Survive & Thrive in Korea
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, […]
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Editor’s Note: Hungry Dog has moved further up the road near the 7-11 and is called Hair of the Dog now. 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 […]
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EDITORS NOTE: Latte King is now Hillside Cafe 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Editor’s Note: Wing Bakery has closed. New to the Haebangchon and Itaewon neighborhood is Wing Bakery. It’s a self proclaimed natural style bakery which specializes in no sugar, no butter and no preservatives in their baked goods. As their slogan boasts everything is “homemade in out kitchen everyday”. They keep their baking schedule posted outside […]
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