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Balwoo Gongyang (발우공양)

4.4Km    2024-01-05

56 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Balwoo Gongyang, located in front of the main gate of Jogyesa Temple, is a temple food restaurant operated by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. It was selected as a 1-star restaurant by the Michelin Guide for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019 and it is so popular that reservations must be made a month in advance. “Balwoo” refers to meals for monks and it means that the act of eating is also a process to realizing the truth. The restaurant offers five types of course menus inspired by Buddhist teachings that are served in the order of Suljuksim, Juksang, Sangmi (嘗味), Dammi (噉味), Seungso (僧笑), Youmi (愈味), and Ipgasim. The menu is made with seasonal ingredients to bring out the best flavor of each season. The course meal starts with appetizing kimchi stew according to the traditional Korean meal culture. Then it is followed by porridge, seasonal salad, rice and stew, side dishes, tea, and dessert, satisfying both the taste buds and health. Those who wish to experience an authentic temple meal are recommended to try the Beop Course.

Templestay Information Center (템플스테이 홍보관)

4.4Km    2022-10-17

56, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2031-2000

Templestay Information Center offers various information and services regarding templestays and temple meals for domestic and international visitors. The center also operates traditional cultural experiences, such as tea time with a Buddhist monk, traditional culture activities and more.

Four Seasons Charles H. (포시즌스호텔서울 찰스.H)

Four Seasons Charles H. (포시즌스호텔서울 찰스.H)

4.4Km    2024-03-15

97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

This bar is named after the legendary American writer Charles H. Baker. It is inspired by speakeasy bars, which were bars hidden from sight during the Prohibition period, so its door blends into the surrounding walls. So, when one steps into the space, it is like stepping into a secret hangout. A cover charge of 10,000 won gives patrons a welcome drink, finger foods, and snacks. The menu is inspired by cocktails that Charles H. Baker had across the world, such as New York City, Mexico, Shanghai, Cuba, and Tahiti. It won 7th place in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list and 42nd place in the World’s 50 Best Bars list. The ambience is relaxed, and attentive services ensure that you can have a comfortable time here.

Olive Young - Gongdeok Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공덕역)

Olive Young - Gongdeok Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공덕역)

4.4Km    2024-04-16

1F, 199, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Jinguk Seolleongtang (진국설렁탕)

Jinguk Seolleongtang (진국설렁탕)

4.4Km    2021-03-29

293, Gosanja-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2292-4700

It is a store that’s open 24 hours a day. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is ox bone soup.

THE HALAL GUYS Gangnam (할랄가이즈 강남)

THE HALAL GUYS Gangnam (할랄가이즈 강남)

4.4Km    2024-03-18

8, Gangnam-daero 69-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-595-1800

Originating from New York City, THE HALAL GUYS serves Middle Eastern-style halal food. The signature menu of the restaurant is the Falafel Platter, which offers falafel (deep-fried balls made with chickpeas, onions, garlic, spices, etc.) and salad, and the Combo Sandwich, filled with chicken and beef and flavored with THE HALAL GUYS special sauce. Other dishes include the Chicken Platter, Gyros Platter, and French Fries. 

Insa-dong Geujip (인사동그집)

4.4Km    2024-03-18

3 Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-0575

Insa-dong Geujip is a hanok-style Korean restaurant located in a narrow alley in Insa-dong. Their signature dish, bulgogi yachaemari (bulgogi and vegetable roll), allows you to choose between stir-fried pork bulgogi, beef bulgogi, or chicken bulgogi. Visitors can enjoy the tangy and sweet flavor of the radish wrap filled with bulgogi and julienned vegetables, accompanied by side dishes and soybean paste stew. They also offer bulgogi nakji jeongol (bulgogi and octopus hot pot), cheolpan sogalbijjim (stir-fried marinated galbi on hot iron plate), and dolsot bibimbap (hot stone pot bibimbap) along with hahu yukhoe bibimbap (Korean beef tartare bibimbap).

PAULIN PANCAKE - Gangnam Branch(폴인팬케이크 강남)

PAULIN PANCAKE - Gangnam Branch(폴인팬케이크 강남)

4.4Km    2021-04-15

29, Bongeunsa-ro 6-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-444-8952

This cafe is located near Gangnam Station, Seoul. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea.

Medical Avenue ((주)메디컬애비뉴)

4.4Km    2025-07-29

(#1433, Mapo T Town), 144 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Since its inception in 2014, Medical Avenue has been a leading medical agency, providing world-class healthcare services in Korea to patients from around the globe. Our deep understanding of patients' cultural backgrounds and the Korean medical system allows us to minimize language and cultural barriers through the support of professional interpreters and multicultural coordinators. This dedication has resulted in over 5,000 patients receiving stable treatment with a satisfaction rate that boasts over 98% returning patients. Medical Avenue is committed to ensuring that patients receive comfortable and trustworthy care, continually striving to deliver the best medical services available.

Vegetarian Restaurant Osegyehyang (채식요리전문점 오세계향)

4.4Km    2024-03-18

14-5 Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7171

Osegyehyang is a vegetarian restaurant located in Insa-dong. It specializes in vegetarian cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including noodles, traditional Korean dishes, and specialty items. Some of its popular dishes include maesil tangsuchae (vegan deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), pyogobeoseotmari (rolled shiitake mushrooms), vegan yangnyeom chicken (vegan seasoned fried chicken), tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), vegan steak, and bulgui ttukbaegi (vegan bulgogi), all prepared without meat but still delicious.