorim (braised mackerel), which is boiled until the seasoning is well absorbed. A highlight of dining here is the crispy deep-fried cutlassfish served upon ordering. Its cozy atmosphere attracts many visitors seeking a hearty meal.

kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

1.1Km    2021-05-12

49, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-7370

It makes Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) using herbal broth as a store with more than 20 years’ experience. This restaurant's signature menu is ginseng chicken soup. This Korean dishes is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

James Cheese Deunggalbi Myeongdong (제임스치즈등갈비 명동)

James Cheese Deunggalbi Myeongdong (제임스치즈등갈비 명동)

1.1Km    2024-03-11

13, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0192

Situated on Myeongdong Street, James Cheese Deunggalbi specializes in deunggalbi (grilled pork galbi). The main dish here is grilled back ribs with cheese, which is characterized by the harmonious combination of Korean food and cheese. Served with bokkeum bap (fried rice) and gyeran jjim (steamed eggs) riceballs, the dish has a richer flavor with less spiciness. The best part is that customers can choose the amount of cheese and the spiciness of the dish, so they can personalize it to their liking.

Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street (북촌한옥마을 감고당길)

Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street (북촌한옥마을 감고당길)

1.1Km    2024-10-30

Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

An alley with cute cafes and galleries
This is the road that appeared in the last episode and the flashback scene where Choi Ung (played by Choi Woosik) and Kuk Yeonsoo (played by Kim Dami) got drunk. Behind the Seoul Craft Museum in Bukchon Hanok Village, it extends for about 440m from Poongmoon Girls' High School to Jeongdok Library. There are many pretty cafes and galleries on the cozy road, and there are also craft markets open, so there is plenty to look around. The alley where Kuk Yeonsoo walked with the drunken Choi Ung on her back is Yunboseon Street in the middle of Gamgodang Street. It stretches along the hill between narrow tiled walls and stone walls, giving off a unique atmosphere.

Boan1942 (보안1942)

1.1Km    2023-08-17

33 , Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Prior to becoming an art space in 2007, Tongui-dong Boan served as a place for rest for travelers from 1942 to 2005. After a short suspension, the place was renovated into a cultural space in 2017 to carry on the historical legacy and provide creative inspiration under the concept of "Boanstay." 

Boan1942 is divided into a cultural space consisting of a cafe, project workshop, book shop, and exhibition area, and Boanstay on the 3rd and 4th floors that offer temporary lodging services to the cultural nomads. Located in Seochon, the center of culture, history, and convenient traffic in Seoul, Boanstay offers a splendid view of Seoul's historical and cultural assets such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Seochon Hanok Village.

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Namdaemun Market Bondong Clothing Shopping Center (남대문 본동의류상가)

Namdaemun Market Bondong Clothing Shopping Center (남대문 본동의류상가)

1.1Km    2022-09-07

3-2, Namdaemunsijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2805

Namdaemun Market Bondong Clothing Shopping Center maintains the traditional market atmosphere unique in Korea. It is home to a slew of restaurants, butcher's shops, and shops selling food items. Jungang-ro, in particular, houses many shops specializing in local Korean food products, attracting international tourists. The western side of Bondong Clothing Center is populated by shops selling stationery, art materials, and small electronics.

Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office (봉추찜닭 명동중앙우체국)

Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office (봉추찜닭 명동중앙우체국)

1.1Km    2024-03-12

47, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-9381

Located in Myeongdong Street, Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office branch specializes in jjimdak (braised chicken). Jjimdak is a Korean-style soy sauce glazed chicken that originated in the Andong region and features chicken stir-fried with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, glass noodles, and rice cakes. Their signature dish is ppyeo eomneun jjimdak (braised boneless chicken), which is easy to eat even for beginners. Its spicy level can be adjusted and cheese can be added to suit personal preferences. 

Bodolmiyeok Myeongdong(보돌미역 명동)

Bodolmiyeok Myeongdong(보돌미역 명동)

1.1Km    2020-10-30

B1F, 10, , Myeongdong, 8na-gil, , Jung-gu, , Seoul
+82-2-772-7600

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant specializing in seaweed soup loved by Koreans. The representative menu is clam seaweed soup.

Harmonymart Myeong-dong

Harmonymart Myeong-dong

1.1Km    2021-04-08

B1, Gyeongdo Bldg, 21-7, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-6365-2203

Harmony Mart is a discount mart that sells various food products and everyday items. The Myeong-dong Branch in Seoul stands out among the branches of the mart throughout the country in terms of sales and service items due to its geographical characteristics. Mainly Asian tourists from China, Japan, etc. do their shopping in the store for tax exemption later. Famous items are REAL BROWNIE, CHAM BUNGEOBBANG, BUTTER WAFFLE, and other snacks. A lot of tourists visit the “Global Tax Free” around Myeongdong Station since it provides a tax refund service for foreigners. For the convenience of tourists, the store staffs, who are native speakers, communicate with foreign tourists and the store also provides EMS (Express Mail Service).

Choegojip Sutbul Dakgalbi Jeonmunjeom(최고집숯불닭갈비전문점)

Choegojip Sutbul Dakgalbi Jeonmunjeom(최고집숯불닭갈비전문점)

1.1Km    2021-04-14

21-7, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-3334

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of toppings for Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken) that is popular in Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is spicy stir-fried chicken.