Ilcheungjib (일층집) in Imun-dong: A Hearty Budae Jjigae Experience Near HUFS

There are meals that warm your body, and then there are those that warm your memories. Ilcheungjib (일층집) in Imun-dong, Dongdaemun-gu is exactly that kind of place. On a chilly afternoon, I stepped into this humble eatery tucked away on a quiet corner near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and within moments, I understood why … Read more

Marugi (마루기) in Imun-dong, A Cozy Ramen Retreat in Northeast Seoul

Tucked away in the student-filled streets of Imun-dong, Seoul, Marugi has built a reputation as one of the best Japanese ramen restaurants in the Dongdaemun area. Its proximity to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies makes it especially popular among college students and young professionals, but its fame has spread well beyond the local neighborhood thanks … Read more