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Balwoo Gongyang (발우공양)

4.1Km    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)

4.1Km    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.

Insa-dong Geujip (인사동그집)

4.1Km    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).

Vegetarian Restaurant Osegyehyang (채식요리전문점 오세계향)

4.1Km    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.

Made U (메이드유 의원)

4.1Km    2025-07-29

(2nd-4th Floors, Made U Building), 516 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Made U Clinic is a specialized medical center with branches in major cities starting from Seoul, focusing on dermatology and cosmetic procedures, including weight management. For weight management, the clinic offers comprehensive treatments, including appetite suppressants, fat and carbohydrate blockers, and supplements to mitigate side effects. These methods aim to maximize the effectiveness of weight control while minimizing potential side effects to ensure a safer and more efficient weight management experience and promote healthier and more sustainable weight loss.

The clinic also provides a range of dermatological treatments, such as Botox, fillers, laser toning, Fraxel, and Shurink. These procedures are designed to improve wrinkles, skin tone, and skin elasticity, using the latest technology to minimize side effects and achieve natural-looking results. In addition, Made U Clinic offers various non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including contouring injections and double lifting, which are popular among patients seeking to enhance their appearance through minimally invasive procedures.

Olive Young - Sejong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종로)

4.1Km    2024-04-16

161, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Toin (토인)

Toin (토인)

4.1Km    2024-10-22

48 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-5142

Toy store where you can buy Dalgona sets
It is a retro-style store that sells nostalgic toys and snacks. The small space is filled with colorfully colored wrapping paper and toys that are difficult to understand at first glance. As soon as you enter this place, children and adults will feel excited and their eyes will sparkle. Among the various products, the most popular item is by far the Dalgona set. It is good to make new memories by choosing snacks and toys that suit your taste

GS25 - Cheongdam Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25청담중앙점)

4.1Km    2024-06-27

32, Seolleung-ro 148-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Bape - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (베이프 청담)

Bape - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (베이프 청담)

4.1Km    2024-04-22

47, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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THE CIEL Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (더씨엘의원)

THE CIEL Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (더씨엘의원)

4.1Km    2024-06-27

436, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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