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…
If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram Reels or TikTok lately, you’ve probably come across Dongdaemun Toy Street at least once. The saying “shopping for clothes in Dongdaemun is old news” really felt true. These days, the area has turned into a toy-lover’s paradise packed with people in their 20s and 30s hunting for malrangi and…
This was actually the yakiniku spot I’d picked out for a company dinner during a Fukuoka business trip. But our boss said he didn’t like yakiniku, so we never made it there… Then the next day, I came to my senses and found myself sitting alone in front of a grill. I wanted it that…
When people think of Fukuoka, ramen or motsunabe usually come to mind first. Still, I thought I had to try eel at least once. Especially at an unagi specialty restaurant, unagidon and unaju were on a completely different level from the eel rice bowls sold at convenience stores. This time, I visited Yoshizuka Unagiya, a…
If you’re a swimmer heading to Japan, you’ve probably thought about setting aside a day just for swim gear shopping. From Mizuno and Arena to View and Hydro, there are so many popular Japanese brands to check out! I ended up clearing out the shelves at the Arena store in Fukuoka this time! A few…
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,…
Have you heard the news that Jamwon Hangang Swimming Pool won’t be operating this year? For swimmers who’d been waiting all year for summer, it came as quite a shock. For those of us who love swimming outdoors for hours without even noticing the sun, then grilling pork belly and finishing off with ramen and…