17 places to visit in Seongsu-dong, a neighborhood full of year-end atmosphere

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Lifestyle shop JaneMarchMaison is collaborating with fashion brand AtCorner to present a Christmas concept shop. The joy of taking in Christmas decorations here and there is significant, but the happiness of shopping for the lovely holiday collection, ranging from kitchenware to clothing, is even greater. Until 12.10 (Ah, I realized after uploading that there isn’t much time left.. 🥲)

✔ add. 8, Seongsuil-ro 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
✔ insta. @janemarch_maison

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The comprehensive stationery store, "Point of View", has been decorated for Christmas, offering a wide range of functional stationery including paper and writing tools, as well as objects that spark inspiration. With this renovation, the third floor is filled with various Christmas-related objects and accessories, while the first and second floors are full of stationery for adults. The partitioned themes change as you move, allowing you to feel the charm of new themes unfolding. Once you step in, it's a magical space that makes you open your wallet at least once.

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A small bookstore I visited on a day when snow fell from the sky.
It went well with the snowy atmosphere.

Another place I want to visit when it snows.

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The new cookie shop in Seong-su, 'All the Ugly Cookie', features an exterior reminiscent of a gift box's ribbon. Located in Busan with a branch, this place brews its sweets for those who love the taste of organic, unrefined sugar. Unlike crunchy cookies, these are oily, chewy, or moist, so it's recommended to know your preference before visiting.

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The casual wine bar in Seongsu-dong alley operated by Mingles, Bangle. The space is divided into a bar table seating area and a terrace and table seating area, each with its own unique personality. It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients with natural wine, and the combination of dishes and wine was also good. Especially, the fragrant wild chive pasta was delicious!

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Let's have a cup of tea, At the sensibly designed tea brand Delpic, a pop-up store is being operated in Seongsu until 12.31.2022. Instead of busily brainstorming to answer numerous questions, sometimes emptying one's mind and having a cup of tea can be a greater comfort. 'So, let's not think about anything and just have tea,' Comfort is not far away. It is merely in a warm cup of tea. Basic information: Located at 2 Seongsui-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul [500m from Seongsu Station]. Make sure to enter the address to visit. Open from 11:00 to 19:00. Operating period until 12.31.2022. Signature teabag 24ae [25.0], Loose leaf tea [38.0]. More tips: You can meet six types of Delpic's signature tea in both teabag and loose leaf form. Through scent and preference testing, you can choose the tea that best fits your preferred aroma and taste. Among the six, 'Demiterra' and 'Milliphily' are recommended as the most generally liked types. In addition to the signature teas, premium teas and various tea sets are also for sale. Purchases can also be made at the online store.

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Located near Seongsu Station, the highball bar 'Sonsudo Nikai' was opened by the popular team in Seongsudong. The range of highballs was diverse, catering from beginners to aficionados, and the food menu was reasonably priced, reminiscent of a Japanese snack bar. The quality of the food menu was uniformly high, making it seem like a great place to order the entire menu with a group. It is recommended as a go-to place for the busy end-of-year and beginning-of-year gatherings in Seongsudong.

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A treasure trove of dessert artistry awaits in Seongsu-dong, offering an immersive experience beyond simply tasting good desserts. With a focus on maintaining the natural shape and flavor of fruits, the patisserie presents visually stunning and health-conscious treats. Season-themed fruit-shaped signature desserts utilize high-quality ingredients like Valrhona chocolate, promising an elite dining experience. The Isfahan Ade and citron desserts stand out, offering a delightful mix of natural sweetness, tanginess, and textural complexity.

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Located in Seongsu-dong, you can enjoy the atmosphere of Paris along with the Christmas vibe. 'Dior Seongsu' brings the exterior of the Dior flagship located at 30 Montaigne in Paris, France, allowing you to feel as if you've arrived in Paris, France. Currently, you can immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere, so it is recommended to visit during the lighting time (after 17:00). A little Paris in Seongsu-dong. 📍Christian Dior Seongsu 🔎302-11 Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 🗓Weekdays 12:00 - 20:00, Weekends 11:00 - 20:00 ✔️Tips * Based on a full-frame camera, it's difficult even with 24mm to capture the entire facade. It is recommended to keep this in mind :)

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Le Freak, called one of Seoul's top three chicken burgers, boasts a signature Nashville hot chicken burger that makes all its menu items compellingly heavy. The spiciness is adjustable in three levels, so even those who are sensitive to spice can bravely give it a try. The ambiance leans more towards a casual restaurant than a burger joint, using low lighting and natural sunlight to highlight the burgers as the main attraction. The menu feels more like a restaurant than the quirkiness of typical burgers, avoiding conventional long fries and set menus. It's one of the few burger shops where a knife and fork fit perfectly, allowing for the cleanest way to enjoy a chicken burger. Restaurant menus are not just for introducing food; they require significant consideration, even for terms like 'best' and 'new', and the invisibility of set menus indicates a purposeful choice. However, a menu of a confident restaurant doesn't need to show its strategy. It signifies confidence. If you want to experience a differentiated chicken burger, it's recommended.

