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Philkyungjae (필경재)

6.3Km    2024-03-07

205, Gwangpyeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-445-2115

Philkyungjae is a restaurant serving traditional Korean cuisine served in the royal courts of Joseon. Its course menu includes jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), bossam (napa wraps with pork), sogogi japchae (beef japchae), tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties), and hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare). There are five courses on offer. All five courses are available during lunch, while dinnertime limits the selection to three. The restaurant is housed in a traditional house and garden dating back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), so guests can enjoy the architectural beauty of Korea with Korean flavors. Reservations can be placed through telephone.

Hanok Stay Unnie house [Korea Quality] 한옥스테이 언니집 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hanok Stay Unnie house [Korea Quality] 한옥스테이 언니집 [한국관광 품질인증]

6.3Km    2024-08-14

13-3, Wangsan-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2568

Unnie house ("Sister House") on Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, is a private hanok stay in the heart of the city. The house is inside an alleyway, where it’s quiet and tranquil. The accommodation consists of a living room, kitchen with exposed beams, lounge with a beam projector for watching movies, bathroom, bedroom, separate tea ceremony room, and yard. The absence of clutter and attention to detail in this space will heal and relax.

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

6.3Km    2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

Black Yak - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 종로)

Black Yak - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 종로)

6.3Km    2024-04-22

22, Jong-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

6.3Km    2024-04-19

252, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jingogae (진고개)

6.3Km    2024-03-12

19-1 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0955

Jingogae is a standing store that opened its doors in 1963. Its signature dish is the eobok jaengban (boiled meat slices hot pot), where thick slices of meat are stacked along with vegetables, mandu, rice cakes, and eggs, all boiled together. In addition to this, they also serve dishes such as gejang jeongsik (marinated crab set menu), gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot), galbitang (galbi soup), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The spicy and richly seasoned yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) is also a popular menu item, which when paired with rice, enhances its flavors even further.

Mongmyeoksanbang (목멱산방)

Mongmyeoksanbang (목멱산방)

6.3Km    2024-03-07

71, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-4790

Situated near Namsan Mountain, Mongmyeoksanbang specializes in bibimbap. Mongmyeok is the ancient name of Namsan Mountain. Bibimbap is a bowl of rice tossed with various vegetables, meat, sesame oil, and red chili paste, making it a nutritionally balanced dish. Their dishes are made with natural seasonings and seasonal herbs gathered from Jirisan Mountain. The soybean pasete and soy sauce are also handmade, and perilla oil and sesame oil are 99.9% natural, without artificial ingredients. 

Seoul Gyeongdong Market (서울 경동시장)

6.3Km    2024-12-03

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

As the nation began to recover from the aftermath of the Korean War, farmers from the northern Gyeonggi-do region and Ganwon-do gathered around the old Seongdong Station (renamed ‘Hansol Donguibogam’) to sell their produce and wares. The farmers’ impromptu gathering on the fallow farmland to make their transactions soon led to the birth of a new marketplace. With the recent remodeling of the market, including the long-neglected Gyeongdong Theater, the place feels totally renewed and full of energy. Thanks to the renovation and diverse food stalls, the place is always bustling and filled with people.

Starbucks Gyeongdong Market (스타벅스 경동1960)

Starbucks Gyeongdong Market (스타벅스 경동1960)

6.3Km    2024-12-27

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Restored Gyeongdong Market space and the 5th community store for a win-win relationship with local economy

This 5th Starbucks Community Store is housed in a restored theater in Gyeongdong Market. The store has a win-win agreement with local merchants. Starbucks created a multiple cultural space in collaboration with LG Electronics such as LG Gold Star Radio Refresh Center. Every week, local artists and college students present culture and art performances on the stage that recreated the theatre concept. To offer a special experience suitable to an old theater, Starbucks developed the Retro Theater-like CND. For differentiated customer experiences, the store sells store-baked crafted food and exclusive merchandise.

Bangsan Wholesale Market (방산 종합시장)

Bangsan Wholesale Market (방산 종합시장)

6.3Km    2024-10-30

20, Dongho-ro 37-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2268-6691

Bangsan Market is a wholesale market with approximately 250 stores that sells packaging and promotional materials. The market was popular with patissiers in the past and is currently more famous for being a bakery street.