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Mar 5, 2024 · Food

The hype around this restaurant justified – the food is as good as advertised, and the prices are reasonable for the amount & quality served.

Mar 2, 2024 · Cafés & Bakeries

Even if you don’t use the KakaoTalk messaging app, chances are that you’ve seen the adorable Kakao Friends characters before. The most popular Kakao…

Nov 5, 2022 · Food

After 3 long years, I finally had the chance to travel to Korea again! Unfortunately, many of my favourite haunts (MiGaBon!) did not survive…

Sep 18, 2022 · Cafés & Bakeries

Wee spent about 2-3 hours here just shaving the dogs snuggle next to/on our laps – very comforting and perfect way to relax after a long day.

May 2, 2018 · Free

You might have heard by now that Hongdae is the place to go if you’re young and hip. I had heard stories about talented…