Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

592.4M 2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

Aeum (에움)

598.3M 2024-03-26

36 Seogang-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Aeum is a fusion and traditional dessert cafe in a quiet alley between Sogang University and Hongik University in Seoul. Wooden interiors with muted colors create a neat atmosphere, and there are no signboards or menus on the outside or inside, so visitors can enjoy drinks and desserts in a quiet and relaxing setting. Coffee drinks, including pour-over coffee, are available, and there are many desserts as it's a traditional dessert cafe. The cafe also created a new dessert menu to cater to today's tastes after launching a pop-up store.
Raised rice cake, a traditional Korean dessert, and shaved ice are especially famous. The raised rice cake comes in cherry pepper, sesame, matcha, and chestnut flavors. The shaved ice comes as sweet red bean, apple cinnamon, dried persimmon, and sorbet flavors. Recipes and plating are designed to make Korean desserts easy for modern people to enjoy.

Lush Korea - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 홍대점)

602.6M 2024-04-22

39, Jandari-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Dongjin Market (동진시장)

633.9M 2022-01-18

198, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-9559

Dongjin Market is the only traditional market located in Yeonnam-dong, and operates much as a normal market on weekdays. However, Dongjin Market operates a special Night Market on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as special Saturday and Sunday markets. The market changes into the form of a flea market on the weekends with people selling handmade accessories and produce grown within the city. The market also offers a cooking workshop and other dynamic programs.

AORI RAMEN - Hongdae Branch(아오리의행방불명 홍대)

635.5M 2021-04-15

76, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-3767

This is a cafe located in Namdong-gu, Incheon. The representative menu is coffee. Enjoy coffee and sandwiches together.

Ttobogetji Tteokbokki (또보겠지 떡볶이)

654.6M 2024-03-20

34-5, Jandari-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Also referred to as “Tto-tteok,” Ttobogetji Tteokbokki is a popular tteokbokki restaurant with many branches in Seoul. Upon order, tteok (rice cake), egg, eomuk (fish cake), and three different vegetables are served together. Additional menu such as noodles, fried potatoes, and fried rice are also delectable. The butter garlic gamja twigim (butter garlic french fries) is also a must-try. The store is decorated with dolls and figurines that are pleasing the eye.

17℃ (17도씨)

662.7M 2019-01-26

38, Donggyo-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

17℃ stands for the optimum temperature to preserve chocolates at its best quality. Presenting a wide variety of hand-made chocolates, purchasable items include chocolate bars and café menus like chocolate cakes and chocolate beverages. In particular, you can control the amount of cacao in your chocolate drink ranging from 40%~80% according to your preference.

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

667.0M 2024-10-22

18, Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'BLACKPINK HOUSE' filming location
In the past, it was a Hello Kitty cafe, but it was renovated and used as accommodation when BLACKPINK's first reality content, 'BLACKPINK HOUSE' was filmed. Currently, it is operated as an exhibition experience and cafe for Sanrio characters. The inside and outside of the two-story building in pastel colors are full of Sanrio characters. You must make a reservation in advance to enter the cafe on the second floor. You can visit and purchase at the MD Shop on the 1st floor without a separate reservation.

Goobne Playtown (굽네 플레이타운)

675.9M 2025-01-16

23 Jandari-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Goobne Playtown is a culture and experience center operated by Goobne, one of Korea's chicken franchises that specializes in oven-roasted chicken instead of the standard fried chicken. Visitors can taste the latest products in a relaxing space, as well as enjoy media art and changing items in the pop-up zone.

Nemamdaero Hongdae Branch(내맘대로폰케이스 홍대점)

689.6M 2024-10-24

21 Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

JENNIE and JISOO’s phone case
This is where JENNIE and JISOO made mobile phone cases on V LIVE. It has a huge number of parts, and you can choose the color and shape of the bond. The advantage is that you can use all parts as much as you want without restrictions. You can follow JENNIE and JISOO’s design, or you can make your own case. Decorating top loaders for photo cards and making slime are also popular. It is the perfect for travel souvenirs or gifts.

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