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Hi everyone, this week we’re having a cafe tour around Seoul
I’ll be going around few different neighborhoods of Seoul
and checking out some trendy cafes
first up is this cafe by the railway
the atmosphere feels like a hidden cabin
the wooden interior makes it feel extra cozy
the cafe has large windows looking out on the train tracks
and seats right across so you can watch the trains passing by
the coffee itself wasn’t too acidic and was quite refreshing
it was so relaxing to just sip coffee and watch the view
just a 15 min walk from the cafe is the national museum
love this framed view of Namsan tower here
the museum itself is free entry and spans across 3 floors
it’s my first time visiting
and I was really impressed by the collection
definitely recommend a visit if you’re interested in Korean art and culture
the digital installation was also worth visiting
but the most famous display is this Room of Quiet Contemplation
which features two bodhisattva statues, each designated as National Treasure of Korea
there’s so many different parts of the museum
you could probably spend hours here
also make sure to drop by the museum gift shop
this is also such a good place to get Korean souvenirs
you can find unique items with Korean motifs
love these pearl stickers
and this incense stove
they also have this unique T-money for transport and payments while traveling
we have one more stop for today
which is near Seoul station
this area also has a lot of hidden cafes
you can also see namsan tower everywhere
grabbing some lunch first
this kimbap looks so simple but it’s one of my favorites
off to the next cafe
this is retro-themed vinyl cafe
the cafe was opened by a music curator
so you know the music selection is on point
overall the mood is quiet and calm
they serves coffee, tea and some cocktails
the beans are roasted by Upstanding Coffee which is one of my favorite cafes
the coffee was rich and nutty
actually perfect for some work or reading
or you can just sit and enjoy the music
I also brought my laptop to do some work
I really liked this cafe but it is quite small so there may be a waiting list
starting the day that this new popular salt bread bakery in Seongsu
the salt breads here sell out fast, so I recommend coming early
everyone knows of the famous Jayeondo salt bread
but I think this place is more popular for locals
so i’m excited to try it
it was about a 30 min wait to get in
and there were only a few salt breads left
with some flavors being sold out
but I was mostly interested in the original
the line is long but the staff work really fast
and finally secured the goods!
if you like crispy salt bread I think you’ll like this one
I wanted to check out this new lifestyle store
this is a popular online store that just opened up this physical showroom
they have everything from home decor, kitchen items, stationery to fashion accessories
they have a lot of cute and unique items
in particular they had a great kitchenware and ceramics section
the store carries mostly Korean local brands
and the prices were pretty reasonable
this is a tea house i’ve been wanting to visit
the store looks like a museum
love the spiral staircase
you can select which tea you want and it comes with a dessert pairing
and they prepare it for you right in front of you
each tea has it’s own story
this one is meant to remind you of walking through a green field
the tea was quite fruity with a bit of citrus flavours
which paired will with the peach dessert
this cafe is also a perfume store
so you can check out the perfumes on the second floor
since I was in the area I wanted to check the new store by Gentle Monster
this is a multi-brand retail store
the first floor is the fragrance brand Tamburins
their new scent is meant to smell like the warmth of a puppy
which explains the packaging
it actually smelt really cosy with woody and sweet tones
the building itself is a mix of art, design, and commerce
the second floor is gentle monster
it looks like a set of a sci-fi movie
the third floor is the new tableware store Nuflaat
they and some really interesting designs
for the 5th floor you need to take this industrial elevator
which leads to the tea house
you can smell and buy some of their tea blends
the teahouse can be reserved by catchtable or onsite
I didn’t make a reservation and the wait was about 40-50 minutes
I didn’t have time but want to try the desserts next time
there’s one more stop I want to visit today
Just about 20 minute walk away is this Hangang park
which is a great area to just sit and chill
i’m here to check out this vinyl cafe
which sits right on the water
the space is quite large and not crowded at all
the music selection is a bit limited
but still had some good albums
got a seat looking out to the river
today’s album of choice
there’s a 2 hour limit
the entry includes a free drink
and there is also wifi
this is also one of the stops on the new Hanggang bus
great place to see the sunset
the first cafe we’re going to is kind of in the middle of nowhere
I almost walked past it
the cafe is built in a renovated clothes repair shop
and specializes in drip coffee
they also do cocktails at night
even though it’s a small store it was packed with locals
the owner seems serious about coffee
and hand drips each coffee on order
I got the India blend which were meant to have notes of dark chocolate
the cafe had more of a speak easy bar atmosphere
the coffee was quite rich but did have a bit of acidity
the weathers been just perfect recently
the air is getting cooler but the sun is still warm
which means it’s perfect to walk around the city
so I decided to walk to the next cafe
which was a bout 30 minutes away
this is another speciality coffee shop
but they also do desserts too
I ended up getting the decaf but the coffee was still so good
but unexpectedly this cake ended up being my favorite
the shop had so many interesting flavor combinations
I would definitely come here again
I’m rarely in this area of town
so I wanted to drop by a record store nearby
this is one of my favorite record stores in Seoul
they have such a wide collection of vinyls
with a good mix of genres
I always find new records I want when I visit
you can also find a lot of indie Korean bands
there’s a small sitting area so you can listen to the albums
if you’re in Seoul and looking to buy an vinyl this is a good place to start
today we’re near Gyeongbokgung palace
this cafe is renovated from the old town post office
the cafe is all wood tones and warm
the second floor has these huge open windows
with views of the palace walls
I love all the rustic interior
they’re best known for their signature “Camel Coffee”
which is a milky/creamy espresso drink topped with cream
I just got the latte because the camel coffee seemed a bit sweet
the coffee was really good but the cafe was a bit noisy
it’s one of those cafes people come to chat
but a good choice if you’re looking for a good coffee near the palace
off to the next cafe
I hope the weather stays like this a little longer
the back area of the Gyeongbukgung palace is really nice too
this is another new cafe that seems to have good matcha
the cafe is in this traditional hanok
with a little garden in the middle
the interior is a mix of modern and traditional
they also had coffee but I was more interested in the matcha
it’s still quite hard to find real match in Seoul
but this place looked good
the staff suggested taking sip of the matcha first before mixing
the matcha was rich but not bitter at all
it was slightly sweet, still had strong matcha flavors
that brings us to the end of the cafe tours :)
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