Traveler Stories

Pyeongchon Massage Review: Phuket Couple Therapy Thai Massage

A personal review of Phuket Couple Therapy, a massage shop located about a 1-minute walk from Pyeongchon Station Exit 2. The visit included a traditional dry Thai massage, details on reservations, late opening hours, listed course prices, couple rooms, and the

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AS"ON Becky Shoulder Bag Review: Fit Photos and Storage

A personal review of the AS"ON Becky shoulder bag in black, including fit photos, Musinsa price, storage capacity, iPad and laptop fit, and everyday styling notes.

Sushi Jakuwa in Anyang Ilbeonga: Room Izakaya & Sashimi

Visited Sushi Jakuwa, a private-room izakaya on the 2nd floor of the Norizone building in Anyang Ilbeonga, for assorted sashimi, seafood jjamppong ramen, Chamisul, and a fun Chunsik soju dispenser.

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Holmes & Lupin Beomgye Board Game Cafe and Desserts

A personal visit to Holmes & Lupin Beomgye, a board game cafe about five minutes from Beomgye Station Exit 2. The reviewer liked the huge, well-organized game selection, Nintendo Zone, private rooms, tablet ordering, drinks, and ice cream croffle.

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Izakaya Baby at Sadang Station: Terrace Izakaya Review

A Friday-night review of Izakaya Baby near Sadang Station, about a 5-minute walk from exits 13 or 14, with terrace seating, tablet ordering, and izakaya dishes.

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Dohwa Beauty Gwangmyeong Premium Eyelash Perm Review

A personal review of Dohwa Beauty in Gwangmyeong, a beauty shop near Gwangmyeong Station, IKEA, and Lotte Mall, focusing on its premium eyelash perm, consultation, aftercare, and relaxed shop experience.

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Casa Pasta near Beomgye Station: Blue Ribbon Waitlist Review

A personal review of Casa, a pasta spot near Beomgye Station Rodeo known for Blue Ribbon recognition, with Dolce Crema, sweet pumpkin pasta, and wait-time notes.

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Hantiok Lotte Pyeongchon Review: Bossam Set in Beomgye

A personal review of Hantiok in the B1 food court at Lotte Department Store Pyeongchon, with a bossam set meal, Andong guksi, Andong gukbap, dumplings, baby chairs, hours, and parking support notes.

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Haemuljeom (해물점) Near Pyeongchon Station: Al & Goni Jjim

A self-paid review of Haemuljeom near Pyeongchon Station Exit 1, with spicy al & goni jjim, myeongran cheese jjapaghetti, fried rice, and a retro pocha interior.

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Daro Galbi Near Pyeongchon Station: Handmade Pork Galbi

A personal review of Daro Galbi by Pyeongchon Station Exit 2, featuring handmade pork galbi, generous side dishes, cold naengmyeon, doenjang jjigae, and draft beer.

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STICO NEC-03 Non-Slip Kitchen Shoes Review

A personal review of STICO NEC-03 Black kitchen shoes in size 220, bought in the 30,000 won range, with notes on fit, grip, cushioned insoles, and cleaning precautions.

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OB-GYN Group Meal: Chicken-Leg Samgyetang Special Menu

A Korean hospital-style special meal featuring chicken-leg samgyetang, bean sprout japchae, bomdong muchim, and three-color gyeongdan rice cakes.

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Gwanghuijeong Pyeongchon Frozen Pork Belly Review

A personal review of Gwanghuijeong (광희정) Pyeongchon Branch, about 3 minutes on foot from Pyeongchon Station, with frozen pork belly, kimchi stew, fried rice, and soju.

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Saisup Brunch Cafe in Anyang Art Park: Self-Paid Review

A self-paid weekday brunch visit to Saisup (사이숲) on the hill road in Anyang Art Park, with notes on parking, rooftop seating, hours, and the Couple B Set with pasta and steak.

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Outdak Sanbon Station Review: Crispy Bone-In Chicken and Draft Beer

A first-person review of Outdak (아웃닭) Sanbon Station Branch on Sanbon Station Rodeo Street, covering its 16:00–01:00 hours, phone-tag ordering, Original Princeton fried bone-in chicken, onion rings, and 660cc draft beer served in an icy glass.

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Room Escape Olive Sinchon: Oz Exceed Dream Review

A personal review of the Oz Exceed Dream escape room theme at Room Escape Olive in Sinchon, including the 75-minute play time, difficult rating, late hours, reservation notes, and spoiler-free impressions.

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Nontanto Sinchon Cafe: Sand Coffee and Handmade Tiramisu

A self-paid visit to Nontanto, a Sinchon cafe known here for Turkish-style sand coffee. It is very close to Sinchon Station Exit 1, serves made-to-order tiramisu, allows dogs, and does not offer parking.

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Dosaeng in Pyeongchon: Korean Dining Bar for Dates

A visit to Dosaeng, a Korean dining bar on Pyeongchon Station Rodeo Street, for its signature Ohap. It is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1, with Naver reservations, bar seats, tables, and one room.

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Tanning Now Sanbon: 24-Hour Unmanned Tanning Shop

I visited Tanning Now Sanbon, a 24-hour unmanned tanning shop about 30 seconds from Sanbon Station Exit 4. It offers both brown and white tanning, mobile reservations, private time-slot access, free building parking, lockers, towels, and on-site supplies.

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Jeongipum Jjukkumi Near Gwangmyeong AK Plaza Wait Review

A weekday visit to Jeongipum Jjukkumi near Gwangmyeong AK Plaza, with about a 20-minute wait, hot-plate jjukkumi, black pork belly wraps, steamed egg, and snowflake cheese fried rice.

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