Jul 1, 2016

GOREME. TURKEY



I am deeply sadden by the recent terrorist attack at Istanbul Airport. This has inspire me to tell you how kind, TOLERANT, open minded the Turkish people are. They too are victims like the rest of us. 25% of their employment relies on the tourism sector. But their tourist numbers has taken a nosedive within the year from 30 to 5 million. Many factors have contributed this. Their neighbor Russian government has placed an embargo on their commercial airlines to fly into Turkey, and the Syrian, Iraqi, and Afghanistan refugees flooding in by the millions is scaring off the international tourists. Turkey is in a very fragile state at no fault of their own. They need all of our help. Do not allow fear and your government and media manipulation deter you from visiting Turkey. Turkey is a beautiful country with warm hospitality and has a lot to offer.

US and Canada citizens: Visa and passport required

Flights from Istanbul ( there are 2 airports) - To Nevsehir Airport

To Ataturk Istanbul Airport (Europe side):  
1. Connected by their metro line, 
2. buses
3. taxis  

To Sabhia Gokcen International Airport in Istanbul (Asia side):  
 * Take the metro and off at Taksim stop ( on Europe side)
 * Find Point Hotel and look for Havatas Bus
 * It's a direct nonstop route to the airport, takes about 1 hr 40mins

At / to Dalaman Airport
1. Turkish Airline operates small buses which go into Goreme for 15 lira ( there are multiple stops)
2. Taxis cost 60-100 lira 
   
Hotels in Goreme

 * Artemis Cave Suites - from $70 usd (Breakfast included)

Highlights
1. Hotair balloon ride at 4am - from $120usd. Phenomenal. A MUST.
2. Pumpkin Art Gallery Restaurant - a set course for 60lira. They best meal you'll have in town


3. Topdeck Cave Restaurant




May 15, 2015

PORTLAND EATS & DRINKS (updated 11-01-16)

* Personal recommendations for breakfast: Tasty N Sons for European tapa style in the North of downtown, Pambiche for weekend cuban breakfast in the northeast, Mother's Bistro & Bar for a traditional breakfast in downtown and Pine State Biscuits (There are 3 locations) for southern greasy spoon diner experience in the northeast.

* = Vegan and/or Vegetarian
HH = Happy hour specials
Patio = Outdoor seatings; sidewalk seatings excluded




Downtown (Central, Pearl)
* Nevrei - Coffee & pastries. 
* Blue Star Donuts
* Lardo - Sandwiches.
* TILT - Sandwiches.
* Tasty n Alder - European style tapa. Brunch. 
* Piazza Italia - Traditional Italian. 
* Grassa - Handmade pasta
* Mother's Bistro & Bar - Brunch. Americana classics. Closed Mon. HH Tues-Fri 3-7
* Prasad - Vegan, vegetarian, juice bar.
* Ringside Fish House - great for HH specials at Bar: 3-6:30, 9-close, all Sun

Ethnic (non European)
*  Eleni's Philoxenia - Traditional Greek. Hrs 5-10. Closed Mon
* Andina - Modern Peruvian tapa. HH 4-6
* Fogo De Chao Steakhouse - Brazilian MEAT!!!$$ 
* Mi Mero Mole - Mexican in Chinatown. Closed Mon
* Tito's Burritos - Cheap Mexican at PSU campus. 
* Chopollos - Mexican food truck. Hrs: 8:30- 5:30 & closed Sun.
* Bing Mi - Chinese crepe food truck. Open til 3 & 4pm on Satur. Closed Sun
* Yama Sushi & Saki Bar - Japanese, sushi in Pearl
* Nong's Khao Man Gai - Chicken & rice Thai food truck. Closed wkends

Drinks and late night munchies
* Thelonious Wine - Wine shop. Sells by the glass.
* Bailey's Taproom - Craft beer. Hrs 12pm-12am
* Departure - Great for the rooftop bar patio & City view at night
* Momo - Dive bar. Great Patio
* Shift Drinks 
* Teardrop Cocktail Lounge - Creative drinks, $ HH M-Fri 4-7
* Touche Bar & Restaurant -  Italian. Open til 2:30. HH on Food: 10-close Mon-Thurs; 11-close Fri & Sat, all Sun
* Santeria - Mexican. Open til 2am
* Luc Lac - Vietnamese. Open til 12am and on Fri & Sat til 4am

