Kimbap Sarang (김밥사랑)

김밥사랑

The moment I saw this lil restaurant, I Immediately went...ooo I wanna eat here! You know why? Guess it! Coz of the Kimbap! I could never get bored of it..^^

Frankly speaking coz it's cheap as well! But never did I knew it would tastes amazing!

 Their signature dish 사랑김밥 (Sarang Kimbap) for only 1,000won?? ^^

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Mapo Mandu 마포만두

After an exhausting morning spent wondering around KBS, it's time to refill my tummy! Saw this chain restaurant somewhere near KBS station here in Yeouido.

It's called - 마포만두 (Mapo Mandu)

What's their signature dish, you might ask? What else, but their Mandu of course! Recommended is the 갈비만두 (kalbi-mandu). Besides Mandu, there's many more choices that is equivalently delicious!

Here's the menu..

(sorry if it's in Korean, you may ask for an English menu from the staff ^^)

메뉴판

여기서 만두가지고 하고 김밥 하고 냉면 하고

다 맛이겠어요

Here are some from the menu...

오뎅 (O-deng)

It's a type of fish cake, normally seen in-a-skew. Here, it's slice into a bowl for you together with the rich broth. It's only 2,000won per bowl.

  계런밥 (kye-ran bap) Egg Rice

Steam flavoured rice topped with a sunny-side up egg & sprinkle with dried flavoured seaweed. 

3,000won per bowl

 And one of my personal favourites 김밥

I think I ordered 야재김밥 (ya-chae kimbap) here

2,000won per roll

 I've been eating awfully lot of Kimbap recently. Not that it's bad or anything.. ^^

It's cheap, convenient, healthy & most important it's Yummy!

Not to mentioned, it's easy to make as well.

Well, as always I can't seems to get enough of the 김치 Kimchi & 단무지 Danmuji!

So why I love the food here??

Simply coz the price is quite reasonable & the food here is delicious!!

How to get there

~By Subway~
National Assembly Station (Seoul Subway Line 9), Exit# 4. Walk straight ahead around 100m, make a right turning on the first alley seen.

This branch is situated in this Island Park building.

Directly opposite of this Silk center building.

Here's another bloggers' reviews: Seok

There's a few branches here in Seoul, but if you happen to drop by this branch in Yeouido, KBS station is just around the corner. Here's the directions to KBS: http://kgonju.blogspot.com/2013/10/directions-to-kbs-station.html

Yoon's Color Drama Gallery & New York Sandwich Cafe

Located in the Sangsu-dong neighborhood, the Four Seasons House (previous name which has been changed to Yoon's Drama Gallery) is a theme house intended to give visitors a glimpse into the world of the Korean hit dramas: “Spring Waltz,” “Scent of Summer,” “Autumn in My Heart,” and “Winter Sonata.” Jointly opened by Yoon’s Color - the drama’s producer and the City of Seoul, in June 2006.
In 2011, this place was once again a hit with the addition filming of "Love Rain". After the wrap up filming of Love Rain, this place was renovated & reopen on 1st August 2012 with a brand new name -Yoon's Color Drama Gallery.

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Mouse Rabbit (마우스레빗) cafe

Mouse Rabbit cafe 

마우스레빗

Grand open on the 11th November 2012 by Yesung (Super Junior vocalist) & his brother. Take a wild guess how the cafe got its name?! Simple..it's goes by the owners' Chinese Zodiac. ^^

Rumour has it that ‘mouse’ & ‘rabbit’ refers to the zodiac signs of the Kim brothers. – ‘mouse’ for Yesung & ‘rabbit’ for Jongjin.

The owner with his first customer! Fellow band-mate- Eunhyuk

Photo credit: Yesung's twitter account

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연대껍데기 8,000won BBQ meat buffet in Sinchon

연대껍데기

Craving for some meat? Then head over to this All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in Sinchon (신촌). It's called 연대껍데기 Yondae Kkeopdegi. Only 8,000KRW per person!!! The best part is the UNLIMITED refills of meat & other side dishes. It's pretty much a buffet style self service place, where you fill up the provided small plates with assorted 반찬 Banchan (Korean side dishes) and 고기 Gogi (meat) as your heart desires, and then you cook the meat yourself on tabletop grills.

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Directions to KBS Station

Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is South Korean radio and television network located in Yeouido. It is the home of the famous Korean Drama hits like Full House, Boys Over Flowers, Sungkyungkwan Scandal, Good Doctor and many more. I am an avid Korean drama fan, so visiting Seoul without coming here is a big no-no. And if you are also fond of KPop or Super Junior fan, KBS is a must-visit place in Korea. SuKiRa or Super Junior Kiss the Radio program is aired at KBS everyday at 10-12midnight.

