Kimpira (김피라): Not Your Basic Korean Street Food
Kimpira is a place I've been meaning to blog about for a long time now. When I first came across it in Hongdae a few years back, it was Korean…
Hongdae Street Food Challenge
Hongdae is a great place to experience Korean culture. It's known for its nightlife, fashion and art scene. As of late, it has also become a great place to indulge…
연어상회: All You Can Eat Salmon Sashimi
연어상회 isn't really a new restaurant, but it seems to have gotten more traction as of late since they seem to be popping up in almost every neighborhood. Outside of…
Selfie Lattes @ CaFace
It goes without saying that we live in a selfie obsessed time. I can't speak for every country, but here in Korea, going anywhere (alone or accompanied) and taking dozens…
Get Fresh with Mint Heim (민트하임)
Having just opened at the end of January, Mint Heim is here just in time for spring. In the shell of what was once a large Korean style home lies…
Darling’s Cake (달링스케익)
Back in November we celebrated my boyfriend's birthday. Having been together for so long, it has become increasingly difficult to come up with fun new ways to surprise him each year.…
몬스터 치즈 떡볶이 (Monster Cheese Tteokbokki)
I love Korean street food, especially in the winter time. There is nothing quite like slipping into a little tent full of hot, cheap, delicious food on a chilly day and…
Sarnie by Lord Sandwich
Sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like a good sandwich, or sarnie as they are often called in the UK. The sandwich is considered to be named after John Montagu, 4th…
Decoa Balim (데코아발림)
The name Decoa Balim comes from the combination of the words "decorations" and "cocoa balim," which is some type of cacao. Owner Oh Seung Jin wanted to create a unique name that would capture the…
Hongdae’s NEW Hello Kitty Cafe
Hongdae's Hello Kitty Cafe has got to be one of the neighborhood's biggest attractions. Down a small alley on Hongdae's busiest shopping street stood a lovely two story bright pink…
Vanilla Kitchen: Have Your Cake & Eat It Too
Vanilla Kitchen is what I would imagine Martha Stewart's kitchen to look like; clean cut and simple, yet warm and homey. Fresh and dried flowers can be found along the…
Kong Bul (콩불)
Whenever I have friends or family visiting, they know they can always count on me to take them to the best food places. Of course, after a day or two…
