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Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

8.4Km    2024-12-04

1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Yonggeumok (용금옥)

Yonggeumok (용금옥)

8.4Km    2024-03-13

24-2, Dadong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-1689

Established in 1932, Yonggeumok specializes in Seoul-style chutang (loach soup), renowned for using whole loach in its preparation. This method distinguishes it from the more commonly known Namwon-style chutang, which involves grinding the loach. At Yonggeumok, guests can savor the tender and savory texture of the loach flesh in their chutang, offering a unique and authentic dining experience.

Hottracks - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 광화문점)

8.4Km    2024-04-23

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Songa Myeongga (손가명가)

Songa Myeongga (손가명가)

8.4Km    2021-03-19

13, Dadong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-1013

This Korean cuisine is located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station, Seoul. It is a popular restaurant for group dinners. The representative menu is pork and kimchi stew.

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star(BBQ치킨 명동스타)

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star(BBQ치킨 명동스타)

8.4Km    2024-03-07

2F, 2 Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1363-8810

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star's signature dish is the Golden Olive Fried Chicken, which is fried in savory olive oil. The crispy batter and tender, savory meat are excellent. Patrons have other option to yangnyeom chicken (seasoned fried chicken), basak garlic chicken, or half and half. Ordering chicken legs and wings by cut is also a favorite. The best combination is with a cold beer. 

Ziozia Ssts - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오지아  SSTS 명동점)

Ziozia Ssts - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오지아 SSTS 명동점)

8.4Km    2024-04-22

6, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - TIMEWALK Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동타임워크점)

8.4Km    2024-06-27

#108 and #109, 78, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daenamu Wine Samgyeopsal (대나무와인삼겹살)

Daenamu Wine Samgyeopsal (대나무와인삼겹살)

8.4Km    2021-03-18

29, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-7271

It sells pork belly aged with wine. The most famous menu is wine marinated grilled pork belly. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.

HWATTEOK - Myeongdong Branch (화떡 명동)

HWATTEOK - Myeongdong Branch (화떡 명동)

8.4Km    2021-03-20

15, Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-9588

A store where you can try pizza gorgonzola directly baked in the oven and spicy tteokbokki on the spot at the same time. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried rice cake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Namsan saenggogijip (남산생고기집)

Namsan saenggogijip (남산생고기집)

8.4Km    2021-03-22

21, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-9721

A hidden restaurant frequented by locals in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.