Old bicycles and motorbikes are busy passing by people on a narrow sidewalk. These are shabby stores that seem to have been established here for over a few decades. Euljiro still has an elegant yet underdeveloped atmosphere, as if you were riding in a time machine. There are many long-established restaurants that have kept the same flavor. One by one, young artists are entering Euljiro, which seems unlikely to blend in with anything new. Spaces that reveal their individuality without harming the rusticity unique to Euljiro. Here are some restaurants at the entrance to Euljiro where you can feel the coexistence of the present and the past.
1. 50 years of traditional white rice, 'Kangsanok'
Located near Cheonggyecheon, this confectionery white rice specialty store has a tradition of over 50 years. Once you sit down, “bean paste white rice†will be prepared according to the number of people without having to place a separate order. White rice consists of soybean paste, a bowl of rice, kimchi, soy sauce, and raw vegetables, and can also be packaged. The thick soybean noodles, which are prepared only in summer, are also popular as a delicacy.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 196-1 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu â–²Business hours: 11:30 to 15:00 every day, closed on Sundays â–²Price: White rice 7,000 won â–²Review (Shikigami TOOLTOOLS): It's a pretty well-known place in the designer field where I work hehe, there are many elderly people, but it's delicious for young people too!
2. Seoul-style marinated beef ribs, 'Chosun Ok'
It opened in 1947 and has been in business for the third time. The sweet and savory marinated beef ribs are the signature dish, and the meat is cooked quickly over a strong fire, making the meat more juicy and aromatic. They usually bake medium or medium rare, but if you talk about what you want, they will bake it according to your taste. “Daegu soup,†which contains plenty of green onions and meat and has a sharp and refreshing flavor, is also popular.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
3. “Bunkasha,†where a city pub flows from
“Bunkasha†opened its doors in Euljiro 3-ga Printing Alley, where it was originally a printing house. It is a cafe that sells coffee, desserts, wine, beer, and several cocktails, and also operates as a showroom and workshop for dog accessory brands Diermaidoo and Lee Ki-chan Kun. The popular menu is “Fruit Sando,†which sandwiches soft and sweet cream with mango, banana, kiwi, and strawberry between moist white bread. Please note that dogs are allowed.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
4. An earthenware pot of gamjatang, 'Dongwon House'
Although it is a small space, it has a unique, nostalgic atmosphere. The signature menu is “Gamja-tang,†which boasts a hearty portion full of earthenware pots. Pork bones are boiled for 12 hours, and the deep, rich flavor of the soup is excellent. The crunchy texture of the potato and the tender meat are also excellent. Being able to enjoy pork offal with ginger is the secret of Dongwon Restaurant. “Red fish samgap,†which is eaten with head meat and mild redfish sashimi, is also a delicacy.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
5. Complex cultural space, “Hotel Daffodilâ€
A cafe and bar run by three designers. It is a designer studio and showroom with a new concept that is open to everyone, and there are also exchange activities with various artists, such as exhibitions and performances. The cafe menu includes drinks such as coffee, tea, and aid, and pound cake from Hungoringo, a famous bakery in Mangwon-dong. Note that they also sell simple snacks that go with alcoholic beverages, such as beer, whiskey, and cocktails, which are newly introduced every month.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 17, Chungmuro 7-gil, Jung-gu â–²Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 24:00, closed on Sundays â–²Price: Apple Pang Mint Pang 6,000 won, pound cake 2,500 won â–²Review (Shikigin Na is tang tang tang tang rather than ram): There was no word that it was a cafe anywhere, but there were quite a few unaware customers. (It's hard to even find the signboard..!)