NE of Downtown (Kerns)
* Pip's Original Doughnuts - Coffee
* Tonalli's Donut & Cream - Ice cream & frozen yogurt, coffee. Hrs 7-12pm
* Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry 
* Aunt Tillie's Deli & Pub - Sandwiches. Closed Sun
* Podnah's Pit Barbeque
* Russell Street Bar-B-Que
* Helser's on Alberta - Breakfast Hrs 7-3pm
* Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry - Breakfast. Open til 2. Closed Mon
* Old Salt Market Place - Americana, Brunch on wkends 9-3, Deli. Open til 11. Fri & Sat til 12am
* Nobel Rot - New Americana. Wine Bar. Patio. HH 5-6 Mon-Fri
* Cabezon - New Americana seafood bistro. 
* Chesa - Fusion Spanish. Tapa. Closed Sun & Mon
* Blooming Lotus - Vegetarian, vegan.
* Blind Onion Pizza & Pub
* Screen Door - Southern, Creole. Brunch on wkends.
* Pine State Biscuits - Southern breakfast & Sandwiches. Open til 3pm Mon-Wed, til 11pm Th-Sun. 
* Muscadine - Southern brunch. Open til 2pm. Closed Tues
* Mae - Modern southern. 
* Killer Burger - Closed Sun

Bollywood Theater

Ethnic (Non European)
* Ox - Argentine. MEAT! Hrs: Fri&Sat 5-11; others 5-10pm $$
* Tortilleria Y Tienda De Leon's - Authentic Mexican grocery / Deli / Restaurant
* La Cocina Restaurant - Mexican. Closed Sun
* Pambiche - Cuban. Desserts. Brunch on Sat & Sun. HH: M-F 2-6pm & F Sat 10-12am
* Han Oak - Fusion Korean. Must make a reservation. Tasting menu. Sun Brunch 11-2pm
* Pono Farm Soul Kitchen - Japanese fusion meats & sushi. Closed Mon.HH Tu-Sun 5-6pm & 9-10pm. Recommend for dinners.
* Mirakutei - Japanese, sushi & ramen. Lunch & dinner on wkdays. Dinner on wkends. 
* Pho Oregon Restaurant - Vietnamese. Hrs 8:30am -8:30pm 
* Mekha Noodle Bar & Cafe - Vietnamese. Hrs 9-9
* Lemon Grass - Thai. Stick to spicy level 1. CA$H

* Hat Yai - Southern Thai 
* Bollywood Theater - Indian street food.
* The Sudra - Indian. Vegan friendly. Fri & Sat open til 12am. HH 4-7
* DarSalam - Middle Eastern. Closed Sun. HH M-Fri 4-6

Expatriate Bar
Drinks and late night munchies
* Chamelon Restaurant & Bar - Americana fusion. Evening cocktails on patio. Closed Sun - Tues
* Expatriate - Cool bar. Open til 12am. Brunch on wkends 10-2pm
* Hale Pele - Tiki bar. HH til 6pm
* Great Notion Brewing & Barrel House - Local brewery beers on tap. Patio
* The Tannery Bar - Cozy neighbor pub. HH 4-6
* Stammtisch - German beer pub with great food. Open til 2:30am.
* The Bye and Bye - Bar & vegan food. Open til 2am. Patio HH 4-7

* Moon & Sixpence British Pub - Open til 2:30am Patio
* La Taq - Tex Mexican. Open til 12am

SE of Downtown (Buckman, Sellwood)
* Crema Coffee & Bakery
* 180 - Spain's xurros pastry 
* Sip - Juice & smoothies 
* Otto's Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market - Sandwiches
* Shut Up and Eat - Sandwiches
* Lorio - Italian. Closed Mon & Tues. HH 5-6pm weekdays
* 3 Doors Down Café & Lounge - Italian. HH: all night from Th-Sun
* Simpatica Dining Hall - Americana. Brunch on Sun. Dinner on Fri&Sat
* Redwood - Americana. Breakfast & Brunch. HH 5-6, 10-Close
* Taylor Railworks - Modern Americana. Opens at 5. HH Sun-Thurs 5-9pm
* Papa Hayden East - Desserts, Americana, Brunch on Sun 10-3pm. Patio. Open til 12am Fri &Sat. HH  3-6  Mon-Thurs, 3-5 Fri&Sat
* Olympia Provisions - Americana, brunch,  meat shop.
* Farm Spirit - Vegetarian, vegan. $$ Tasting menu. Purchase a ticket first for reservation. Closed Sun-Tues

