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The Seoul Train to Busan: Comfort Food in Korea’s Two Largest Cities
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To me, Korean food is some of the most homey and comforting in the world. And getting to experience it first hand blew away any expectations I had! Seoul and Busan both have a ton to offer, and make it very easy to dive in to the world of Korean cuis...
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Sleek cafe with views overlooking the water in Huinnyeoul Culture Village
The Aether Cafe
 
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Great coffee in a vibey space on the water
KUNST204 Café (@kunst204) · Busan
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Delicious pork rice soup if you’re looking for something near Huinnyeoul
JAEGI PORK RICE SOUP, Busan - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
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Cool shopping arcade with lots of food vendors
Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
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The most adorable little drink shop in Gamcheon that sends your drinks to you in a parachute
Blue House on The Stairs, Busan, South Korea - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and ...
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Really enjoyed the tteokbokki here!
비비빔 BIBIBIM
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Delicious pork rice soup right by the train station
Daegeon Myeongga Dwaeji Gukbap - Busan Restaurants
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Awesome salt buns and carrot cake!
ZM-ILLENNIAL
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Souper deep and rich stew that’s just delicious
해뜰마루감자탕 범일본점
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Awesome fried chicken and other Korean staples!
부산 범내골 숨은 찐맛집 , 먹고식당 - 네이버 블로그
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Nice brewery with good beer and solid food
Wildcat Brewing
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The Korean fried chicken here is incredible
고향통닭 · Busanjin District, Busan
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Great place for some classic bibimbap
WOOJUNG'S BIBIMBAP, Busan - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
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Really amazing pastries, especially the salt buns
라푀유크로와상
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I find coffee to be very hit and miss in Korea, and this one definitely hits
Blackup Coffee, Seomyeon
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Great spot if you’re looking to try some more unique Korean foods
Joseon Kalguksu Wa Tong Makgeolli, Busan, South Korea
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These egg toasts are top tier!
Discover Isaac Toast in Busan: Must-Try at Seomyun Store
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If you dont know the craze of Korean egg toasts, now you do
EGG DROP Seomyeon Lotte Back Gate
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Really good coffee over by the mini train cars
WERK ROASTERS
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Good coffee and beautiful gardens down by the water
Momos Coffee
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Grabbing these mochi and taking them down to the beach to eat is a cannon event
Horangi Jella Tteok Rice Cake
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Great coffee and salt buns where you can watch the sky capsules go by
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Seoul

 
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Beautiful cafe in Incheon with amazing views back in to seoul
영종도카페, 얼트 ULT (@cafe.ult)
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Especially with kids, this whole area is a must visit. But the cafe is filled with figurines of your favorite characters
Fairytale Town Cafe Oz (One Piece Figures cafe)
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Really cute cafe with solid coffee
인천 차이나타운 카페 낙타사막 :조용한 카페
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This area of Seoul is home to the Chinese dish jajangmyeon, so if you’re here it’s definitely worth trying!
Bongnimwon: Discover Authentic Korean Cuisine in Incheon
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Great pastries if you’re going to check out some of the parks and museums in the area
AN'S BAKERY - SONGDO, Incheon - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number ...
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For a fast food style burger, these really hit
힘난다 버거
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Awesome food and drinks in a great spot to hang out
THE CINDER BAR, Incheon - 8 Convensia-daero 42beon-gil Yeonsu ...
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Beautiful shop with really intentionally made coffee
Incognito Coffee Roasters
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Hits on both the aesthetic and the quality
모닝캄커피 | 당산동카페•연남동카페 (@morningcalm_coffee)
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I’ll never understand how this place hasn’t blown up, it’s so cute and the offerings are so good
Little stand lémon
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Great coffee drinks!
커넥츠커피 망원점
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Western style brunch that’s really really tasty
Beekend
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If you’re here and find yourself craving pizza, this is the spot
West Ville Pizza Menu - Shuttle Delivery
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Delicious and quick ramen shop!
Orenoramen Main Store (오레노라멘 본점) - 서울특별시
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Top tier Korean fried chicken!
DDOBAGI CHICKEN, Seoul - Mapo-gu - Restaurant Reviews & Phone Number
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The offerings are fine, but the dogs are adorable
Samoyed Cafe 'Winters Village'
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It’s like if Bubba Gump grew mint
민트하임:MintHeim
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24 hour gimbap that is delicious!
Tera Kimbap - 테라김밥
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Basically the Buffalo Wild Wings of Korean fried chicken, but if the chicken were actually good
BHC Chicken Hongdae
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Run, don’t walk, for the all you can eat bibimbap
Bibiri
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Great food and drinks with a ton of board games to play
Yellow Meeple
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Great spot for trying some amazing Korean pork ribs
Sosin Isso
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Beautiful views from a great patio that makes you feel like you’re far outside a big city
Cafe Pokpo
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Really great bagels, especially if you’re just wanting something easy to walk around with
London Bagel Museum Anguk
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The pastries here are insane. The line can be forever long, but the treats are worth it
Cafe Onion Anguk
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Gotta try pot rice if you’re visiting Korea!
Solsot Pot Rice House
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Once you try salt bread it’ll be hard to eat a croissant ever again
Jayeondo Sogeumppang (Salt Bread) & Jayeondoga
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Solid coffee but the breads and sweets are what really steal the show
Mil Toast Ikseon
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Really great Korean fried chicken!
BB.Q Chicken Myeongdong Star
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Classic Korean BBQ spot where you cook over a stove in front of you
Wangbijip Myeongdong Main store
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Top tier tiki bar with awesome decor and great drinks
MAHALO
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24 hour soup that’s always cooking. It’s light but full of flavor and a really fun experience
24-hour Bone Gamjatang · Yongsan District, Seoul
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Really beautiful cafe with some great sweets
Cafe Gong Myoung Hongdae Branch
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Korean BBQ spot frequented by Kpop stars. Pro tip: ask for some fried rice at the end of your meal
Yeongdong Gyojip Cheongdam Branch Korean BBQ
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Really great coffee in Gangnam!
Aya Coffee
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Great option for some affordable Korean BBQ
Byeoryangjip
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These cookies are decadent but they are tasty
All The Ugly Cookie & Sabua Fair (Seongsu)
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Each Cafe Onion has different offerings and the ones outside the flagship tend to not have lines
Cafe Onion Seongsu
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