I’m not the biggest fan of seafood. However, eating abalone in Korea is a whole other experience that I would never miss out on. Unfortunately my favourite abalone porridge place MiGaBon closed during the pandemic and I’ve not found anywhere else worth eating abalone at. Not until we chanced upon Pyeongdae Abalone in Jeju! There […] The post Pyeongdae Abalone: hearty seafood in Jeju fishing village appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

Most people know Busan for its multiple gorgeous beaches. These are always fully packed in the summer, which is arguably the best season to visit the seaside city. However, those who have done their homework may also know that the city boasts a rare seaside temple that draws lots of crowds, from devotees to curious […] The post Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: must-visit seaside temple in Busan appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

I’ve shared about quite a few food places in Seoul over the years, but I thought it would be great to compile a list that I fully back for easier reference! There are some I make sure to visit on every trip – would specially travel there for no good reason other than to eat […] The post Best budget-friendly Seoul restaurants & cafes worth revisiting appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

Myeongdong is arguably one of the first (& perhaps top) recommendations for tourists, especially if it’s your first time in South Korea. I have mostly stayed in Myeongdong during my time in Seoul . However, I also do agree that it’s highly catered to tourists, which also means that there are TONS of tourist traps. […] The post Avoid these tourist traps in Myeongdong! appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

I’ve shared about quite a few food places in Seoul over the years, but I thought it would be great to compile a list that I fully back for easier reference! There are some I make sure to visit on every trip – would specially travel there for no good reason other than to eat […] The post Seoul Restaurants & Cafes that I would visit again & again appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

Jeju has an amazing café scene which we only managed to briefly cover (more in my Jeju food guide here!). Many of them boast amazing scenery (such as Biyangnol and Segowipean Bakery), but I often felt that the fare they offered was rather limited. Luckily, we chanced upon Antoinette Bakery from Naver Maps on our […] The post Antoinette Bakery: popular scenic café in Jeju City appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

Myeongdong is chock full of restaurants and eateries, especially those catering to tourists. On our trip to Korea in 2022 right after the pandemic, we realised that our favourite MiGaBon and Sinseon Seolleongtang had closed. (Do note, however, that hhe latter has since reopened in 2023!) Hence, we had no choice but to make do […] The post Myeongdong Mudeungsan Jeongyuk Sikdang: lunch set review appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

Having lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang, visiting Ssamzigil, and then having afternoon tea at one of the teahouses in Insadong is certainly one of my favourite Seoul itineraries. I’ve tried a couple of teahouses around Insadong (and also Jeonju!). However, my personal favourite is this one that we found in a (rather secluded) alley. We saw […] The post Shin Old Teahouse: quaint teahouse hidden in Insadong appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

Jeongbang Falls is one of the Jeju’s top 3 falls, along with Cheonjiyeon Falls and Cheonjeyeon Falls. Chasing waterfalls is a must-do (kinda) in Jeju. Having previously visited Cheonjeyeon, we thought it made more sense to check out Jeongbang Falls this time round. It is also very unique in that it is the only fall […] The post Jeongbang Waterfall & Seobok Exhibition Hall appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more

You can’t go to Korea without having tried KFC, aka Korean Fried Chicken. And if you can, you shouldn’t miss the best pairing of chimaek, aka chicken + maekju (beer). Korea has a few big fried chicken brands & franchises, and I’ve personally tried quite a few of them. However, I can safely say that […] The post bb.q Chicken: best fried chicken & beer chain in Korea appeared first on Tofu V Travels ..read more