5 best teahouses in Seoul

Gregory Curley — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:58:00 +0000

Though South Korea has been embracing the coffee culture in recent years (a new Starbucks seems to spring up every week) the country hasn’t entirely forgotten its traditional tea roots.

Whether it’s warming up during the insanely cold winters or chilling out with friends on the terrace under cherry blossoms in spring, Seoul has a handful of great teahouses worth exploring.

Ggul

Who says tea can only be enjoyed sitting down? Ggul, the Korean word for honey, is a great little take away hut that serves up sweetened teas made from fresh honey. It also sits right in the heart of Ssamziegil Square, a funky shopping area.

Getting there: Anguk Station, Line 3, Exit 6.

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Gallery: Seoul's Noryangjin Fish Market

Gregory Curley — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:45:00 +0000

Established in 1927, Noryangjin Fish Market is Seoul’s oldest and largest indoor seafood market. The sprawling structure houses a staggering 700 shops (at last count), many of which don’t have names and aren’t numbered.

With its narrow walkways, hurried streams of trolleys whisking inventory in and out, and master sashimi chefs drumming up orders on cutting boards, Noryangjin is a muscle of activity.

Seafood is hauled in from ports around the country to shoulder rising demand.

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Top 3 hottest clubs in Seoul

Gregory Curley — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:45:00 +0000

Seoul has its fair share of clubs. But Richard Choi from Seoul Grid narrows the search down to three he feels are the most exclusive.

One thing to keep in mind: bouncers at these venues grant access only to those who dress to impress. So be sure to keep the cargo pants, caps, trainers and shorts at home.

Club Answer

Located in the ultra-affluent area of Cheongdam-dong, Club Answer is widely regarded among Seoulites as “the place to get down.”

“Cover is the standard 30,000 won (US$27),” Choi says. “But that also includes one free drink. “Cocktails can run anywhere between 15,000 and 20,000 won.”

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