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Mekong Thai: Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant Near The Sejong Lake Park

Mekong Thai is a chain Thai/ Vietnamese Restaurant located near the Sejong Lake Park. Until Mekong Thai arrived in town, we had  been satisfying our cravings for Thai food with the single Pad Thai dish offered at the [continue reading...]

Yetnal Haejanguk & Jokbal (옛날 해장국 & 족발) In Sejong

Located across the street from the Cheotmael First Prime 1-danji Apartments in Sejong, 옛날 해장국 & 족발 (Yetnal Haejangguk & Jokbal) restaurant is easy to overlook – it’s inside an unassuming  little mall, with no ads out on the street. [continue reading...]

Sejong’s Best Brunch: Cafe Apill

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): Italian Restaurant

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...]

Dos Mas Mexican Grill (도스마스 부리또): Burritos In Jochiwon

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...]

호수마루 (Hosu Maru): Lakeside Library Restaurant In Sejong

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...]

Shabu Hyang (샤브향): Flavorful, Filling, and Fresh

Shabu Hyang (샤브향)  is a reasonably priced and relaxed dining spot with a friendly atmosphere and delicious fusion food consisting primarily of Vietnamese and Korean elements. It has a spacious, bright interior of tan faux-brick [continue reading...]

Misoya: Japanese Restaurant In Jochiwon

Misoya is a Japanese chain restaurant located near Jochiwon train station.  If you’re really craving Japanese food or have never eaten any before, Misoya is a good place for a quick fix or an introduction. Although [continue reading...]