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Read guide →Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.
Seodaemun-gu houses Sinchon and Ewha — university neighborhoods known for affordable food, vibrant nightlife, and a youthful dining culture. The area is dense with budget-friendly Korean restaurants, late-night delivery options, and cafés that stay open until the early hours. It's a neighbourhood where eating well on a student budget is entirely achievable.
Great place for studying, eating, meeting, resting. Family owned, international minded, and just Good Food. Pasta's good. I really like the oil pasta and Chinese style tomato pasta which is a bit spicy. Owners are constantly trying to make the place better and try new things. If you know here you WILL become a regular. Take out and second drinks are discounted if you didn't know that.
Nice people and atmosphere. Good food/coffee. Comfortable seats.
