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Olens - Myeong-dong Embassy Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 명동대사관점)

Olens - Myeong-dong Embassy Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 명동대사관점)

2.1Km    2024-04-22

50, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Going to the End(끝까지 간다)

2.1Km    2025-09-15

서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동)

Book’s Art Journey(북극곰예술여행)

2.1Km    2025-09-15

서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동)

Myeongdong Yeongyang Center (명동 영양센터)

2.1Km    2024-03-11

52, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-2015

Myeongdong Yeongyang Center specializes in roasted chicken and ginseng chicken soup. The jeongi gui tongdak (rotisserie chicken) is light and juicy with just the right amount of fat, and the crispy skin is excellent. The vinegar-marinated radishes are a must-have side dish. Samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup) is also the signature dish of the restaurant. The lunch special, Tongdak set menu (Roasted chicken set menu), features roasted chicken, chicken soup, nutritional bread, and vegetables, offering a satisfying ensemble.

Olive Young - Sangwangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상왕십리역)

Olive Young - Sangwangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상왕십리역)

2.1Km    2024-04-16

382, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Starbucks Byuldabang (스타벅스 별다방)

Starbucks Byuldabang (스타벅스 별다방)

2.1Km    2024-12-27

100 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Byuldabang is a cozy space in the city, where the present and future of Starbucks coexist

Byuldabang is a special name. It combines the Korean words byul, which means stars, and dabang, which means a traditional space where people gather and talk over tea or drink. Byuldabang is the nickname Koreans generally use for Starbucks. Starbucks Byuldabang store opened in appreciation of customers of Starbucks Korea, celebrating its 22nd anniversary. This particular store is a Starbucks Reserve store with new concept food items, and is the first among Starbucks stores worldwide to have digital art wall decorations. The images projected to the art wall are “The Journey of Siren.” It is a surreal journey of Siren, who delivers coffee messages around the ocean, day and night. Customers love the story. 

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star(BBQ치킨 명동스타)

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star(BBQ치킨 명동스타)

2.1Km    2024-03-07

2F, 2 Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1363-8810

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star's signature dish is the Golden Olive Fried Chicken, which is fried in savory olive oil. The crispy batter and tender, savory meat are excellent. Patrons have other option to yangnyeom chicken (seasoned fried chicken), basak garlic chicken, or half and half. Ordering chicken legs and wings by cut is also a favorite. The best combination is with a cold beer. 

Ilbeonji Yang Daechang Myeongdong Branch (일번지양대창 명동)

Ilbeonji Yang Daechang Myeongdong Branch (일번지양대창 명동)

2.1Km    2024-03-15

2F, 33 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-773-3150

Ilbeonji Yang Daechang is a specialty restaurant for grilled beef or pork small intestines located on Myeongdong Street. Its main menu features various intestines of beef or pork, including large and small intestines, grilled in the Korean barbecue style. Additionally, they offer options like grilled beef and pork galbi, as well as small intestine hot pot.

Uyungmyeongwan Cheonggyecheon Main Store (우육면관청계천점)

Uyungmyeongwan Cheonggyecheon Main Store (우육면관청계천점)

2.1Km    2024-04-19

75-2 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Uyungmyeongwan is a noodle restaurant specializing in uyungmyeon (beef noodle soup) located near Cheonggyecheon Stream. Its flagship dish is the uyungmyeon, which harmonizes tender meat with rich broth. In addition, they also sell freshly made sugyo (Chinese-style boiled mandu) filled with shrimp, pork, and young cabbage daily. Loved by locals and tourists alike for its clean yet flavorful broth and chewy noodles.

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

2.1Km    2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-0534

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.