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Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

1.1Km    2024-03-04

12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-776-5656

Hadongkwan has maintained its reputation as a famous gomtang (beef bone soup) restaurant in Myeongdong since 1939, renowned for its consistent flavor. It has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its distinctive features is the generous serving of various cuts of beef, including brisket, intestines, and tripe, in a single bowl of beef soup. During lunch hours, it's common to wait in line due to its popularity. Once the daily supply runs out, the restaurant closes for the day, and payment is made in advance.

Baekje Samgyetang (백제삼계탕)

Baekje Samgyetang (백제삼계탕)

1.1Km    2024-03-11

8-10, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3267

Located in Myeongdong Street, Baekje Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup). This long-standing establishment has been in business for two generations since 1971 so it has been featured on TV in Korea and other countries. In addition to samgye tang, they also serve chicken dishes such as dakdori tang (spicy braised chicken), roasted chicken, and jeonbok juk (abalone porridge), attracting numerous patrons.

HWATTEOK - Myeongdong Branch (화떡 명동)

HWATTEOK - Myeongdong Branch (화떡 명동)

1.1Km    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.

8 Seconds - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 명동점)

8 Seconds - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 명동점)

1.1Km    2024-04-22

32, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jinsadaek (진사댁)

Jinsadaek (진사댁)

1.1Km    2024-03-15

30-1 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-774-9605

Jinsadaek is a traditional Korean restaurant located near Myeongdong Cathedral. It specializes in serving high-end Korean table d'hote prepared with ingredients such as beef, abalone, fish, soybean paste, blue crabs, and japchae. Additionally, they offer specialties like bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu).

Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

1.1Km    2024-03-11

1F, 35, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-7612

Located in Myeongdong, a central and tourist area of Seoul, Wondang Gamjatang offers gamja tang (pork backbone stew) as their signature dish. Patrons have the option to other delectable menu such as bulgogi, jokbal bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with braised pigs' feet). It's popular with both Koreans and foreigners. As it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one can visit anytime.

The Shilla Duty Free Shop - Seoul Branch (신라면세점 (서울점))

1.1Km    2022-08-05

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1688-1110

The Shilla Duty Free Shop Seoul Store is located inside The Shilla Seoul Hotel. The duty free shop has over 400 brand stores that sell perfume, cosmetics, clothes, bags, watches, and jewelry, all of which can be purchased at discounted prices. Convenient amenities and services such as the rooftop cafe, free valet parking, and an outdoor sculpture park are also prepared so that customers can enjoy a carefree shopping experience.

Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)

Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)

1.1Km    2021-06-09

35, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1644-2003

Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, located in what was originally the National Theater of Korea. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, serving as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, it was reopened on June 5, 2009 after 3 years of renovation under the name of Myeongdong Theater. The exterior of the theater was left untouched, while the interior was completely updated for a modern design. The theater has a mid-sized performance hall with state-of-the-art stage equipment and a seating capacity of 588 seats. The close proximity of the seats and the stage offers great views as well as allows the audience to share the passion of the performers on stage. The theater presents a range of performances such as theatrical plays, experimental plays, non-verbal performances, and musicals. In addition, the place is a popular venue for diverse events like acting contests, theater festivals and performance festivals.

Dondwaeji (돈돼지)

Dondwaeji (돈돼지)

1.1Km    2021-03-22

15, Myeongdong, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3301

A restaurant famous among not only Koreans but also foreign tourists. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled strip loin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

1.1Km    2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2800

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring.