Since the weekend is short and your time is valuable, here are some options to consider during those times you are standing in line or waiting for those sessions to get started. There is also a map found in your Program Book around pages 41 or 43. The QR code above can be used to get to an Interactive Map. (Save it and then use a QR code reader)
A special thanks to Gemma from "A Fat Girls Food Guide to Eating in Seoul" Please check out her specific entry for our conference on her website-blog and YouTube Channel. This is a great starting place if you are planning on checking out other areas of Seoul.
Here's a short list of descriptions that you will find matching the listings on this map.
Cafes & Dessert
The Blind Alley Cafe - A Raccoon cafe, where you can play with and photograph black and white critters while you sip on your latte.
Kopitiam - Cafe and coffee shop that specializes in serving Singapore style Kaya toasts. Drinks start from 4,000 won, and toasts 3,900 won.
Coffee Only - A small pick up and go coffee shop that serves via computer style touch screens and has exceeding low prices. Coffees start at 900 won.
Sticky Ricky’s - Independant Ice cream shop, specializing in fun and inventive flavours such as Seoul Milk, chocolate gochujang, and caramel apple. 4,000 won for one scoop and 6,000 won for two.
Lunch Spots
Jongro Kimbab - Traditional Korean lunch restaurant. Kimbab a Korean seaweed and rice roll with various fillings will make a quick and portable lunch. However they have many hot rice, noodle and meat dishes for you to eat inside. Prices start from 5,000 won.
Bahn Mi Vinh - Vietnamese bread roll sandwiches with a choice of fillings from ham, chicken, port and beef. Prices are very cheap at only 4,600 won per sandwich.
Salady - A healthier option, offering homemade salad bowls, wraps, and burgers. There are more vegetarian options at this restaurant than anywhere else. Prices start from 5,400 won.
Rrito Rrito Burrito House - This DIY Mexican burrito joint is not particularly authentic but the prices are very cheap. The meat burritos start at 4,000 won and you can tailor them to suit your tastes. You can also make them into a set which includes a drink and side for a few extra dollars.
Dinners
Benares - Indian restaurant with a large variety of curries. All curries come with rice, and they offer a daily curry set for only 6,500 won per person.
Emoi - A Vietnamese chain restaurant which has a big menu consisting of popular dishes such as pho, and fried rice. Prices start at 10,000 won and they can accommodate large groups.
Chinese Dumpling Restaurant - A dumpling and mandu restaurant that is recognised by the Bib Gourmand as a place of excellence to eat. A set of 6 dumplings costs only 5,000 won.
International Chain Stores
7-11 - Popular convenience store that sells a huge variety of snack, drinks, and instant foods. They have hot water available if you want to make instant noodles, and microwaves to cook meno of their bento boxes and western style meals. Many stores now carry a selection of fresh fruits and salads too.
Starbucks - International coffee chain selling, coffee, teas, and soft drinks along with prepackaged salads, sandwiches and desserts.
Subway - International sandwich restaurant. Specializes in meat and vegetable subs where you can pick and choose your own ingredients.
Paris Baguette - Korean chain restaurant that sells all manner of baked goods, cakes, sandwiches and packaged salads.
Isaac Toast - Korean chain selling toasted sandwiches to go. Prices start at 2,400 won. I recommend the Bulgogi MVP if you enjoy a burger like toastie.
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