TRIPPOSE List

Yeonnam-dong
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongdae・Yeonnam・Mangwon

Originally a normal neighborhood just like any other, Yeonnam-dong recently saw an increase in the number of young artists and designers who call this place home. One by one, the streets began to fill up with unique shops, drawing in more and more visitors with each passing day.


HANAM PIG Korean BBQ Dining Bar (Itaewon Branch)
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Hannam・Yongsan

Korea's most beloved Korean BBQ chain, diners can enjoy quality BBQ and great service at HANAM PIG. The pork used at HANAM PIG is sourced from eco-friendly farms and the restaurant's charcoal is imported from Indonesia's best natural charcoal suppliers. As a result, the pork's natural flavor comes through. Patrons can also choose from a drinks menu featuring wine, whiskey, and cocktails to enjoy with their meals.  


Hotel Victoria
Seoul(Gangbuk-gu) , Bukhansan・Dobong・Nowon

Established in 1988, this five-star hotel has 89 rooms with a Korean restaurant, a large-sized banquet hall, and more. A large renovation was performed in 1998, and in 2002, a 35-room annex building was additionally opened. Hotel Victoria also offers a 2,000 person wedding hall and banquet hall, a sauna, health club, aerobics center, and other leisure facilities. Furthermore, the "Victoria Night Club" and "Don't Tell Mama Adult Night Club" are receiving great popularity as places of social entertainment and fun.


Lee Hwa Won Chinese Restaurant
Daejeon(Yuseong-gu) , Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo

Lee Hwa Won opened in 1998 at the World Cup Stadium. Its location makes it easy to find and there is ample space for parking. This Chinese restaurant offers a variety of royal Chinese cuisine and attracts many family groups as well as other types of customers through its connection with the Yuseong Special Tour Zone. On the menu are hundred types of a la carte items and set menus, so the restaurant is appropriate for various special occasions and gatherings.


Gami
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha・Yeonhui

Since 1975, Gami has been a beloved Korean diner specializing in noodle dishes. Any local would agree that recommending just one item to try at Gami is near impossible, so we will list a few of our favorites: udong (udon), bibim-guksu (noodles with veggie, meat and spicy sauce), bajirak-cham-guksu (noodle soup with clams), gul-kalguksu (hand-rolled noodle soup with oyster), dak-kalguksu (hand-rolled noodle in chicken broth), Gaseuo Udong (Katsuo udon), jjolmyeon (chewy cold noodle), dolsot-bibimbap (bibimbap in a hot stone pot), doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew), and kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew). The hand-rolled rice dishes (think onigiri) have persisted as a long standing favorite as well. And if you have room after a delicious meal, then try their shaved ice deserts, an especially refreshing treat in the summer.


Sanha
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido

Sanha is a Hwanghae-style mandu (Korean dumplings) specialty restaurant. The mandu boasts very authentic flavors at the owner of the restaurant hails from Hwanghae. The prices are a bit high for mandu, but nevertheless there are always lines out the door. ​        


Mureung Valley
Gangwon-do(Donghae-si) , Donghae・Samcheok

Mureung Valley, which spans from Dutasan Mountain and Cheongoksan Mountain, refers to a four-kilometer stretch from Hoamso Pond – where, according to legend, a tiger drowned to death – to Yongchu Falls, located upstream.The waters of Mureung Valley flow over wide sheets of rock and into the cracks between them, forming a large and particularly nice pond along the path. Starting at Mureung Rock, a wide sheet of single rock on which hundreds can sit, the valley twists and turns around Samhwasa Temple, Haksodae Falls, Okryudong, and Seonnyeotang Ravine, all the way to Ssangpok and Yongchu Falls, providing breathtaking scenery along the way. Also known as Arcadia, scholars and poets frequented the valley in times past, and the 5,000 squar meters of Mureung Rock bears the inscribed names of some of these poets and their work. The valley offers a medley of curious-looking rocks and stones, and other odd scenery that attracts many tourists. 


Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Jeju City・Airport

Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium is a theme park that was established in 2009 for advancing research and studies in astronomy. Today, it is also used as a center for public astronomy education.The Park features a main observatory with a 600㎜ Cassegrain's reflecting telescope, and a subsidiary observatory with one 80㎜ refracting telescope, one 157㎜ refracting telescope, five 200㎜ reflecting telesctopes, and one 200㎜ catadioptric telescope. Additionally, it has 4D theater, a planetarium, a two-story exhibition hall showcasing outer space journey, as well as several meeting/conference facilities. There is also a sundial and two observation binoculars on the outdoor square.


Geochangmaetdol
Busan(Dongnae-gu) , Dongnae・Oncheonjang・Pusan Nat'l Univ.

Geochangmaetdol is located near Oncheonjang, Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, as well as Busan Baseball stadium and sport complex and it uses fresh tofu made daily. On the first floor, the hall is set up for individuals to have a meal such as Maetdol sundubu (tofu), haemul sundubu (seafood tofu stew), gul sundubu (oyster tofu stew), gogi sundubu (meat tofu stew), galbi sundubu(short rib tofu stew), as well as tofu stew, tofu with kimchi, mapa dubu, and cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste). The second floor is appropriate for groups or families, enjoying dubu galbi-jjim (tofu with braised short ribs), dubu bossam (napa wraps with pork), sundubu-jeongol, kong-guksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), and more to choose from.  


Subaru
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Banpo・Seocho・Seoul Arts Center

Subaru is operated by a chef who lived in Japan and was attracted by Japanese-style soba. He serves tasty soba based on his experience in a modest restaurant.