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Gyeongnidan Street (경리단길)

5.9Km    2023-01-18

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Gyeongnidan Street refers to the 937-meter-long road from the main gate of MND Financial Management Corps to Grand Hyatt Seoul as well as all of the nearby streets and alleys. It is called Gyeongnidan Street because the Korean army's central finance corps, or Gyeongnidan in Korean, used to be located here, and has gained fame for presenting a different vibe than that of Itaewon despite being part of Itaewon-dong. Gyeongnidan Street is an area of culture and youth where people are able to enjoy diverse and special cuisine and dishes at unique restaurants and cafes. Although it resembles a typical neighborhood of Seoul, it features foreigners who have come from many different places around the globe living in natural harmony with Korean locals, which exudes a unique, exotic atmosphere. It is fun to walk along the various streets and alleys to discover novel and sophisticated shops.

Cacao Boom (Itaewon Branch) (카카오봄(이태원점))

Cacao Boom (Itaewon Branch) (카카오봄(이태원점))

5.9Km    2017-02-15

서울특별시 용산구 회나무로 3

Caocaoboom is a handmade chocolate shop. The Itaewon branch is famous for its traditional Italian gelato created by 1st generation chocolatier.

Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoes Street (성수동 수제화거리)

Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoes Street (성수동 수제화거리)

5.9Km    2025-03-15

15, Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Handmade shoe manufacturers began to gather in the 1970s to form a street and make history. Today, there are some 350 handmade shoe manufacturers, 100 intermediate processing and raw materials companies, and new cafes with unique vibes opening up one after another. Thanks to its vintage appeal, many people visit on dates and to take cool photos.

Unyong Ddukbaegi Spagetti (우뇽뚝배기스파게티)

Unyong Ddukbaegi Spagetti (우뇽뚝배기스파게티)

5.9Km    2021-03-29

10, Seodal-ro 10-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-816-6338

Ddukbaegi cream pasta is popular. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

Kkupdang Seongsu Main Store (꿉당 성수점)

Kkupdang Seongsu Main Store (꿉당 성수점)

5.9Km    2024-02-22

1F, 615 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Kkupdang is a pork neck specialty restaurant located near Sinsa Station. Here, you can taste meat quickly grilled on an aluminum grill that is developed in-house and charcoal briquettes. The signature dish is the moksal (grilled pork shoulder) aged for 15 days, and they also offer options like ogyeopsal (grilled skin-on pork belly) and galmaegisal (grilled thin skirt). Renowned for its rich juiciness and tender fat, it's a sought-after dining spot for many.

Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

5.9Km    2024-10-21

5-6 Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Interior items made from wood
This workshop is visited by celebrities such as Park Narae of the entertainment program 'I Live Alone' and KAI of EXO. It is also the place where the senior wooden box that appeared in the movie 'PARASITE' was made. You can make your own interior accessories such as chairs and tabletops using hardwood. One-day classes on making ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils are also popular.

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

6.0Km    2025-01-13

55, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-820-9848

Hyosajeong Pavilion is where Nohan, the second vice premier of the Joseon dynasty during King Sejong and King Sejo’s reign, stayed. After he lost his mother, he built the pavilion to mourn at her grave while still being able to see his father’s grave in Gaeseong to the North. His brother-in-law, then Minister of the Interior, Gang Sa-deok named the pavilion “Hyosajeong,” which means pavilion of filial piety.

In order to find the original location of the pavilion, poems by Jeong Inji and Seo Geojeong and an old map of Korea were referenced, but the pavilion was not found because the surrounding landscape had changed too much. As a result, a location was selected and the pavilion was reconstructed at its current location. The house is 3 kan* in the front and 2 kan* on the side. The roof is a hip-and-gable roof. The pavilion has one room with under floor heating and a railing around the pavilion

(* kan: a traditional measurement that corresponds to the space between two columns)

Olive Young - Seongdong Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성동성수)

Olive Young - Seongdong Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성동성수)

6.0Km    2024-04-17

#101, and #102, 47, Seongsuil-ro 6-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Haru&Oneday (하루앤원데이)

Haru&Oneday (하루앤원데이)

6.0Km    2024-10-18

92, Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

SUPER JUNIOR Donghae 
This is a cafe run by SUPER JUNIOR’s Donghae, and inside the cafe, photos taken by Donghae himself are displayed. It is decorated in a quiet and cozy manner with a modern atmosphere, and the photo zone for taking mirror shots is considered a specialty. Milk tea made at the store is popular. Desserts and drinks are delicious, but there are tables with plugged-in outlets, so it has become known as a good cafe for working or studying on a laptop.
 

Maehwa Banjeom (매화반점)

6.0Km    2024-03-19

96 Dongil-ro 18-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-1939

Maehwa Banjeom offers a fusion of Lamb skewers, lamb chops, and traditional Chinese cuisine. Fresh vegetables and sauces are used daily to prepare dishes upon order. While yangkkochi (lamb skewers) and guobaorou (sweet and sour pork in sweet rice batter) are signature dishes, gaji bokkeum (stir-fried eggplant)  and cream saeu (shrimp with cream sauce) are also popular choices. Located within the alley of Lamb Skewers Street, just 300 meters from Exit 5 of Konkuk University Station.