What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
The Yeosu Nangman Pocha is everything that you could hope for from a Korean pocha night market. The signature red tents are lit up every night from 6 PM until 1 AM. That means the tents are filled with patrons enjoying everything from sushi and fried tempura to octopus and pork stir-fry well into the night.
Seoul has gone on a bagel-craze off and on over the years. While there are always a few trendy and viral spots floating around social media, Everything Bagel is the only spot you really need to know about. No hate to other shops, but if you want an authentic New York-style bagel, no place in Seoul hits quite like this.
There’s something about mythical creatures from Asian cultures that has be obsessed. From Bali’s barong to Okinawa’s shisa, I have a small army of handcrafted creatures adorning my shelves at home. And while there are a lot of interesting mythical creatures in Korean folklore, the haechi has always been my favorite and that’s kind of why I feel this cafe was made for me.
Whether I travel alone or with a companion, I always plan my itinerary in a very food centric way. In other words, I go where the food is. It is, in my humble opinion, the best way to take in the culture of any given place.
Recently I had the opportunity to spend a full day in Okinawa, a place rich in culture and I was determined to eat it all! So here’s everything I ate in a day in Osaka and why you should too.
Bibimbap (비빔밥) is essentially a simple, albeit colorful, Korean rice bowl topped with all sorts of seasoned sautéed vegetables and gochujang (chili pepper paste). A lot of times it can come with additional mix-ins like marinated beef, seafood, a fried egg… truly the possibilities are endless. It’s probably one of the most well known Korean dishes and one of the most popular among foreigners and tourists due to it’s versatility. It is a deliciously satisfying meal option for those with dietary restrictions who want to eat authentic Korean cuisine.
When it comes to cherry blossom season in Seoul, there are 2 different types of cafes you want to target: cafes with a beautiful view of the cherry blossoms and cafes with a cherry blossom themed menu. If you’re super lucky, you may come across a cafe that offers both! Though rest assured, there will be a waiting time to get into these places and seasonal desserts my run out early.
When it comes to BTS restaurants, Yoojung Sikdang is THE go-to place. It’s where the members of BTS frequently ate eat during their trainee and rookie years, sometimes up to 3 times a day. And the ajumma who used to personally feed the boys whenever they came is still running the place. It definitely belongs on the itinerary of any ARMY, but if you’ve already been or are looking for more, then you need to check out Superstar Tteokbokki.
The internet hype-train is a real thing and it’s hard to distinguish between good cafes and cafes that only look good on social media. That’s especially true for Seoul where trends change quickly and we’re all left behind trying to catch up while fighting off the FOMO.
That’s why we’ve put together this list of three cafes are worth the hype and certainly worth your time.
For most people, February’s most iconic holiday is Valentines Day. But for BTS ARMY it’s, without a doubt, J-Hope Day! February 18th marks the birthday of our favorite ray of sunshine Hobie. And if you happen to be in Seoul, there are lots of birthday projects and cup sleeve events to check out!
Cafe Pokpo’s popularity has exploded making it one of the most visited spots in Seoul. It’s hard not to see why, there are photos all over Instagram and videos all over TikTok showing off the “waterfall cafe” in Seoul.
But, if you’re planning on making the trip out to this gem, you’ll want to check out our tips so you don’t waste your time and get the most out of your visit. Here are our 5 tips for visiting Cafe Pokpo:
While there’s plenty of reasons to visit this Dotori Garden from the delectible snacks to the cute ambience, the vast majority of visitors make there way there for the undeniable Ghibli vibes.
Lotte’s Christmas Market is back at the Lotte World Mall square and, this year, there’s a pretty big focus on food with a large number booths set up.
Let’s get straight to it. Here’s everything we ate at the Lotte Christmas Market in Seoul.
