Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Tomorrow With You is a K-drama about Yoo So-joon (played by Lee Je-hoon), a CEO of a real estate company, who travels through time via subway. While traveling back and forth in time, Yoo realizes that his future is gloomy. In order to change his fate for the better, he decides to marry Song Ma-rin (played by Shin Min-a), a perky photographer. Café Comma located in Donggyo-dong is one of the locations featured in the K-drama, where Song nervously waited for Yoo. Run by famed publisher Munhak Dongne, the café offers grand-scale bookshelves containing more than 5,000 books. It is comprised of two floors: the 1st floor featuring large glass windows and the second floor providing a cozy, attic-like atmosphere. Café Comma opens at 7:30 daily. From 7:40 until 11:00 on weekdays, all drinks are offered at half the regular price.  


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Gaon is a Korean cuisine restaurant located in Gangnam. The chefs prepare a full course meal, dedicating their attention and eye for detail throughout the entire meal. Each dish reflects the charm and beauty of Korean foods.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

White Bear Makgeolli Bar & Brewery offers the largest selection of traditional Korean liquors in the country; boasting over 180 different varieties. The bar and brewery is located near Apgujeong Rodeo Street. The selection of liquors available is truly vast, with everything from the well-known to the obscure. The selection includes varieties of takju (unrefined rice wine), varieties of cheongju (refined rice wine) and soju. The culinary offerings tend toward fusion rather than traditional Korean fare. The menu offers anju (snacks) as well as entrees that pair well with traditional liquors. Craft beer is also sold on the B1 level.    


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Gotgan by Lee Jong Guk is Korean chef and food researcher Lee Jong-guk's first restaurant. Each dish is made with seasonal ingredients for the freshest flavors and prepared with traditional recipes in order to preserve the unique flavors inherent to Korean cooking.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

This store, which has a long history of over 50 years, makes noodles using only Bongpyeong buckwheat. The best menu at this restaurant is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The wine restaurant, dugahun, is located in the backyard of Gallery Hyundai on Samcheong-dong Road. As the name Dugahun (두가헌, translated ‘a very beautiful house’) implies, the restaurant is characterized by its exquisite, antique architecture that dates back to the 1910s. Combining fine Western dining and a wide selection of wines with a beautiful hanok interior, dugahun provides visitors with a unique dining experience. For an added element of culture, visit Gallery dugahun (the adjacent Russian-style brick building) and take a look at the array of domestic and international artwork on display.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Dongdaemun

The restaurant only uses fresh young chickens, which are about 35 days old, and minimal seasoning to allow diners to fully enjoy the tenderness of the meat. Dip your chicken in the special marinade sauce and couple it with a helping of Kalguksu (a noodle dish) for a perfect meal combination.


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Din Tai Fung Korea was named one the World’s Top 10 Restaurants by the New York Times. This restaurant chain has branches in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and other Asian cities as well as in Los Angeles, USA. The Korea branch features handmade xiao long bao made of fresh ingredients from Korea and top quality dumpling stuffing. The dough only weighs 5g while the juicy stuffing weighs 16g. There are exactly 18 creases on the skin to add to the taste. It’s particularly popular among tourists from Taiwan, Japan, and other Asian countries.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

The MIN’s is a café, which the mother of Chang Min from the boy band 2pm operates. Chang Min frequently visits at the cafe. During the summer, artisan lemonade and ice cream is served, and, during the winter season, organic teas such as lime tea, lemon-ginger tea, and apple-cinnamon tea, which are all made with love, are some of its popular menu choices. For the K-Wave fans who come from abroad, there are menus, which are translated into English, Japanese, and Chinese. Through Twitter, the members of the BTS boy band posted a photo update, which they took at The Min’s cafe to show that they frequent Min’s cafe. The post quickly went viral. Let’s go find messages that BTS members wrote about Min’s cafe!  


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Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Since 1959, Nampo Samgyetang (남포 삼계탕) in the heart of Busan has been serving samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) made with fresh, homegrown ingredients. Brewed for as long as 24 hours, the restaurant's chicken stock is rich in flavor and nutrition. Other special dishes include jeonbok samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup with abalone) and jeongi gui (electric grilled chicken).