Frank's Itaewon Branch
 
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)
The rainbow-colored roll cakes are produced twice a day at 12:30 and 16:30 in the afternoon. They are so popular that they are practically sold out within 10 minutes on weekends and 1 hour on weekdays! The seven colors on the cake seem so vivid that it almost feels like it is filled with artificial pigments. However, the cake is colored by 100% natural ingredients filled with earl grey custard crème, making it an irresistible favorite dessert among the young. If you are not a fan of roll cakes, Frank's has a great selection of other delicacies such as the brioche packed with reach butter flavor, freshly baked ciabattas and croissants with soft and flaky layers. They might be 'less colorful' and attractive compared to their signature rainbow cakes but they are also steady sellers of Frank's. ☞ Baking Time [Rainbow Roll] 12:00 and 16:30 everyday [Cow Roll] 12:00 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday  

Bonjour Hawaii Hongdae Branch
 
Seoul(Mapo-gu)
Bonjour Hawaii is an exotic fusion restaurant. Just by looking taking a glance at parasol rooftop which is by its main entrance, you can tell that the restaurant exudes exotic atmosphere/mood. The interior, small details, and the traditional Hawaiian music will have you mistaken that, in fact, you are at a cafe in Hawaii somewhere. It’s main dishes include, “BBQ Sunset Platter,” (It is a dish that has a set of ingredients: sausage, potato, chicken kebab, shrimp, Korean style pork), and “Cream Curry Udon,” which is just one of its many unique dishes on Bonjour Hawaii’s menu. Also, a pizza so addicting that it is nicknamed, “Drug Pizza,” is its specialty pizza called, “Sushi Pizza,” together with a fruit punch cocktail, you do not have to be jealous of someone who just went on a trip to Hawaii.     Through the restaurant’s appearance in the drama, “Doctors,” it created curiosity in the viewer’s mind. Since after the appearance it has become Hongdae’s, “hot place,” through words by mouth. Specifically, Bonjour Hawaii took on a role of a cafe that the main character Yoo Hae Jung (Park Shin Hae), operated. Back then, the restaurant was called, “ Suni Hawaii,” and Hong Ji Hong (Kim Rae Won), Ryu Hye Jung (Park Shin Hye) who are couples in the drama, “Doctors,” had scenes where they were drinking beer, while enjoying their date.  

 
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SULDEUNBAM Hongdae Main Branch
 
Seoul(Mapo-gu)
​SULDEUNBAM Hongdae Main Branch: Your Retro Getaway in Seoul's Hippest District! Ever fancied stepping into a time capsule back to the glitz and glamour of Korea's entertainment heyday? Look no further than the heart of Seoul's bustling Hongdae, home to SULDEUNBAM Hongdae Main Branch. Imagine an intimate, chic space, its walls adorned with vintage photographs of Korea's OG K-pop icons and Hallyu trailblazers from the 80s and 90s. This isn’t just another dining spot; it’s a retro escape! Sip on curated cocktails, get swept up by the timeless K-pop hits, and revel in the nostalgia of an era gone by.   Photo / 写真 / 照片(instagram) @sul_bam0521 Photo / 写真 / 照片(instagram) @sul_bam0521 Photo / 写真 / 照片(instagram) @sul_bam0521 And while the ambiance sets the mood, the real star of the show is our mouth-watering menu. Boasting the freshest ingredients from Korea's diverse terrains, every dish is a flavor-packed journey. Dive into our sizzling Gwanja Butter Grilled, relish the hearty Golbaengi Soup, or savor the spicy zest of our Soup Tteokbokki. Here with friends? Don't miss out on our 'Special Hansang' — a signature platter offering a delightful array of our culinary highlights. But a word to the wise — our dishes fly off the shelves thanks to their fresh-as-it-gets ingredients. So, if you’re keen to experience our offerings, arriving early is the way to go.   Photo / 写真 / 照片(instagram) @sul_bam0521 Photo / 写真 / 照片(instagram) @sul_bam0521 Heading to Korea? Put SULDEUNBAM at the top of your foodie bucket list in the vibrant alleys of Hongdae. Dive deep into a cultural and gastronomic experience, rub shoulders with locals, and make memories that'll be the talk of your trip. After all, what's a vacation without a dash of local flair? Catch you in Seoul’s buzzing youth hub! Cheers to good times and great food!

Rose Bakery
 
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)
Hannam-dong Rose Bakery is located on the first floor of the Comme des Garcons store, a world famous avant-garde brand launched by Cheil Industries.Rose Bakery is a franchise branch of the French organic bakery, All Day Brunch Bakery. Korea is the third location to open following London and Paris. Rose Bakery is more than just a place to buy bread. Visitors can enjoy simple but enjoyable European-style meals, deserts and beverages made from fresh ingredients just as in the Paris shop.Customers are greeted with a large kitchen immediately upon entry. Many of the produce used in their recipes are displayed on the counters for customers to peruse. Salads, pizza, quiche, and scones are all prepared daily with organic ingredients. Some of the more popular items are the salad selections which vary everyday.

La Yeon
 
Seoul(Jung-gu)
La Yeon takes pride in expressing the traditional tastes of Korea through carefully prepared Korean cuisine. Experience formal Korean dinning through La Yeon's course menus.

Haruyeonga
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
Located close to Dongdaemun Gate and Cheonggyecheon Plaza, Haruyeonga is a great restaurant for a hearty meal after sightseeing or shopping in the surrounding area.Haruyeonga specializes in meat and typical Korean dinning options, including bibimbap with marinated pork, spicy ribs and doenjang stew (bean paste stew) with lean beef brisket. Their stir-fried small octopus is also popular. The Jeju roasted black pork is another must try dish as it is grilled over hardwood charcoal.

Hangwachae
 
5.0/1
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
Hangwachae is a vegetarian buffet restaurant in Insadong, which serves up dishes made with fresh organic vegetables. The owner of the restaurant first began cooking vegetarian dishes for her vegetarian husband. When her friends tasted her cooking, they encouraged her to open a vegetarian restaurant, which lead to the opening of Hangwachae. The owner prepares the food as if she were preparing it for her husband and friends, therefore the ingredients are all fresh and of high quality.Soup, rice, rice porridge, and Korean pancakes are offered as the basic menu and are also included in the buffet. The rice served is made with 20 different Oriental herbs. The buffet offers some 20 to 30 different dishes. For protein supplements, the buffet offers walnuts, homemade tofu, and muk (nut jellies). It also offers rice cakes and bananas. One of Hangwachae’s most famous dishes is the green salad served with cheonggukjang (thick soybean paste) sauce made with choenggukjang, milk, and papaya. The kimchi is flavored with fruit instead of pickled fish. Hangwachae only uses grape oil in its cooking.

Bonsushi - Sogong Branch
 
Seoul(Jung-gu)
Bonsushi is an 'Edomae Sushi' specialty restaurant, serving the elegant tastes of Tokyo to businessmen at affordable prices, with menu sets starting at 10,000 won. In order to serve dishes at affordable prices, fresh fish, shellfish, and 15 other dishes, including the hard-to-come-by 'Okonomi' are constantly in rotation at this sushi restaurant.