22 Hongik University entrance and Hapjeong spaces that are good for following the spring breeze

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People who were serious about cherry blossoms this spring🌸
‘Yeonnam-dong Cherry Blossom House’
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Is it because the cherry blossoms are a little more abundant than last year?
Or last year because of Corona
Is it because they control the cherry blossom festival?
This year, there were a lot of people who came out to see the cherry blossoms.

It seems to be compensating for last year's sadness
The warm spring weather continues this year.
It was so good that the cherry blossoms had been blooming for a long time

When it comes to cherry blossoms, you can't miss it
Owner of Yeonnam-dong
‘Yeonnam-dong Cherry Blossom House’

50, Donggyo-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours of Operation: 11:00 - 22:00

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A panoramic view of cherry blossoms
Hongdae Gyeongui Seonchae Street Cafe, 'Lunatic Coffee'
The cherry blossoms seen from the wide open window are beautiful
Lunatic Coffee is a dark black coffee that contrasts with the landscape.
The interior is characterized.

'New Moon' and 'Full Moon'.
Special blended beans with acidity and flavor
Coffee is brewed, and the signature 'Lunatic Cream Latte' is served.
Coral Grapefruit, Lemon Mojito, Velvet Orange, and Berry Berry
We introduce 4 kinds of 'Sherbet Aid' with good color.

• 9, Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 11:00 - 22:00 (Closed on Mondays)

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Transformation of a sensual bar
A new cherry blossom view cafe in Hapjeong.

'Fringe Group Seoul', which was only operated as a bar in the evening
To a cafe called 'Coffee Fringe' where you can enjoy coffee
We started business during the daytime.

The cafe menu is available until 5pm.
Sandwiches that are easy to eat
They sell coffee.
Of course, you can also order beer and spirits.

A wide window with a cool view of Hapjeong Alley
The wood interior is impressive.
A place that many people visit even after spring
seems to be

• 2nd floor, 79 Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• Every day 11:00 - 03:00 a.m.

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Goes well with cherry blossoms
Hapjeong, a waffle shop in a pink building.

Belgian Liege traditional waffles
Seoul Cookie's unique recipe
We sell 8 types of waffles.

• 22, Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• Daily 10:30 - 22:00

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Looking at the cherry blossoms along the Gyeongui Line forest road
Enjoy brunch and dinner
Italian restaurant.

Fresh pasta and open sandwiches,
Good to pair with wine, such as steak
We sell a meal menu.

• 3rd floor, 9, Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 11:00 - 22:00 (BT 15:00 - 17:00)
/ Closed on Mondays

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Dobu, located in Yeonnam-dong, offers a space where you can enjoy traditional Korean spirits and wine pairings. The concept of 'Dobu' is reminiscent of an old tavern where people would end their day and seek comfort late at night. It's a place prepared to offer solace through delicious food and comfortable drinks to those who come carrying their daily lives with them. The restaurant boasts really delicious side dishes, traditional Korean spirits, wine, a clean space, an interior filled with wooden tones, and even friendly service. There are many enjoyable aspects of the space. A food gem located in Yeonnam-dong.

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A heartwarming new cafe in Yeonnam-dong, renovated from a residential home, Wall Ever brings a tranquil and cozy atmosphere. Tucked in a quiet alley at the fringe of Yeonnam-dong where cafes are scarce, this spot offers delicious filter coffee with the warm service of the friendly owner. Despite having an espresso machine, it’s interesting that espresso-based drinks are limited to lattes. For those who prefer coffee that is tea-like, such as Americano, ordering filter coffee is recommended; both options made from Ethiopian beans are aromatic and worth trying. Small considerate touches spotted throughout the cafe, like hooks for hanging coats next to the door and conveniently placed outlets for charging phones, make the space even warmer, reflecting the kindness of the owner. Wall Ever, may it last forever.

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behind the gray building
A bright cherry blossom tree is hiding
Hapjeong Gray Lab.

There are several cherry trees on the terrace.
Looking at the petals blowing in the wind
You can enjoy dessert.

topped with mini apples
We recommend the sweet apple tea.

• 16, Tojeong-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 10:00 - 22:00

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A local resident recommends a Japanese Fukuoka cuisine restaurant in Hapjeong🍜 Located near Hapjeong station, 'Kyushu Bang' is a dining pub that sells regional food from Fukuoka in the Kyushu region, radiating Japanese vibes. The signature dish is the rich and savory, slightly spicy beef bone broth Motonabe, along with a variety of dishes that pair well with highballs, including sashimi and soba. Among the tasted dishes, the noteworthy ones are the Motonabe with its outstanding broth and the Japanese mackerel sashimi Komasaba, which is quite generous and delicious at a reasonable price.

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Blue Bottle has now opened its tenth location in Korea, this time in Hongdae. Unlike most of the Blue Bottle stores situated in office districts like Yeoksam, Gwanghwamun, and Seongsu, this new location at Rise Hotel, close to exit 9 of Hongik University Station, welcomes early risers starting from 8 AM along with hotel guests. However, it's important to note that the Hongdae store operates as a pop-up, with no set end date, promising a steady stream of visitors for the time being.

