Nagoyakatei is a Kaiten Sushi (sushi that comes on a conveyor belt) chain operated by Mitsuboshi Restaurant System company with its head office in Hokkaido’s Kushiro city. As of writing this entry, there are a total of 16 Nagoyakatei branches established throughout 3 major areas of Japan’s northernmost island with 9 of them located in …
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Gangnam Foodie Guide: Bas Burger Yeoksam Branch (바스버거 역삼점)
Opened its first joint in Gwanghwamun, Seoul in 2015, Bas Burger (바스버거) now has up to ten branches operating throughout the city. And among the ten locations, Yeoksam Branch (역삼점) is where I always swing by after work whenever I feel like having a real burger fix. I first visited the branch simply out of …
Sharosugil Foodie Guide: Gogi-Gupneun-Saramdeul (고기굽는사람들)
Situated right in the middle of Sharosugil (샤로수길), the hip street located nearby SNU main gate, gogi-gupneun-saramdeul (고기굽는사람들) is my favorite place when my body craves for a good yangnyeom dwaeji galbi (양념돼지갈비) – meaning marinated pork short rib, which is one of the most representative forms of meat dish prepared for Korean barbeque. In …
Gatpo Kumakase (갓포 쿠마카세) – Affordable Omakase Dinner in Seoul
The only gratitude I could express to the wintry gale, which was howling tirelessly on the first night of the year, was for ousting me towards the Kumakase storefront – one of the very few diners in the Mokdong area that opened as most were taking a break on January 1st. Admittedly, I almost gave …
A Desperate Moment in Mokdong – How I Spent My First Night of 2023 in Seoul
For someone who lives in the southwest of the Han River, Mokdong neighborhood is always on my radar when finding assorted matjib (맛집) which is a Korean made-up word for an eatery that provides delicious food. Last weekend, I, again, entrusted the area with hopes to celebrate the first night of the year with a …
Majangdong Kimssi: A Meat Lover’s Paradise for Samgyeopsal
Ever since relocating to the charming Sinjeong neighborhood last year, I’ve embarked on a delightful culinary journey, exploring various eateries in and around Yangcheon-gu, an enchanting region situated in the southwestern part of Seoul. Amongst these experiences, one restaurant’s name has consistently graced my credit card billing statement – Majangdong Kimssi Sinjeongnegeori Station Branch. In …
One Day in Gangneung – To-do List
After a well-spent night at Foursky Glamping, we woke up to the finest weather of Gangneung. The could-not-be-any-brighter sun was lingering in the indigo sky and it was the salty sea breeze that urged us into the fun expedition. Here is the list of what we did in one day in Gangneung city, not chronologically …
Weekend Getaway Outside Seoul – One Day in Danyang
It is doubtless that living in the city of Seoul, the bustling capital of Korea can give out many advantages and opportunities to connect with people. It comes with many conveniences. The fastest deliverly services, abundant public transports, and plenty of entertainment you could ever imagine are allocated. There is literally nothing Seoul cannot provide. …
Autumn in Korea – Glamping in Namyangju
Camping is known as a fantastic activity. It provides hours of enjoyment and a welcome opportunity to expose yourself to wild adventure as well as to connect with your loved ones. What if there is a way you can unwind and connect to nature without relinquishing your material comforts. I believe that is the foundation …
5-DAY HOKKAIDO AUTUMN ROAD TRIP – PART IV
Hokkaido distinctively has its own merits for each season not just its well-known fluffy snow in winter. As we ended up spending our trip in autumn, we were greeted by beautiful autumn foliages and very fewer tourists. I had learned from my first Hokkaido visit that it is truly vast with immense nature and untamed landscape. …