I’d tried makgeolli,  a traditional Korean rice wine,  before and really liked it, so when my friend suggested Sannulim 1992 for drinks, I was more than happy with their choice. The place has a huge selection of makgeolli to try, along with Korean dishes made for sharing and pairing with your drinks. The interiors had a rustic, cozy…

Ikseon Chwihyang is a popular restaurant in Ikseon-dong known for its Korean fusion dishes, particularly its pasta. It’s also known for having long queues, so when my friend and I went around lunchtime and only had to wait about five minutes for a table, I’d say we got pretty lucky. The restaurant itself has a cozy, rustic and homey…

Rain Report had been on my list of cafes to visit in Seoul mostly because of its unusual concept – it rains there every day, regardless of the actual weather outside. In winter, they switch things up with artificial snow instead, which honestly makes me want to come back just to see it. There are two locations in Seoul, but I visite…

Cafe Far Ben is located in Seongsu-dong and has become particularly popular among BTS ARMYs because the owner is RM’s sister. If you didn’t already know about that connection, though, there’s really nothing about the cafe that would immediately indicate it’s BTS-related. Berlin cream donut and iced latté From the outside, Cafe Far B…

Salt bread has become incredibly popular in Seoul, and Jayeondo Salt Bread (자연도소금빵) is probably one of the names you'll come across most often. They have several locations around the city, including Seongsu-dong and Ikseon-dong, and I've walked past their stores plenty of times only to see long queues outside. I'm not re…

I was looking for somewhere to eat at Incheon Airport before my flight when I came across Hwangsaengga Kalguksu. I noticed the Michelin Guide recognition and figured it was worth trying, especially since I was already in the mood for something warm and filling before flying. Hwangsaengga Kalguksu is known for kalguksu , a Korean noo…