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Hannam-dong is one of the most affluent neighborhoods of Seoul and the heart of Seoul’s fashion culture. It is a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy art, culture, and shopping in one place. With how trendy it is, it’s no wonder that Hannam-dong’s most popular restaurants draw notoriously long lines, making it rather difficult to fit one into your itinerary. Well, no need to worry about that anymore! Use the restaurant reservation app “CATCHTABLE” to check out the hottest restaurants in Hannam-dong without waiting in line. Go to Hannam-dong and enjoy what Hannam-dong has to offer in a smarter way!
Leeum Museum of Art blends tradition and modernity, exhibiting everything from historical objects like Joseon white porcelain to Instagrammable contemporary art. Its exhibitions are made accessible to international visitors with digital guides offered in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Tickets can be acquired through both online reservation and onsite ticketing, so you can drop by anytime. What’s more, its permanent exhibition can be visited free of charge, so anyone can enjoy the museum’s rich collection of art.
STORAGE by Hyundai Card is an exhibition storage that showcases experimental exhibitions in a diverse range of genres, from contemporary art to media art and photography. The admission is affordable, and tickets are sold on site, so it is a great place for international visitors. VINYL & PLASTIC by Hyundai Card is a record shop in the same building as STORAGE, offering more than 10,000 vinyl and CDs. There are eight turntables in the shop, so you can pick out a vinyl of choice and listen to some good music.
This cultural space is put together by Mardi Mercredi, a designer brand that has a cult following across the world. This five-story building sits comfortably at the intersection between a luxurious department store and a hip café. The underground floor space has a record shop with an international collection, while the first- and second-floor spaces are occupied by a pub with a wide terrace for enjoying coffee and beer. The third floor is a pop-up store where you can try on and buy Mardi Mercredi's new arrivals, and the fourth floor is a lifestyle shop where you can find unique interior accessories.
This Korean restaurant harmoniously weaves together traditional flavors of Korean cuisine with contemporary sensibilities. In practice, this means dishes that make use of fresh seasonal ingredients, like chopped live octopus, water parsley and shrimp pancake, and grilled pork neck with red chili and soybean paste, reinterpreted with Gongi’s unique recipe and exceptional presentation. These dishes can be paired with a variety of alcoholic beverages, like traditional Korean liquor and wine. Gongi also offers course menus with small plates, so if you find the menu unfamiliar, go for the course menu and taste everything.
Gongi
Monks Butcher is a 100% vegan restaurant serving a wide range of dishes that comes with recommendation from Monsta X’s Shownu. Its flavorful pasta menus and alternative meat burgers can satisfy even the most carnivorous at heart. What’s more, the restaurant offers its carefully prepared dishes in a cozy space decorated with antique furniture and warm lighting. Make sure to resist the urge dig in right away so you can take a few shots to upload on your social media.
Monks Butcher Itaewon
JL Dessert Bar offers a refined dessert experience in a luxurious, hotel restaurant-like ambiance. It was chosen as one of the “100 Tastes of Seoul” for four consecutive years, and its varied and elevated dessert dishes are sure to elevate your dining experience. If you are celebrating a special day, you can make use of the complimentary lettering services; just remember to apply for it at least a day in advance.
JL Dessert Bar
Hannam-dong’s most popular restaurants often command long lines, regardless of the time of the day and the week. But who has the time and energy to wait? Save yourself the hassle with “CATCHTABLE,” a restaurant reservation service app that allows you to enjoy delectable dishes without the wait.
CATCHTABLE offers a variety of features that make it easy for people of all nationalities to enjoy the best restaurants in Korea. Firstly, you don’t need a Korean telephone number to sign up: All you need is a bank card issued outside Korea and an email address to sign up and make restaurant reservations. Secondly, you can use the “Join remote waitlist” function to put your name on the waitlist without even visiting the shop. Check the wait status on the restaurant detail page and hit the “Join remote waitlist” button! You can check the real-time waitlist status on the home screen and head to the restaurant when it is your turn.
The reservation feature makes it convenient to search for your favorite restaurant in the app, make a reservation for your desired time, and enter at that time without waiting. If you happen to see a restaurant you want to eat at, but there are people waiting in line, no worries. Simply scan the QR code on the tablet in front of the restaurant to register your name on the waiting list and then come back when it’s your time.
CATCHTABLE also provides useful information such as thematic restaurant curation, rankings of popular restaurants based on the number of reservations, and reviews from visitors. The app is synchronized with Google Maps, so you can find your way to the restaurant quite easily as well. With so many features, is there a reason not to use it? Download the app right now and visit all the hottest restaurants in Hannam-dong!
| App Download: Android / iOS * The app main screen is currently available in English. You can change the language in the top right corner when entering the store details page (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese)
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* This page was last updated in July 2024, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.