2024 Gangseo-gu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
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Cute independent cozy coffee shop
Seudap Coffee is a coffee shop near Gimpo airport, between Magok and Balsan subway stations. The shop isn't overly big and has only around four tables inside, as well as a table outside. The latter is especially nice during the warmer months and you can sit outside and people watch. The inside is decorated cozily and some seats are even on couches, which add extra comfort.
There are many choices for drinks, which include of course coffee based, teas and ades. The shop also has egg tarts and macarons which are a nice snack to go along with your drink.
The barrista is extremely friendly and speaks English very well, so language wouldn't really be an issue. Feel free to communicate in English!
Overall, a great choice for coffee or a cozy hangout to read or for a meeting with friends. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!
#coffee #cafe #explore #seoul #korea
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Willow Coffee Town: A Hidden Gem in Banghwa-dong
This café specializes in hand-drip coffee.
The quiet and calm atmosphere perfectly matches the owner who prepares the coffee.
Since it's hand-drip coffee, it's a bit lighter than an Americano.
When I visited, they had hazelnut chocolate cookies and Basque cheesecake, which they bake in-house.
The combination of coffee and rich Basque cheesecake is absolutely delicious.
Even for those in a hurry, the takeout coffee is also hand-drip, making it easier to enjoy hand-drip coffee!❤️
⏰Business Hours
✔️Tue-Thu 11:00-19:00, Fri-Sun 11:00-21:00
✔️Closed every Monday
📍Willow Coffee Town
1st Floor, 13 Banghwa-daero 33-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
수남잉
Gangseo-gu's Ideal Izakaya and Hot Pot Restaurant for Dates
⏰ Tue~Sat: 17:00~03:00
⏰ Sunday: 17:00~24:00
⏰ Monday: 17:00~01:00
📍 105-106, Magok Haimaru Building, 399 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Ohori Jun Balsan Branch is a newly opened place with a very clean interior, making it a pleasant dining environment. It also has private rooms, making it perfect for having comfortable conversations with friends while dining.
I visited on a rainy day, and I was craving a hot pot dish. Ohori Jun offers a delicious motsunabe, which I tried immediately.
The beef brisket hot pot I had was filled with cod roe, neatly arranged chives, and tofu stuffed with various vegetables. The broth became richer as it simmered. Adding noodles to the well-simmered broth made for a very satisfying meal.
Overall, it's a nice and clean restaurant, making it a great spot for dates or gatherings in Gangseo-gu.
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Gingko Seoul: A Beautiful Hanok Cafe in Gangseo-gu
⏱Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed every Monday)
I didn't know there was such a famous hidden cafe near Gaehwasan🫶🏻🩷. I used to think all Hanok cafes were the same, but this one is surprisingly spacious with plenty of outdoor seating⸜(രᴗര๑)⸝. The iced vanilla latte is really rich and not too sweet! The mugwort schpener is the most flavorful I've had recently, with a rich taste😁💖.
📍Gingko Seoul
40 Gaehwa 10-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
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Aroma Roastery: A Specialty Coffee Haven Near Seoul Botanic Park
Near the Seoul Botanic Park, there's a Magok cafe called Aroma Roastery that offers specialty coffee. The atmosphere here is wonderful, and I love the variety of coffees 🫖. They regularly update their coffee lineup :) After paying, I was pondering what to drink at the bar, and the owner kindly helped me with a tasting, so I was finally able to choose a cup 🧡🫖. The coffee, as expected, was both unique and delicious!
⏱️Business Hours
Mon~Thu 08:00 - 17:30 (Closed every Sunday)
Fri 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 12:00 - 18:00
📍Aroma Roastery
1st Floor, 63, Magokjungang 8-ro 5-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
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The Sensational Pub 'Mood Mood' with Tasty Snacks
I recommend a pub near Gimpo Airport in Balsan when you travel to Seoul!
Just like its name, Mood Mood... the atmosphere is amazing👍
The vibe is so great that the drinks keep flowing ㅜ
And it's even better because there are window seats
Above all, the snacks are really fantastic!
You must try the Hanwoo Beef Tartare❗️ LOL
It's a recommended place to visit when you travel to Seoul
- Location: 201, 2nd Floor, Empallice, 15, Magokdong-ro 4-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
지클이
Cost-effective Izakaya [Dantori]
I visited the Japanese-style izakaya Dantori in Osaka!
Chicken skin skewers are only 900 won and draft beer is just 1,900 won...!
It's a place full of Japanese ambiance, and the prices are so reasonable.
Personally, I found the chicken neck skewers to be the tastiest,
and the bean powder + sugar-coated bean mochi skewers were also a unique delicacy.
I recommend it as a cost-effective izakaya ✨
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Magok's upscale Italian atmosphere restaurant 'Margaret'.
✔️Location: Margaret marguerite (115, 1st Floor, Magok Central 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Magok Station Centum Prugio City)
🍯Information:
- It's an Italian atmosphere restaurant right in front of Magok Station🍝
- You can order pizza from Viva Napoli, a famous pizza place at Magok Station❤️
- It's corkage free, so it's great to bring your own wine🍷
- They provide ample parking, so it's convenient to park
- You can also make a reservation through Naver, so be sure to book in advance👍🏻
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가양역 한신포차
#dreamdestination
I usually go to Gayang Station early in the morning. That reminds me of a "한신우동" restaurant that sells a bowl of hot udon and old pork cutlet. Cheap and delicious! 따뜻한 아침식사로 추천합니다.
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Premium BBQ
This restaurant, Nokji, right near Balsan station, specializes in premium cuts of beef and lamb. Although it's a traditional Korean style BBQ, it's cooked for you under a more unconventional wood fire, which gives it an extra sizzling flavor. The staff go on to explain the different cuts and offer different sauces and accompaniments to go with the meat. There are different sets to choose from or you can order a la carte. The portions are generous and the meat is quite tender and full of flavor. The setting is also quite small and intimate and as such, reservations should be made.
#meat #bbq #foodie #seoul #korea