Olive Young - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 건대) - Area information

Olive Young - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 건대)

3.8Km 2024-04-17

133, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

3.8Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Taj Palace (타지펠리스)

3.9Km 2017-10-28

39, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-5786, +82-2-777-5786

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the “set meal."

Umaido - Konkuk Univ. Branch (우마이도 건대)

3.9Km 2021-03-29

135-2, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-8788

It is a gourmet restaurant serving delicious Japanese ramen near Konkuk Univ. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is instant noodles.

Hilton Tailor (힐튼양복점)

3.9Km 2016-08-19

188-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-1196

For over 33 years, Hilton Tailor has served prominent customers with exceptional suits and shirts. Once a customer becomes a patron, he can order shirts or suits by phone or email. Suits are tailored to fit each customer's physical shape and preferences. Trendy suits are handmade as well. Suits in Hiton Tailor are known for their comfort and durability. It is one of the most famous shops in Itaewon with prominent customers from all over the world.

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

3.9Km 2024-04-23

195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Songrim Sikdang (송림식당)

3.9Km 2021-03-29

79, Jayangbeonyeong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-457-5473

It is a restaurant where you can eat pork fried rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork bulgogi set menu.

KERVAN RESTAURANT (케르반레스토랑)

3.9Km 2021-04-13

190, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a restaurant specializing in Turkish cuisine, which is widely enjoyed around the world. The kitchen is run by a skilled native chef, and has ovens manufactured with Turkish technology. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with traditional Turkish tiles, giving restaurant patrons the opportunity to sample authentic cuisine and decorative elements of Turkish culture together. The restaurant has also obtained the official Halal Certificate recognition.

Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)

3.9Km 2025-03-15

192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.

Dubai (두바이레스토랑)

3.9Km 2017-07-18

192, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
82-2-798-9277

Dubai Restaurant in Itaewon offers authentic Arabian cuisine as well as shisha (water pipe smoking). Located in the middle of Itaewon, it’s popular among both Koreans and foreigners.

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