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Teddy's Oven is a cafe located in Seoul Forest. At the entrance of the alley where Seoul Forest cafes gather, there is a spot that catches your eye just by its exterior, Teddy's Oven. This cafe, popular in spring and fall, is now radiating a strong Christmas vibe. Despite the weather, the interior is charming enough that you won't miss the terrace. The desserts and the space are infused with Christmas, exuding cuteness and blending well with the year-end atmosphere.

The interior is spread over the first and second floors, with the first floor offering a variety of fun-to-see desserts. Each floor has a terrace, and the friendly staff response was impressive. If you're looking for a space filled with cute desserts and a Christmas atmosphere in Seoul Forest, Teddy's Oven would be a great choice.

📍 Beans - Using a blend.

📍 Coffee - I ordered an Americano, which felt non-acidic, harmonizing well with sweet desserts.

🎶 Music - The music at Teddy's Oven is painted with jazz carols. Considering that each carol genre can bring a different vibe to the space, the feel of jazz carols focuses on vintage and exotic. Instead of thinking that all carols bring the same atmosphere and feeling, it's better to first try finding carols that fit the space. Teddy's Oven is making a good choice in carol genre.

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Kotts Cafe, located on Seoul Forest Cafe Street, is a newly opened cafe. In spring and autumn, Seoul Forest is a popular spot for picnics, and you can feel that winter is not as cold as expected. The alley where Kotts Cafe is situated is full of unique and charming spaces. Depending on the season, you can see a large tree outside, and if you go down half a floor, you'll find a simple and emotional beautiful terrace. Even though the weather was very chilly, the atmosphere of the terrace felt like an early preview of warm spring. The interior space uses buttercream color as its base with brown, blue, and indie pink as accent colors. The simple movement line and the harmony of natural colors were pleasing. The cafe has share tables and wall tables set up in the center, and it's a place where you can enjoy a variety of desserts, including roll cakes that you can start enjoying from January. The packaging of the roll cakes also seems to reflect the unique sensitivity of Kotts Cafe. We are thankful for the variety of baked goods provided by the friendly owner and staff. It seems like a good place to find desserts to gift someone. Pets are allowed, so you can spend a comfortable time with your adorable pet. Kotts Cafe uses Coffee Libre beans and offers decaffeinated options as well. I enjoyed Kotts Coffee, which is their signature drink, containing oat milk with espresso and vanilla milk foam. The harmony of oat milk and vanilla milk foam was pleasant. The music in Kotts Cafe is based on jazz and POP carol genres. Although carols could be a bit short in talking in any space these days, considering selecting carols that fit the space's atmosphere is necessary. The atmosphere at Kotts Cafe I experienced might focus more on the POP and Lo-fi genres in selection. There are quite a lot of carols in the Lo-fi genre, and certainly, the POP genre is overflowing. It would be better to provide a not too casual feeling, more on the medium or less ornate side, among the POP genre carols.

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Plump Seongsu, a new cafe in Seongsu filled with photo spots 🎄

📍1st floor, 83 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
📍Every day 10:30 - 19:00
@plump_seoul

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Flavor Town, a restaurant where you can enjoy Hong Kong-style food in a hip space in line with the vibe of the Seongsuran location.

This is a space created by the chef in charge of this place based on his experiences in Hong Kong.

It is cleaner than a heavy feeling like a typical Chinese restaurant, and the characteristics of the dishes you want to express for each dish are clear.

Since the food is served in small potions in proportion to the price, there is an advantage that several people can order a lot of food.

If you want to go on a Hong Kong trip from Seongsu, Flavor Town is a smart choice.

Thank you, I ate well.

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Seongsu Yeonbang, a complex cultural space embracing Seongsu's unique personality

A 'lifestyle culture society platform' created by individuals with unique personalities, abilities, and stories in their respective fields

A space remodeled from a 1970s factory, arranged in a U-shape around a courtyard, often referred to as Seongsudong's Ssamziegil

With shops, restaurants, skewer places, and brunch spots, it's easy to spend the day here with every type of space within the small complex

Especially recommended to use the terrace on nice days

🎄 Seongsu Federation (@seoungsu_federation)
📍 14 Seongsui-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
🕰 10:00~22:00 (Hours vary by shop)

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A Unique Transformation of Tea at the Popup Store in Seongsu-dong🍵

At Project Rent's second location in Seongsu-dong, the 'Ardif' popup store will be open until December 25th.

Tea &. Lifestyle brand 'Ardif' is beloved by the MZ generation for being the first in Korea to offer 'tea courses' like a course meal.

Enjoy the brand's ambiance filled with Christmas spirit and try their new signature menu.

• Seoul Seongdong-gu Seoul Forest Road 50, Project Rent location #2
• December 3rd to December 25th
• 11:30~20:00 (L.O. 19:30)