We are sure that while applying to language schools, the surrounding environment near the school will also be take into consideration.
Today we are visiting the surroundings of University of Seoul to explore the food shops and cafés near the campus and the nearby Hoegi district.
Now, follow with us to see what are the popular foods among the students of University of Seoul!
칼리앤메리
Address: 서울 동대문구 서울시립대로 160
Follow the address, you will first see Isaac Toast on the ground floor outside, and then go to the entrance on the left side of Isaac Toast to enter.
It is an old restaurant that has been operating in the same place for 15 years. One of the representative restaurants near the main gate of the campus. Compared to before, the menu has increased quite a bit, even more diverse than imagined.
This place is also very friendly to eat alone, it is one of the famous restaurant at the main entrance!
Jeyuk bibimbap(제육비빔밥) ₩5500
It is a very cost-effective restaurant, the most representative signature dish is jeyuk bibimbap, which combines price and taste, and there must be reasons why students visit here so often!
Stir-fried pork slices are laid on top of white rice, and the vegetables on the side are also very fresh.
Another menu we would like to recommend is their 쏘쏘세트! For only 5000 Korean won, you can enjoy both cold noodles and stir-fried beef rice without any burden.
카레집(Curry House)
Address: 서울 동대문구 서울시립대로27길 43
Hours: 11:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM
Main menu includes curry set meal, pork cutlet set meal, udon, etc., with prices ranging from approximately 8000 Korean won to 10000 Korean won.
The space is not large, but it is very clean and has a cozy atmosphere. It is a cafeteria that is suitable for both dining alone and group dining.
First up is the Cheese Pork Cutlet Set. It's visually rich in combinations!
Salad, tofu, fruit, miso soup, and even stir-fried rice cakes!
Cheese fried pork chop has four large pieces. The cheese is generously given, and the pork chop itself is very crispy.
Another dish is the Tempura Rice Set. The large and juicy shrimp tempura looks even more delicious visually.
Compared to the pork cutlet set meal, the taste of the shrimp is equally impressive, with plump shrimp meat paired with crispy breaded coating, it can definitely satisfy your taste buds.
The food is more than you can imagine, and you will definitely be full.
대복칼국수
Address: 서울 동대문구 서울시립대로 122 1층
Hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
The main menu includes clams knife-cut noodles, chicken knife-cut noodles, chicken rice soup, bibimbap, etc.
Even pajeons and spicy stewed chicken soup are available, with a wide selection.
The noodles are thin, but very smooth and chewy.
Although it is a clear soup, you can still taste the sweet flavor of clams, and the amount of clams given is generous.
There is really a lot of quantity, a boy should be able to eat a bowl and be full.
Spicy squid bibimbap
Spicy squid bibimbap, made with lettuce, seaweed, bean sprouts, carrots, and spicy squid, mixed with rice.
The vegetables are very fresh, and the overall taste is very refreshing. The seasoning of the spicy squid is also just right, not too spicy.
닭곰탕
Chicken Rice Soup is my favorite dish. I personally think it's perfect to eat when you want to replenish your energy (or when you miss homemade food).
In the soup, add pepper and scallion for seasoning. There is a lot of shredded chicken given. Eating it with hot soup and rice is definitely the best choice when you want to drink hot soup but don't want to eat spicy food!
There is also cellophane noodles inside, which goes very well with chicken soup, a light and satisfying meal.
Overall, 대복칼국수 offers a great deal of meal. The dishes are refreshing and not greasy, and also you can totally be full. It is definitely worth revisiting, which is why it is so popular among students from the University of Seoul.
가위바위보떡볶이
Address: 서울 동대문구 전농로 222
Business hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Located at the main entrance of theUniversity of Seoul, there is a very famous snack shop that has been standing for over 15 years.
It is said that there was a change in ownership in the middle, but the taste hasn't changed, it is still the same taste as people remembers.
Order inside by using the machine next to the entrance!
The interior space of the store is quite small, and there aren't many seats, it is more suitable for 1 to 4 people to come and dine.
Fried dish with soup ₩4000
The average price of food is very cheap, one serving of tteokbokki is only ₩4000. The price is approximately ₩4000~7000.
On that day, we want to eat fried food more than tteokbokki, so we ordered a Fried dish (튀김국물), which is also only 4000 Korean won.
There are a total of 5 fried items, squid, fried shrimp, seaweed roll, sweet potao, and fried dumplings.
