Korean girls all come here: 2016’s new Instagram hotspots in Seoul

▲OH, LOLLY DAY has a whole floor painted pink on the rooftop—super dreamy. (Photo /A Man’s Daily Lifeprovided, same below)

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Not sure where to go in Seoul or tired of the old tourist spots from guidebooks? We’ve all heard that Korean cafes are super pretty—so which one should you visit? The lifestyle bloggerA Man’s Daily Liferecently shared a list of 2016’s new Instagram-worthy spots in Seoul. Here we’ve specially selected 7 incredibly photogenic restaurants and cafes. Follow the expert and go on a Seoul date for some afternoon tea together!

OH, LOLLY DAY

Located between Jongno 3-ga and Jongno 5-ga subway stations in Seoul, this place offers the tranquility of a residential alleyway, plus a splash of pink scenery. The first floor is adorned with pink-and-white tables and pastel-colored chairs, the second floor is a cultural and creative goods area, and the rooftop open space features an entire wall painted pink—super dreamy.

Address: 212-4, Wondang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: 070 8885 1011

▲Sipping tea and eating cake in a bathhouse feels quite unique.

Ping? Liang? Han Ni Cong Zhi Bu Zhi Dao

Ping? Liang? Han Ni Cong Zhi Bu Zhi Dao The cafe space isn’t large—the left side features retro bathhouse-style seating on split-level steps, while the right side has the cashier and cake counter. Ordering a slice of cake and sipping tea while sitting properly dressed in a bathhouse is a truly unique experience.

Address: (Address appears garbled; original likely in Korean characters)
Phone: 02-794-3446

▲The Line Friends Café not only sells merchandise but also has lots of cute Brown and Rabbit desserts.

Line Friends Store & Cafe

Line Friends Store & Cafe opened a huge three-story flagship store in Seoul’s Itaewon district at the end of November 2015. In addition to Korea-exclusive Line Friends merchandise, it also houses a full-floor Line Friends-themed restaurant-café, which is rare even in other regions.

Address: (Address appears garbled; original likely in Korean characters)
Phone: +82 - 2790-0901

▲The beer is at the bottom, the steak on top—handy and super stylish to hold.

Road Steak Hang Chuan Long Yan Shu Xu

The menu here is simple: choose to order a la carte steak, fries, or squid tempura, or go for a set that includes drinks and beer. The beer is served in the cup below, and the steak and fried items are in the box above. This super convenient combo has made it a wildly popular spot in the Green Plaza (Bing La You) area.

Address: (Address appears garbled; original likely in Korean characters)
Phone: +82 1588-5721

▲When you break the chocolate toast apart, the richness inside is irresistible.

Milkcow in Boots

This tiny toast shop has simple wooden decor, with cow figurines scattered both inside and out. You can even watch the chef knead fresh dough right in front of you. The blackboard on the wall is covered with toast varieties and prices written in a mix of Korean and English. The chocolate flavor has an especially crispy crust, giving a flaky texture, while the filling is rich chocolate sauce—sweet but not overly so. It’s absolutely delicious.

Address: (Address appears garbled; original likely in Korean characters)
Phone: +82 - 2735-7111

▲The adorable cloud cake is enough to make anyone's heart melt with its girlish charm.

Deux Amis

This French countryside-style shop sells macarons, various cakes, and pies. The signature dessert is the cloud cake, found on nearly every table. With its soft, fluffy texture and slightly sweet cake body, it features a mixed nut mousse filling, while the base has a crispy crust with a hint of aroma—definitely a girly-style cloud cake.

Address: ?杠? ??? 22 (10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Anguk Station on Line 3)
Phone: 02-733-9155

▲The most indulgent dessert in this article is this one—sweet tooth lovers definitely can't miss it.

O'SHAKE

O'SHAKE offers a variety of menu items, from signature milkshakes to cake rolls, whipped cream ice cream croissants, and more. Among them, the Chocolate Explosion Milkshake is the most decadent. The double milkshake comes with a thick layer of chocolate sauce around the rim of the glass, topped with an overflowing amount of whipped cream, a scoop of chocolate ice cream, and butterfly-shaped cookies. It’s finished off with a large slice of chocolate chip cookie—each bite is 200% sweetness.

Address: ?聘 ?? ?迟8?? 21 (2-minute walk from Exit 8 of Myeongdong Station on Line 4)
TEL : 02-3789-0125

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