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  • Food Tours in Yongsan, Seoul

    A Place for the Once-in-a-Lifetime
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    Yongnidan Street, Baekbin Railroad Crossing
    (a.k.a. Ttaeng-Ttaeng Street)

    Baekbin Railroad Crossing and its surrounding area, where freight trains pass hundreds of times a day on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line and Gyeongchun Line, once felt like a relic of the past. It has, however, transformed into a hub for hipsters with restaurants, cafés, and cultural spaces that appeal to Millennials and Gen Z. The area is considered one of the top tourist destinations with restaurants serving a variety of unique and trendy food, as well as being the perfect place to take "newtro" vibe photos. Fancy restaurants, popular cafés, once-in-a-lifetime photos, and exhibitions will make for a perfect day.

    Must-visit attractions
    Yongnidan Street

    Yongsan-gu Yongnidan Street, an interesting and unique street

    You can find many interesting cafés and exotic restaurants on Yongnidan Street, which stretches from Yongsan Station to Sinyongsan Station and Samgakji Station. It is the most popular place in Seoul crowded with people from day to late at night. The location is one of the most tagged on social media by Gen Z since there are many unique stores that make any photo look great.

    Baekbin Railroad Crossing
    (a.k.a. Ttaeng-Ttaeng Street)
    Baekbin Railroad Crossing where you can see trains crossing the road

    Trains cutting through a street are rare in Seoul nowadays. As a result, Baekbin Railroad Crossing has become a popular tourist destination. It is also known as Ttaeng-Ttaeng Street because of the warning bell that sounds every time a train comes. The place became widely known after appearing in the drama 'My Mister' and several movies.

    Best Restaurants to Visit
    Dessert cafe Dotori where you can feel the atmosphere of a fairy tale
    Dotori's signature brunch menu, Sio Brunch
    The exterior of the Dotori cafe that makes you feel childlike
    Dessert cafe Dotori where you can see various desserts

    A fairytale-like bakery & brunch café

    DOTORI | Café & Desserts
    • 1F, 25-6 Hangang-daero 52-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-2-797-0225
    • 09:00-23:00
    • Open All Week Long
    • Madeleine, Real Honey Greek Yogurt
    Katto, which serves Western style food
    Katto, which serves Western style food
    Cafe Katto exterior
    Katto's signature menu, Chicken Ratatouille, where you can feel the harmony of fresh vegetables and herb-scented chicken

    Serving heartfelt European style food

    Katto | Western Food
    • 1-2F, 22-7 Hangang-daero 7-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-507-1395-7397
    • Mon-Fri 10:30-22:00 (Last Order: 21:00), Sat-Sun 09:30-22:00 (Last Order: 21:00)
    • Open All Week Long
    • Chicken Ratatouille, German Pancake
    You can taste the old-fashioned fried Chicken at Ttaeng-Ttaeng Street Kkokkodak.
    Ttaeng-Ttaeng Street Kkokkodak Building Exterior
    Inside the Ttaeng-Ttaeng Street Kkokkodak Restaurant
    Enjoy the harmony of fried chicken and seasoned fried chicken with beer while looking at the scenery outside.

    A place to enjoy old-fashioned chicken and beer while watching the trains

    Ttaeng-Ttaeng Street Kkokkodak | Korean Food
    • 61 Hangang-daero 21ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-2-790-6841
    • 17:00-24:00
    • Closed Sundays
    • Old Kkokko (Original), Half & Half (Original/Soy Sauce)
    Bukcheon, where you can taste a different kind of pork cutlet
    Bukcheon restaurant building exterior
    The neat interior of Bukcheon restaurant

    Pork cutlets with special sauces

    Bukcheon | Japanese Food
    • 17 Hangang-daero 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-2-796-2461
    • Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00 (Break Time: 14:00-17:00), Sat 11:00-14:30
    • Closed Sundays
    • Brown Pork Cutlet, White Pork Cutlet
    Sam Sam Sam boasts a menu of American mainland cuisine

    A place that reminds you of San Francisco serving amazing lasagna, gnocchi, and steak

    SAM SAM SAM | Western Food
    • 1F, 25 Hangang-daero 50-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-2-797-1077
    • 11:30-22:00 (Break Time: Weekdays 15:00-17:30 / Last Order: 14:30, 21:00)
    • Open All Week Long
    • Sweet Corn Gnocchi, California Style Lasagna
    Teddy Bear Theme Café Selling Delicious Croissants
    Teddy Beurre House exterior decorated with cute props

    Teddy bear-themed café with delicious croissants and scorched croissants

    Teddy Beurre House | Café & Desserts
    • 1F, 42 Hangang-daero 40ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-507-1379-8667
    • Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat-Sun, Public Holidays 10:00-22:00 (Last Order: 21:00)
    • Open All Week Long
    • Beurre Croissant, Donut Scorched Croissant
    Chuncheon-style spicy stir-fried chicken restaurant Ogeunnae Dakgalbi

    Chuncheon's local spicy stir-fried chicken with chive salad

    Ogeunnae Dakgalbi | Korean Food
    • 15 Ichon-ro 29-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-2-797-0131
    • 11:30-22:00 (Break Time: 15:30-16:40 / Last Order: 14:30, 21:00)
    • Open All Week Long
    • Spicy Stir-fried Chicken, Buckwheat Noodles
    Seoul angmusae (Yongsan Branch) where you can taste various desserts
    Cute and cozy atmosphere inside the cafe

    Paradise of desserts filled with various types of bread, sandwiches, and drinks

    SEOUL ANGMUSAE (Yongsan Branch) | Café & Desserts
    • 1-3F, 55 Hangang-daero 62-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-2-797-0515
    • 08:00~23:00
    • Open All Week Long
    • Together Cream Coffee, Mammoth Bread Roll
    Low-carb, high-fat healthy keto gimbap

    Low-carb, high-fat keto gimbap made with healthy ingredients

    Moomy Yummy | Street Food
    • B1F, 100 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
    • +82-507-1478-0230
    • 10:00-20:00 (Break Time: 14:30-16:00 / Last Order: 19:55)
    • Open All Week Long
    • Colby-Jack Cheese Roll, Tuna Roll

    * The content was written in September 2023, hence some of the details may have changed. Please check with the restaurants before visiting.

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