After wrapping up a long day, I always found myself craving something spicy yet rich. Wanting to fill up and switch gears, I wandered through the up-and-coming alleyways near Sindang Station and stopped by a highly rated pork restaurant. The place was 신당육 (Shindangyuk), which had built up quite a reputation for its water-aged pork….

After having a meal near Sindang Station, I looked around for a cafe worth checking out. I ended up visiting a hidden spot called 메일룸 (Mail Room) tucked away in a nearby alley. From its mysterious exterior covered with countless letters to the unique system where I picked up my drink from an actual mailbox,…

Have you ever had one of those days after work when you couldn’t stop craving something spicy and bold? Wanting a hearty meat-filled meal to shake off some stress, I headed to 신동궁 감자탕 뼈숯불구이 (a gamjatang and charcoal-grilled pork bone restaurant) near Seolleung Station. This place was known not only for its pork bone…

Do you ever find yourself wondering, “What should I eat that’s a little special and delicious?” on a weekend evening? When the usual meat dishes and pasta started to feel a bit repetitive, I found myself craving the charm of exotic spices. So last Sunday, I headed over to 아그라 (Indian restaurant Agra) at Yongsan…

A few weeks ago, as soon as I came out of the station, a sushi spot caught my eye, so I headed in. Then I ended up enjoying the meal more than I expected, so I wanted to share this late review of 우미회전초밥 (a running sushi restaurant), also known as Umi Running Sushi. From…

When I couldn’t be bothered choosing a menu and wanted something filling, meat dishes usually felt like the safest bet for me. Think pork cutlets, spicy stir-fried pork, and similar options. Still, I’d been looking for a good meat dish that wasn’t the pork cutlet I’d been eating so often lately.   So this time,…

Ever have one of those days when a cold can of beer sounded perfect after work? When making an elaborate snack felt like too much effort and ordering delivery seemed unnecessary, these Bacon Rice Paper Rolls came in handy. They turned out crispy on the outside, savory on the inside, and incredibly easy to make!…

This post continues from the previous “Simhaksan Dakgalbi in Paju” article. After finishing dakgalbi, I ended up checking out another cafe recommended by an acquaintance. It was 번트엄버 (a roastery cafe), better known as Burnt Umber. The vintage red-brick exterior immediately caught my eye. With its wide-open outdoor terrace views and distinctive industrial vibe, it…

Ever had one of those after-work days when you craved something rich and filling? When grilling pork belly felt like too much work and fried chicken didn’t quite hit the spot, chewy jokbal always came to mind for me. I was also craving something spicy. So this time, I visited 뽕나무쟁이 (a famous jokbal restaurant…

These days, the weather’s been gradually warming up, and it’s finally become the kind of season where I didn’t need a jacket anymore. After work, I wandered around near Seolleung Station looking for a light dinner before heading home and happened to pass by a Thai restaurant. The storefront was completely opened up to match…