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Places to EAT. within 3o min by Metro
Myeongdong Kyoja
Address: 25-2 Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu telephone: +82-2-776-5348 Description: Myeongdong Kyoja is a noodle restaurant located near Myeongdong Cathedral that has been in business for about 40 years. The restaurant is known for their knife-cut, handmade kalguksu (noodle soup) which is its main menu item. These lovingly prepared noodles are served in a deep and flavorful broth with meat and vegetables, making for a delicious meal. Also popular are the mandu (dumplings), bibim guksu (spicy noodles), and kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup). |
Hamo
Address: 819, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu Telephone: +82-2-515-4266 Description: Hamo serves traditional meals from the Jinju region, using the full flavors of the local seasonings. All ingredients are delivered upon order, making each dish as fresh as possible. The restaurant interior is divided into private rooms of various sizes to allow guests to focus on their meal and companions without distraction. |
Gotgan
Address: 50F, 24, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu Telephone: +82-2-1330 Description: Gotgan by Lee Jong Guk is Korean chef and food researcher Lee Jong-guk's first restaurant. Each dish is made with seasonal ingredients for the freshest flavors and prepared with traditional recipes in order to preserve the unique flavors inherent to Korean cooking. |
Jungin Myeonok
Address: 10, Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu telephone: +82-2-2683-2615 Description: Jungin Myeonok offers Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), passed down to the owner from parents who came from North Korea. |
Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town
Address: 10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu Telephone: +82-2-2236-9135 Description: The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochu jang but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal. |
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Things to see & Do.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Telephone: +82 2-3700-3900 Description: The National Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum are located on the grounds of this palace, built six centuries ago by the founder of the Chosun dynasty. |
N Seoul Tower
Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu Telephone: +82 2-3455-9277 Description: Built on a 262 meter peak in Namsan Park, the tower reaches to 480 meters above sea level. When the weather and pollution levels cooperate, visiting the observation tower (370 meters above sea level) allows you to view the entire city and surrounding areas. |
Insadong
Address: Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Telephone: 09022151006 Description: Though touristy, this vibrant neighborhood is one of the cultural and artistic hubs of Seoul. Great tea houses, restaurants, street food, galleries and souvenir shops make it a must-see area. |
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Namdaemun Market
Address: 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu Description: This is the city's largest market. Almost everything is available for sale including clothing, souvenirs, purses, and food supplies. Many stalls are open into the wee hours of the morning. |
Noryangjin Fish Market
Address: 674 Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu Phone Number: +82-2-2254-8000 Description: |