Seoul’s newest landmark and urban garden, Seoullo 7017, opened earlier this year in May. The one 1km long walkway stretches over the city, connecting different…
Top 5 Restaurants to Visit Near Seoullo 7017!
Seoul is filled with restaurants; some better than others. With this overload of options, it can be difficult to choose the perfect restaurant. Gastro Tour…
Jayeom: A Slow Food ‘Ark of Taste’ Product
Few Koreans know about the country’s long history of ‘Jayeom’ or ‘boiled’ salt. It is such a rare and unique way of salt farming, unknown…
A Vibrant walking tour of local eateries in central Seoul!
The City Hall and Gwangwhamun area is one of the most dynamic and touristic areas of Seoul, with many popular sites like Cheonggyecheon Stream, Deoksu…
The Story of Korea’s Metal Chopsticks Continues! Special Pepero Day Post
Two years ago we wrote a blog post about why Korea uses metal chopsticks. It was read by millions around the world, and shared thousands…
A Taste of Culinary and Literary History: Eateries of the Unexplored ‘Joongrimdong’
As part of Gastro Tour Seoul’s new Seoullo 7017 Tasting Seoul tours, we discover the hidden and non-touristic area of Joongrimdong. Joongrimdong is a neighborhood…
Korea’s Rich Salt History: a Look at the Little Known Culture of ‘Jayeom’
Few foods hold as much historical and global significance as salt. Ancient wars have been waged in the pursuit of the mineral. During Roman times,…
Why Seoullo 7017?
The Seoullo 7017 pathway reopened on May 20th 2017, as a connection between the eastern and western sides around Seoul Station. The structure first opened…
‘Banchan’, Small Dishes on The Korean Dining Table
The Korean food table is made up of ‘rice,’ ‘soup,’ and ‘small-dishes.’ Many people say ‘side dish’ in English but ‘small dish.’ ‘Small dish’ is…
Korean Table Basics
For centuries, the Koreans have eaten the product of the sea, the field, and the mountain because of the components of the Korean peninsula and…