Following recent renovations, the Myeong-dong branch of O’Sulloc Tea House now offers visitors an even more elegant and comfortable place to relax and immerse themselves in the wonderful world of tea. A true paradise for green tea lovers, the bar-like counter on the first floor allows visitors to talk face-to-face with tea sommeliers and get detailed information about the tea. The first floor even has a section where customers can pick their green tea and watch it get brewed. A large cauldron at the entrance is used to roast the fresh tea leaves.The second floor of the teahouse is a cultural space for visitors to experience green tea; the third floor offers a meeting room, presentation equipment, and an outdoor terrace. The teahouse also offers take-out services so customers can enjoy the flavors of Jeju green tea on the go.

Pro Ganjang Gejang is a restaurant in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, serving soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang). This restaurant opened in 1980 as the first ganjang gejang restaurant in Korea.Since its opening, it has grown in popularity not only among Koreans also among foreign visitors. In 2010, it opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan.

Passion 5 is located near Hangangjin Station in Hannam-dong and is a premium dessert café & gallery launched by SPC Group. The Passion 5 bakery brings a whole new culture of after-dining providing customers with a diverse selection of delicious desserts including hand-made chocolates and puddings. Visitors can enjoy their treats in a gallery atmosphere. The name Passion 5 comes from the combining of five elements: the bakery, patisserie, chocolates and café. The 5th is the passion of those who create the desserts. The desserts are exquisitely designed and each element has its own unique atmosphere. In addition to the wonderful items from the bakery, there are usually 300 to 400 dessert items to choose from including cakes, puddings and chocolates.  

Starting from the creation of the pure Korean brand 22 Chicken, we have developed special frying pressure machines, batter, and special sauce to satisfy our customers’ appetite for over 30 years. Two Two is award-winning chicken, including “Best Brand” among customers by the Seoul Economic Daily in 2004 and the best High-Quality Brand by the Hankook Ilbo in 2005. Where there is tasty chicken, there is happiness. We’ll bring happiness home to you.                    

63 Buffet Pavilion is the largest buffet restaurant in Korea, seating 500 people. It serves 200 dishes including Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Western foods, as well as salads and made-to-order items. The atmosphere is luxurious but comfortable, attracting many customers. This restaurant is well-known among gourmets for its massive spread of delicious dishes.All the chefs are winners of international cooking contests, and only fresh ingredients are used for the dishes. Special events are held throughout the year. In particular, the special grilled clam cognac flambé event held in May serves fresh clams cooked on site, allowing diners to savor the taste of the sea.

Located near Myeongdong Station, Wangbijib is a Korean restaurant specializing in grilled meat. A second branch of the well-known restaurant opened in Myeongdong in November 2009 followed by a third branch, which opened in nearby Jongno in August 2011.  

Also referred to as “Tto-tteok,” Ttobogetji Tteokbokki is a popular tteokbokki restaurant that has many branches in Hongdae. Upon order, tteok (rice cake), egg, eomuk (fish cake), and three different vegetables are served together with an order of tabletop tteokbokki. Additional menu such as noodles, fried potatoes, and fried rice are also available. Closed  Mondays Operating Hours  Tuesday-Sunday 11:30-22:00 (Last order 21:00) Menu  Some menu items may differ slightly in price and are subject to change without notice. ㆍJeukseok Tteokbokki (tabletop tteokbokki)  ㆍGamja Twigim (fried potatoes) ㆍBokkeumbap (fried rice) ㆍBeverages, etc. Credit Cards  Accepted  

A premium shopping complex, Myeong-dong M Plaza is one of the most prominent features in Myeong-dong fashion, and its glazed exterior is quite impressive. M Plaza is attracting attention as a place where different classes or age groups can enjoy shopping at a variety of stores. In addition to the shopping mall, the same building is also home to Haechi Hall, a purpose-built performance venue for musicals and concerts, and Seoul Culture & Tourism Center, which offers varied tour information on Seoul.                      

The exterior of the restaurant may seem rather humble, but Oriental Roast Chicken’s list of clientele is world class. The small eatery is filled with numerous autographs of K-stars including the two-time Olympic medallist Kim Yuna to Hallyu stars Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Jong-suk, Han Hyo-joo and Ahn Jae-wook. Roasted with glutinous rice, chestnuts and jujubes, the chhicken is juicy and tender, with distinctively nutty and sweet aromas. Take-outs are available as well.  

Studio J is a bar that was created by collaboration between JYP Entertainment and a famous bar in the Chungdam District called Y1975. The bar is setup with a live stage where you can enjoy many varieties of music and new sights; for instance, the LED lights, the stairway, and the grand interior are all designed to make you think of the red carpet. It is a place where the idol group, “Eunneessu,” who debuted through Slamdunk of Sisters, shot their music video for their song “Shut Up.” Also, surprise concerts by JYP entertainment artists such as G Soul, Pak A Yun, and Park Ji Min all happen in Studio J.