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Let's uncover the secrets of the Suspicious Bagel Mansion🗝️ It felt like entering a mysterious and antique atmosphere, reminiscent of the secrets of a grand mansion! The space spans from the basement to the first floor, second floor, and terrace, giving off the vibe of being in an escape room game🤭 - •Seoul, Mapo-gu, Wausan-ro 15-gil, 22 •10:00-22:00 (Mon-Sun, subject to change after the soft opening) •Kids zone available, pets allowed, no parking

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As the name suggests, this cafe mainly sells salt bread. There are various types of salt bread prepared, from basic salt bread to sesame, Jambon Beurre, myeongran butter, pepperoni, etc. Although salt bread is almost everything, there are other menus like egg tarts and cookies.

The basic salt bread itself is delicious. Well, salt bread is originally delicious, but still, it belongs to the delicious category of salt bread. The other salt breads made with various combinations also highlight the personality and charm of each ingredient.

Because of the name Bang, I thought it was a small cafe or specialized in takeout, but it's much bigger than I thought. The spacing between tables is also wide, and the seats are comfortable. It's a great cafe to pack some salt bread simply and to spend a leisurely time inside the cafe. Salt bread comes out at 10:30 am (11 am on Thu-Sat), 2:30 pm, so take note.

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🍽 The endless search for the real tonkatsu gem.

A tonkatsu restaurant, Gwangmyeong Tonkatsu, has been acknowledged by many who cherish tonkatsu but hasn't gained significant fame due to its erratic operating hours and the owner's stubbornness for quality. It has now relocated from Gwangmyeong to Hapjeong. Although operating hours are posted, checking Instagram is a must. But it's hard to hold a grudge. Only when the quality of the tonkatsu meets the owner's standards do doors open for business.

✔️Menu
There are three menus: Sangros, Ros, and Hire. The day I went, there was an incident, and they opened an hour late. No surprise, Sangros was unavailable. For some reason, I was craving Hire that day and ordered it. Ordering tonkatsu comes with miso soup and green onion salad. The charm of this green onion salad cannot be ignored.

✔️Hirekatsu
Ah, this is what tonkatsu is supposed to be... It makes me wonder if I'm genuinely eating pork. The meaty aroma that arises, its tenderness, and the rich umami flavor are astonishing. Lightly peppered and dipped in a pinch of salt, it rivals beef steak.

As it has moved to Hapjeong and thus became more accessible, it's a place tonkatsu lovers must visit before it becomes even more famous. As mentioned initially, there might be unexpected closures or early endings. Instagram check is mandatory before visiting!

🧾Ros/Hirekatsu 13.0, Sangros 15.0
🕙 Daily 11:30 - 20:00 (Closed on Sundays and Mondays / Check Instagram before visiting)
📍1st Floor, 25 Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Bar 'Tote,' located between Hapjeong Station and Sangsu Station, was opened by bartender Jeon Dae-Hyun, the winner of the Jameson Korea contest in 2019 and the former manager at Robin's Square in Hongdae to Cobbler. The bar, with its wide-open windows on the first floor, has an interior that matches the bartender's friendly and comfortable reception well. The cozy yet free-spirited interior atmosphere, the cocktails that are well tailored to the customer's taste, as well as a good list of whiskeys and cognacs, are notable. Highly recommended for bar aficionados.

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Cafe and bar 'Groni' located near Sangsu Station. Opened by barista Lee Dong-ho, the 2016 World Cup Tasters Korean champion and runner-up in the world competition. The interior has a warm wood tone, with a bar table that can seat about 6 people with spacious intervals and a separate table for 4. Not only is the brewed coffee excellent, but cocktails incorporating coffee menus and whiskey are also sold. The cocktail menu was also fantastic, having spent 3 years studying whiskey and cocktails specifically for these menus. Although I couldn't try the entire menu, I recommend the signature Groni and Espresso Martini. Highly recommended for coffee and bar enthusiasts.

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A small coffee shop with a straight-lined structure has newly opened in the back alley of Hapjeong Station, 'Eunkoshi Coffee House'. The owner, aimed at serving the best quality beverages, uses premium coffee and Haagen-Dazs for affogatos. The distinctive tastes, like the slightly sweet lemonade and the unique aftertaste of the coffee, add novelty to the place. Additionally, there are plans to operate a bar in the evening if more staff are hired.

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A trendy sandwich cafe filled with plants and wooden tables, creating a space that evokes the ambiance of San Francisco with its stylish typography and eye-catching colored accessories. The cafe prominently features trendy open sandwiches on the menu and opens at 8 a.m., a perfect start for the morning! The display window allows you to see the open sandwiches and order immediately, a detail greatly appreciated. All sandwiches are priced around 8-9,000 won, with a variety of toppings to suit every taste, from roast beef to prosciutto, fruits, mushrooms, etc.