Ethnic (Non European)
* Mi Mero Mole - Mexican. Closed Mon
* Mi Pueblo Taqueria - Mexican.
* Nuestra Cocina - Mexican. hrs 5-10. Patio. Closed Sun & Mon
* Nayer Taqueria - Mexican. Closed Sun
* Two Brothers Cafe & Grill - Mediterranean & Balkan. Closed Mon
* Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine - Closed Sun
* TarBoush Lebanese Bistro & Bar
* Bollywood Theater - Indian street food
* Hapa PDX - Ramen food truck.
* Nodoguro - Japanese & sushi tasting menu. Must purchase a ticket first. $ 
* Yama Sushi & Izikaya - Japanese & Sushi HH Mon-Thurs 4:30-6
* Straits Kitchen - Malaysian food cart. Hrs 11-7. Closed Wed
* Ha VL - Vietnamese. Open til 4pm. Closed Tues
* Mekha Grill - Vietnamese
* Quan Linh Asian Bistro -  Authentic Vietnamese /Chinese
* An Xuyen Bakery - Bakery, Vietnamese, & Bah Mi Sandwiches
* Binh Minh Sandwiches - Vietnamese & Bah Mi Sandwiches. Hrs 7:30-5
* Rose VL Deli - Vietnamese
* Jade Bistro Teahouse & Patisserie - Vietnamese/Thai fusion. Closed Sun
* Kenny Noodle House - Authentic Chinese Cantonese
 * Chongqing Huo Guo - Authentic Chinese hot pot. Group of 4 or more recommended
* Good Taste Noodle House - Chinese.
* Langbaan - Thai. Tasting menu $$. Make a reservation
* Buathong Thai Cuisine 
* Kala Noodle and Grill - Thai. Closed Mon. Hrs Tues-Sat 4-11, Sun 5-9pm
* Nong's Khao Man Gai - Thai chicken & rice 
* Sivalai Thai Restaurant



Enso Winery
   
Drinks and late night munchies 
* Teutonic Wine Co 
* SE Wine Collective - Wine bar. Closed Tues
* Enso Winery - Urban winery. 
* Coopers Hall - Winery&Tap room. Hrs 4-10 
* Tibit Food Farm and Garden - Pod of food trucks: Pizza, Japanese, Thai, Beer garden patio
* Bible Club - Speakeasy bar. Closed Mon & Tue
* Aalto Lounge - Bar. Modern patio. HH 5-7
* Rontoms - Bar. Great Patio  HH 3-6
* EastBurn - Bar&Bar food. Brunch. Open til 2:30am. Patio. HH 3-6pm & late hours til close
* Slow Bar - Bar and Burgers. Open til 2:30am. HH: Mon-Fri 3-6pm, Sun-Thurs 12-2:30am
* Crush - Gay bar w/ mixed crowds&food. Check web for events/ dancing. HH 3-7, Mon til 12am.
* Loyal Legion - Gastropub 
* Devil's Dill Sandwich Shop - Hrs 5pm- 3am
* Robo Taco - Open til 1am, Fri & Sat til 3:30am 
* Double Dragon - Asian fusion. Open til 12am. 1am on Fri & 2am on Sat. Closed  Mon. HH 3-6

West or Northwest of Downtown (Goose Hollow)
* Gabriel's Bakery - Bakery & Wholesales
* Ken's Artisan Bakery
* Breken Kitchen - Café. Coffee. Sandwiches.
*
 Irving St Kitchen - New Americana. Brunch on Sat & Sun 10-2:30. HH 4-6:30
* Olympic Provisions - Americana. Brunch. Meat shop 

* Papa Hayden West - Americana. Desserts. Brunch til 3pm. HH M-F 3-6
* Ataula - Spanish. Tapa. Closed Sun & Mon
* Red Onion - standard Thai

* Kung POW - Chinese 
* Bibi2go - Korean. Closed Sun
* Pepino's Mexican Grill

Drinks and late night munchies

* Leaky Roof - Neighbor Pub. HH 3-6
* 21st Ave Bar & Grill - Dive bar. Great patio. Open til 2:30am. HH open-6pm.
* North 45 Bar - Belgium beer & great patio. Open Mon-Th til 1am & Fri-Sun til 2. HH 4-6, Mon all night
* Uno Mas Taquiza - Bar & tacos. Open til 12am M-Th & Sun, 1am on F&Sat.HH M-Fri 3-6, M-Th 9-12, All Sun, $1 tacos on Mon 9pm-12

North of Downtown (Mississippi, Lombard)

