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Garak Market (가락시장 (가락농수산물 도매시장))

Garak Market (가락시장 (가락농수산물 도매시장))

2.0Km    2020-07-18

932, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3435-1000

Garak Market, located in Songpa-gu, was the first public wholesale agricultural products market in Korea. The market offers separate sections for fruits and vegetables, meats, and other products in a 543,451 square meter area with over 17 buildings. The first sections to open were the agricultural and fishery markets in 1985. They were followed by the livestock market in 1986 and other direct sales shops opened in 1988.

Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관)

Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관)

2.0Km    2023-04-13

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-425-1077

Soma Museum of Art was opened in September 2004 as a cultural space amid the nature of Seoul Olympic Park. The museum displays over 222 sculptures, and offers a variety of cultural and educational programs, including the nation's first drawing center and archive.

Olympic Park Stadium (올림픽공원 경기장)

Olympic Park Stadium (올림픽공원 경기장)

2.0Km    2021-06-11

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an expansive outdoor area for Seoul residents to enjoy, offering facilities and venues for a range of events including athletic competitions, concerts and other performances. The park houses athletic facilities including the gymnasium of the ’88 Seoul Olympic Games, a fencing stadium, weightlifting stadium, swimming pool and tennis courts. Moreover, those venues are multi-purpose facilities that can host a wide range of events and performances.

Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

2.0Km    2024-03-12

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2814

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench  and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

Haeju Naengmyeon (해주냉면)

Haeju Naengmyeon (해주냉면)

2.1Km    2024-03-13

8-16, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-424-7192

Haeju Naengmyeon is a restaurant specializing in naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). In fact, the restaurant has two menus: mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and super-spicy bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), along with accompaniments like mulmandu (boiled mandu), eggs, and the beverage coolpis. The sauce features copious amounts of garlic and goes very well with vinegar, mustard, and sugar. If you find the bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) too spicy, cool down with warm broth or get some eggs on the side. 

Danamujip (대나무집)

Danamujip (대나무집)

2.1Km    2021-03-27

8-16, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-423-5292

This restaurant specializes in Hanjeongsik (Korean Table d’hôte) course meal menu The best menu at this restaurant is Korean table d'hote. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파)

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파)

2.1Km    2024-12-10

60 Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-412-0100

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk was created under the philosophy of "a woman taking care of her face is akin to a king running a country." It was inspired by the ancient Korean novel titled "Yeoyonggukjeon" written by Ahn Jeong-bok from the Joseon Dynasty. Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk understands that people have different body types, therefore applying the same massage method or medicinal herb to everyone will not always have the same effect. Different medicinal herbs and massage techniques should be applied according to one's body type. 

Byeokje Galbi Bangi(벽제갈비(방이본점))

Byeokje Galbi Bangi(벽제갈비(방이본점))

2.1Km    2024-03-13

1-4, Yangjae-daero 71-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-415-5522

Byeokje Galbi is a restaurant serving top-quality hanu (Korean beef). One can enjoy a variety of cuts sourced from the finest hanu (Korean beef), such as deungsim (sirloin), galbi, and sagol (beef bone). The signature menus of Byeokje Galbi are Seol-hwa Saeng Galbi (Diamond cut Hanwoo rib) and Seol-hwa Kkot Deungsim (Hanwoo rib eye). The menu also includes naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) dishes, seolleongtang (ox bone soup), and Hanwoo Kkoritang (Artisanal Hanwoo tail soup). The restaurant was notably included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2023. 

Bongpiyang(봉피양)

Bongpiyang(봉피양)

2.1Km    2020-12-24

1-4 Yangjae-daero 71-gil Songpa-gu Seoul
+82-2-415-5527

It is a 2021 Michelin Guide restaurant. The best menu at this restaurant is Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Bongpiyang (Bangi Branch) (봉피양 방이점)

2.1Km    2024-03-13

5, Yangjae-daero 71-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Bongpiyang is an upscale restaurant serving dwaeji galbi gui (grilled pork galbi) near the Olympic Park. Its signature menus include the Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles), dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi), and hanu tteokgalbi (grilled Korean beef galbi patties). Bongpiyang’s dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi) uses medicinal herbs, licorice, and thin yeot (malt candy) for sweetness. The broth for Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) is made every early morning using hanu (Korean beef) and other ingredients, and the restaurant also prepares its buckwheat noodles in-house as well.