Eating out in South Korea can sometimes be costly or a chore, but it doesn’t need to be – with a population of over 50 million residents, there is a cornucopia of cheap chain restaurants in Korea, suitable for families, couples or solo dining. From the best bibimbaps to marvellous mandu, it is easy to […]
Category Archives: FOOD AND DRINK
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Aug
Aug
Have you heard about ‘London Bagel Museum’, South Korea’s most hyped cafe chain? It was the NUMBER 1 most queued-for cafe chain in Korea based on the latest 2025 ‘Catch Table’ restaurant queue app stats. Recently there has been a London Bagel Museum scandal and workplace allegations (which we will detail) but based on our latest […]
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Aug
Aug
Seoul’s cafe scene is synonymous with cool beans, decadent desserts and Instagrammable interiors. From hanok style hang-outs to cool coffee shops with fun features, these are our favourites cafes in Seoul – cool coffee shop hunting is easy especially in trendy neighborhoods like Ikseon-dong, Hongdae and Seongsu-dong. One thing to remember – the Seoul coffee […]
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Aug
Aug
Has there ever been a more iconic Korean drink than banana milk? Popular with all ages and available in every CU convenience store or Korean 7-Elevens, banana milk has been enjoyed for decades since its introduction in the early 1970s. To many a taste of nostalgia, Korean Banana Milk is still ‘trending’ today with many […]
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Jul
Jul
Right now Mangwon Market 망원시장 seems to be one of the ‘hottest’ Seoul food markets popular with locals of all ages, from ummas / emos shopping in the morning to young couples and students eating here at night. One of the best traditional markets in Seoul day and night, Mangwon Market has been serving the […]
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Jul
Jul
You will never go hungry with so many good Seoul food markets – plus you can find fine threads and bargains galore at flea markets or fabric markets. Featuring well known markets like Gwangjang, Namdaemun and Mangwon, we also shine a spotlight on lesser known Seoul Markets like Jungang, Bangsan and Jungbu. From hotteoks to […]
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Aug
Aug
Looking for the best Korean souvenirs? Head along to Lotte Mart Zettaplex Seoul Station 롯데마트 제타플렉스 서울역점, a supermarket social media sensation where Seoul travellers stock up on everything from K-Beauty products to South Korean snacks like HBAF and banana milk. Popular on Instagram and TikTok, this recently renovated hypermarket has thousands of Korean products […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, FOOD AND DRINK
Korean Convenience Store Guide – GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, Emart and more
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Aug
Aug
Chances are if you are going to South Korea soon, you’ll be shopping in Korean convenience stores on a daily basis. From soju to banana milk, ramyun noodles to kimchi, most Korean convenience stores are open 24 hours and are your one stop shops in South Korea for all your snacking and shopping needs. There […]
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Jul
Jul
South Korean convenience stores are an easy place to buy Korean beer, soju, makgeolli and more. Whilst we’d recommend going out at night to a Seoul craft beer bar or a cheap chain bar like Grandmother’s Beer, sometime you just want a Korean alcoholic drink or beer to take back to your hotel or enjoy […]
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Jun
Jun
Korea’s most popular alcoholic drink, soju 소주 is widely available in every bar, convenience store and supermarket. And soju is surprisingly cheap making it one of the least expensive drinks in Korea (often cheaper than mineral water and soft drinks) – another reason to love South Korea! From neat soju and various flavours to using […]
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