Seoul is home to about 1/5 of Korea's population. If this number includes residents in the suburbs of Seoul who commute to work in the morning and evening, this small city is always
busy carrying lots of people. Seeing the hustle and bustle of my head, I just went to work, but I already felt exhausted.
It's a long way before the weekend comes, and the traffic in the suburbs is difficult. Is there a quiet place to relax in Seoul? Here are some healing
places where you can relax in Gangbuk.
1. 'May Dining' in Dobong-gu, a secret garden in the heart of the city for healing
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“May Dining†is located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain. The approximately 10,000 square meter garden leading through the store consists of walking paths with various themes, so it's a great place to enjoy after a meal. In particular, there are many customers who visit every season to see the beautiful flowers and trees that bloom depending on the season. Set menus, courses, and a la carte items are available at various price ranges, so you can enjoy them to your heart's content. The set menu “Fiorentina†is popular because you can enjoy a variety of dishes at once, including top-grade prime elbow steak, salad, pizza, and arancini. In the main room at the “Romantic Garden†behind the store, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor food menus along with wine and craft beer, and after a meal, you can drink coffee with a beautiful view at the cafe located at the end of the garden. Please note that rentals for first birthday parties and weddings are also available.
â–²Location: 208 Dobong-ro 169-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 11:30-22:00 every day, 7 days a week
â–²Price: Fiorentina 154,000 won, signature lunch course 53,000 won, Leo pizza 24,000 won, T-bone steak 100g 25,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami! Tyrori): This is a space I've saved for my wedding reception!! Flowers bloom in spring, are green in summer, and fall leaves are beautiful, so it's a place that reminds me of every season. The garden is so great that I wonder if it really is in Seoul!!! The service is good and the atmosphere is great
2. A dreamy charm different from the main store, Mia “Onionâ€
'Onion Mia Store' is the second branch of 'Onion', the leading cafe district in Seongsu-dong. The store has a quiet and dreamy interior and sells bakeries and drip coffee brewed
with beans from cafes around the country and the world. The beans change slightly every day, and
if you talk about tastes, you can get recommendations for beans. The signature menu, “Amber,†is attractive for its thick red bean beef and bread with a nice
texture wrapped around butter. Bakeries are baked all the time they open.
Please note that it is a building right next to the post office and the exterior is not very visible because the signboard is not big
â–²Location:
55, Solmae-ro 50-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 08:00-22:00 on weekdays,
10:00-22:00 on weekends
â–²Price range: 2,500 won for drip coffee, 4,500 won for amber
â–²Testimonial (Violet Shikigami): The large screen and
gray wall interior make you feel like you've come to an exhibition hall. There are detailed explanations on the drip coffee menu,
and if you don't know, they even recommend it according to your preferences!
3. 'Bukakjeong' in Pyeongchang-dong, a great place to eat out with the family
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“Bukakjeongâ€, a famous rib restaurant located in Pyeongchang-dong, has been
in business since 1982 and has been loved ever since. A variety of side dishes are served neatly, making it a
popular place for various gatherings and family events. The popular menu is “Today's Korean beef platter. This is a menu for 2-3 people
consisting of sirloin , scalloin, spareribs, and yuksashimi. You can enjoy Korean beef lightly cooked on charcoal in a
gentle way. We have prepared a lunch/dinner
set menu where you can enjoy meat and meals together. Please note that we do not accept separate reservations. There is a
nice garden nearby for a walk.
â–²Location:
6 Pyeongchang 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:30-22:30 every day, 7 days a week
â–²Price: Today's Korean beef platter 110,000 won,
Bukakjeong rib set meal (lunch) 27,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Seokshin Seolbing Jujube Chips): Great for family gatherings! I've been coming here for a few years, hehe, the side dishes are also clean.
4. A bowl of hot dumpling soup, 'Jahason Dumpling' in Seongbuk-dong
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“Jaha Son Dumpling†is a hand dumpling specialty store located at the entrance to Buak Skyway in Buam-dong.
Blending in with nature, the unique quiet style is attractive. The signature menu is “dumpling soup,†“mochi dumpling soup,†and “dumpling hot pot.†Dumpling soup is characterized by a combination of a
fluffy dumpling skin and a slightly boring yet soft broth boiled in brisket and seasoned with homemade soy sauce. The gyoza contains bean sprouts, meat,
and onions, and is in harmony with a flavor that doesn't fry. The mochi dumpling soup has the color of spinach , carrots, and beets, and the variety of dumpling colors stimulates appetite.
â–²Location: 12 Baekseokdong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 11:00-21:30 every day
â–²Price: Dumpling soup 13,000 won, mochi dumpling soup 13,000 won, dumpling hot pot 41,000 won for 3 people
â–²Review (Shikigami miler0822): The price is a bit expensive and there's a distance, so you might be
a little disappointed when you go there, hehe, but if you ever go nearby, it seems like a great place to stop by with an adult🙂 It
may be annoying, but it's clean and delicious – the rice cake dumpling soup is so pretty!
Oh, and eat the cucumber dumpling, it's very tasty!
5. 'Suyeon Sanbang' in Seongbuk-dong, a teahouse
where you can relax and enjoy
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Located in Seongbuk-dong, Suyeon Sanbang is a traditional hanok teahouse with a quiet atmosphere. There are
health-conscious teas such as jujube tea , ginger tea, quince and bellflower tea, and menus that stand out for their Korean beauty, such as sweet pumpkin shaved ice cream, indjeolmi , and homemade ice cream. The popular menu is “sweet pumpkin shaved ice.â€
Shaved water that combines sweet pumpkin paste and adzuki beans, perfect for those looking for a healthy sweetness.
â–²Location:
8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu
â–²Opening hours: 11:30 to 22:00 every day, closed every Monday
â–²Price: Sweet pumpkin shaved ice 11,500 won, jujube tea 11,500 won, sweet pumpkin full
12,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Estellamate): The atmosphere is quiet and nice. It makes an awkward relationship romantic. The taste is good, but the price is a bit
expensive.
