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Places in this collection

1. MARGESHERWOOD Seoul Flagship Store

   shop

   13 Yeonmujang 11-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

   Peanuts collaboration pop-up shop with bags and clothing

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2. Hwangnam-ppang

   cafe

   34 Jamandong 2-gil, Pungnam-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea

   Famous red bean dessert, thin crusted pastry filled with sweet red bean paste, baked fresh and still warm, not overly sweet

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3. Somo

   shop

   South Korea, Jeonbuk State, Jeonju-si, 특별자치도 완산구 경기전길162

   Handmade bags/accessories

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4. Singaengi

   restaurant

   81-5 Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea

   Bibimbap

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5. TAK cafe

   cafe

   33 Songcheonjungang-ro, 덕진동 Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea

   Famous for their cardamom buns

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6. Jeonju-si

   other

   Jeonbuk State, South Korea

   Home of bibimbap, embodies a slow city lifestyle, culinary capital of South Korea

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7. Jeonmang | Cafe & Guesthouse

   cafe

   South Korea, Jeonbuk State, Jeonju-si, Wansan-gu, Hanji-gil, 89 KR

   Ice cream

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8. Nammaegukbap

   restaurant

   9 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

   Friends' favorite restaurant in all of Korea. The owner teaches you how to eat the food. The broth and salsa are amazing.

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9. Myeongdong Kyoja Main Restaurant

   restaurant

   29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

   Order the mandu dumplings, try the whole menu at least once. There's a few locations around Seoul.

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10. Gamekol Son Wangmandu

    restaurant

    42 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Dumpling restaurant recommended by chef Seong Joon from Culinary Class Wars, known for kimchi and pork mandoo and knife cut noodles. Expect a 10 minute wait on weekdays.

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11. 페이퍼테일러 paper tailor

    shop

    South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Cheonggyecheon-ro, 41 영풍문고 B2

    Create your own custom notebook by choosing every little detail such as cover, pages, accessories, and stamping. Prices range from $15 to $50.

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12. Hongdae Pub Hong’s Makgeolli Brewery

    bar

    14 Hongik-ro 5an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Housemade makgeolli with a thick slab of honeycomb, kimchi stew, and pancake

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13. Eunpyeong Hanok Village

    attraction

    193-14 Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong District, Seoul, South Korea

    Hanok cafe with mountain views, quieter than Bukchon Hanok Village, best view in the cafe

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14. SPAO

    shop

    15 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Affordable fashion spot with cute pajama sets for around $26 and character t-shirts for around $17.

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15. Sulbing

    cafe

    27 Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Fruit bingsus

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16. Point of View

    shop

    108 B2F Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea

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17. Martin Kim

    shop

    301-16 Seongsu-dong 2(i)-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Caffeine and lunch break

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18. Object

    shop

    13 Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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19. nyunyu myeongdong

    shop

    South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Myeongdong 4-gil, 22 1-4F

    Everything here for the most part is under $10 and they have so many accessories from bag charms to hats, bags, even clothes.

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20. Bokgil

    restaurant

    71 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Serves abalone porridge, hanu bulgogi stone pot rice, and grilled mackerel.

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