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K-pop/drama and fashion/beauty has greatly influence us now. Many famous food chains have also open its store in Singapore. There are many cafes in Korea. Especially in their Capital, you can find cafes almost everywhere. There're a few cafes with large chains of stores and idols as their ambassador. Or you can find small cafes/coffee kiosk that also have long queues. You can never get hungry in Korea. Here are some of the must try in Korea.
* List goes by Alphabetical Order:
401 Restaurant Loco Quan
You'll probably know it's own by Haha in Running Man. Average per pax: about $30-40+ sgd per pax. Tried two restaurants that serve legit black pork kbbq in Jeju but find this nicer.
If you're lucky, you may meet Haha in person!
Check out their Facebook page.
Hongdae
Address: Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, 395-17
Metro: Hongik University , LINE 2 , Exit 9
Opposite building Sang Sang Ma Dang상상마당 building
Myeongdong
Address: 8FI, Champion bldg, 41, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
Metro: Line 4 Myeongdong Station Exit 8
Angel in us Coffee
Good to have breakfast here, however this bingsu is by far the worst we had.
There're many outlets in korea. Check out their Facebook Page or Website
Bean Bins Cafe
It's good that they sell half waffle here. Try their specialty coffee and signature ice cream fruit waffle.
Check out their Menu
There're many branch and one of them is located in Gangnam, Sinsa-dong.
Address: 534-20, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu , 2F Taemyeong Bldg., Seoul, South Korea
Caffe Bene
Recently opened in Singapore, however the taste is a little different, not sure why. Really good to have it after long walks and when weather is very hot. They've one in Incheon Airport after custom.
Try their Strawberry Bingsu.
Check out their Website and Facebook Page
Address: 663-1, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
Address in Korean: 서울 강남구 신사동 663-1
Coffee Rosso
Posted a write up about this cafe in the previous post, check it out. It is difficult to find this place but never regret coming here for just coffee and cakes/bread. Amazing view will definitely make you want to return again.
Address: 411 Jukseong-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea
Address in Korean:부산광역시 기장군 죽성리,411 Busan, South Korea
Coffee Smith
Modern coffee house located at the high end lifestyle district. You may find this familiar from the drama It's Okay, Thats Love. It's Park Soo Kwang (acted by Lee Kwang Soo) workplace. Great coffee.Check out their Facebook page or Website
Garosugil's branch address: 536-20, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaOpening Hours: Mon to Thu, Sun: 9am – 1.30am, Fri & Sat: 9am – 2.30am
Gyo Rae Handmade Noodle
Went with taxi tour and the driver brought us here for lunch. What's special is the chicken soup noodle. The Kalguksu (handmade knife cut noodle) is made from wheat flour and has a hint of matcha taste. You can never find this anywhere except Jeju. 7000Krw per bowl. If you're at Jeju, please go there for lunch!Address: 645, Bijarim-Ro, JejuHello Kity Cafe
There're many Hello kitty Cafes in Asia except Singapore, sadly. To those hello kitty fans..there's a Hello Kitty Island at Jeju. We had this there. You can also try the one at the Hongdae or Meyongdong in Seoul.
Address for Hello Kity Island Jeju: 340, Hanchang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo,Jeju-do, South Korea
Address for Hongdae store: 364-14 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea Opening Hours: 10am-1030pm info in website
Innisfree cafe
Located next to Osulloc Tea Museum in Jeju, the flagship store has a cafe that serve organic desserts. Quite interesting, check it out if you're going Jeju.Address: 425, Sinhwayeoksa-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do More Info
Insadong Street Food
(You can also find street food in most places like Dongdaemun, Myeong dong, Hongdae etc..)
Egg Bread 1000krw= approx $1.30-1.50 sgd
J shape ice cream in corn cone
Jeju's chinese restaurant
Sorry we did not take down this restaurant's info. It's really good though.
Kimchi Stew/Ramyeon
If you dislike kimchi, then you come to the wrong country..
Kimchi Jjigae at Jeju, opposite Ocean Suite Hotel, near Kyochon and Dunkin Donut.
This was at Garosu Gil near Fika restaurant.
Spicy chicken Stew and Kimchi Jjigae with multigrain rice. This is really good!! Located at Gwangalli Beach, Busan, sorry not sure about the restaurant name as it is in korean, even their menu. But it's nearer to the seaside facing the bridge, after angel in us cafe.. If you manage to find it, please kindly let us know the name of the restaurant. Miss this so much!
Kyochon
This is the best Korean fried chicken we've tried. If you say Chicken up in Singapore is nice... This is 10 times nicer. Plus, you're accompanied by Lee Min Ho.
Had this in Jeju, if you like four fingers or chicken up in Singapore. This is 10 times nicer. Wait is pretty long as they only fry after you order. Try the Honey Soy series.
Lessang's Gary Pal Ja Mak Chang
The above egg omelette is damn delicious.If you like rapper Kang Gary from Lessang or more well known from Running Man, check out his restaurant.