 
Tasty n Sons


* Phillippe's Bread - Hrs 7-7
* TILT - Sandwiches & burgers
* Brass Tacks Sandwiches
* Tasty N Sons - Tapas, Brunch. HH 2:30-5
* Radar - Americana dinner. Brunch on wkends 10-2pm. HH Mon-Th 5-6:30

* People's Pigs - BBQ, American



Ethnic (Non European)
* Spicy Spoon - Tacos & burritos. Patio. Closed Mon
* King Burrito - Mexican on Lombard St. Hrs 10am - 11pm
* Enat Kitchen - Ethiopean
* Mee Sen Thai Eatery -  HH 3-6pm, 9pm - close, all day Tues
* Tiffin Asha - Indian crepe food truck. Closed Mon-Wed 


Drinks and late night munchies 
* Seven Bridges Winery - Open on wkends
* Pod of food trucks - 7316 N Lombard St. Beer on patio. Closed Mon & Tues. Open til 9pm

* Prost - German beer garden. Patio
* Vendetta - Dive bar. Only for the Patio! HH 3-6
* Victoria - cool low key bar. Patio HH 3-6

South of the Downtown (John's Landing)
* Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille. Patio
* Bambuza - Vietnamese. Skip the pho soup. Closed Sun. 

* Let's Eat Thai Food - Standard Thai food truck. Closed wkends
* Paiche - Peruvian. Closed Sun - Tue
 
 

Drinks
* Fulton McMenamins Pub - Good beers. Patio. HH 3-6 & 10-close

Beaverton (West suburb of Portland)


Tan Tan Cafe
* Cornell Farm - Coffee & cafe. Patio
* La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie - French. Breakfast. Patio. Hrs 7am-9pm, wkends 9am-10pm
* Sweet Lemon Vegan Bistro - Vietnamese. Closed Sun
* Tan Tan Café - Vietnamese

* Best Baguette - Vietnamese Bah Mi sandwiches. 
* Vivi's Vietnamese Noodle House ( Hillsboro )
* Nakwon - Korean & Korean BBQ. Closed Mon
* Spring Restaurant - Korean. Located at upstairs of the Korean grocery, G-Mart. Closed Mon. 
* Yuzu - Traditional Japanese & ramen. No business sign. Closed Sun
* Ikenohana - Japanese & Sushi. Mediocre service.  

* Hakatamon - Japanese, Ramen & Sushi. Closed Mon
* Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya - Japan's franchise
* Syun  Izakaya ( Hillsboro ) - Japanese & Sushi. HH 5-6, 9-close.
* Siam Lotus Asian Kitchen - Thai. Patio. HH Mon-Sat 4-6 & 9 to close, Sun (All day) 12pm-close

* 808 Grind Hawaiian Cafe - Hawaiian. Closed Sun
* Lima Peruvian Restaurant

Drinks and late night munchies 
* Wine & Growl - Wine bar, gastropub food in Raleigh Hill.  HH 3-6
* The Growlerie - Beer. Patio

* Hall Street Grill - Drinks on patio HH: Mon - Fri 4-6:30 & 9-close, Sat 3-6:30 & 9 - close, Sun 3-close
* McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern - Beer on patio. Avoid coming hungry. HH 3-6, 10-close
* Waba Grill - Korean. No Sushi served. Best jjajongmeyun black bean noodles and Jom-pong spicy seafood noodle soup. Hrs 4pm - 12am. Closed Sun
* Du Kuh Bee - Korean/Chinese. Hand pulled noodles. Open til 12am & Fri and Sat til 1am. Closed Sun.
* Ara - Korean & Korean BBQ.  After 9pm, menu switches over to the Korean style bar menu. Open 11:30-1am . Closed Tues

Jul 5, 2013

SHORT SANDS BEACH. MANZANITA

 
A surfers' little cool beach off of Smuggler Cove surrounded by rustic mountain and charm

 
Location: Oswald West State Park, Manzanita Oregon
*  Park your car in the lot off of  Highway 101 in between Short Sand Creek and Necarney Creek
*  Hike for 1/2 mile on Oswald Trail
 
Perks:
*  Watch the sunset over a bond-fire
*  Dog friendly
*  Watch the surfers catching the waves
*  Very low key
 
Do:
*  Bring warm set of clothes
*  Pack lightly ( 1/2 mile walk on the trail)
*  Wear wet suit if planning to go into the water
 

 
 


 
 
 
 

Oct 22, 2012

WEST SIDE MARKET. CLEVELAND

One of the oldest, Eastern European influenced farmers market in the downtown of Cleveland
Location: Cleveland, OH
Web: www.westsidemarket.org







Recommendations:
Steve Gyros
Great Lakes Brewing Co

photo: http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2012/10/14/shopping-cleveland-west-side-market/

Apr 18, 2012

SANDWORM SCULPTURE. WENDUINE



Location:  beach sand-dune of Wenduin, Belgium
Exhibition: ends September 30th, 2012
Further info and google map:
http://www.archdaily.com/223656/sandworm-marco-casagrande/




Apr 5, 2012

SNOWBOMBING. MAYRHOFEN


Rock out to some of the biggest electronic music acts at the annual music festival, Snowbombing, on the Alps.

