Foreigner Bus Ride in Korea

Buses in Korea are extremely convenient ways to get around the area. However, if you're a foreigner, riding a bus can make you feel like a leper. For some reason, whenever I'm on a bus (even the Samsung shuttle buses), the seat next to me is always the last one left and sometimes people will stand instead of sitting by me. I swear that I shower...

Anybody else have these experiences? Or am I just a smelly foreigner?

Cafe Pascucci

I suppose it's only fitting that the first coffee shop I mention is Cafe Pascucci. I frequent this place at least a couple of times a week typically, which is attested to by my current mayorship on Four Square (when I remember to check in), lol.

One of the great things about Cafe Pascucci is that it opens at 7a.m. - practically unheard of for coffee shops in Korea. The location by the Yeongtong Park bus stop is also quite convenient since it's the most prominent bus stop in Yeongtong.

Oooh, a shiny new map!
The employees are friendly, helpful, and several of them speak English. Prices on coffee aren't too bad and are comparable to most franchised coffee shops in Korea and range from about 3000 won to 5500 won. They also have a special in the early morning on Americanos (half price, maybe?). They also have a small selection of sandwiches and pastries. They aren't bad, but the sandwiches are kind of small and are really more of a snack. The scones are dry unless freshly heated, but not bad. One of my favorites, though, is It's My Brownie - a walnut brownie. There is also a selection of bottled water and juices available.

The atmosphere is cozy (complete with Wi-Fi), but they tend to rearrange frequently. The chairs aren't too uncomfortable, and there's a small Book Cafe section with chairs that are more comfortable.

A Hazelnut Latte with It's My Brownie - breakfast of champions. Champions of what, though, I'm not so sure...

DD Chicken

I might as well start the blog off with one of my favorite chicken places in Yeongtong - DD Chicken. I've only tried the chicken fingers and wings, but they are both quite good and well priced. You even get a 1000 won discount if it's a carry-out order. They also deliver in the area if you're so inclined to try to order. The couple that run the place (the new couple - I guess the previous ones are no longer there) speak limited English, so you may be able to place an order as long as you know what you want and your address.

This box of chicken fingers, along with a small can of Pepsi, a pack of radishes, and a couple of sauces is just 12000 won for carry-out.





Update: August 4, 2011
*sigh* Well, while walking home from Homeplus tonight, I noticed that my dear DD Chicken is gone. It will be sorely missed since it was so conveniently located near my apartment. However, fret not! There are some other chicken places in the area, I'll introduce one tomorrow.