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What to Do in Seoul, South Korea from a 7+ Year Resident
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items I may not be Korean but hey 7 years here is close enough😂 so I can definitely tell you what you SHOULD do in seoul and surrounding areas
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Shopping
Activities
Trips
Food
American style brunch in Seongsu Seoul!
Brunch in Seongsu✨#성수맛집
If I could go here every day I WOULD! Their menu is always phenomenal and usually they keep the same five cinnamon rolls and then new ones change out every month or so so there’s always a variety even if you live here you can go back and try new thin...
Best Cinnamon Rolls!! 킴다
Honestly, too stunned to speak, and the prices were decent for the area too, just go. We got a combo pack and every single one in the combo pack minus the pork one because I couldn’t eat. It was absolutely phenomenal and I do plan to go back several ...
Best Pancakes in Apgujeong 목전 (Salty)
Decaf approved AND GOOD DESSERTS?! Sign me up 😜 the name was definitely an interesting choice tho… LOL either way you should still go
Best Decaf in Apgujeong
Chicken feet is good and I’ll stand on that LOL also this place has phenomenal rice wine so for the rice wine alone you should go, but broaden your horizons get chicken feeeetttt
A must stop when you’re in Hongdae! Try something new 🐓
Go to Yeonnam in the DAY and enjoy yummy food🤪 but do note it’s def western style but hey sometimes you need a break from straight up Korean food lol
Brunch in Yeonnam?
If you’re ever feeling peckish and looking for a sweet treat in myeongdong😏 theyre sweet little treats and they have an INSANE AMOUNT of flavors so there is definitely something for everyone. It’s also a good gift to take back home to family :)
Myeongdong Snack
Have you been to Oh Meal? It’s SO DANG CUTE!! Address: 1F, 37-1, Achasan-ro 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 서울특별시 성동구 아차산로5길 37-1, 1층
Lunch in Seongsu?
The onion rings here were also the best onion rings I had in my life like it beat everything I tried in the USA too
If you want the best burgers in South Korea go here, we legit lost our minds over this😂
I’m the only foreigner that’s ever been in this place actually and that’s how extremely local this joint is but it’s so special because literally they have freshly baked bread of different types by the hour and they do everything in house. There’s on...
A Korean Local Favorite: 오늘도빵집
Now this is also right near the bread shop on this same page it’s a veryyyy local cafe. It’s called ban.co.de if you want good coffee!! All of the coffee is good now that I’ve tried them all but I’d say the vanilla latte is best :)
Good Coffee Near Seongsu
Dropping a sandwich this good and it not being packed with an 8 hour line is crazy. You’re a fool for not trying this in Seoul - get on it Address: 685-324 Seongsu-dong 1(il)-ga
Seoul Forest / Seongsu Lunch Break
This is SO GOOD, it used to be a lunch staple for a hot minute! It’s super easy to find with Google maps if you want to find it! Also, it was funny though I didn’t realize why drinking the soup was giving me a rash until literally when I found out to...
Michelin Star Beef Noodles in Seoul (Multiple Locations)
Delicious cookies, kind and English speaking staff for my tourist girlies, and it’s adorable, what more could you want? Definitely get the black sesame one in particular hehe
Cookies in Anguk/Traditional House Area
The regular coffee was good as well by the way, but I always gotta give a shout out to decaf coffee because it’s not discussed enough 😂
Best Decaf in Seongsu
Shopping
So they have a shop in myeongdong and in Dongdaemun and girl… THE DEALS!!! The deals are amazing especially within food and skincare! And 3 floors of diff things? Sign me up 10/10 will go back
Mimiline: A Tourist Stop EVERYONE Should Go To
Come with your wallet full, leave with your bags full I swear haha this is in the Anguk area so while you look at other historical sites stop here to get a tonnnnn of skincare. They’re most known for their luxury dupes so if ur into that😏
Best Kbeauty Specific Store (Dupes GALORE)
I’m obsessed with their diffusers, hand creams, AND lip essence now but honestly they are the best place for “home” in Seoul cuz this is where all the fancy hotels and businesses also buy their stuff so get on it :)
A Must Stop Store in Myeongdong
Durian perfume, yes you heard me. They really test the limits of art as well as perfume in the store and is definitely a must go but watch the video to learn a little bit more about wine with the interior looks like so you can prepare yourself before...
The WEIRDEST Must Stop Perfume Shop
Activities
It’s a billion steps but totally WORTH IT! Both the makeup and the hair I felt beautiful afterwards (yes it’s corny but it’s TRUE) You can also pair this trip with lotte tower since it’s in the same building! Make sure to get the scalp treatment and ...
Eco Jardin Scalp Treatment
This class is awesome! I’d definitely get perfume made there again! This was my friends second time going and she loved it! Also don’t be too hard on yourself if you mess it up my first scent I made here was nasty HAHA
.note : Perfume Making Class Seongsu
When you come to Korea, studio photos are a MUST DO but when you do it give Studio Fiene a try 🥰 they have sooo many hanboks to choose from (I chose the dress type) and she is such a sweet photographer who will make you feel beautiful 🤗
Studio Fiene: The Most Beautiful I Ever Felt
Trips
If you wanna try something outside of the city, I would definitely say that this is the perfect day trip, especially for the spring or summer! Yes, it’s the middle of nowhere but if you go with a guide or even just go with a booking for River bugging...
River bugging was so much fun I wanna do it again!