Phillies has been one of the mainstays of HBC since I can remember first coming to the area. Though I’ve only been a handfull of times it’s a spot where both Koreans and Expats meet, greet, eat and drink excessively and often. For me it’s a spot to catch up with friends and grab a…
While some cafes possess the heart and warmth of your grandmother’s living room Hackney exudes the sleek coolness of your gay uncle’s den. Owner and proprietor Yum Yeong-il has imbued the place with a definite modern stark white, black, and gray palette. It’s a place to grab a bite to eat, and gossip with friends over…
Al Matto is one of the lastest new spots to arrive in HBC. It’s been a few months since it opened and I’ve been several times. It’s just up the road from Jacoby’s next to DeExpresso Coffee. It’s a small intimate restaurant that does it best to maximize the space between the dining area, bar,…
Hungry Dog is one of the latest arrivals to the HBC area. It’s the new incarnation of the former HBC bar which was a reincarnation of the HBC diner. This time around the spot has morphed into just what the neighborhood needed: another place to chow down. The owners Sunny and Jun have come up…
Latte King may be small but they have everything you need when it comes to what you want in a cafe. First, lets get the bare minimun necessity out of the way. The number one thing I look for in a cafe is whether or not they offer free wifi. Latte King does. Next up,…
As a resident of Haebonchon it’s almost a duty to visit every establishment in the area just to be neighborly. To that end I’ve made Le Cafe my latest spot to cover. I’m glad I did because the owner and proprietor MyungDak Han is laid back and carefree. His place offers free wi fi and…
The great thing about living in Haebangchon is that you never know what new bar or restaurant will pop up. Recently, the latest addition to appear has been the sandwich spot Casablanca. I assume the place is named after the classic film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Moroccan landscape of Arabic culture and African influences…
Have you heard of Le Vert? Take your time and really think about it. No, not the nineties R&B crooners who gave us such hits as Casanova and Addicted to You. Don’t worry. I made the same mistake when walking into the same titled restaurant in Haebangchon. You can imagine my disappointment when I walked in couldn’t find any…