There're 2 branches:
Had this in GangnamAddress:1st Floor, 1309-8 Seocho-dong, Seochu-gu, SeoulOpening Hours: (based on runningmankorea.com) 5pm-5amMetro: Line 2 Gangnam station exit 9
HongdaeAddress: 48-20 Hwayang-dong (52 Dongil-ro 22-gil) Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South KoreaOpening hours: 5pm-5amMetro: Line 2 Konkuk University Station Exit 1
Metro: Line 2 Konkuk University Station Exit 1
Line Friends Cafe & Store
Also located in Gangnam Garosugil. Line's flagship store and it's full of cuteness. If you like Line character, you should go.
Address: 535-15, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-guMetro: Sinsa Station, Line 3, Exit 8, towards Garosugil StreetOpening Hours: 10:30am-9:30pm
Myeongdong Gyoza
Really like the Mandu (10 000krw) and felt that it's nicer than Din Tai Fung's Xiao Long Bao. More meat than soup. The only downside is the kimchi, it has this strong pungent garlic/onion taste. Also the noodle (8000krw) has this burnt taste which we also do not like, but the texture of the noodle is really good! Takeaway for Mandu is also available.
There're 2 branches in Myeongdong, close to each other.
Main outlet
Address: 29, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
In korean: 서울특별시 중구 명동10길 29 (명동2가)
Opening hours: 10:30am-9:30pm
Metro: Myeongdong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 8.
Branch
Address: 33-4 2-ga, Myeong-dong Jung-gu, Seoul
Nami Island Saussage
Yummy!
O'sulloc Tea House
Osulloc Tea Museum in Jeju (all range of products sold here)Address: 1235-3 Seogwang-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 9am-6pm
Few branches in Seoul; Myeongdong BranchAddress: 12, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
In Korean: 서울특별시 중구 명동7길 12 (명동1가)Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 9am-10:30pm, Fri & Sat 9am-11pm
Metro: Myeongdong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 6. OR Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 6.
Paris Baguette
Do try their cold cut sandwich. Ask to heat up, its nicer! Good for long train rides or while waiting at Airport.
You can find almost everywhere, in Myeongdong (Myeong-dong subway station exit 4), Seoul Station and Airport.
Shilla Hotel
Or have high tea at the most luxurious hotel in Seoul. If you recall Shila Duty Free in Changi, yes it's by them. There's a duty free shopping mall beside the hotel with shops like Hermes, LV.. and most shoppers are tourist from China. What's special about this Hightea is the live concert played by classical instruments like Harp and Flute. Price at KRW46,000++ approx $55sgd per pax, you get 3 tiers (non-refillable) yourself. It's considered cheap as compared to the hotel high teas here in Singapore.
AFTERNOON TEA HOURS: Daily, 12PM - 6PM
Address: 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-856, Korea
Metro: Dongkuk University Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5. (There's free shuttle bus, ask the metro staff or look for notice in the station)
Softree
Similar to Milkcow or Honey Creme. This is one that is unavailable in Singapore.
Address: There's one at Lotte Department at Myeongdong, Basement food centre.
Strawberry Mochi Ishigoya
A small stall located in Myeongdong, opposite Skypark Central hotel. Other than Mochi filled with red bean (KRW 2000 each) They also sell fruit smoothies, try the strawberry smoothie. If the right season, it should be really sweet.
Metro: Myeongdong StationAddress: 34-1 Meyongdong-1-ga, Jongro-gu Seoul, MyeongdongOpening hours: Daily 12pm-10pm
Thanks Nature Cafe
If you like visiting pet/animal theme cafes, how about visiting a sheep cafe?
Located at the youthful district Hongdae.
Address: 486 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
In Korean: 마포구 서교동 486 서교푸르지오상가 B121
Metro: Hongik Uni Station, Line 2, Exit 9 Direction
Info from Trazy.com:
Walk straight and turn right at the main street. Do not cross the road.
Turn left and walk straight, passing by Homstead Coffee and KB Bank.
Walk a little more where you see a big Cantata sign.
It's located on the base floor of the that building.
Tom n Toms Coffee
Other than coffees or beverages, they're famous for their Pretzels. Made on the spot upon order.More than 300 stores worldwide. There's one in Singapore Icon Village too. Go check out.Tosokchon
Famous for it's ginseng chicken. Always have long queues waiting. Located near the palace, go and try!Address: 5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
In Korean:서울 종로구 자하문로5길 5 (체부동)
Opening Hours: 10am-10pmMetro: Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2.
Info from visitkorea.com: Go straight about 170m and turn left onto Jahamun-ro 5-gil Road.
Tosokchon (토속촌) is located 10m ahead on the left.
Tous Les Jours
Nice bread but bad coffee.
Address: Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
In Korean: 서울특별시 중구 충무로2가 64-6 64-6 Metro: Myeongdong Station, Line 4, Exit 8
Twosome Coffee
Another endorsement by Lee Min Ho. Well accompanied breakfast.
Address: 9-20 Myeongdong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Metro: Euljiro Ipgu station, Line 2, Exit 5 or 6.
Yoogane
The famous Dak Galbi, Stir fried noodle with grilled chicken is also available in Singapore. However it's expensive here in Singapore.
Address: 3-1 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 1045am-12am
Metro: Myeongdong station, Line 4, Exit 8, on your left and walk straight.
Last but not least, their snacks!
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