A Unique Place in Seoul: Haebangchon

 

 A Unique Place in Seoul: Haebangchon

 

 

 

There are so many great and unique places in Seoul.

One of my favorite place to visit is Haebangchon, in Yongsan-gu.

 

 

Haebangchon (Hangul: 해방촌 Hanja: 解放村) (Haebang - meaning: freedom or liberation, and Chon - meaning: village) is a district of Yongsan-gu, in Seoul,South Korea. The neighborhood's close proximity to Itaewon and the Yongsan Garrison US Army facility has made the area popular for expatriates and for military residents. In recent years, the area has become a haven for English language teachers from a variety of English speaking nations. The neighborhood is also home to a significant Filipino, Nigerian, and to a lesser extent, Russian community.

As a neighborhood, Haebangchon has become the 'new' area in Yongsan to open or establish a new business which is in large part due to the attention that the Haebangchon Music festival has brought to the area. Since 2006 the area has increased from a handful of pubs and restaurants into a street with over 30 unique restaurants, pubs, service shops, studios, and bakeries.



 

 

As it's mentioned, there variety of restaurants and cafes which now

became one of the most hot places in Seoul.

 

Actually, I got to know about Haebangchon because my friend lives there.

We've been to many places, and among them,

I would like to share one cafe.

 

 

HACKNEY

 

"Cafe Hackney," located in Haebangchon, near Itaewon, is highly reputed for its handmade sourdough bread, which is used to make sandwiches chock full of cheese and meat. The salad and pasta are also popular. For dessert, "Hackney" serves a tasty bread pudding that is baked with five different kinds of bread covered with vanilla custard cream and nuts.

"Oh Carrot!' and "Banana cake" are the must-eat  cake at "Hackney," which is a real home-made cake made with heart!  Hackney's coffees and other beverages are great, too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directions

Metro

Line 6 Noksapyeong Station Exit 2. Go straight and when you reach three way main intersection, go into the street on the left where you'll see a line of Korean traditional pots. Keep walking and you'll find "Hackney" with grey walls and vintage style exterior on your right.