Glass towers and the river. Come evening, we walk where office workers pretend they don't exist.
Why YEOUIDO, why now
Yeouido's joining the pop-up circuit alongside Seongsu and Jongno this August, and the area's large enough that fresh spots keep surfacing. The IFC Mall strip and station area are filling in.
1. dokkebi cave
- 127 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul
- 4.3 · 86 reviews · 데이트 장소
This opens the course because lunch here sets the pace. The crew chose this for the middle of the day, when you're hungry but not rushed. It's a sit-down meal in a neighborhood that usually moves fast, so the timing matters. You'll leave ready to walk the rest slowly.
Crew's note
You'd walk past this door. That's why I'm here.
What visitors say
Dokkaebi Gul, a great restaurant in Yeouido with a fantastic atmosphere!! We had the Spinach Shrimp Cream Risotto, Tteokbokki, and Fried Cor…
A Western-style restaurant in Yeouido that offers both great atmosphere and delicious food. Although it is on the pricier side, ordering the…
2. Coffee at Works Yeouido
- 56 Yeoui-daero, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul
- 4.2 · 205 reviews · 카페
This closes the route because Yeouido afternoons need somewhere to land. The crew timed this for after-work hours, when the glass-tower crowd filters in and the light changes. It's the last stop, so there's no hurry to leave.
Crew's note
여의도 after-work hours. You wouldn't find this timing alone.
What visitors say
Spacious, beautiful space, nice service, and good coffee.
Clean, cute, and basic. Cannot go wrong, but not super unique in any way. :)
The walk between
The stretch between them cuts through the IFC area, where the towers throw long shadows by late afternoon. You'll pass office workers in clusters, crosswalks that empty fast.
- Order the set if you're splitting. The portions are sized for sharing, and you'll want more than one plate.
- Come for coffee after four. The weekend gets warm inside, but weekday late afternoons sit right.
FAQ
- Does the restaurant take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
- The visitor reviews don't mention reservations, which usually means walk-in seating. The place handles groups of four comfortably, according to the logs, so parties that size have gotten in without mention of waits.
- What's the price range for a meal at the first stop?
- One group of four spent 105,000 won on a set plus two extra pastas, so figure around 25,000 to 30,000 won per person if you order similarly. It's noted as pricier, but the portions are generous enough to make the sets worth it.
Ask Jake
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