Hidden Cafe in Euljiro area - Cafe CETU

When someone asks about cafes in Seoul, most people will talk about cafes in popular tourist areas such as Hongdae, Yeonnamdong, Gangnam, Jamsil and Myeongdong. However, there are some not very well known but unique cafes hidden in the small alley of Euljiro area. In this post, AREX will introduce Cafe CETU (쎄투),  a special cafe which can be found near Euljiro 3-ga Station.

Cafe CETU is located on the 4th floor of a building that is covered with big Karaoke (Noraebang) signboard in Euljiro. When you walk up to 4th floor, you will see a door without any sign saying that it is Cafe CETU (refer to the image below).

Cafe CETU entrance

Upon entering Cafe CETU, you will be surprised with the cafe interior that offers a comfortable and homey atmosphere.

Cafe CETU interior

Cafe CETU / interior

Cafe CETU / interior

Cafe CETU_interior

Cozy and comfortable space in Cafe CETU, Seoul

^ Lemon Cake, Citrus Chamomile Tea, Raspberry Lemonade 

If you want to visit a cozy cafe in Seoul that is often visited by Koreans, Cafe CETU in Euljiro is the perfect place!

< Information about Cafe CETU >

Getting Here : Take AREX train to Hongik University Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 2 > Get off at Euljiro 3-ga Station, Exit 3. Walk about 3 mins. 

Address : 12 Chungmu-ro 9-gil, Euljiro-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours : Tues ~ Sat 13:00 ~ 19:00 / Closed on Sunday and Monday (Check Cafe CETU instagram for updates)
Price : Beverages 5,000won ~ 6,500won, desserts 5,000won ~ 7,500won
Contact Number : 010-9363-2597
Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/room.cetu

[Yeonnam-dong] Cafe Aloha Jenny - Hawaiian style cafe in Yeonnamdong

Have you heard that there is a Hawaiian style cafe in Seoul?

Aloha Jenny (알로하제니) is a cafe with Hawaiian-concept interior and decoration that is located in a very popular area in Seoul - Yeonnam-dong.

The fancy Cafe Aloha Jenny offers a wide range of creative and refreshing drinks. This cafe is a perfect choice for those who loves trying out new and special drinks.

Aloha Jenny in Yeonnamdong

Order Counter in Aloha Jenny

Aloha Jenny

As you can see from the images above, the interior of Aloha Jenny makes you feel like you are having a vacation in Hawaii. The cafe is decorated with exotic and unique items such as surfing board, old TV, etc. In addition, the music that is played in Aloha Jenny adds on the Hawaiian atmosphere which is one of the reasons why it has attracted many young women.

Drinks / Aloha Jenny

What are some of the signature drinks in Aloha Jenny that you must try when you visit this place?

Firstly, the drink named "Aloha Jenny"(picture below) is Cafe Aloha Jenny's signature drink that is made of various kinds of fruits in Slushie, and with a few kinds of jelly as the topping.

Signature Drink - "Aloha Jenny"

Next is Aloha Punch, which is an orange-cherry ade that looks like a cocktail.

Aloha Punch

"Blue Hawaii" is a refreshing drink made of a mix of coconut, pineapple and milk. It is so delicious that you will never stop slurping it once you have started sipping it.

Blue Hawaii

"Rich Boba Ade", one of the signature drinks you can find in Aloha Jenny, is a sparkling drink made of green grapes puree and it contains bubbles.

Rich Boba Ade

< Information about Aloha Jenny >

Getting Here : AREX Hongik University Station, Exit 3. Walk about 6 mins.
Venue : 92 World cup buk-ro 6-gil, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Price : Aloha Jenny 6,300won, Aloha Punch 6,300won, Blue Hawaii 6,300won, Rich Boba Ade 6,000won
Opening Hours : Weekend 12:00 ~ 21:30 / Weekend 13:00 ~ 21:30 (closed every Wednesday)
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aloha_jenny_queen

[Cafes near AREX Station] Cafe Blanche in Incheon

Let's take AREX train and check out a pretty cafe near AREX Station!

In this post, we are going to introduce Cafe Blanche (카페 블랑쉬) which is located near AREX Geomam Station.

Cafe Blanche in Incheon

Cafe Blanche / Opening Hours

Cafe Blanche

Cafe Blanche can be found on the opposite side of Sicheon Naru dock in Ara Waterway. Many Koreans normally ride bicycle along Ara Waterway to come to Cafe Blanche.

This beautiful cafe is strategically located along Ara Waterway and you can enjoy scenic view from the cafe.

Good view from Cafe Blanche

Shall we take a look at the interior of the cafe?

Cafe Blanche / Interior

Cafe Blanche / Interior

Cafe Blanche / Interior

Cafe Blanche

Cafe Blanche 

Cafe Blanche 

Desserts in Cafe Blanche

The interior of Cafe Blanche is indeed beautiful and very instagrammable. What's more, Cafe Blance offers a good view of Ara Waterway.

After you have taken a good rest in Cafe Blanche, you can also take a relaxing walk at Sicheon Park (시천공원) in the evening.

Read more about things to do around Geomam Station:

- [Information of AREX Station] Geomam Station
- [AREX Geomam Station] Enjoy Your Bicycle Ride at Ara Waterway


< Information about Cafe Blanche >

Getting Here: AREX Geomam Station, Walk about 10 mins.
Address: 2nd Floor, Ara-ro 19, Seogu, Incheon
Opening Hours: Weekdays 11:00~22:00, Weekend 11:00 ~ 23:00

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Event Period: 2018.08.31~2018.09.12
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[Hongdae] Jopok Tteokbokki

Spicy rice cake, known as tteokbokki in Korean, is the must-try food for foreign tourists who come to Korea.

Are you looking for a decent restaurant in Hongdae that serves good spicy rice cake (tteokbokki)? In this post, AREX will introduce the popular Jopok Tteokbokki (조폭떡볶이) restaurant that is located near AREX Hongik University Station.

Jopok Tteokbokki in Hongdae

Jopok Tteokbokki in Hongdae

Jopok Tteokbokki

Jopok Tteokbokki

Jopok Tteokbokki (조폭떡볶이) business started with a small stall near to the parking lot of Hongik University. With over 30 years of business operation, it has now became one of the most popular spicy rice cake (tteokbokki) restaurants in Hongdae.

The old Jopok Tteokbokki stall is gone. Now, they have a restaurant with a wide space. You can sit down comfortably to enjoy the delicious spicy rice cake. Take note that they have 2 branches in Hongdae.

Jopok Tteokbokki restaurant

Jopok Tteokbokki_menu board

When you visit Jopok Tteokbokki restaurant, it is recommended that you order other side menus such as blood sausage (sundae), fried food and gimbap, together with spicy rice cake.

Spicy rice cake_Jopok Tteokbokki

Fried food_Jopok Tteokbokki

Gimbap_Jopok Tteokbokki

Would you give Jopok Tteokbokki a try when you come to Hongdae next time? :)

< Information about Jopok Tteokbokki >

Getting here: AREX Hongik University Station Exit 9. Walk about 5 mins.
Address:  38 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Donggyo-dong
Operating hours: 11:00 ~ 06:00
Price: Spicy Rice Cake 3,500won, Blood sausage (Sundae) 3,500won, Fried food 3,500won, Gimbap 3,500won
Contact number: 02-322-0551
Website: http://www.jopoktopokki.com/default/