Have you ever ever heard about Mangwon? Often, vacationers go to Itaewon, Hongdae, or the Sinchon space, however lots of them by no means heard of Mangwon. Located close to Hongdae, Mangwon is a must-see when you find yourself in Seoul (you may even go strolling for those who get pleasure from strolling as a lot as I do, it takes 20 to half-hour by strolling, ten by subway). This neighborhood is in style with younger adults.
High Issues to do in Mangwon
Conventional Mangwon Market
First, you may stroll in Mangwon market (the market is near the subway exit) and take a look at many scrumptious Korean Dishes. Tokkbeoki, fried meals, Hotteok, numerous types of rice desserts, and a lot extra.
Mangwon has nothing to envy different Korean conventional markets (resembling Gwangjang market or Tongin Market). You may as well purchase greens and a few aspect dishes. Learn extra concerning the 10 Greatest Conventional Markets in Seoul.
Basak-Macha Flamed Marshmallow
In the event you go, it is possible for you to to attempt a scrumptious Flamed marshmallow ice cream (I by no means noticed it wherever else). A Tonkatsu retailer sells the flamed marshmallow ice cream, and you want to take note of discover it! The deep-fried meals bought by the shop additionally appeared fairly affordable and reasonably priced. Sadly, as a pescetarian, I can’t inform you for positive, however for those who attempt it, don’t hesitate to let me know the way it was!
After you may proceed your stroll within the streets, it is possible for you to to move by many stylish, nice-looking cafés with thrilling ideas and scrumptious meals/drinks. Simply choose the one you like; you might have loads of decisions!
The Ugly Bakery
“The Ugly Bakery” is a sizzling place nowadays, you will note many individuals lining as much as get in. I haven’t tried it, however if you’re affected person sufficient to queue up, it could be price making an attempt.
- Tackle: 7 World Cup-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul; 400-1, Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
T-nomad Cafe
I counsel you to go to “T-nomad”! As this place is sort of in style, you will want to make a reservation earlier than coming. Additionally, you may solely keep for a restricted period of time (2 hours if I bear in mind accurately).
You’ll immediately really feel a unique environment when coming into this Tea home. The humidity and the purified Asian fashion give a soothing and peaceable feeling. They’ve completely different sorts of units, together with Bingsu (Korean candy shaved-iced dessert), several types of small desserts (all of them have been scrumptious), and a wide variety of tasty tea. You may as well purchase some tea and cute teacups to take again house or provide. If in case you have completed your tea, there’s a area in the course of the room the place you may refill it in water utilizing a bamboo ladle.
- Tackle: 2F, 112 Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul; 14-83, Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Mangwon-dong Photograph cubicles
Whereas strolling round within the neighborhood, additionally, you will see some picture cubicles. You couldn’t have missed it for those who got here to Korea lately; picture cubicles are tremendous in style right here! So you probably have time, you may take humorous footage there carrying cute or ugly glasses/hats and have a enjoyable and cheap memento out of your time there.
Mangwon Hangang Park
The actual plus of Mangwon is that it’s fairly near Hangang Park! After a brief stroll (it takes only some minutes to get there), you may really feel the cool breeze from the Han river, which is greater than gratifying on these sizzling days. You possibly can stroll round Hangang park, have a small picnic there (you will see comfort shops and a few rooster locations!), or sit there to observe the sundown.
In summer season, many individuals are jet-skiing there, and if you’re fortunate, you’ll hear some pretty music from a band busking there.
If you wish to get some drinks after an extended day and tiring day of visiting and strolling, loosen up on the park. Learn extra about 8 Enjoyable Water Sports activities and Actions to do at Hangang, Seoul.
Bokdeokbang Pure Makgeolli
Bokdeokbang Pure Makgeolli is a Makgeolli place. Makgeolli is conventional Korean alcohol. In the event you haven’t tried it but, it is a superb alternative to vary that! The bar is small and easy, with no distinctive ornament. The workers provides you with an previous handwritten menu. I discovered it fairly suited to the place, crude and charming. The workers right here will advocate you a sort of Makgeolli relying in your meals selection and style. The dishes are home made, and no synthetic components are added to the Makgeolli.
Good to know: This place doesn’t provide vegetarian dishes choices, and you could order meals along with your drink; there’s one choice out there for pescatarian). The Makgeolli was fairly good and tasted completely different from what I had tried earlier than (purchased in a random bar).
- Tackle: 5 Poeun-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
By the way in which, are you aware how Makgeolli is made? This alcohol is comprised of fermented rice, and with the identical fermented product, you may make two sorts of alcohol: Soju and Makgeolli. Makgeolli is comprised of the milk-looking half, and Soju is comprised of the transparent-looking half.
Learn extra concerning the Greatest MAKGEOLLI Bars in Seoul: Conventional Korean Alcoholic Drinks and Conventional Korean Liquors.
For the vegetarian, don’t worry, there’s quite a lot of choice there, I’m positive you will see your treasured gem, and for those who don’t, you may nonetheless go to the close by Hapjeong (with many vegetarian choices) or Hongdae (you will see a bar at your style right here). Learn extra about The Final 14 Issues To Do In Hongdae and Extra! and Greatest Eating places in Hongdae.
Small ideas: As Naver, maps might be difficult for non-Korean audio system; the cell app Mango plate could enable you to discover good cafés and eating places. The app is in English and has good addresses for cafés and eating places.
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