Seoul Food
Parc Hannam Restaurant
Situated quite close to Leeum museum and Hannam dong shopping high street, Parc introduces visitors to its modernised ‘mother’s recipes’ of Korea. It is a restaurant suitable for both lunch and dinner. You will also find traditional Korean spirits and wine here.
Anthracite Coffee
Anthracite Coffee in Hannam-dong, Seoul is known for its premium specialty coffee. With a chic and inviting ambience, it is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to savour meticulously brewed espresso-based drinks and pour over options. It is also conveniently located to the shopping areas and galleries nearby.
Baton Meal Cafe
Baton Meal cafe is a modern eatery featuring a variety of healthy and flavorful dishes such as salads, rice bowls and soup. The signature pancake is a must have. It is located in Shin yong-San which has been one of Seoul’s gentrified industrial areas.
Namdaemun Noodle Alley
This is located in the heart of Namdaemun market, one of the largest domestic markets in central Seoul. It is famous for its numerous restaurants and food stalls serving a variety of delicious Korean noodle dishes, such as kalguksu (handmade knife cut noodles), jjolmyeon (chewy wheat noodles), and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). The street is bustling with locals and tourists alike, offering a vibrant atmosphere and a chance to experience authentic Korean cuisine.
42-1 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Travertine Cafe
Travertine cafe which is also run by the same founder as the Baton Meal Cafe, is a stylish and cozy coffee shop known for its elegant ambiance and artisanal coffee. The cafe offers a selection of meticulously brewed single original coffee and various types of other drink options as well as a variety of pastries and light snacks. It has been the pioneering place for modernization of the Shin Yongsan area.
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