Alien's Day Out

May 16, 2013
by Mipa
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Brick Oven New York Pizzeria @ Gangnam Station

If you’re in the Gangnam area, there is only one place where you should go for pizza: BRICK OVEN! This is where you can get huge, authentic NY style pizza, without any of the weird Korean toppings like corn, and … Continue reading

April 1, 2013
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Jack’s Bean: vegetarian falafels @ Hongdae

There’s a new vegetarian falafel restaurant called Jack’s Bean that opened up in the Hongdae neighborhood near the end of last year. There are a lot of awesome middle-eastern restaurants in the Itaewon area, but not a whole lot around … Continue reading

March 18, 2013
by Mipa
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Maji Temple Food Restaurant

I recently got to check out a brand new temple food restaurant~~ I don’t go to these kinds of places regularly because they are typically on the pricier end and are better for special occasions. But there’s a new establishment … Continue reading

February 27, 2013
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Casablanca Sandwiches @ Haebangchon

Along Haebangchon road, there’s a great little Moroccan sandwich shop called Casablanca that has a steady and loyal following of sandwich lovers. It is very well-known among the expat community here and has become such a special part of the … Continue reading

February 1, 2013
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Haetbbit Bueuk (Sunlight Kitchen) @ Hapjeong

There are so many cafes in the Hapjeong/Hongdae area that I’m sure nobody has any trouble finding a good spot to hang out. But if you’re looking for a super chill veg-friendly cafe that is also slightly separated from the … Continue reading

January 19, 2013
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Sajikdong, That Shop (Rogpa)

There’s this amazing little hippie cafe that I’ve been meaning to blog about for the longest time. The name in Korean is ‘사직동, 그가게 ‘ which in English basically translates to ‘Sajik dong (neighborhood), That Shop’. It’s in this run-down … Continue reading

December 12, 2012
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Mount Fishtail Indian Restaurant @ Cheonan

Whenever I’m visiting Cheonan and my family wants to eat out, we usually go to the same place… the vegan buffet. But recently we tried out Mount Fishtail, probably the only Indian/Nepalese restaurant in Cheonan. It’s gotten pretty good reviews … Continue reading

October 5, 2012
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‘Watermelon Rinds & White Jeolpyeon’ Restaurant @ Sangsu

There’s this restaurant that I always pass by when I’m around the Sangsu/Hapjeong area. I’m not sure whether it’s their green exterior or their curious name ‘수박껍질 과 하얀 절편’ that translates to ‘Watermelon Rinds and White Jeolpyeon,’ but I’ve … Continue reading

August 22, 2012
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Taco Amigos @ Itaewon

Tacos Amigo is a Mexican restaurant that has been around for a while but I only recently got to check it out. From what I’ve heard, apparently the owner used to be vegan (although not any more), and so he … Continue reading

August 10, 2012
by Mipa
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Slobbie Restaurant in Hongdae

In Hongdae, there is certainly no shortage of charming coffee shops, bakeries, bars, meat-centric and western food restaurants. However, strangely, there aren’t that many restaurants with good Korean food, particularly spots that are also vegan-friendly. Ofcourse, you can get veganized … Continue reading