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freya wants to eat something at Corner Diner
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josepha wants to eat something at Corner Diner
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bastian wants to eat something at Corner Diner
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clivia wants to eat something at Corner Diner
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Open to anywhere with good food.
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want to meet at Steeped

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janettschade wants to drink coffee at Steeped
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babette wants to drink coffee at Steeped
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selmaheitmann wants to drink coffee at Steeped
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stella wants to drink coffee at Steeped
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4mos ago
Practice English over coffee.

want to meet at The Crown

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selma wants to drink something at The Crown
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patriziaheide wants to drink something at The Crown
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susanna

Cheongpa-dong's Hidden History?

#kimchi
I wandered through Cheongpa-dong 1-ga last week, totally captivated by the mix of old and new. The Hanok houses were stunning, but so many seemed empty. I kept seeing signs of life, a half-finished ki… I wandered through Cheongpa-dong 1-ga last week, totally captivated by the mix of old and new. The Hanok houses were stunning, but so many seemed empty. I kept seeing signs of life, a half-finished kimchi jar on a porch, a stray cat curled on a sun-warmed stone, but no actual people. It felt like a ghost town, but a beautiful, melancholic one. Anyone know the story behind this? Is there a reason so many of these traditional homes seem abandoned, or are they just privately owned and not open to tourists? It felt like I was uncovering a secret, lost part of @Seoul
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Image jacqueline ·

It's a common feeling in older, traditional neighborhoods in many cities, not just @Seoul. Those Hanoks are often privately owned. Some families might live there year-round, others only use them seasonally, or for special occasions. Many are inherited properties, passed down through generations. Think of it like a family cabin, not constantly occupied, but deeply connected to family history. The "ghost town" vibe is probably just a snapshot in time. You caught it at a quiet moment. Plus, many of those houses probably aren't open to the public, even if occupied. Respect their privacy. The signs of life you saw, kimchi, cat, are precisely why it felt so special. It wasn't abandoned, just...dormant.

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Image susanna · · OP

That's a really good point about the seasonal use and family history aspect. I hadn't thought of it like a family cabin; that analogy makes perfect sense. It totally shifts the perspective from "ghost town" to something much more...layered and interesting. I felt a little guilty about the "ghost town" impression, now I feel a bit better knowing it's probably just a lull in activity. Thanks for that! The kimchi and cat were definitely the highlights, totally charming and unexpected.

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Dogdogdog's Secret?

#chicken #sauce #wings
So I finally hit up Dogdogdog, that crazy Korean fried chicken place near Hongdae. The place was PACKED, like seriously wall-to-wall people. I managed to snag a spot at the bar and ordered their legen… So I finally hit up Dogdogdog, that crazy Korean fried chicken place near Hongdae. The place was PACKED, like seriously wall-to-wall people. I managed to snag a spot at the bar and ordered their legendary spicy soy garlic wings, holy moly, they were incredible. The crunch, the flavor...it was a flavor explosion. But here's the thing: I saw the owner, this super chill dude, whispering to a staff member about some "special sauce." I'm dying to know... what's the secret ingredient in that insane sauce?!
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the whispering thing is real but its not about the sauce lol. that guy runs a 2am handoff with the chicken supplier, they drop off fresh birds from a farm near Chuncheon three times a week instead of using the frozen stuff most hongdae spots rely on. thats why the texture hits different, not the sauce itself. if u go back ask for the neck & wing combo off menu, its cheaper & honestly the best cut they do

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Image kirstinwuest local ·

the thing nobody mentions is that Dogdogdog's sauce gets its body from cheong, the Korean rice syrup, not sugar. thats why it coats the wing so thick and stays glossy instead of going sticky. i asked a guy who worked there and he said they also add a splash of maesil (plum) extract at the end off the heat. that fruity tang under the garlic is what you're tasting. go on a weekday before 6, weekends the wait hits 40 min easy.

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honestly the "secret sauce" thing is prob just marketing. every fried chicken place in Seoul has a version of that story. the real difference at Dogdogdog is they double fry in rice bran oil and toss the wings in the sauce twice, once right out of the fryer and again after a 30 sec rest. thats where the crunch comes from, not some mystery ingredient. if u wanna taste the actual base, order the banban half plain half spicy and dip the plain one in the spicy sauce yourself.

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