Following Hannam-dong, Itaewon, and Gyeongridan-gil, Haebangchon is a town that is attracting more and more people. When the sun sets and the sky becomes dim, small bars and restaurants prepare to welcome customers one by one. Here are 5 places where you can enjoy the exotic and romantic atmosphere of Haebangchon, which sparkles more at night than during the day.
1. “Banmiri,†made with homemade baguette every day
A Vietnamese sandwich specialty store where you can enjoy local Vietnamese flavors. Banmi, which is made using homemade baguette every day, is filled with pork or chicken aged in a special sauce, or tofu for vegetarians. If you add a touch of sourness to it with directly soaked carrots and pickled radish, you can enjoy a true local style of banmi. Coriander can be added according to individual preferences. “Banana fritters,†which are crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, are also a delicacy.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 54, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu â–²Opening hours: 12:00 to 21:30 every day, closing when baguettes run out â–²Price: Spicy chicken Vietnamese sandwich 6,500 won, banana fritters 5,000 won â–²Review (RingMyBell): In June, when I was addicted to anti-American sandwiches for a long time, I went to Haebangchon because there was an anti-American sandwich shop. Banmiri is also a place where bread is baked every day, so I enjoyed it!
2. “Irokuzaku,†a cafe created by a group of artists
It is a creative craft space created by artists from various fields such as metal, painting, leather, and photography, and each seat in the cafe has a different atmosphere. Popular dishes include the “Candy Latte,†which is flat white mixed with orange liqueur, and the “Cream Latte,†which is filled with sweet and savory cream. The soft cream that blends with the rich espresso is exquisite. As a dessert menu, “tiramisu†with a heavy texture is available.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 14, Sowol-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu â–²Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12:00 to 22:00, closed on Mondays â–²Price range: Candy latte 5,500 won, cream latte 6,000 won, tiramisu 5,000 won â–²Review (Chicken Bunny): When I first visited, there were no people, so I was able to fully feel the atmosphere of the cafe! The coffee also tastes good. I also want to try tiramisu next time~
3. A warm rice bowl restaurant in Haebangchon, “Yeoeongdangâ€
The traveler “Riâ€, the person “In.†Ryeo-in means traveler, wanderer, or traveler. “Yeoesungdang†opened its doors because they wanted to give a warm meal to many travelers and wanderers. The popular menu is the “Mentaiko Avocado Rice Bowl,†which is topped with low-salt, colorless mentaiko. The rice bowl, which is eaten with soft-boiled fried avocado, seaweed powder, and mentaiko, has an excellent flavor where each ingredient blends well together. A rice bowl topped with a crispy Japanese pork cutlet is also one of the popular dishes.
*Source: Yeoyeon Ingyeong-dang's official Instagram
*Source: Yeoyeon Ingyeong-dang's official Instagram
â–²Location: 21, Sinheung-ro 3-gil, Yongsan-gu â–²Business hours: Lunch 12:00 to 15:00 (order deadline) Dinner: 17:00 to 21:00 (order deadline), closed on Mondays â–²Price: Mentaiko avocado bowl 8,500 won, shrimp tempura bowl 7,500 won â–²Review (Today's soup noodles for dinner): Clean. It's in a pretty quiet residential area, so it's nice to have a quiet meal.
4. Pasta and wine to enjoy at night, Haebangchon “Cucciolo Osteriaâ€
An osteria-style pasta shop where you can enjoy pasta with alcohol until late. The signature menu is “beef carpaccio,†wrapped in herbs, grilled over charcoal, and thinly sliced, served with soft garlic sauce and truffle paste. “Truffle Tayarin,†a pasta made from egg yolk and made with homemade truffle sauce, truffle oil, and the flavor of fresh truffles, is also popular.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 30-1 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu â–²Opening hours: 18:00 to 01:00 every day (Last order 00:00) â–²Price: Beef tenderloin carpaccio 27,000 won, truffle thailin 33,000 won â–²Review (I really bought it alone): It was difficult to make a reservation, and seats were limited. But the food was really delicious!
5. “Old Knives,†a bar without a menu
A small bar located at the top of the hill in Haebangchon. The feature is that there is no separate menu. If you sit down and order a cocktail or whiskey of your choice, you can enjoy the sake that suits your taste by making it on the spot. Side dishes include “steak†at a reasonable price and “whole bacon cream pasta,†which has a rich cheese flavor. Please note that steaks can be ordered from at least 200 grams.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
▲Location: 4, Sinheung-ro 11-gil, Yongsan-gu ▲Opening hours: 18:00 to 01:00 every day, closed on Mondays ▲Price: Steak (100g) 12,000 won, whole bacon cream pasta 18,000 won ▲Review (Shikigin Blag⸺-): It's a very popular place because the atmosphere is good and the price is good! There's always a wait, so reservations are essential! The steak is delicious, and so is the pasta~