Today, we will introduce the restaurants and cafes located near Yonsei University in Sinchon.
Let's take a look at where the students of Yonsei University usually go for food!
＊Exploration date is August 2023. Before visiting, please confirm again on the map if the opening hours, days off, and address have changed.
구이마을 (Gui Maeul)
Store 1 Address: 57-6 Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Store 2 Address: 10, Yeonse-ro 7an-gil, 1st floor, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
It can be said that it is an affordable and delicious barbecue restaurant, with such good business that there are two branches in Shinchon.
And usually barbecue restaurants only start operating in the afternoon, this one is very rare to be open from noon!
All the vegetables and sauces are self-service, you need to get them yourself.
There are kimchi, bean sprouts, green onions, garlic, pickled radish, corn macaroni salad, etc.
Basically, take as much as you want, do not take too much at once to avoid wasting
We specially recommend their kimchi, very fresh and not too sour
The meat sizzles on the grill, doesn't it make you feel hungry just by looking at it?
Every time it's dinner time, the restaurant is always packed with guests. It's also common to see Yonsei or other university students gathering here to celebrate.
정육면체
Address: 22-8, 1st floor, Yonsei-ro 5da-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Business hours: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
The Korean word for '정육면체' is actually pronounced the same as the Korean word for 'regular hexahedron.'
The reason for naming it '정육면체' is that 정 represents heart, 육 represents meat, 면 represents noodles, and 체 represents the restaurant itself.
Previously, it was a specialized shop that sold beef noodles. Recently, the menu has been changed to mainly focus on dan dan noodles.
Also simultaneously is a restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide in Seoul for several consecutive years
Every weekend day you can see the crowd waiting in line outside the shop
The interior of the store is clean, but there aren't many seats, so sometimes there is a need to queue during meal times.
Ramen soup is mainly divided into red soup and white soup.
For those who like mixed noodles, there is also sesame mixed noodles here. Additionally, there is mapo tofu shrimp noodles and oil-drenched chicken.
The hot soup is not as spicy as imagined. Friends who feel it's not spicy enough can add chili oil and other sauces on the side.
Char siu is very tender, and the portion size is also generous.
Also, peanuts, sesame, and scallions are added for flavor, resulting in a very rich and flavorful broth.
청진동해장국
Address: 22-8 Yonsei-ro 5da-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Hours: Open 24 hours, year-round
The representative menu consists mainly of potato rib soup and hangover soup.
This menu actually has boneless hangover soup, it's the first time I've seen it!
If you find it inconvenient and troublesome to chew on pork ribs, you can order!
Point pork soup will come with a bowl of white rice, no need to order rice separately.
This pork rib is cooked very tenderly, and it is easy to separate the meat from the bone.
The amount of pork ribs is also quite a lot, and there are also many pickled white cabbage.
This price is very cost-effective in Sinchon, recommended for those who want to drink hot soup during mealtime!
Stanby Kitchen
Address: 49 Yeondaedongmun-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Hours: Weekdays 10:30 - 20:00 (Break time: 15:00 - 16:00) Regular holidays
Hidden Food Restaurants near Yonsei University East Gate/Ewha University Back Gate
This sandwich shop is located in an alley near Yonsei Dormitory and Language School.
Originally thought it was just an ordinary sandwich, but it turned out to be amazing. Not only is the sandwich delicious with lots of ingredients, but the fries are also excellent.
We ordered avocado bacon and Philly cheese steak sandwiches, and also added cheese fries.
The ingredients in the sandwich are really fresh, and the bread is not hard, very chewy.
The cheese sauce on the cheese fries doesn't taste greasy at all
The area around the dormitory is a food desert, compared to Shinchon, there are very few restaurant options nearby
When I used to live in the dormitory, I often didn't know what to eat or was too lazy to walk half an hour to Shinchon, so I would usually go out to eat by myself.
It's a sandwich that will make you unforgettable!
☕️ Dok-dabang (독수리다방)
Address:36 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Eagle Building 8th Floor
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM ~ 11:30 PM (Last order 11:00 PM)
The most representative view café in Shinchon
Dok-dabang is located near the main entrance of Yonsei University.
Enter through the entrance of this building and take the elevator to the 8th floor.
In Shinchon, there is a tea room with over 50 years of history.
There was a temporary closure for remodeling in the middle, but it still remains the atmosphere and charm of an old-fashioned café.
Menu and summer limited drinks, desserts
Compared to the typical chain coffee shops, the prices here may be slightly higher, but it doesn't diminish its popularity.
The environment of the cafe is quiet and comfortable, and there are also many seats available.
Students can often be seen studying or discussing assignments and presentations inside the store.
However, if you encounter during the exam period, it may be hard to find a seat.
Ordered the summer limited edition plum tea and plum soda. It's refreshing and great for cooling down.
Of course, the biggest feature of the Eagle Cafe is its scenery
Outdoor terrace seating offers a direct view of the Sinchon commercial district and the Yonsei University campus
When the weather is good, you can also see the sunset in the evening.
Because there is also a church nearby, taking photos here has a European atmosphere
It is also an internet celebrity spot, very popular on SNS, where people post, and share.
If you come to Yonsei University, you might as well visit the '독수리다방' cafe.
Enjoy the unique charm of Eagle Coffee Shop and experience the charm of a traditional coffeehouse!
☕️통인동커피공방 신촌로스팅라이브러리
(Tongin-dong Coffee Workshop Sinchon Roasting Library)
Address: Seoul, Seodaemun-gu, Yonsei-ro, 13 현대백화점 유플렉스 12층
Business hours: 10:30 - 22:00
Another Shinchon view cafe called '통인동커피공방'
Teongin-dong Coffee Workshop is located on the 12th floor of Sinchon Uplex.
After taking the elevator to the 12th floor at Uplex, you will see the bookstore.
Menu and Desserts
Also, they sell their roasted coffee beans here.
Its most famous reason is not only because its coffee is delicious, but also because it is popular for its ability to overlook the panoramic view of the entire Shinchon.
Drinking coffee and staring out the window is the ultimate enjoyment. It's also a good choice to bring a book or a laptop to work.
Their coffee is also very fragrant and delicious.
Even on a regular afternoon visit, there are still many people.
This place is also a great spot to enjoy the sunset, and at night you can overlook the night view of the whole Shinchon.
If you have the opportunity, you might as well come here to appreciate the charm of another type of Shinchon!
So above is our Yonsei University surroundings, the food exploration in Sinchon district.
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