‘Nature Kitchen’: Korean Salad Bar and Buffet

Last week, on the 18th of December, the HUBS International Cooperation Office and myHUBS was invited to the Grand Opening of the Korean salad bar and buffet restaurant, ‘Nature Kitchen’ Hanyang University branch (자연별곡 한양대점). The team was selected to try out the hottest trend in the restaurant industry in Korea these days. Part 1 […]

Did you Know…? Restaurant Edition

The restaurant culture in Korea is a bit different from the typical Western restaurant. Here are some break down points that might help you on your next trip to order food!   Did you know… that restaurants in Korea do not require tips? Also, the tax is included in the price already! So the price […]

How to be a Vegetarian in Seoul (part 2)

Last time, I introduced some vegetarian food/snacks that you can purchase at convenient places such as Emart and GS25. This week, however, I’ll be introducing three restaurants close to Hanyang University with delicious food that are a bit more costly (10,000 – 15,000 won).   1. Hyo So 효소 (Vegetarian buffet) Directions: Wangsimni Exit 1 […]

Cafes in Seoul

Cafes make up an important part of Korean culture. It is a perfect place for students, couples, or working people of all ages to relax and enjoy some leisure after a long day. It is also a popular place of choice for a date, group meeting, or for people who are simply looking for a […]

My TOP 4 Favourite Korean Snacks

This week I’ll be introducing 5 of my favourite Korean snacks, which you can easily purchase from local convenience stores and markets. You can usually find these Korean snacks for cheaper (or a second box for free) if you purchase them in bulk at Seoul Station’s (서울역) Lotte Mart or Wangsimni’s (왕십리) E-mart. Both are […]

How to Survive as a Vegetarian in South Korea

South Korea, where probably 80% of diet consists of meat or seafood, finding vegetarian friendly restaurants is quite a difficult task. If you live in the Hanyang dormitory, or anywhere without a kitchen, then this may just be the guide for you. Below are some tips and tricks to find food at convenient places in […]

Another Glimpse at Korean Food

One thing I can say for sure when you are in Korea is that you will never get bored with Korean food as they have vast kinds of food. And yes, I enjoyed eating every piece of it. Out of all these Korean dishes, one traditional dish that every visitor enjoys eating is Bibimbap (rice […]