Kaldi Coffee in Seoul (Hongdae)

Before this, I went to Baek Jong Myung White Coffee in Yeonnamdong Kaldi Coffee is a premier producer/distributor of charcoal coffee in South Korea and other countries, especially Japan. As I understand it, Kaldi Coffee in Hongdae is its first-ever shop, and it also has a coffee "factory" in Gyeonggi-do. In Hongdae, Kaldi Coffee is … Continue reading Kaldi Coffee in Seoul (Hongdae)

Baek Jong Myung White Coffee in Seoul (Yeonnamdong)

Before this, I went to Lee Donghae's Haru & One Day On my third day in Seoul, I transferred from Jongno-gu to Mapo-gu, particularly in the Hongdae area. I can still vividly recall a bright and sunny day that perfectly matched the vibrant and youthful atmosphere of the district. Before I came to Hongdae, all … Continue reading Baek Jong Myung White Coffee in Seoul (Yeonnamdong)

Haru & One Day — Donghae’s Chic Cafe in Seoul (Seongsudong)

Before this, I was in Seungri's AND.Here Cafe Just like Seungri, Lee Donghae (Super Junior) is also a crush I found from watching Running Man. I wasn't a K-pop music listener. Even before I went to Seoul, I had never listened to any of their songs. They really just became my crush because I found … Continue reading Haru & One Day — Donghae’s Chic Cafe in Seoul (Seongsudong)

AND.Here Cafe — Seungri’s Panda Cafe in Seoul (Dongsungdong)

Before this, I was in Beansbins Coffee in Samcheongdong UPDATE! If you're here because you want to visit Seungri's cafe, I hate to say—the end's here for AND.Here. As of January 2019, AND.Here Cafe is permanently closed, and the building now sits empty on Dongsung-gil. I didn't realize right away when I wrote this post; … Continue reading AND.Here Cafe — Seungri’s Panda Cafe in Seoul (Dongsungdong)

Beansbins Coffee in Seoul (Samcheongdong)

Before this, I was at 2Z Coffee in Namdaemun Market For my second night in Seoul, I transferred to a hanok-style guesthouse in Sagan-dong, a very quiet neighborhood east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu. Samcheongdong was just to the north, a short walk away from Raon Hanok Guesthouse where I stayed. I chose this guesthouse … Continue reading Beansbins Coffee in Seoul (Samcheongdong)