Traveler Stories

Songhwa Yusu Near Sinnonhyeon: Hanwoo Omakase Review

A Gangnam and Sinnonhyeon review of Songhwa Yusu, a two-plus No.9 Hanwoo omakase restaurant with parking, private rooms, grilled cuts, yukhoe, cold noodles, and omija tea.

Majang-dong Someori Gukbap in Anyang Central Market

A lunch and hangover meal review of Majang-dong Someori Gukbap near Anyang Central Market, with 100 percent Hanwoo broth, soup rice, kimchi, salt, and spicy dadagi.

Donghae Ojingeo Bossam in Anyang: Spicy Squid Review

A repeat-visit review of Donghae Ojingeo Bossam in Anyang, known for very spicy squid bossam, mixed stew, icy dongchimi, wraps, parking access, and rice mixed into the sauce.

Chunri Malatang Anyang Branch: Solo Dining Review

A review of Chunri Malatang Anyang Branch near Anyang Station, covering the self-serve ingredient bar, 100g prices, spice levels, free rice for dine-in, takeout, and guobaorou.

Apiro in Sanbon: Cocktail Bar and Brunch Cafe Review

A review of Apiro in central Sanbon Rodeo, a new brunch cafe by day and wine, cocktail, and whiskey bar by night, with cocktails, cube steak, pasta, snacks, and late hours.

Burnt Seoul Jongno Cafe for Pretzels and Orange Coffee

A local review of Burnt Seoul, a large Jongno cafe near Cheonggyecheon with seating on the upper floors, pretzels, honey bread, mini choux, cute goods, and a signature orange coffee.

Juwol Hogye: Anyang Izakaya With Beef Tendon Hot Pot

A local review of Juwol Hogye, an Anyang izakaya near Hogye Old Intersection with a Japanese-style interior, beef tendon hot pot, grilled pollack roe, and late-night hours.

Oldies Taco Euljiro Takeout Review Near Cheonggyecheon

A review of Oldies Taco in Euljiro, close to Euljiro 3-ga Station, covering takeout wait times, Oldies Taco, birria taco, Mega Potato Bomb Snack, and eating by Cheonggyecheon.

Ojukine Ikseon-dong 3rd Branch Spicy Chicken Stew Review

A weekend review of Ojukine 3rd Branch in Jongno and Ikseon-dong, including wait notes, spicy chicken stew, udon noodles, simmering tips, garlic-rich broth, and fried rice.

Bangye Eyelash Perm Review: Cleon Beauty Repeat Visit

A repeat-visit review of Cleon Beauty near Bangye Station Exit 2, covering its reservation-only eyelash perm service, lasting curl, post-treatment comfort, and Aritox Lash Cream.

Park Eun-ja Mat Sarang Sanbon Grilled Fish Review

A Sanbon review of Park Eun-ja Mat Sarang near Sanbon Station, featuring oven-grilled mackerel, many homestyle side dishes, seaweed soup, group seating, and codfish menu notes.

Sanbon Sogul Rodeo Bar Review With Pork Kimchi Stew

A review of Sanbon Sogul in Sanbon Rodeo, a casual hideout-style bar near Wongwang University Hospital with sports screens, a smoking booth, fried hardtack, pork kimchi stew, and soju.

The Mansion Itaewon Lounge Bar Weekend Review

A weekend review of The Mansion, a lounge bar on the second floor of Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon, with hours, no cover charge, lemon drop bottle, standing tables, music, and international crowd notes.

Curry Gongbang Hogye Lunch Review Near Hogye Old Intersection

A review of Curry Gongbang Hogye near Hogye Old Intersection, covering its 11:00-21:00 hours, hamburger steak omelet curry, cheese pork cutlet curry, open kitchen, self-service bar, and rice note.

Almang Bangye Cocktail and Highball Bar Review

A review of Almang in Bangye Rodeo, a large cocktail and highball bar suited for groups, with unlimited highballs, DJ booth, screens, powder room, sausage platter, salad, fries, and year-end party notes.

Pungnyeon Sutbul Galbi in Hogye-dong

A Hogye-dong charcoal galbi spot near Hogye Intersection and Pyeongchon Doosan Weve Riverview, with early opening hours, free parking, tender beef rib meat, cold noodles, stew, and generous banchan.

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Mimi Sushi Indeogwon Set Menu Review

A review of Mimi Sushi near Indeogwon Station in Anyang, covering the A set, sushi, cold soba, udon, shrimp tempura, parking notes, hours, and why it works for lunch or a casual date.

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Hongmijip Anyang Main Branch Dakbokkeumtang Review

A visit to Hongmijip Anyang Main Branch in Anyang 1st Street for dakbokkeumtang, the Hongmi couple set, crab bibimbap, crab cheese steamed egg, cream pasta, and lunch-special notes.

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Baked Brie with Les Deux Palesiens Brie

A simple home wine-snack review using Cheese Party Les Deux Palesiens Brie, honey, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, an air fryer, and Bread & Butter Pinot Noir 2021.

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Papa Johns Sanbon John's Favorite Pizza Review

A Papa Johns Sanbon delivery review in Gunpo, covering John's Favorite pizza, garlic dipping sauce, hot sauce, pickles, side-menu notes, large size, quick delivery, and the Sanbon Technical High School location cue.

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