Survive & Thrive in Korea
Though Irish pubs literally abound in Itaewon it’s a bit of a chore to find an English counterpart. That search has become a bit easier with the addition of The Rose & Crown. Just off the main back road behind the Hamilton Hotel, The Rose & Crown aims to bring a bit of English sensibility […]
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I have to say that when I first spotted Jonny Dumpling in Itaewon I was skeptical. Knowing that the guy servicing computers at Jonny Computers was now serving up dumplings didn’t exactly have me eager to experience his cooking. Maybe I’m too jaded. However, over the weeks, months, and years that I’ve passed by my […]
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Tartine has been in Itaewon for quite awhile now. Alas I have only just begun to taste their offerings begging a few weeks ago. I’m kicking myself now for not walking in sooner. This place quite simply puts the delish in deliciousness. You see, Tartine specializes in their namesake which, when translated from French, means […]
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The bungalow in Itaewon plucks you out of the congested streets and towering skyscrapers of Seoul and plops you down into the seductive embrace of a tropical island. To accomplish this feat of wonderment the bungalow could’ve simply thrown up a few beach photos and potted plants. Instead they took a dynamic approach that incorporates […]
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Neal’s Yard is a down home dessert and coffee place in Itaewon. It’s just down the road a bit from the KFC walking away from the Hamilton Hotel. What seperates Neal’s Yard from the other coffee establishments in the Da Won is their decidedly personal touch. For starters the entire place resembles the back yard […]
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Editor’s Note: 7 boniji has closed If you’re in Itaewon and looking for a bite to eat with some extra flair, then try 7 Boniji! The restaurant is located behind the building housing B-One Lounge and the US Mania Indian restaurant on the same side of the street as the Hamilton Hotel. I went with […]
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