Inside, there are even tteokbokki and fish cakes, and it also comes with a complimentary bowl of soup
Fried food and tteokbokki are in a ratio of approximately 8:2, so you can enjoy so many varieties at once. It's a happiness for 4000 Korean won!
The tteokbokki here is made with rice, and we feel that it tastes different from the usual kind that is very chewy.
Tteokbokki here are very soft, the kind that doesn't require much effort to chew for a long time. The sauce is not spicy either, so friends who are afraid of spicy food can also eat with peace of mind~
For someone like me who suddenly wants to eat something simple, this is just perfect!
Although it's different from traditional Korean spicy tteokbokki, it's still very delicious~!
Happydish Club
Address: 서울 동대문구 서울시립대로 164 6층
Opening hours: 17:00 ~ 2:00 (regularly closed on Tuesdays)
The rooftop bar near the main entrance of the University of Seoul, a great place to have beer and enjoy pizza or a platter.
Find the building by address, you can see their sign on the first floor, walk in from the entrance and take the elevator to the 6th floor.
A spacious and exotic restaurant with a big rooftop terrace. It is a fantastic place with a menu featuring craft beer, barbecue, and pizza, perfect for dates and group gatherings.
Between the students of University of Seoul, it is also quite famous, with a retro and exotic atmosphere in the interior decoration, and background music that consists of popular American songs from 20 to 30 years ago.
At night, the neon lights inside the bar create a very atmosphere.
The menu here is also diverse, including BBQ, pizza, pasta, salad, etc. There are also various types of wine, beer, cocktails, etc., which are very suitable for enjoyment.
Pork Belly Dish platter inside contains pork, fries, sausages, and potato salad. The food is very diverse and abundant, and the portion is also sufficient, making it suitable for everyone to share at gatherings.
This pizza is also very famous here, we saw many people ordering their pizza here.
Furthermore, because it is located on the top floor, the view is awesome, and it is also a place where you can enjoy the sunset. If there is a chance, we recommend everyone to come here with friends, drinking beer, enjoying the romantic sunset time with the cool breeze!
CAFE 1:11
Address:서울 동대문구 망우로 66 지하1층
Hours: 13:00 ~ 23:00 (Closed every Tuesday)
Next, we want to recommend a coffee shop near the University of Seoul and the Hoegi station. (If you go out from the back door, it takes about 10 minutes on foot)
There is such a unique and fashionable café near the Hoegi station?
Since the café is located on the basement floor, the entrance can be a bit difficult to find, and it's easy to accidentally miss it. You can recognize it by the red sign on the left side outside the entrance on the first floor.
Before entering, you can feel a very different atmosphere from the entrance
It's very cozy and comfortable inside.
It's a dark interior, but there are unexpectedly many people studying or working on it. At first, there were so many students studying that I played a little bit..
Beverage Menu
There are so many flavors of cakes here, where it becomes difficult to choose a flavor.
Finally, we ordered a signature 11 latte (11분라떼) and matcha cake (말차갸또)
11 latte is a very smooth and slightly sweet latte. Maybe because the hot weather outside, we felt so fresh after drinking this latte.
The matcha cake's is also excellent! A stunning dessert.
The cake itself is very dense, and the cream on top is very light. They go really well together!
Matcha is not bitter, the matcha fragrance will melt in your mouth with the cake.
If you live near the Hoegi station, this is definitely a café that will make you want to visit again! Take the opportunity to try the different flavors of cakes here!
Come to rest
Address: 서울 동대문구 회기로 161-11 1층
Business hours: 12:00 ~ 22:00 (closed on Mondays)
A cafe near the Hoegi station, famous for its coffee and delicious pudding.
The interior space and seating of the café. Due to limited seating, it is often crowded.
There are a total of 8 tables, and only one table can accommodate more than 4 people. Although the space is small, there are people who bring books to read or work on their computers.
We arrived at 5 in the afternoon, there was only one seat left in front of the counter, apart from the table for 4 people. You can tell how popular it is.
In this hot weather, we ordered a refreshing white grape soda.
Although it is a ade, if you don't tell, visually some people may thought it is a cocktail.
The ade is made with withe white grape juice as a base, combined with sparkling water.
Sour and sweet, very refreshing and deliciously. The shine muscat on top are also very sweet and tasty.
The mugwort Vienna Latte and Mickey Pudding here are also very famous. The drinks and desserts also vary with the seasons, so if you visit during different seasons, you can try different desserts.
The above is our food tour around University of Seoul.
Hope it is helpful for who are curious about the surroundings of University of Seoul!
Tour Date: 2023.09
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