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Where and what to eat and drink in Seoul
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is an easy-to-read memoir by Korean author Baek Se-hee. It is also the first Korean book I’ve read. Since I read it, tteokbokki, a popular and delicious Korean dish – chewy rice cakes cooked in a red, spicy broth, has become one of my favourite Korean dishes. When I recently visited Seoul, I stuffed myself not only with tteokbokki but also with many other Korean delicacies. Today, I’m sharing my recommendations for where and what to eat and drink in Seoul. Kyoja Myeongdong – noodle soup (kalguksu) Kyoja is a famous restaurant in Seoul’s Myeongdong neighbourhood. I went there on…
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10 patisserie cafes in Seoul
Before I visited South Korea, my Instagram had been inundated with posts and reels about must-visit cafes in Seoul and Busan. So, I made a list and worked my way through it. Even though I stayed in Seoul for less than a week, I managed to visit most of the cafes on my list. Today, I’m sharing my recommendations on my favourite (and less favourite) patisserie cafes in Seoul. Cheongsudang Bakery This is the first café I visited, soon after I arrived in Seoul. It is located in the Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, very close to where I stayed. As well as a café, it is also a patisserie specialising in…