Chimaek Nights in Jongno: A Vintage Seoul Experience
Review: Chicken and Draft Beer at Nakwon Arcade , Jongno , Seoul Nakwon Arcade in Jongno is one of Seoul’s most iconic and historic downtown neighborhoods. Surrounded by major tourist attractions like Gwanghwamun , Deoksugung Palace , and Insadong , it’s a popular area for travelers exploring the heart of the city. μΉλ§₯μ§ This neighborhood is filled with vintage Korean shops and arcades that reflect the country’s traditional urban culture. Especially in areas like Insadong and Ikseon-dong , the streets are bustling with tourists—not because of flashy modern buildings, but because they preserve the everyday lifestyle and charm of Korea’s past. Tonight, I visited a draft beer spot with friends for our second round (what Koreans call “ 2-cha ”). The place is called Gyedong Chicken , a timeworn chicken-and-beer joint that carries the marks of history. In Korea, when you think of a draft beer place, it’s usually a chicken shop—and vice versa. There’s a kind of unwritten rule: chic...