This is the kind of place I want after a long day: a rich bowl of ramen, counter seating and a simple meal. I’ve tried the plain tonkotsu and the…
My visit to Kukje (Gukje) Electronics Center in Seoul: ninth-floor Hanwoori, figures, gacha photos and directions from Nambu Bus Terminal Station.
My pick near Isu for a rich mala hot pot and a lively evening with friends. I keep coming back for the broth and the noodles at the end.
I went expecting crowds, but the space around the lake gave me room to slow down. Walking, stopping for a snack and sitting near the water ended up being enough…
I came for the roe-filled webfoot octopus, and the contrast was the memorable part: smoky, chewy legs and a soft, rich centre.
I come here after dinner for fishcake skewers, warm broth and a beer. The room is small, but that close, casual atmosphere is part of why I like it.
I’d come back for the bacon and the bubbling pot of broth. This was a comfortable, straightforward meal near Isu Station, with thicker pieces of bacon than I expected.
I’d return for the charcoal-grilled makchang and its dipping sauce. The meat had a springy bite and lightly charred edges; the sauce was rich, nutty and slightly sweet.
The wide river and the trees were enough reason to slow down here. I liked walking by the water without a packed sightseeing plan, then stopping for a hotdog.