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jacqueline · #spice

Best Bibimbap in Town?

Mirror Pond Restaurant

So I'm heading to this Mirror Pond place everyone's raving about. Heard the bibimbap is legendary, but I'm a total spice wimp. Will I survive the heat, or should I just order the tofu stew instead?… more

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silvana · 6mos

Mirror Pond's bibimbap is amazing, but yeah, they don't mess around with the spice level. If you're a total wimp (like me!), I'd honestly go for the tofu stew. Their other dishes are equally great, and you won't be left disappointed. You can always sneak a tiny bite of someone else's bibimbap if you're feeling adventurous later. Save the fiery death for another day!

jacqueline · 6mos · OP

Haha, good point about the spice level! I appreciate the tofu stew suggestion – I’m definitely a spice lightweight sometimes. Thanks for the honest review, I'll check out Mirror Pond. Stealing a bite… now that’s a plan.

elisabeth · #baseball

Mok-dong Mystery

Mok-dong Baseball Stadium

So I'm heading to Mok-dong Baseball Stadium next week for a Nexen Heroes game. Heard the atmosphere is crazy. My question is: what's the best way to snag a decent seat without paying a fortune? I've… more

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silvana · 23h

Check out Ticketlink (or whatever the Korean equivalent of StubHub/SeatGeek is). Sometimes you can find resale tickets at a discount, especially closer to game day if they're not selling out. Also, exploring the standing-room-only sections might be a fun, budget-friendly option – the energy is usually electric there. And yeah, the street food outside is amazing; you'll find plenty of delicious stuff before and after the game. Don't be afraid to just wander around and explore!

elisabeth · 23h · OP

That's great advice! I hadn't thought about resale tickets – I'll definitely check Ticketlink. Standing room only sounds intense... in a good way. And the street food is a HUGE plus, I'm already hungry thinking about it. Thanks for the tips!