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Places to visit near Chungmuro Station + Chungmuro Pet Street

Chungmuro has been known as the street of culture, artists, and film industry. Chungmuro was named after Chungmugong, the posthumous title of Korean Admiral Yi Sun-shin, which means "martial subject of loyalty." The last syllable "ro" refers to road in Korean. Nowadays many film studios moved from Chungmuro to the Gangnam district, Chungmuro still symbolizes the Korean film industry and continues to be used as a metonymy for it.

Places of interest in Chungmuro:

• Chungmuro Camera District
• Daehan Cinema
• Pet Street
• Korea House
• Namsangol Hanok Village

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[DIRECTION] 2PM G+ STAR ZONE Apgujeong Rodeo Station

2PM-G+ STAR ZONE

2PM has teamed up with Gangnam district and 'G+ Dream Project' to start a '2PM Zone' located at Apgujeong Rodeo Street in Gangnam which will only run for three months.

During an interview, Gangnam's reps stated,

2PM have been active in their overseas activities and have become one of Hallyu icons by successfully wrapping up their Asia tour, arena tour, and Tokyo dome tour. As representative artists who are receiving a lot of love from Asia, they have been selected as the first stars to take part in 'G+ Dream Project's 'G+ STAR ZONE'. Ahead of their comeback this May, we anticipate the synergy effect of 2PM and 'G+ Dream Project' to attract a big response."

This special zone is  a partnership between Gangnam district and Hallyu stars to give back to disadvantaged children through the 'G+ Dream Project'. Fan can take picture and in the same time donate here. The special zone made for HOTTESTs will be available for three months until July 31st.
Luckily for me, when I went there in mid September, it's still there! Yipee~~ ^^

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Directions to Hongik University 홍익대학교

English: Hongik University 

Hangul: 홍익대학교

Hanja: 弘益大學校

 Hongik University was established in 1956 based on humanitarian ideals (in Korea, the word “Hongik” means to advance the welfare of mankind). In 1948, the school’s original name “Hongmun” was changed into “Hongik”, and one year later it officially established 4-year courses with the colleges of law and liberal arts. The school merged with Sudo Engineering College in 1971 and became a university. Now there are 9 colleges with 11 divisions and 29 departments and 11 graduate schools and research institutes.

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Directions to Yonsei University 연세대학교

English: Yonsei University 

Hangul: 연세대학교

Hanja: 延世大學校

Motto: The truth will set you free.

Formally established in 1957 is one of the oldest universities in South Korea. And is now one of the top 3 most prestigious universities in South Korea. (As of 2013, Yonsei is been listed at rank# 16 in the Top Asia's University Ranking) Being founded on Christian principles, here you could also witness that the Christian character of the university is well illustrated by its history as school originally founded by American Protestant missionaries. Even their school's motto "The truth will set you free" originated from the Bible. With over 100 clubs and student bodies on campus, students are obviously spoilt for choices. 

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Directions to Ewha Woman's University 이화 대학교

English: Ewha Woman's University 

Hangul: 이화 대학교

Hanja: 梨花女子大學校

Motto: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. 진(眞) · 선(善) · 미(美)

Formally re-established as a University on August 1945 to be the first South Korean university to be officially organized. Ewha is now responsible for many first in Korean history such as Korea's first female doctor, first woman to get doctoral degree, first female Korean lawyer, first female prime minister & many more. Many of this "first" is due to the fact that many Korea women in the older generations are discourage from attending co-ed universities in Korea. (As of 2013, Ewha is been listed at rank# 40 in the Top Asia's University Ranking)

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[INFO] LOTTE FAMILY FESTIVAL 2013

[롯데 패밀리 페스티벌 2013]
국내 최 정상의 가수들이 모두 모였다! 상상 그 이상의 라인업 대 공개!
롯데 패밀리 페스티벌과 함께하는 ‘대단한’ 가수들을 소개합니다!

2PM, 씨스타, 미쓰에이, 걸스데이, 백퍼센트, SS501(허영생), 보이프렌드, 빅스, 2AM, 틴탑, 더원, 먼데이키즈, 박완규, 알리, 에일리, 자전거 탄 풍경, 정동하, 조성모, 포맨(신용재), 10cm, 장기하와 얼굴들, 델리스파이스, 옥상달빛, 안녕바다, 옐로우 몬스터즈, 타루 등

국내 최상의 K-POP 스타들과 천상의 목소리를 가진 보컬리스트들이 한 자리에 모이는 특별한 자리!
궁금하신가요? 롯데면세점 팬 여러분을 위해 앞으로 페스티벌 소식을 업데이트할 예정이니 놓치지 마시고,
이번 가을은 시원한 가을바람을 타고 귓속을 울리는 신나는 음악 여행, 롯데 패밀리 페스티벌과 함께하세요!

[LOTTE FAMILY FESTIVAL 2013]
Are you waiting for LOTTE FAMILY FESTIVAL 2013?
We proudly present to you the line-up for the upcoming festival!

