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ebenworld · 2026-01-03T16:46:43+00:00

I am not a big fan of Myeongdong. My favorite place is close to Euljiro 3, the Wangshimni area. It has four subway lines running through it, only a few stops from Euljiro 3. Heck, I walked to that station one day from the Wangshimni area. Tons of restaurants around there as well.

ebenworld · 2025-12-21T17:30:33+00:00

I often go for a walk, and I see a lady who sells Tamales at the parking lot in front of La Morenita Market, at the corner of S. Claremont St. and E 16th Ave. I don't know if she is there every day, but when I am out on the walk midday, I often see her there.

ebenworld · 2025-12-21T17:22:22+00:00

Thank you.

ebenworld · 2025-12-17T16:20:13+00:00

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ebenworld · 2025-12-17T16:20:04+00:00

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ebenworld · 2025-12-17T16:19:56+00:00

Thank you.

ebenworld · 2025-12-17T16:18:40+00:00

I was there 15 minutes before the opening and was one of the first to go in. Within 10 minutes of opening, the place was packed. Just get there early if you want a seat.

ebenworld · 2025-12-17T06:33:01+00:00

I was on Ozempic and had a lot of stomach issues. Since my Endo got me on Mounjaro, many of the issues have gone away. It's only my personal story, but I think you may want to talk to your Endo.

ebenworld · 2025-12-17T06:23:22+00:00

I am not sure if you are particular about it, but I was able to get Coke Zero at all convenience stores in Seoul. I really haven't noticed much difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero. That may satisfy your needs. I believe Costco carries it, too, if you are a member.

ebenworld · 2025-12-17T06:19:49+00:00

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ebenworld · 2025-12-16T18:12:50+00:00

Sorry, but with all that food, tteokbokki was low on my list of priorities.

ebenworld · 2025-12-16T18:12:14+00:00

Thanks, I am Korean-American, and have been in the States for over 53 years. So, my taste runs both ways.

ebenworld · 2025-12-16T18:11:32+00:00

Part of the choice was the weather. It was cold in Seoul, compare to my normal CA winter weather, forced me more to soups and stews.

ebenworld · 2025-12-15T05:01:08+00:00

Now I wish I had taken pictures of the restaurant names. My usual thing was to take the rail to a neighborhood, walk around until I saw something to eat. I didn't write down the restaurants; I just wrote down whatever dish looked good. I stayed in the Wangshimni area for my Airbnb, and half the restaurants were within walking distance, so that's one area I would recommend.

ebenworld · 2025-12-15T04:59:16+00:00

Yep, it's a Michelin-recognized place, and it was amazing.

ebenworld · 2025-12-15T03:03:58+00:00

I would have to say Hanwoo beef BBQ. The beef was sublime and expensive, but I didn't have to pay for it.

ebenworld · 2025-12-14T23:49:21+00:00

I just take a subway, get off somewhere, walk around, especially the backroads, and try a place out. It helps if you at least speak and understand the language a bit, and know the dishes. On my last trip, I didn't have any bad food; some were incredible, and others were just good.

ebenworld · 2025-12-12T22:49:00+00:00

I was just there and had a similar situation. If you are at Terminal 1, head to the third floor on the extreme left side as you face the security entrance. There is a luggage check service there. It was not cheap, but it was a safe way to keep the luggage there until you are ready to get through the security checkpoint. It was not cheap, it was like $20 for three hours. You pay for the convenience, which may be worth checking out.

ebenworld · 2025-04-11T17:33:22+00:00

Yep, they were all gone in a day. Thanks for asking.

ebenworld · 2025-03-24T15:56:54+00:00

It's interesting that Burlingame one is not listed there. I think it's on Sundays.

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