With over 450 distinct neighbourhoods, separated north to south by the Han River, Seoul is a city of contrasts, where centuries-old hanoks (traditional houses) sit side-by-side with glistening high-rise buildings. And perhaps the best way to get a taste of this unique mix of heritage and innovation is by eating your way around the city’s best foodie venues – which is convenient as you’ll need plenty of fuel for your inevitably high step count.
There are bustling neon-lit alleys, filled with street food joints emitting the fragrant smoke of decades-honed snack recipes – from nogari (fried pollack) to mung bean pancakes. A sensory overload, in the best way. And the perfect way to bring your cortisol levels back down? The near-meditative experience of a steamy serving at one of the city’s hanok tea houses.
