Cafe

Cuisine: Korean

Must-visit unique cafes in Daegu

In the early 1900s, Daegu’s fortified wall was destroyed, opening more real estate so Japanese businesses could expand what was once one of Daegu’s largest commercial districts.

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Have a blast with indoor activities in Seoul, rain or shine!

Travelers often encounter unanticipated events, especially in the form of adverse weather. Days of planning can go unrewarded due to sudden rain, snow, heat, cold, and even typhoons.

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Cuisine: Café

Oncheoncheon Cafe Street in Busan

What used to be an unassuming residential area has in recent years become another popular cafe destination in Busan. Step aside, Jeonpo Cafe Street; you’re not the only caffeinated game in town.

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Ddong Café in Insadong all about the dung!

Literally, there was a bunch of crap adorning the outside of the building. But it was fake dung, and it was cute. I’ll admit that I’m not big on potty talk, but I did get a kick out of this café that prides itself in its poo products, from cartoon faces made in the shape of feces to toilet-shaped mugs.

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Dessert cafés in Hongdae area offer unique bingsu

Dessert cafés in the area around Hongdae (Hongik University Street) are especially popular among young people for offering unique bingsu flavors that fill the senses.

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Famous traditional tea house in Seoul: Mok hyang

Mok hyang is a famous traditional tea house that is located just behind the Ssamzie-gil complex. A traditional two-story, tiled roof house, Mok Hyang is a good place to take a rest from shopping and sightseeing. You can choose from a wide selection of teas and traditional cookies and sweets.

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Yeongdo to host new coffee festival in October

Yeongdo, or Yeong Island, is set to host the cities newest coffee festival this fall.

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Daegu: City's art, food, music a blast from the past

Visitors looking for a bit of history, a bit of culture and a lot of art will find Daegu has all these literally on the wall. Located in the middle of Korea’s southeastern region, murals of Daegu and its heritage are recalling memories of the past that were long forgotten. You’ll find these paintings created by local artists in the narrow alleys...

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Korean dessert cafe: Haap Cafe

Haap Café is managed by chef Shin Yong-il, who is famous for modern transformations of traditional Korean snacks.

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Eating late at night in Seoul: Kondae Food Street

All kinds of food are available at Kondae Food Street, from Korea’s beloved grilled samgyeopsal and galbi to Western foods and trendy dessert cafés.

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Sinpyeongga Sagyejeol Naengmyeon: Try delicious Korean noodles

Naengmyeon, with its firm texture, sweet and spicy sauce and cold, comforting broth, hails from North Korea.

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Lotteria launches Veggie Burger

Lotteria has launched the first South Korean fast-food inspired veggie burger with its latest offering the “Miracle Burger”.

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'The Bakery' holding Strawberry Festival promotion at Hotel Nongshim in Dongnae, Busan through April 30

Hotel Nongshim in Dongnae is holding a “Strawberry Festival” promotion at its flagship bakery.

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The Mat in Daeyeon-dong offers a great Korean Hanu BBQ

Located across from the Traffic Broadcasting Network Busan around Pukyong National University, The Mat has served various Korean-style hanu dishes for five years since its open.

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Cuisine: Pub

5 Must-try breweries near Camp Humphreys

When thinking of beers and breweries, South Korea may not be high, or even present, on a brew connoisseur’s list. Many dismiss Korean beer as too weak or too watery, but there are breweries and microbreweries popping up all over the peninsula aiming to change these misconceptions.