Happy 2015!!!
Looking back, 2014 has been a great year – a lot of trips
(JB, Penang, Cambodia & Korea), organised a big event and met with awesome
people. Anyways, this post is not to look back post but to continue with my
never-ending Korea trip entry #^_^#
On Day 5 (Part 2), we were feeling tired and hungry after
walking around the temple, so we headed to the famous well-known Tosokchon
restaurant, which is just a stone throw away from the temple. They are famous
for their samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and we were immediately greeted by
a queue in front of the restaurant upon reaching.
Luckily, the queue was a fast moving one, we just waited for
about 20 minutes only ∩__∩y
There are alot of rooms inside the restaurant and we waited
for another 15 minutes for our samgyetang to come. While waiting for our food
to arrive, we had a quick chat with a local Korean whom spoke fluent English.
Well, not all Koreans do not speak English after all -____-
Our bowl of hot and delicious samgyetang ^.^v
The ginseng were stuffed in the glutinous rice, chicken and
boiled to perfection (❁´◡`❁)*✲
After the sumptuous lunch, we headed to our next destination
and by the time we were outside, the queue was gone as it was nearing lunch
time. We took the subway to Anguk Station to transfer to Bukchon Hanok Village.
Bukchon Hanok Village is famous with “hanoks” (traditional
Korean houses) that is located at the heart of Seoul. The place where Lee Min
Ho filmed “Personal Taste” in it!
Breathtaking view from top of the hill.
We climbed the steps to reach the main village of Bukchon so
that we can see the “hanok” up close. However, we can only view from outside as
there was no access to inside. Some of the houses were converted to hotel, café,
retail shops and restaurants.
As it is still a resident area, we were not encouraged to
make too much noise while having our brisk culture walk ^_^|||
Took photo at the popular alley.
View from the top of the village.
We walked into a cosy cafeteria with interesting glass
display where we can view the guests sitting in the mini garden. With their café’s
glamorous sunroof design, it reflects the entire café to be brighter and
livelier.
We ordered café latte and affogato to unwind ourselves after
a tiring walk. There was even a small art gallery and souveniers on sale too.
Next, we moved to Insadong for traditional Korean cuisine
and souveniers. On our way, we stumbled upon a chocolate shop which had a
collection of vintage machines and chocolates of course! It kinda reminds me of
the chocolates in Belgium which equally taste good!
Loving the huge window display panel ^_^|||
Posing as usual hahaha
At night, we went to Gwangjang Market where there was a lot of
small stalls selling traditional Korean food and eateries. Lots of food stalls
at Gwangjang market, and it was so crowded at night. Many stalls were selling
similar food – pancakes, glass noodles, pork blood, pork intestines and sundae served
with maekgeolli warmed up our chilly night {{{(>_<)}}}
To digest our heavy dinner, we took subway station to Seoul
Station where Lotte Mart is located. We wanted to do some grocery shopping
too!! #^_^# In the end, we bought seaweed, pre-packed kimchi, Market-O brownies,
yogurt and etc.
That wraps up a long day and here's to a great and better 2015!
XOXO
sassycat