✔️ Mushroom Nest
I ordered the Mushroom Nest. It comes with beet pesto, arugula, champignon mushrooms, peas, and adzuki beans. The tender champignon and fresh taste of the arugula were delightful. Especially the occasional sweetness of peas and beans was impressive. An open sandwich made with generously topped fresh ingredients – it's impossible not to taste good! An early morning workday might mean frequent visits here.
Having breakfast outside feels like a medium that can make me feel like I'm on a vacation, making such spaces truly treasure-like. How about enjoying breakfast in such an exotic space on a beautiful autumn day, briefly reveling in the feeling of being on a trip?

🧾 Mushroom Nest 8.0 Americano 3.5
🕙 Open daily 11:00 - 20:30 (Closed on Mondays)
📍17, Tojeong-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Moderate indoor temperature and moody lighting, open kitchen but pleasant air, hospitality is not excessive kindness, but confident attitude and positive attitude, even though it is not long but not short, are never tight. made with time

The menu of the same name, made with the ingredients I know but are curious about, came with a new taste and a taste that made me accept it as a 'genre'. A certain small difference created a strong 'gap' without a sound invisible to the eye, and at that moment came and made my heart flutter.
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I want to be treated with respect. Because it's a special day, even on the most ordinary day, not necessarily. Visiting an unfamiliar store is an exciting and exciting event. It is a double-edged sword that remains an irresistible addiction while at the same time standing up as a selective experience (experience) that is built up little by little.

At some point, the thought that went round and round turned to 斷想. With too much unorganized thoughts. It builds up somewhere in my head and makes me leave for other possibilities and fun from the conclusion that something new is no longer being stepped on or caught in my hands, but after seeing the unexpected bitter taste, I sometimes find it difficult to bear curiosity. I resent it).

We enjoy the battles of pioneers, but people have similar faces, so it's hard to deny feeling comfortable in a familiar place in a neighborhood you've been to often. The taste you know depends on how you feel, and just as the familiarity sometimes adds to the unfamiliarity, it will feel new depending on how much you spend that day.

Sometimes, anytime, anywhere, they make a menu with the same name, but often recipes or recipes change fluently, and in that way, they become new little by little and evolve. Moreover, although the ingredients change every day, it is not dependent on the condition of the chef, and the one stitch on the plate that is created by enduring the heat of the fireball with a straight heart (wick) may be

It has already shown a variety of options, but one day, you will have to lean on this 'newness'. You may realize the importance of memories in the past, or it may be a momentary moment when you are just stepping into the unknown world.

I don't know if that day was something to commemorate, or because it was something I had to celebrate more than usual, or whether I went there because it was a place I wanted to visit someday. Excessive optimism (expectation) is rather poisonous, and it is a dizzying moment (moment) that decides what kind of sexual memory (property) will be stored in the brain and the brain (memory) of the 'first' that will remain as a one-time experience. came

If you put a spoon on top of a well-polished table and receive a respectful treatment without having to look at any kind, even if it's not such a day, or it's not, a complicated mind thinks Even if you are in a disappointing condition full of anger, it helps a lot to immerse yourself in this moment (moment), this only time. You can focus on 'taste' alone, and such an atmosphere adds to the freshness of <memory material> called 'taste'.

Moderate indoor temperature and moody lighting, open kitchen but pleasant air, hospitality is not excessive kindness, but confident attitude and positive attitude, even though it is not long but not short, are never tight. made with time The menu of the same name, made with the ingredients I know but are curious about, came with a new taste and a taste that made me accept it as a 'genre'.

A certain small difference created a strong 'gap' without a sound invisible to the eye, and at that moment came and made my heart flutter. There was no need to compare it with other memories, and it was already a work of art. Traces of trouble were buried in each one, and it was not difficult to disperse into the mouth.

Just as there is no easily written text, and as if it is impossible to complete sentences written haphazardly into one, I was already looking for traces of the sweat of the author (writer) with depth in each taste, which is the material of memory. Silent admiration lasted for two hours, and the time ended with the kindness of a gentle sommelier in a not-so-deep green suit.

I walked down to the first floor with the thought that the 'routine' that can make you feel better might be surprisingly simple. If one day I can recall the ingredients of fresh memories and have a pleasant imagination, I thought it would be good to recall that moment when I opened a fairly thick and beautifully decorated door here.
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Daytona Records, located near Hapjeong station, is a space operated by the Daytona label, co-founded by The Quiett and Dbo. The venue is divided into a cafe on the first floor and a record shop on the second, primarily dealing with hip-hop and R&B SOUL music genres.

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A space brewed with books and alcohol, a hideout for those who read and write.

Located near Hapjeong Station, it's easily accessible, recommending a visit tailored to the desired theme, with weekdays for immersion and weekends for interaction.

Books are placed among bottles on the shelves, and no matter where you look, books bring a sense of calm.

Through its official Instagram account, you can also have the chance to participate in various literary events such as book talks and reading sessions.

📚 Literary Salon Chogo (@chogo_seoul)
📍 30, Dogmak-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
🕰 16:00~24:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)