Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeongdong is a capitalist and commercial place. So Myeongdong Cathedral look disparate. But while most people in Myeongdong gloat over you as a moneybag, some people in the cathedral treat you as a wounded spirit. I think it is a exquisite harmony.
Myeongdong Cathedral is a symbol of Korea Catholic. It is the first building by Gothic style in Korea. And it is also the first parish church in Korea. But that was not the only reason why it is a symbol of Korea Catholic.

Myeongdong cathedral had a very symbolic role in many democratic and labor movements in Korea. It also stood for the people during the pro-democracy movement of the 80s. Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-Hwan was especially admired by all the people in Korea because of his support for Korea pro-democracy movement. So Myeongdong cathedral is a symbol of Korea Catholic and pro-democracy movement.

Myeong-dong Sundubu jjigae

Do you know jjigae? I can tell you with confidence, all korean like jjigae. There're so many sort of jjigae and each of which has a unique charm. but jjigae is not as popular as other korean foods. I think the main reason is most of all, jjigae is hot and spicy! But if you really want to learn Korean food, I think it's a must-eat food.
'Myeong-dong Sundubu jjigae' is a just common Sundubu jjigae restaurant in Myeong-dong. I think most of all Sundubu jjigae is same each other. But I heard that the restaurant is famous in Korea. Brand 'Myeong-dong Sundubu' is the most representative of Korean Sundubu jjigae.

Anyway, If you decide to eat it, enter and order it! it's relatively inexpensive(maybe 6,000 won).

And then, you can find a host sundubu jjigae, rice in a bowl and kimci. How can we eat it?

Take some(not all) rice out a rock bowl to steinless rice bowl. But be warned, save some rice in the rock bowl as like the photo.

And then, fill the rock bowl with hot water. The water is called 'soong-nyoong'. It's a Korean dessert!
All preparation is complete. Many korean also add a raw egg in the jjigae. But it's just optional. Take a Sundubu jjigae!

Location of the Myeong-dong Sundubu jjigae.

Brunch in Myeong-dong

Interest in healthy food is rising along with the expansion of the well-being trend. So many korean women started liking brunch style food with fresh vegetables. My wife likes also it so we went to take a brunch to Myeong-dong(to be more exact, Eulji-ro) last weekend.

Cafe MAMAS is the most popular brunch cafe near Myeong-dong. Because of the popularity, you always should join the line to take a seat in the cafe for about 20-30 mins. I don't get it, but anyway many people love the cafe including my wife. It is located in Center One building that is newly-constructed building near Cheong Gye Cheon.

Best menus are Tomato Mozzarella panini, green grape juice and Rocotta cheese salad. After the brunch, I recommend taking for a walk in the Cheong gye cheon.