Mangwon

Five minutes from Mangwon Hangang Park, open from 7am. Croissants out of the oven at eight, specialty latte as your reward for getting up early. The park can wait.

The local buckwheat noodle shop beside Mangwon Market that regulars have been going to for years. Perilla oil makguksu and king dumplings. Solo dining welcome; English menu available.

A monthly archive of '90s Japanese and European vintage, curated by the owner on overseas buying trips. The inventory turns over fast — no two visits are the same.