NEGA: Yongsan

Tucked in behind the metropolis of Yongsan station’s Ipark mall and surrounds, is an old derelict looking area filled with shady looking...

Jun 22, 2021

Cafe Highwaist: Iksondong

Smack bang in the middle of Jongro’s ajjushi territory, is Ikseondong. The area is known for its tiny alleyways filled with Hanoks...

Jun 6, 2021

Sandy Beach: Hongdae

On the border between Hongdae and Seogyo you will find a large grey multi-story building with a courtyard. This is the café and bakehouse...

May 15, 2021

Staff Picks: Seocheon

Part of Seocheon, the quiet neighbourhood on the left-hand side of Gyeongbokgung Palace, right opposite an elementary school, you can...

Apr 18, 2021

Tajagi: Haebangcheon

In the hills of Haebangcheon, either taking the bus or braving it on foot, you will encounter a small market. This once derelict market,...

Apr 3, 2021

Town Coffee Bar: Mangwon

If you take a stroll away from Mangwon’s iconic old style market and away from the ajjushi’s and ajjumas, you will find a trendy, young...

Mar 22, 2021

Bo Market: Gyeongridan

Back again near Itaewon, just up from the main Gyeongridan-gil street, surrounded by homes and opposite a community centre, is Bo Market....

Mar 12, 2021

Aussie Hill: Hangangjin

After not being able to visit my home country for more than two years (thanks 'rona), I was craving a little taste Australia. So I took...

Feb 13, 2021

Coalmine: Hongdae

Just down from the main shopping area of Hongdae, you can spot the dark brick arched exterior of Coalmine. This wasn’t the first time I’d...

Feb 6, 2021

Tutorial: Sangsu

In the myriad of buildings just behind Sangsu station exit one, you’ll come across a white building. You can see the sign for Tutorial...

Jan 24, 2021

Glomoedo: Jeju Island

Before leaving Jeju Island, my friend and I had a chance to stop by a little cozy café near Iho Taewoo beach. Glomoedo is in the coastal...

Jan 12, 2021

Fangsuojeong: Hapjeong

In the back streets of Hapjeong, tucked in between a residential area, you will come across the building of Fangsuojeong. This small cafe...

Dec 31, 2020

Vadada:Seogwipo (jeju Island)

In Jeju Island's second largest city Seogwipo, down a narrow road and hidden behind a new building development, you can find Vadada....

Dec 28, 2020

President Coffee: Gyeongridan

If you get off at Noksapyong station, walk in the direction of Gyeongridan but just keep going straight, there’s a coffee shop right at...

Dec 11, 2020

Fritz Coffee: Wonseo

In between the two main palaces of Seoul, on the Changdeokgung Palace side, is Fritz Coffee. This Wonseo branch, is one of three around...

Nov 28, 2020

Café Sanrae: Gangbuk-gu

If you take the subway to the end of the Ui-Sinseol Line, you’ll be at the most northern part of Seoul. Though technically in Seoul,...

Nov 9, 2020

Turn Down Service: Yeonnam-Dong

Walking down to the further end of Yeonnamdong in a small side street, you can find the dark façade of Turn Down Service. The café and...

Nov 1, 2020

MTL Hannam: Hangangjin

Once again on the Hyatt Hotel side of Hangagjin, I find myself reviewing a café that I have been to before. However MTL Hananm is not...

Oct 25, 2020

Plouf: Yeonnam-dong

In what was once Hongdae’s quieter cousin, Yeonnam-dong, even despite corona, the neighbourhood is a hot spot for dates with cafes and...

Oct 11, 2020

Apartment Kiroon: Dongguk Univ.

In a somewhat strange location, down a small side street near Dongguk University station and in what looks like small business complex,...

Sep 29, 2020