korea finds

A collection of 684 places curated by gem thompson

Places in this collection

  1. Myeongdong Night Market

    attraction

    8-3 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Lively and packed, mid and overpriced

    Myeongdong Night MarketView on Google Maps

  2. MARGESHERWOOD Seoul Flagship Store

    shop

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

    Store with a museum-like ambiance, featuring purses and a Peanuts collection.

    MARGESHERWOOD Seoul Flagship StoreView on Google Maps

  3. It's Kkwabaegi

    restaurant

    10 Jong-ro 41-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

    K-twisted donuts, offers a wide variety of menus, trendy 'Chillis Whole Mozzarella' has perfectly captured the palates of both Koreans and international tourists with its harmony of spicy Nashville sauce and heavy cheese.

    It's KkwabaegiView on Google Maps

  4. Aewol Salmon

    restaurant

    3780-5 Nohyeong-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

    Local restaurant recommended by a friend, serving special assorted sushi and grilled salmon.

    Aewol SalmonView on Google Maps

  5. ZuhZuh

    restaurant

    Seoul, South Korea

    A Korean bistro with a really satisfying broth and just good food and seating. A perfect pregame place.

    ZuhZuhView on Google Maps

  6. Mono Mansion

    activity

    Seoul, South Korea

    Photo booth

    Mono MansionView on Google Maps

  7. 라스트춘선 홍대

    bar

    1 층, 55-8 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    This lounge/bar is only known through word-of-mouth with a unique story and even better sounding speakers. A whole video was made about this place.

    라스트춘선 홍대View on Google Maps

  8. Onjium

    restaurant

    South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Hyoja-ro, 49 4층

    Seafood restaurant with giant yellowtail, only in season during wintertime, and seafood soup for less than $20 USD per person.

    OnjiumView on Google Maps

  9. Eatanic Garden, Josun Palace

    restaurant

    조선 팰리스(센터필드 웨스트 타워 231, Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    Brand-new dining through extensive studies in beautiful Korean food

    Eatanic Garden, Josun PalaceView on Google Maps

  10. Kkotdol Gejang Restaurant

    restaurant

    36 Bongsan 2-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

    A restaurant in Yeosu, South Korea, popular for its raw marinated crab (gejang) and king crab sets. Korean locals travel to Yeosu specifically for this food, which is described as having the best ever umami flavor.

    Kkotdol Gejang RestaurantView on Google Maps

  11. Sulbing

    cafe

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

    Popular Italian fusion restaurant known for its pork belly rose pasta and steak. The steak was juicy and tender, and the rose pasta was rich, creamy. Pork belly was soft and tender as well with a hint of smokiness. A little spicy with the chili flakes. Total came to around $56 Australian dollars.

    SulbingView on Google Maps

  12. Encanto

    shop

    Jung-gu Seoul, South Korea

    Vintage shop with unique and cute pieces

    EncantoView on Google Maps

  13. Banggopocha Yongsan

    restaurant

    632-10 Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Seafood tavern that serves freshly steamed oysters, open past midnight, jumbo oysters steamed at the table, piping hot and so fresh, authentic Korean feels, in Korean, this place is called “bangul gwa kkomak 2” (방울과꼬막 2), only Yongsan branch has this dish

    Banggopocha YongsanView on Google Maps

  14. Pro Soy Crab

    restaurant

    South Korea, Seoul, Seocho District, Gangnam-daero 97-gil, 7 프로빌딩

    The French husband tries Korean marinated crab (ganjang gejang) for the first time. He initially thinks it's uncooked but finds it delicious, mixing it with rice.

    Pro Soy CrabView on Google Maps

  15. RETTRE

    shop

    South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Sinchon-ro 4-gil, 22 8 2층

    Create a perfume using your brainwaves

    RETTREView on Google Maps

  16. 현주네

    restaurant

    South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, 현주네 금돼지 1F

    Cupbap stall in Noryangjin Cupbap Street, known for affordable and delicious cupbap. Recommends the No. 2 cupbap with pork belly, bacon, spam, and mozzarella cheese.

    현주네View on Google Maps

  17. Starfield Coex Mall

    shop

    513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    Bad for shopping

    Starfield Coex MallView on Google Maps

  18. Yongsan Haebangchon Village

    other

    yongsan-dong 2(i)-ga, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Hillside neighborhood with a wow view, locals doing normal life stuff

    Yongsan Haebangchon VillageView on Google Maps

  19. Low classic

    shop

    57 Nonhyeon-ro 159-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    Brand with elevated basics and that designer adjacent minimalistic look.

    Low classicView on Google Maps

  20. Otto Kimbab

    restaurant

    93 Noksapyeong-daero 26-gil, 이태원제1동 Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Premium gimbap shop featured in the New York Times, fusion flavors, popular boneless chicken combo, big generous filling

    Otto KimbabView on Google Maps