Location: Mayrhofen, Austrian Alps.
Dates: A week long annual music festival in April; tickets sold out for 2012

Mar 22, 2012

DAINTREE ECOLODGE & SPA . DAINTREE RAIN FOREST


An enchanted luxurious eco-lodge nestled in the middle of a virgin tropical rain forest.
Web: www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
Location: 3km south of Daintree Village and 90 mins drive (113km) north of Cairns International Airport, Australia





Mar 21, 2012

BLU JAZ CAFE. SINGAPORE


A bohemian vibe live jazz bar and cafe
Location: Bali Lane, Kampong Glam, Singapore
Web: www.blujaz.net
Tel: 6292 3800







Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blu-Jaz-Cafe/47375037710?sk=photos

VILLA VALS. VALSERTA VALLEY



A uniquely designed holiday home built into the Alps mountainside.
Web and rental info: www.villavals.ch
Location: Valserta Valley of Swiss Alps, Switzerland






Jan 4, 2012

DINING. GANGNAM. SEOUL


Gangnam is hectic, overwhelming and buzzing with neon signs and young people on the go. It's also flooded with street food stands and restaurants.  I will be staying at a friend's home in Gangnam during my visit at the end of this month.  So, I figured I might as well do some homework and see what I can find in terms of good eats.

Tips: if you prefer to take the taxi:  tell the driver the name of the station and Yuck = Station. For example: Gangnam Yuck.  Also, if the station is spelled with a letter "A", try to pronounce it like "Autumn".  Most likely it has the sound of "Autumn" instead of "Apple".
Always make sure to have a copy of the subway map written in Korean. If the taxi driver does not understand you, just show him the map.

Golmokgil
Clams, mussels, scallops, conchs, and other shellfish in a large bowl and streamed up on your table.  It's located north of Hak-dong Station
More info: http://www.seouleats.com/2011/08/wednesday-night-eats-from-weeks-past.html
Taxi Direction:
Doe-san Gong-wan (pronounced like magic WANd but no "d") saw-gull-ri ( intersection), Star bucks Cup-pee, Non-hyeon dong. 
* From Starbucks, walk south bound. 1st - pass a small street .  At the following larger 2nd street, turn right.  Turn left at the 1st street.  It will be on your immediate left ( or the 2nd building on your left)

Bon-ga ( pronounced like Bo Diddy plus n; not like James BONd) 본가
Korean BBQ and all the side dishes come with the meal.
Beef (most expensive)= So goo gee
Pork=dway-gi-goo-gee
Pork belly ( looks like bacon)=sum-guelp-cell
More info and map: http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0004001002002&p=01&art_id=34162&lang=en&tab=map


Subway direction: Nonhyeon Station exit 2 or Sinnonhyeon Station exit 3


Gangnam Gyo-ja
Their specialty is Kar-gook-sue noodles with house made chicken broth.  It's to die for. Yes, it's that good.  They make the best Kar-gook-sue in all of Seoul. It's listed on the above map labeled #6.  Highly recommended!!


on this photo, there are 2 entrances. It's the one on your right side 


Review of original location in Myeong-dong District: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/02/blog-post.html
Subway direction: 
1. Sinnonhyeon Station exit 6:  After passing skyscraper Kyobo Building, count to 2nd street and turn right. After passing the 2nd street, starting looking for it. Gangnam (pronounce both "A" like "Autumn").
2.Gangnam Station exit 6: count to 3rd street and turn left. Look at the map above #6.  


Gwangyang Bulgogi
Bulgogi is a popular beef dish which has been thinly sliced and marinated. At this restaurant, they charcoal grill it which isn't the common way to cook this dish but regardless, very delicious! Listed as #7 on above map


Subway direction: Gangnam Station exit 1. Walk ahead til you see City Bank. At the 3rd street, turn right. Start looking for the sign.  


