Find out what is around the AREX Station with Spee and Nareu!
Today, we will explore Digital Media City Station, the beginning of K-POP and K-DRAMA.
You may click here to read the AREX monthly magazine (March issue).
Dorak
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 14 mins]
Known as "Sangam-dong Cafeteria", it is a popular restaurant among the office workers. There is only one menu - Jeju style hangover soup (haejangguk). It is because of the owner's philosophy of serving the best taste by providing only one type of food. The strong taste of the soup is excellent as they use the recipe of "Hyojonggaeng", the hangover soup that was enjoyed by the upper class people during Joseon Dynasty. Their summer menu, soybean noodles, taste good too!
[Information about Dorak]
1. Address : B1F, Savoy City, 17 World cup buk-ro 54-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Mon - Fri 10:00 ~ 21:00, Sat 11:00 ~ 20:00
Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays *Last order, 30 mins before closing
3. Website : www.dorak.co.kr
4. Contact number : +82-2-302-2018
Bohemian Roasters (Sangam branch)
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 13 mins]
It is the cafe of the Mr. Park Yi-chu, the first-generation barista in Korea, who is also known as the barista of the baristas. He operates only two branches in Seoul with the philosophy that he should roast the coffee beans himself. Bohemian Blend, made from a cafe that is famous for hand drip coffee, is a representative menu that suits the tastes of many people. Besides that, Bohemian Roasters is also known for its elegant and beautiful coffee cup.
[Information about Bohemian Roasters (Sangam branch)]
1. Address : 2F, MBC Mall Park, 264 Seongam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Weekdays 09:00 ~ 21:00, Weekend 10:00 ~ 21:00
*Closed on first day of festive holiday
3. Website :www.bohemian.coffee
4. Contact number : +82-2-372-6688
Okja Hall
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 6 mins]
Waiting is a must! This is the representative pork cutlet restaurant in Sangam-dong. The pork cutlet has a 6:1 ratio between lean meat and fats, offering a harmonious taste and juicy meat. Some people might worry that the meat is under-cooked when they see it pink, but you can rest assured! It's the secret recipe after putting in a lot of effort to find the proper degrees of cooking, as the juice disappear if it's deep-fried and the meat won't be cooked properly if it is not fried too long.
[Information about Okja Hall]
1. Address : 219-6 Seongam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Weekdays 11:00 ~ 22:00, Breaktime 15:00 ~ 17:30, Saturday 12:00 ~ 21:00,
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
3. Contact number : +82-2-375-5057
Run It Roastery
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 4 mins]
This is a roastery cafe that roasts beans from various countries such as Guatemala, Ethiopia and Panama. "Run It" means "let's talk", which the owner wants to keep the customer's story in the coffee. The signature menu is Run It Cream Latte. The popular dessert is Croffle, which is crispy on the outside, soft in the inside. All menu and beans are also available on the delivery app.
[Information about Run It Roastery]
1. Address : 2F, 12-9 Maebongsan-ro 2an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Weekdays 08:00 ~ 23:00, Sat - Sun 10:00~22:00,
Closed on 2nd and 4th Sundays (Due to COVID-19, the cafe will be closed at 22:00)
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/runit_roastery
4. Contact number : +82-2-2636-1942
NAYO Company
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 5 mins]
If you look at it at one glance, you will see the exterior and interior are filled with white tone, sophisticated furniture and beautiful decoration. This is a brunch cafe perfect as a dating place. You can find brunch menu such as Eggs in Hell, Eggs Benedict and Chicken Breast Salad. Among all, Eggs Benedict is the popular menu and you can choose from ham & bacon, salmon & avocado, or ham & hash brown.
[Information about NAYO Company]
1. Address : 15 World cup buk-ro 50-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Weekdays 11:00 ~ 21:00, Saturday 11:00 ~ 18:00,
Closed on Sundays (Info as shown on their social media)
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/nayo.company
4. Contact number : +82-70-4038-2030
Maven Coffee Roasters
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 4 mins]
Maven Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee shop where they roast the green beans that are carefully selected through cupping test by Q-Grader. Moreover, their coffee price is reasonable too. You can find some simple bakery food. On one side of the cafe, you will see the display of coffee beans and cold brew milk tea that are available for purchase. You can also subscribe to the coffee beans that you like.
[Information about Maven Coffee Roasters]
1. Address : 10 Seongam-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Weekdays 08:00 ~ 21:00, Saturday 12:00 ~ 20:30
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/mavencoffeeroasters
4. Contact number : +82-70-4404-3511
Bangitum Project
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 5 mins]
The owner, who loves traveling, once dreamed of opening a guesthouse. So he renovated this building and set up a café with the hope that the customers will feel like they are on vacation when they visit this café. They use organic ingredients in food and beverages, and the containers and vinyl are eco-friendly too. On the 17th of every month (Eco-friendly Day), you can get KRW 2,000 discount if you bring your own tumbler.
[Information about Bangitum Project]
1. Address : 30-3 Seongam-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Weekdays 08:00~21:00, Saturday 11:30~19:30. Closed on Sundays
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/bangitum_project
4. Contact number : 0507) 1326-1487
Sate Coffee
[Digital Media City Station, Exit 9 → Walk 5 mins]
This is a cafe with minimalist interior design that are all in white such as the coffee bar and tables. On the other hand, the equipment and tools associated with coffee are all black, which leaves a strong impression. Even before its official opening in 2020, it already gained popularity among the coffee enthusiasts as this café is operated by the Finalist of Korea Brewers Cup. Filter coffee prepared by the owner is the representative menu.
[Information about Sate Coffee]
1. Address : 28 World cup buk-ro 42ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : 12:00 ~ 20:00 daily, Closed on Thursdays
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/satecoffee
4. Contact number :0507) 1373-1575
If you like visiting cafes, keep this list for your next Korea trip!
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