839.0354512084346m 19085 2024-03-18
9 Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-6050
Persian Palace is a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and Iranian kebabs, run by an Iranian chef. They offer set menus such as lamb curry, spinach curry, and butter chicken, which can be enjoyed with tandoori nan. The spiciness of the curry can be adjusted, and they also have vegan options available. For dessert, they serve Persian homemade desserts like mast (Persian yogurt) and saffron ice cream. They provide halal food and prayer rooms for Muslims.
843.7928234502398m 20742 2024-03-15
122-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5302
Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip is a sweet red bean porridge and traditional tea house near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sweet red bean porridge is a sweet and smooth dish typically containing chewy rice cakes and chestnuts. In Korea, it's a traditional food eaten during dongji (the shortest day and longest night of the year). They also offer traditional teas like ssanghwatang (herbal tonic tea), which contains seven medicinal herbs, sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) with a blend of cinnamon and ginger flavors, and sikhye (sweet rice punch), a drink known for aiding digestion.
845.0008925200186m 9622 2016-12-30
6, Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-1155
Sarangchae is located in Insa-dong, one of the most famous neighborhoods visited by tourists. Majority of the restaurant's customers are foreigners, and they offer reasonably priced Korean dishes that are highly popular among foreign visitors.
847.6259084192864m 196 2024-03-18
73 Yulgok-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4531-1214
Jalppajin Memil is a specialty restaurant that directly kneads 100% buckwheat dough to make buckwheat noodles. They offer both bibim makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles) and mul makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Additionally, they serve memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe), memil mandu (buckwheat mandu), and tender suyuk (boiled pork slices). They have a selection of 10 different kinds of makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) including chestnut, citrus, corn, and mulberry, allowing customers to choose according to their preference. Their famous makgeolli sampler set, which allows customers to taste five different types of makgeolli in small quantities, is popular.
847.8078854400569m 0 2024-06-27
1F~3F, 237, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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848.4246528718597m 2691 2023-05-02
32-6 , Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-7103-6993
PungGyeong, located opposite Sungkyunkwan Academy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a hanok-style guest house whose outer wall is painted with a stylish blue pine tree. The guest house is equipped with bedrooms and a kitchen/diner with a table. Residents can have toast for breakfast, and simple Korean meals are provided for guests staying more than two days. In the winter you can sample traditional Korean tea brewed by the owner.
850.2799618599502m 873651 2024-05-17
62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222
Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.
The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.
The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.
Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.
850.9222399513716m 0 2024-02-01
61 Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Teafference Seoul is where visitors can taste purple tea made from purple tea leaves that grow naturally on the 1,800-meter plateau in Kenya. As a café and a cultural complex, it comprises a gallery tea café on the first floor where one can enjoy purple tea and art exhibitions, a beauty shop on the second floor, and a rooftop on the third floor. Exhibitions of paintings and photographs are always held using the walls and staircase landings of the spacious interior, making it a great place to relax while enjoying a cup of tea. In addition, this place has an appealing vibe, making it especially popular on social media. Not only is purple tea pretty in color, but it also has less caffeine than green tea or black tea, thus serves as a suitable option for the health-conscious. A variety of menu items are available, including Teafference Signature Purple Tea, Teafference Purple Milk Tea, and Teafference Purple Tea Einspanner. Another recommended menu item is Purple Tea-Makase, a course menu which serves several types of purple tea and desserts.
851.7938595787325m 42095 2024-03-18
44, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4150
Samcheong Park is a park that blooms in cherry blossoms in spring and fall colors in fall near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The park is home to a forest library and a café, and visitors can follow the trails to find acupressure trails, exercise equipment, badminton court, tennis court, playground, and a convenience store. The area surrounding the park is home to many galleries and restaurants, so it is a popular destination for walking among the people of Seoul.
852.2446443913249m 6249 2021-03-24
124-6, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-0980
This is where you can enjoy Bossam (Korean boiled pork with cabbage or lettuce wraps) with roasted garlic. This restaurant's signature menu is napa wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.