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Korea in May: Bapjikgo Tea Woorim

Yesterday was a great day. I went to an art exhibition in Seogyodong with my fiance and tried some great food in the area. I really like the Hansung University area and even went to check out some apartments in the area. Yes, i...
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Restaurant Reviews
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Guest Post: Top Three French Bakeries in Seoul

There are many European expats including French businessmen that live in Seoul. Some of the perks they get from living in the beautiful Korean city are the low cost of living, great public transportation, security, and convenie...
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Central Seoul
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Samcheongdong: Heaven on Top

In search of a good luncheon spot I meandered over to the stylish Samcheongdong area. My agenda was to find: a good date spot that had a good lunch selection and had good coffee so my girlfriend and I could eat and then go back...
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Non-Korean Eats
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Guest Post: Conveyor-Belt Sushi in Gangnam–You’ll Never want to Leave!

Here is another Guest Review. This one is written by Bigskyseoul from the blog C.R.E.A.M . If you would like to write a guest review go here. Thanks Big Sky for the Review, Dan               ...
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Guest Review: The Page for Brunch

                  A little while ago we discovered that just across from our work in Bangbae-dong there is a cute little brunch restaurant. Although, its not so little, its actual...
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Restaurant Reviews
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Gourmet 494

                              Gourmet 494 is a gourmet cafeteria in the basement of the Galleria Department Store which you can easily get to via the ne...
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Restaurant Reviews

Guest Review: Dongdaemun Mutton Refectory

I have been a fan of the Dongdaemun Mutton Refectory since my very first week in Korea. I also enjoy  the name, there just aren’t enough restaurants that have the word refectory in the title. Back in my Cheongju days it was...
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Restaurant Reviews
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Sunday Date: Hong Kong Noodles and Artful Panini’s

It was a good Sunday and I did a bit of exploring with my friend. We started the day at Cheonki Myeongga in Itaewon for some Hong Kong Style Lomein and Wonton Soup.  The shrimp they used in the wonton soup (large for 9,000 won...
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Cafes
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Tapioca and mango drink

it tastes pretty good with the mango juice and tapioca balls. Yum. You can find them at mango six. Locations all over korea.
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Central Seoul
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Lunch at Stone Pot Kitchen

This is a new bibimbap concept restaurant in the Yongsan Station shopping complex by the Cgv theatre. It is an upscale take with bibimbap starting at 10,900 won. You get rice cake to start and a minimal number of banchan (3). T...
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Non-Korean Eats
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Cajun Dinner at Pier 17 on Garusugil

Tasting notes. Drinks are sweet but very inventive. I got a blue margarita with sharks in it. The sharks were filled with strawberry daquiri. Good drinks and great if you are in a festive New Orleans mood. I ordered the couples...
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Restaurant Reviews
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Recommended Eats: Two Hands Burger, Dakhanmari and Zen

Two Hands Burger Yep, it place is aptly named because you do need two hands to eat these burgers. At first grab the burger juices, condiments and maybe egg yolk (or chili) ooze out as you take a bite. The patties are chargrille...
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Northwest Seoul
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Guest Review: 37 Bar & Grill

  For Valentine’s this year I decided to let my lovely boyfriend surprise me by choosing where we would be eating. He opted for the brand spanking new 37 Bar & Grill at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido. They had a special...
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Guest Post: Pizza Peel

            Whenever I go on a trip I always look on Trip Advisor to find great places to eat. However I rarely do this in my home city of Seoul. Last week I finally decided to have a gander and se...
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Good Morning Hanoi

Good Morning Hanoi was a two at best. Which is sad because the one in Sorae Village is amazing. The atmosphere at the Insadong store is stylish and hip. That’s about all it has going for it. Oh, and that the Jasmine tea i...
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Restaurant Reviews
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Galbijjim at Gangnam Myeonok

  So, I got a letter from Steve who is visting Seoul: Dan, Love the blog. Thanks so much. So I’m visiting Seoul and I need a recommendation for Kalbijim. Do you have a favorite place? S. Hi Steve, thanks for reading the ...
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Guest Post: Itaewon Kebap Challenge

Here is a guest post from A Fat Girl’s Food Guide written and photographed by the fabulous Gemma. It has been reprinted with permission. Be sure to check our her great cooking and eating tips. Thanks Gemma, Dan Last weeke...
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Guest Post: Trevia

Here is a guest post from A Fat Girl’s Food Guide written and photographed by the fabulous Gemma. It has been reprinted with permission. Be sure to check our her great cooking and eating tips. Thanks Gemma, Dan Last night...
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