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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.
Mapo-gu — home to Hongdae, Sinchon, and Hapjeong — is Seoul's youth and arts district, defined by its university population, live music venues, and creative energy. The food scene is diverse, affordable, and experimental: trendy cafés, late-night pojangmacha, global street food, and boundary-pushing restaurants all compete for attention in this perpetually buzzing neighbourhood.
Really hole in the wall! Firstly they impressed you with their pork belly and pork neck....was in awe already. When they served the beef outer skirt, I was blown away and speechless!! Am certainly coming back! Don't miss it, you will regret!
Food is excellent great. We enjoy it! The boss cooks it for us. Appreciated!
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Quality is good, service is nice but still not that WOW 5 stars for me yet