Norang Jeogori
In a traditional Korean home atmosphere, they serve folksy entrees and side dishes with different price points. It's labeled as #14 on above map. A set course starting at 17,000 won and up to 30,000 won. 


  


Web: www.norangjugory.co.kr
Subway direction: Gangnam Station exit 5. Follow the map above labeled #14

Haenam Cheonilgwan
Serves traditional Korean full course meal with main dishes and a variety of side dishes up to 15.  A great way to sample many dishes.  It's labeled #8 on above map. Prices range from 20,000 - 40,000 won


Subway direction: Sinnonhyeon Station exit 1. Walk straight ahead til you run into a major big intersection. It is on your right side. Look for the sign.  Look at #8 above map. 


Hanguk Gongalbi
Serves great galbi which is marinated beef ribs and cooked on copper char coiled grill . It's very popular dish with the locals and foreigners.  It's listed as #9 on above map




Subway direction
Sinnonhyeon Station exit 3.  Look at the map above #9


Palpalminmuljangeo
A famous restaurant serving spicy grilled eels. 1 kilogram ( 3 eels)serve about 2-3 people. They serve farm raised eels. It's listed as #15 on above map.




Subway direction: Sinnonhyeon Station exit 1. Look at above map #15.  


Unknown: A famous restaurant serving jja-jang-myun made with fresh home-made noodles and black bean sauce. The walls are adorned with celebrity autographs.  This dish is typically served at Korean version of Chinese restaurants.  




Subway direction: Sinnonhyeon Station exit 4. Walk strraight ahead til you see Ritz Carlton Hotel. Across the main street. Turn left. A very small building on your right side.  You might see the owner gentleman making fresh noodles front of the window.  The restaurant is located across from Ritz Carlton. If you are uncertain, go into the hotel and ask for the direction. They provide English service.  
Taxi: Ritz Carlton Hotel, Gang-nam


Hong Yeong Jae
A natural restaurant focusing on creative dishes made out of fermented soybean paste.  Located north of Samseong Station ( Green line 2)
Review & map: http://www.seouleats.com/2011/09/hong-yeong-jae-how-restaurant-that-bean.html


Taxi direction: Before getting in a cab, call the restaurant # 02-548-8340. Ask someone there to explain the direction to the taxi driver or ask your hotel concierge to write the direction in Korean and then give to the driver. Seoul, Gangnam-gu Samseongdong  109-8 (서울 강남구 삼성동 109-8)


Mitaya Japanese
Fresh sashimi at an authentic setting.  Dining here can be expensive. But hey, you are paying for the ambiance and freshest fish it has to offer.  
Review and map: http://www.seoulgrid.com/blog/mitaya-gangnam-japanese-sashimi/#more-4430
Web: www.mitaya.co.kr
Subway direction: Gangnam station exit 8. At the 1st street, turn left. Count to 3rd street on your left side and start looking for the restaurant on your left.


갯벌의진주
Grilled clams. It's very popular during lunch and dinner hours. There is second  location on the same street about 100 meters apart. 
Review and map: 
http://www.seoulgrid.com/blog/grilling-clams-at-%EA%B0%AF%EB%B2%8C%EC%9D%98%EC%A7%84%EC%A3%BC-nonhyeon/




Subway direction: 
Sinnonhyeon Station exit 3. Pass Angelinus Coffee. Turn right at 2nd street. Turn left at 1st street. Start looking for the restaurant. 


Raw 
They serve Japanese style ramen noodle soup.  



Subway direction: 
1. Gangnam Station exit 6. Walk all the way down to Sinnonhyeon Station. On your left, there is a sky scrapper building, Kyobo Building. It located behind this building.  
2. Sinnonhyeon Station exit 6 or 7. Behind Kyobo Building. 


Din Tai Fung
One of the more affordable Chinese import dim sum restaurants in Seoul.  
More info: http://visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=555553 and
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0004001002002&p=01&art_id=33304&lang=en


Subway direction: Gangnam Station exit 5. Walk for 2 blocks and turn right. Pass Marche Restaurant. Din Tai Fung will be on your left side.

Sinjeong
Famous for Shabu Shabu dishes and roast duck. Pricey
More info and map: http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0004001002002&p=01&art_id=34170&lang=en&tab=info

Sachenok
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0004001002002&p=01&art_id=33486&lang=en&tab=rate

Urliji-man-doo
Dumplings and dumpling hot pots.
Info and map: http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0004001002002&p=01&art_id=34168&lang=en&tab=map

Yet-gol
Kimchi stew
Info and map: http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0004001002002&p=01&art_id=33361&lang=en