Cafe Layered Bukchon

[About the guide] 📖 There are infinite options when it comes to food and drinks in South Korea, so I’ve stuffed myself with treats and drinks that I think are worth your money and time. If you're in South Korea and you're looking for the best food and drink options, you've come to the right place. You'll find +100s of recommendations for traditional Korean cuisines, international cuisines, and modern interpretations in both cafes and restaurants. This guide will be a one-stop resource for hearty meals, snacks, desserts, coffee, affordable street food, cafes, or higher-end restaurants. [About the author] ✍🏻 As an Australian creator who has lived in South Korea since 2022, I know firsthand how it can be overwhelming trying to find great food options in a new country. That's why I've personally curated a list of the best food options from my personal favorite restaurants and cafes all over South Korea, from the bustling city of Seoul to lesser-traveled cities. Curious about me? Check out the 'ABOUT ME' section on my website. You can find out about my personal story and FAQS I get asked from my +24k community. [CONTENT of the guide] 🇰🇷 General Background & Travel Essentials for Korea (sneak peek into Korea Survival Guide) 🙋🏻‍♀️ Answering FAQS about traveling & eating out in South Korea ❗️ Things I wish I knew about restaurants & Cafes (opening times, where to find cutlery, making reservations via number) 🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrases (How to order in restaurants & cafes like a local) 🌿 Insider LOCAL tips on how to find the best cafes and restaurants ✨ Local tips & recommendations for eating out in Korea (Avoid tourist places & enjoy eating your way through Korea through an authentic and local experience. 🍽️ +200s of local eateries recommendations 📍Covers over +5 cities in Korea [EXCLUSIVE features] 💸 Discount code for another guide! 🗺️ Interactive map guide - Access this guide on the go via this link or via the FREE Thatch app. ✨ Helping you avoid tourist traps & overrated spots by giving you local hidden gems. 🔗 Includes Naver Map links making it easy to navigate in Korea. 🇰🇷 Korean names making it easier to search online. 🤫 Sneak peek into my popular guides (tips & recommendations I've never told anyone else!)

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When it comes to cities with the best cafe culture, I think Seoul takes the cake. Explore over 30 of the most Instagram-worthy cafes in Seoul with this guide to unique cafes. CONTENTS: ✅ USEFUL INSIGHTS Before you start cafe-hopping in Seoul, there are some things you should know (tipping culture, cafe etiquette in South Korea, opening times and more). ☕️ ORGANISED BY NEIGHBOURHOOD There are almost 100,000 cafes in Seoul -- so, it goes without saying: This isn't a masterlist. Instead, it's a curated collection. I've included a handful of cafes in: - Yeonnam-dong | 연남동 - Hongdae | 홍대 - Yongsan | 용산 - Gangnam | 강남 - Seongsu | 성수 - Ikseon-dong | 익선동 - Anguk | 안국 - 1 cafe near Gyeongbok Palace (Sagan-dong | 사간동) 🫡 HONEST OPINIONS Life's too short for bad cake and coffee. While these are all beautiful, I've included my 🫡 honest foodie experience too, so you can make informed decisions about whether to go or not. 🌱 VEGAN OPTIONS They're very limited, folks - but when I've found vegan cafes in Seoul (or vegan options), I've include a note with a little 🌱 plant emoji. 🗺️ INTERACTIVE MAP 🔗 Google maps doesn't work well in Seoul but not to worry: I've included Naver Map links for every cafe on the list. --- ☕️ 🤍 From one cafe lover to another, I hope this is useful! 🤍 📢 This Seoul cafe guide will be regularly updated so, be sure to save it and follow @StormOnTheHorizon (everywhere📲 for updates).