Ilsan – Demian 데미안 (Craft Cocktail Bar)

One of the great things about Ilsan is that it is always growing and the rise of the cocktail bar trend is proof of that. No longer do you have to go to Seoul for some delicious (but pricey) drinks. There are a few really nice whisky and cocktail bars around now. I just hope...

Ilsan During Covid Times

Hello, it's been a while since I've posted on this blog and the main fact was that when Covid started I wasn't going anywhere. Unfortunately, then I just got out of the habit. I've been to a few places in times when we have had some relaxation of rules so I do have a few...

Ilsan – Bamgasi Burger (Bamgasi, Resturant)

I've recently been away from Goyang for a while; I was down in Busan for a month and then I went overseas for a few months so I haven't been able to keep up with this blog much. However I'm back now and one of the first things I did was catch up with some...

Hwajeong – Maeil Christmas (Restaurant)

Maeil Christmas (매일크리스마스) or in English 'Everyday Christmas' is a relatively new restaurant in Hwajeong. As the name suggests it is Christmas themed but only in decor; the food and drinks have nothing to do with Christmas.   It's located down the main pedestrian area of Hwajeong not far from the station. It's up on...

Ilsan – Saffron India (Lakins Mall, Restaurant)

I've been busy lately and haven't been able to post much. I did happen to visit an Indian restaurant for lunch last week so I thought I would post a quick review on that. Hopefully I will be able to get out more in the coming weeks so will be able to do more posting....

Ilsan – La Tasca (Goyang Garosugil, Restaurant)

I'm a bit late in posting this as it was over a week ago that I visited La Tasca (라타스카). Unfortunately life gets in the way of blogging sometimes. However, I had my notes and photos and finally got some time this long weekend to sit down and write it out. As I mentioned in...

Ilsan – It’s Cola (One Mount, Restaurant)

Last weekend I went for a walk over to One Mount. I haven't been in over a year so I was interested to see what had changed and if there were any new restaurants and cafes. They have added some new places there and they have a whole new area in front of One Mount...

Ilsan – Bar Shelter (Meat Street, Bar)

This week I decided to try out a cocktail bar in Ilsan. It's called Bar Shelter (바 셸터) and is in a building on Meat Street but it's up on the second floor. The building is accessible from both Meat Street and the other side (towards Lake Park) so it's one of those ones that...

Hwajeong – Pie Man (Specialty Cafe)

I visited this interesting cafe called Pie Man in Hwajeong the other day. My friend wanted to try their savory pie and I was interested to see what they had in the way of sweet ones. Now as a New Zealander pies are very important to me. A good mince and cheese pie is probably...

Ilsan – Junicake (Madu, Specialty Cafe)

I recently had a rare half day at work and was finished by lunchtime so I took the opportunity to check out a great area in Ilsan called Madu. Now you might be aware of Madu Station which is on the Orange (no.3) Line but the area is much bigger than that and extends out...