Light and bright. That’s what you think when you first enter Tonkatsu Club in Jochiwon. Natural lighting combined with a cheery decor that includes painted walls, potted trees, and a two-tiered floor, makes for a [continue reading...]
The most convenient way to get to Jochiwon from Incheon or Gimpo Airport is by Airport Bus. Whichever option you choose, expect a total travel time of at least 2.5 hours and a cost of [continue reading...]
When you get a craving for Western-style brunch in Korea, it can be hard to find a suitable restaurant, especially in Sejong. Koreans traditionally eat from the same menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and specialized breakfast-only restaurants are [continue reading...]
La Belle Maijon (라벨메종), located across the street from Tonkatsu Club, is a cozy Italian restaurant with a warm, wooden, rustic interior. The menu is a simple assortment of pastas, pork cutlets, fried rice dishes, and [continue reading...]
If you are just moving to Jochiwon or here for a visit, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a movie theater in town. It is called Megabox and it plays many current Hollywood [continue reading...]
Mexican food can be hard to come by in Korea, and even harder to find in Sejong. It’s not exactly traditional Mexican food, but there is one burrito place in town. When you’re craving anything slightly [continue reading...]
This easy, one-pot dish is a handy meal that can be made up quickly on a busy evening. Serve the eggs over toast, stirred with couscous, or wrapped in a tortilla. You can use the leftovers [continue reading...]
Located on the 4th floor of the Sejong Library near the government complex buildings, Hosu Maru (호수마루) not only has the best view in town, but also the best salad. We recommend grabbing a table [continue reading...]
Daiso Daiso is the equivalent of a dollar store or two euro shop. It is actually a Japanese chain store with several locations throughout Korea. In Jochiwon, it is a two-story building in walking distance [continue reading...]
You know all those other Korean cafes you’ve been to? They wish they were The Two Guys Underground Blues (두남자인 반지하 브루쓰). While other places may spend large amounts of money to capture that well-worn, slightly distressed, [continue reading...]
If you are an artist, you are probably wondering where to find real, high quality art supplies in Jochiwon/Sejong. While stationery stores have a variety of simple art supplies such as watercolor paints, sketchbooks, pencils, [continue reading...]
