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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.
Yeongdeungpo-gu's Times Square mall and Yeouido financial district generate a diverse food scene of department store restaurants, business lunch spots, and the Han River cycling culture that has made outdoor food and coffee culture a fixture of the waterfront.
I visited this place for breakfast around 7:30 AM while on a business trip to Seoul. I went with the mindset that you can't go wrong with Jeonju bean sprout soup, and for 7,000 won, I had a very hearty and delicious meal. With its spacious hall and well-maintained appearance, I wondered if there could be a better breakfast. It was a great meal.
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