2PM, SISTAR, Miss A, Girl’s Day, 100%, SS501 (HEO YOUNG SAENG), BOYFRIEND, VIXX, 2AM, Teen Top, The One, Monday Kiz, Park Wan Kyu, ALI, Ailee, Jatanpung, Jung Dong Ha, Jo Sung Mo, 10cm, Kiha and Faces, Delispice, OKDAL, ANNYEONGBADA, Yellow Monsters, Taru and many more.

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[REVIEW] Guesthouse - Hey Backpackers 2

[REVIEW]

HEY BACKPACKERS 2

This is where I've stayed for 10 days during my trip to Seoul in year 2012 - Hey Backpackers 2 located in Hongdae Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Well not my first best choice, but it was recommended by my friend which I'm travelling with. So, I just go with the flow~~ haha

When I travel, the only thing I look for is cheap, comfortable places - Nothing fancy. So, other then that it doesn't matter to me. This review is only based on personal view & my own simple satisfaction. But, I will post out a few points people will take into consideration when picking out a guest house:

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Seoul a city, state or both? Which is it?

Seoul a city, state or both? Which is it?
It's neither one of it.....In fact
Seoul (서울) is the capital city of South Korea. And it is divided into 25-gu (구), or districts / in Mandarin it is referred as 区 (qū).

Seoul, together with the surrounding Province of Gyeonggi-do (경기도) and the Special City of Incheon, makes up the Seoul National Capital Area (수도권).

25-gu (districts) of Seoul

From Jung-gu (the smallest) to Seochu-gu (the largest), Seoul boasts 25 districts over 605 km².

For more info about Seoul: WIKI

KTO M-Plaza

While travelling in Seoul, KTO will definitely be the place to be for quick quality information for your trip. KTO M-Plaza is one of the many branches in Seoul that provides not only with valuable information but also travellers can have a hands-on Hanbok-wearing for Absolutely FOC. No fees needed, just register your name at the counter and wait for your slot to try the Hanbok on.

Where is KTO M-Plaza situated?
This branch is on the 5th Floor of M-Plaza mall situated in Myeong-Dong. Opens from 10.30 am till 10 pm.

 Just walk into this mall, straight up to the 5th floor and you will be able to see this sign that Welcomes you to the Seoul Centre for Culture & Tourism.

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BackPack to Korea! Part 5 - Olympic Park

How to get to Olympic Park?
Just hop on Subway Line 5 and get off at Olympic Park station. The park will be at the corner once you came out of the subway station.


For this trip, it's due to my friend *whom is the ultimate Shinhwa fan I ever knew* came Korea for one good reason. That's cause it's Shinhwa 14-year comeback! She ever so excited about it! haha... The concert took place at the Olympic Park Stadium. Eventhou I'm not a Shinhwa fan *Shinhwa Changjo don't get mad at me ya~~hehe* and I've never have the interest to get to know who are they. Maybe I know 3 of their members tops & that's about it out of 6 members. Got to know Andy from We got married korean variety show, Minwoo cause he looks abit like Junsu??Maybe & Got to know about Eric through the Korean dramas I've watch. Ever watch Spy MyeongWol? Yup, Eric plays one of the main cast. Try watch it! It's very nice! =)


Well, I just accompanied her to the Park not the concert..hehe..& would say the place is damn relaxing. You could see people exercising in the middle of the afternoon..Well you see it's Spring, that's why the whether is so-so nice! Not like you can practise the same thing here in Malaysia! You will burnt to death! Haha...

Olympic Park surroundings

If coming by car, the carpark is around that corner

Olympic Park

Shinhwa 14th year Anniversary

BackPack to Korea! Part 4 - Namsangol Hanok Village

It's free to enter the Hanok Village here. So what is a Hanok village? It's a village with traditional houses that can be seen in Korea. This trip I've only have the chance to visit Namsangol Hanok Village. Miss-out on visiting Bukchon Hanok Village thou it was initially where I always wanted to visit.But, there's always a "next-time" right?! =)  It's really pretty here, or maybe I was always amazed by their design. You guys should add it into your list of places to visit if there is any chance you are coming Seoul. Highly recommend it! It's free anyway~~ A nice place for a relaxing walk & what else~~photoshoot!!~~  =)

How to get to Namsangol Hanok Village?
By Subway, just get off at Chungmuro Station and the Hanok Village is 5min walk from the Station Exit# 3 / 4. Don't worry there's signboard pointing the direction to where the Village is. *Even if didn't notice it, you can always ask the locals. They don't speak much English, but they are very friendly & helpful! No fret =)*

The moment you enter Namsangol Village, you are welcome with a very soothing background music that accompanies you when you are having a stroll there! =)
Best time to visit I recommend would be during Spring & Autumn. That would be nice!

Okay, That's just so silly! Ahahaha!!