
If you’re looking for a toddler-friendly restaurant in Jamsil, Seoul, here’s a place I recently visited with my 21-month-old daughter. Donkkaseu-ui Jip (๋๊น์ค์ ์ง) is a long-running Korean-style Western restaurant near Jamsil, known for its classic pork cutlet dishes. But for me, this restaurant is more than just a place to eat. I first visited…

If you’re raising a baby in Korea, you’ve probably already noticed the “mega cafรฉ” phenomenon โ enormous cafรฉs with huge indoor spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and views of rivers, mountains, or the countryside. Korean families love these cafรฉs for weekend outings, and they’re especially interesting when you’re looking for places to go with a baby or…

Yongsan IโPark Mall is a convenient place to visit with a baby in Seoul, thanks to its baby lounge, nursing rooms, stroller rental, and family-friendly restaurants. Hereโs a quick guide based on our visit. Baby Lounge at Yongsan IโPark Mall ๐ Living Park, 6th Floor The baby lounge at Yongsan IโPark Mall is a convenient…

If you’ve spent any time on Korean social media before your trip, chances are you’ve already seen Hanjeongseon (ํ์ ์ ) โ the fruit mochi shop with colorful hanji-wrapped desserts that seems to be everywhere lately. It’s not cheap, though, so before you spend part of your travel budget on it, you might be wondering: is Hanjeongseon…

If you’re wandering through Myeongdong and see a long line outside a busy restaurant, there’s a good chance it’s Myeongdong Kyoja. This restaurant has been serving its signature kalguksu for decades and has become one of the most well-known places to eat in Myeongdong. Why Is Myeongdong Kyoja Famous? Myeongdong Kyoja developed its chicken-based kalguksu…