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Ideas For Itaewon?

 
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jgrant85



Joined: 31 May 2009

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:42 am    Post subject: Ideas For Itaewon? Reply with quote

I'm traveling to Itaewon this weekend to take in the sights. Can anyone recommend some fun stuff to do while I'm there? I'm not into bars or clubs, so excluding those two things feel free to suggest whatever comes to mind. Also, I here there are arcades there. Are they good, and do they have any English games?
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Harpeau



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Both "What the Book" and "Foreigner's Bookstore" are great for perusing around.

There are many nice restaurants. I might recommend some of the ethnic ones: Salam, Taco Chilli, Foreign Restaurant, Dubai, Ho Lee Chow, Buddha's Belly, among others.

There is some good shopping. Be sure to bargain hard.

Coffee Bean is a nice coffee shop. There are many around. Nice antique furniture stores. Namsan Park is very nice!
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jgrant85



Joined: 31 May 2009

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Harpeau wrote:
Both "What the Book" and "Foreigner's Bookstore" are great for perusing around.

There are many nice restaurants. I might recommend some of the ethnic ones: Salam, Taco Chilli, Foreign Restaurant, Dubai, Ho Lee Chow, Buddha's Belly, among others.

There is some good shopping. Be sure to bargain hard.

Coffee Bean is a nice coffee shop. There are many around. Nice antique furniture stores. Namsan Park is very nice!


I've been so several markets in China, so I'm sure haggling isn't all that different here (I hope).
Is the name of that restaurant seriously "Foreign Restaurant"? I'm sure it took them forever to think that one up haha.
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Harpeau



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, tacky name, isn't it? It's an "Indian styled" restaurant that is owned by some nice Bengalis. I like their weekend buffet~ not too shabby.
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kalbi



Joined: 27 May 2003

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:36 am    Post subject: Itaewon Reply with quote

From Itaewon, you can take the yellow bus (number 2) up to Seoul Tower, and since it runs in a 'circle' you can also take it back to Itaewon.

You can also connect quickly (by subway) to Yoinaru, where you can find an inexpensive river cruise.

Itaewon is within walking distance (or a cheap cab fare) to the Han River rainbow water fountain at Panpo bridge.

Enjoy!!!
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Uncle Kevin



Joined: 17 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You should go to Wolfhounds.
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cdninkorea



Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tartine is a very nice pastry shop and cafe if you've got a sweet tooth: facing the Hamilton hotel, go left. You'll walk by KFC. Turn right at the second, very narrow, alleyway. From the street you should see a sign that sticks out, red and white, that says "Tartine" on the right. Yummy!
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tzechuk



Joined: 20 Dec 2004

PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cdninkorea wrote:
Tartine is a very nice pastry shop and cafe if you've got a sweet tooth: facing the Hamilton hotel, go left. You'll walk by KFC. Turn right at the second, very narrow, alleyway. From the street you should see a sign that sticks out, red and white, that says "Tartine" on the right. Yummy!


I love Tartine. I've almost filled up one of their loyalty card already. Their blueberry tarts are just amazing!
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