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

Masan Place is located in a famous food alley near Seoul City Hall. The restaurant has been in operation for over 40 years, being most well known for their soegogi gukbap (beef rice soup) and modeum jeon (assorted pancakes). The latter comes with pan-fried oysters, seafood, and other ingredients. This dish goes particularly well with alcohol. Masan Place is known for being frequented visited by Former President Roh Moo-hyun. Since the establishment opened, the same cook has prepared its delicious meals. The restaurant was named after the proprietor from Masan.


Seoul(Mapo-gu)

Walking into the lobby of Nam Kyong Hotel located in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, you can feel that the long history of Seoul is still alive. It greets the tourists with old elegance, cleanliness and kindness, and there are many things to see and eat in nearby Hongdae. The street of youth stretches to Hongdae and Sinchon and they are very popular attractions for tourists of all age.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Opened in 1979, Urijip has operated for 30 years at the same location and has a spacious area which can accommodate up to 100 people in the basement. The restaurant is popular among Japanese tourists.


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu)

Ahan Thai is a stylish restaurant serving authentic Thai food that caters to the distinctive tastes of Koreans. The restaurant uses sauces and rice imported from Thailand itself, to bring a more authentic taste to customers in Korea.


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

Located in Apgujeong-ro 42-gil in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Platform Place Sinsa Branch is close to Dosan Park. Platform Place is a select shop pursuing a premium lifestyle. With a total of five stores nationwide in operation, each store sells brand products befitting the characteristics of the area. The very first Platform Place, which opened in October 2009, carries about 25 brands including Saint James, YMC, and And Wander, which are hard to find in most other stores in Korea. The merchandise varies from fashion brand clothing and accessories to watches and wallets to cosmetics like perfume and body products, to art books and stationery. Housed in a free-standing residential building, the shop comes with a parking space. The first floor sells men’s clothing, shoes, and living goods; the second floor features women’s clothing and French brand Saint James, among the many products carefully selected for their uniqueness and collection value. The shop provides all visitors with a complimentary bottle of mineral water. Platform Place is open all year round except on Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Max Hotel is located near to Yeoksam subway station and just the thing for the tourists who visit Gangnam for business. Wide room will be remembered by tourists who visit downtown as a comfortable and leisurely place. Diverse things to see and eat from Teheran-ro to Gangnam subway station will give tourists in downtown unusual pleasure.


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

Turning away from the conventional concept of a tea shop, Tea Therapy offers not only healthy tricks for home-brewed teas but also a relaxing foot bath experience. The shop aired on KBS's "Muhanjidae Q" due to its interior design and unique programs available where visitors can enjoy a tasty cup of tea but also rejuvenate by meditating, consulting with a professional dietitian, trying blending their own tea and more. The tea selections and dessert menu items are plentiful, providing international visitors with a chance to become easily acquainted with Korea's tea culture.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located at the entry of Samcheong Park, Doban is a Korean restaurant that features dishes using seasonal ingredients. Doban means "partner" in Buddhism. The restaurant is in a remodeled house and has a large signboard outside, making it easy to find. The main draw of Doban lies in the fact that the restaurant uses only fresh, seasonal ingredients often not available to city residents. The most popular thing on the menu is the course meal called “banjeongsik,” which comes with five main dishes and nine side dishes. The array of simple, light food (such as salad, japchae, bossam, and jeon) is a delightful mix of flavors whose seasonal ingredients (such as ferns and lettuce) make each bite a palate-pleasing sensation. Banjeongsik is part of the lunch menu and is only available until 3 p.m. Other course items are ilpum, epum, and sampum. Doban is a great spot for family gatherings and business meetings.      


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Jongno Sarangga (Formerly Chilgapsan) is a gourmet restaurant that is so popular that there is always a group of regulars lined up outside, even during lunch! Neobiani-gui, grilled sliced beef, is one of the restaurant’s specialties, along with soybean paste stew with crushed tofu in dried anchovy broth. It’s not only the amazing tastes of these delectable dishes that draw customers, but also the reasonable prices. If you plan to visit Jongno Sarangga (Formerly Chilgapsan), make sure to make a reservation to avoid some of the wait.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

This traditionally cozy restaurant has a very quaint and homey feeling. Coupled with exceptional service and a friendly manner, guests will feel as if they were exepriencing first-hand, the devotion of an artisan.