Guidebook for Seoul
Food Scene
Great Mexican food. Owner has inspirational story of being in foster care entire life in the US, later found out that he was never naturalized as US citizen and was deported, came to Korea without speaking Korean but knew how to cook Mexican food. They don't take reservations so would call to see how long wait times are. Most of staff speaks English.
El Pino323
Great Mexican food. Owner has inspirational story of being in foster care entire life in the US, later found out that he was never naturalized as US citizen and was deported, came to Korea without speaking Korean but knew how to cook Mexican food. They don't take reservations so would call to see how long wait times are. Most of staff speaks English.
Great place for Korean noodles and dumplings. Try the kalgooksoo (Korean noodles) and mandoo (dumplings). Watch out for the kimchee (good but spicy).
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Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store
29 Myeongdong 10-gilGreat place for Korean noodles and dumplings. Try the kalgooksoo (Korean noodles) and mandoo (dumplings). Watch out for the kimchee (good but spicy).
Fusion Mexican food. Try galbi tacos, shrimp tacos, and kimchee fries. Also has great selection of drinks, like combining traditional Korean rice wine (makgeoli) with western spirits and fruit.
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Vatos
1 Itaewon-ro 15-gilFusion Mexican food. Try galbi tacos, shrimp tacos, and kimchee fries. Also has great selection of drinks, like combining traditional Korean rice wine (makgeoli) with western spirits and fruit.
5 minute walk from apartment. Has great salads and sandwiches.
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Mama's Cafe Seosomun points
6-17 Sunhwa-dong5 minute walk from apartment. Has great salads and sandwiches.
Sightseeing
Take cable car up to Namsan. There are great views, restaurants, and cafes once you get to the top. You can also seal your love with lock on fence (locks are available for purchase).
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Namsan Cable Car
83 Sopa-roTake cable car up to Namsan. There are great views, restaurants, and cafes once you get to the top. You can also seal your love with lock on fence (locks are available for purchase).
Palace of Joseon dynasty, built in 1395. It is the largest of the 5 grand palaces built by Joseon dynasty.
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Gyeongbokgung
161 Sajik-roPalace of Joseon dynasty, built in 1395. It is the largest of the 5 grand palaces built by Joseon dynasty.
Shopping
Lively mix of shops (especially famous Korean make-up), restaurants, cafes, and outdoor street vendors.
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Myeong-dong
Myeong-dongLively mix of shops (especially famous Korean make-up), restaurants, cafes, and outdoor street vendors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Glam Lounge
26 Itaewon-ro 27ga-gilLounge bar, gets packed starting from Thursday night.