[Travel in March 2024] If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine, you’ve probably heard of Chef Lee Yeon-bok (이연복), the legendary chef who refined Menbosha (멘보샤) and made it a household name in Korea. Originally a Hong Kong-style dish, Menbosha is a deep-fried shrimp toast that became incredibly popular after Chef Lee showcased his version…
[Travel in March 2024] Just arrived from Jeju, checked into our hotel, and then headed to Myeongdong to grab our barangs. My cousin and I probably enjoyed Olive Young a little too much—we somehow ended up buying something every time we dropped by! For dinner, we split up to do our own thing. I originally…
[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] 보승회관 홍대 My first day of Korea was to run errand – getting ready and prepare for the next 13 days winter trip. Pre-trip I actually went to Uniqlo, Northface and Coldwear but decided maybe Korea has prettier option. I braved through the weather (the coldest winter in…
[Travel in March/April 2019] Remembered the one we had in Sinchon last year? This time, we visited the one in Hongdae, yummy yummy yum yum! 🙂 Direction to 꼬꼬아찌 홍대점 꼬꼬아찌 숯불치킨 홍대점 Address: 주소 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로21길 31-10Operation Hours: 3pm – 2amNearest Subway: Hongdae Station Overall Rating: 8/10Amount Spent: 23.50USDMy Recommendations: I still prefer their 숯불…
[Travel in March / April 2018] Hi, this is the last cafe post for Korea 2018! I will be sharing a flower cafe, that definitely makes one of the best place for OOTD. This cafe located at one of the most busy street in Hongdae, which is a good place to hang out with your…
[Travel in March / April 2018] When we heard all our date coincide during our (individual) trip to Korea, we knew we need to have a gathering with all our friends. It’s like a mini gathering with good food. Dory suggested 족발 and this started many research too. We shortlisted a little and eventually 홍대칼국수와족발 came close…
[Travel in March/April 2017] I remembered I don’t really visit Hongdae that much and this year, I went there about 4-5 times? So, I need to research on places to eat around this area since we will be spending the evening here. And, I found this really interesting dinner place where you can cook your…
[Travel in March/April 2017] I was really excited to visit this Museum in Hongdae during my March/April trip this year. I also know that, this Museum has officially close on 28 May 2017. But Good New is that, they are planning for Season 2. So look out for it when it’s re-open hehe. Entrance ticket is…
[Travel in March/April 2017] I’m sure you did find the increase of this whipped cream dish appearing on instagram or facebook very often. And, if you are a follower of #hellosihuigoeskorea / ig: @superstarhui, you did see it too. My friends and I like it and conclude it really deserve a post in hellosihui.com haha.…
I have blogged about Running Man HAHA’s Mak chang restaurant (Pal Ja Mak Chang) back then in 2012. In 2014, they actually went through some remodelling and back as Loco Quan 401 with changed menu. And during my recent trip (March/April 2015) I visited his brand new restaurant with my friends and tried their speciality – Jeju Black…