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My Experience in You Are Here Cafe
You Are Here Cafe is owned by EatYourKimchi and TalkToMeinKorean (both YouTubers) that is located in Hongdae, Seoul.
EatYourKimchi is famous for trying different things, trying different foods, going to different places in Korea.
TalkToMeinKorean is famous for teaching some basics of the Korean language to foreigners through YouTube.
Together, they both own a cafe called the ‘You Are Here’ Cafe and was opened in 2014, August 9th.
You Are Here Cafe is famous for its yummy and delicious milkshakes and cakes as well as coffees. TalkToMeinKorean in the You Are Here Cafe offer Korean lessons and you can also film yourself in the ‘Speaker’s Corner’ booth where you answer some questions that are displayed on the television screen in front of you and EatYourKimchi will upload the video on their channel.
My Experience:
It wasn’t difficult to find the cafe (even though it is located a little bit distant from the shopping malls and company buildings) as because I was watching Martina’s “Directions to the You Are Here Cafe” video on their channel and just followed her instructions. All I had to do was find some company signs and shops in order to get to the right destination.
The video was truly helpful because without the video, I wouldn’t even know where to go, which station to exit and which direction to go.
As I entered, the picture of the cafe looked the same in real life so I was already jumping with excitement when I finally found it in the 1 degree cold weather. It was also snowing so, that’s worse.
The interior design is amazing. It’s very bright, colourful and mesmerising. It’s very appealing to me because as much as I love my whites, greys and blacks, the cafe looked attractive, even to kids. It’s very cozy as well, so that’s a plus. The concept is very unique and fun. If I lived in Seoul, I would at least come here once a week and become a regular customer of theirs. :) Well, too bad that I’m not living in Seoul. :(
I ordered their Hot Green Tea Latte and it was surprisingly good. I mean, it’s on the same level as Starbucks’ Green Tea Latte, which is impressive especially when this cafe just opened less than two years ago.
I could really taste the green tea that’s in the latte and it’s not too sweet. I’m glad they didn’t add too much sugar because I’m health conscious now. The price is quite reasonable (even though it’s considered a little bit pricey compared to my country) but I would definitely come back to drink it again. Also, love the paper cup “Tell me it’s real Queen’s Shake”. Haha! Got me laughing there!
Next, I decided to try their famous and popular Oreo Milkshake (the recipe is made by Simon from EatYourKimchi). It’s amazing. It’s not too sweet (but it does have sweetness in the drink), it’s so delicious and yummy, creamy and smooth. It’s blended so well and I can really taste the yummy and slightly crunchy oreo in the oreo milkshake. It’s heavenly.
I can totally tell why the Oreo Milkshake is one of their best drinks there. It’s that amazing. If you ever go to the You Are Here Cafe, drink this, it’s a must!
Another amazing thing is that their Wi-Fi username and password cracked me up!
Username: Where Are You?
Password: youarehere
They also have three different types of Wi-Fi. I think there are two on the first floor and one on the second floor. Plus, it’s super fast. ^^
I have yet to try their cakes and amazing delicacies. I didn’t get to try them because number one, I didn’t have time and number two, I was full with the two drinks that I drank. I will come back one day to try it. #noregrets.
I am overall, impressed with not only their interior design and concept of their cafe (which is very unique and cute at the same time), but the drinks were really good too. I had mixed feelings before stepping into the cafe but after trying out their drinks, I think You Are Here Cafe has potential to become one of the top cafes in Hongdae (hopefully in Seoul too, because there are so many good cafes out there, it’s like a competition).
Rating: 10/10
Tips on Travelling in Seoul
Seoul is a city where it’s famous for its food, shopping, touristy places, culture, music, kdramas and more! Here are the 15 Tips that I have accumulated and listed down after visiting Seoul in November 2015.
1. Don’t be afraid to ask local Koreans, especially those who are around their teens and 20′s, questions for directions if you don’t know the directions to go to places that you want to go. They most likely will understand English, Mandarin and maybe Japanese (I won’t guarantee that they will understand those three at once though).
2. Use Seoul’s Subway Station for transportation because it is the cheapest transport to go around Seoul. Taxis are cheap in Seoul as well.
3. Here are the places where you can shop for certain things and hang-out:
Myeongdong- Makeup, Skin care and beauty related stuff.
Hongdae- Coffee places, cafes and little restaurants.
Ehwa’s Women University and Dongdaemun- Clothes, clothing items, fashion and accessories.
Gangnam- Clothes, makeup, beauty related stuff, skin care, coffee places (some people claim that it’s Seoul’s ‘hipster’ street)
4. You can only claim your tax refund if you spend 30,000KRW and more in certain beauty stores (mainly in Myeongdong, they provide tax refunds, some shops outside of Myeongdong don’t).
5. You can claim your tax refund in Myeongdong.
6. Sometimes, some cashiers wouldn’t know if you want a tax refund so you’ll have to ask for it if you have spent 30,000KRW or more. Just say ‘Tax Refund’, they’ll understand it. You will receive envelopes (with your receipts) that look like this:
7. You can also claim your tax refund at the Incheon International Airport after checking in. Just hand in your envelopes that contain your receipts in the ‘Tax Refund’ counter that has an orange sign.
8. Instead of staying at a budget hotel in Seoul that costs like $100+ per night, go to airbnb.com (which is a homestay website) and rent a whole apartment or studio for more than one night that can cost less than $90 per night and most of them have washing machines, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, heaters, air-conditioners, better Wi-Fi connection, etc. If you’re really on a tight budget and anything above $30 per night is expensive for you, definitely try couchsurfing.com. What’s that? Basically you stay over at someone’s house for free but you’re most likely sleeping on a couch instead of a bed. It’s safe, free and you can interact with them.
9. Keep in mind that not all Korean public toilets have those ‘squatty pots’. They also have the common toilet bowls so don’t be worried.
10. Definitely check out Seoul’s street foods especially in Myeongdong. Seoul is also famous for their chicken skewers that are very cheap in food stalls around the streets. Not only that, try eating their 32cm ice-cream, jipangyi ice-cream, ddeokbokki (spicy rice cakes), egg cakes, fish cakes, goldfish bread with sweet red bean paste, etc. They’re all really delicious.
11. For meals, definitely try out their chim-ddak (chicken and transparent chewy noodles), samgyeopsal (Korean Barbecue), Kimbap (similar to sushi, but all their ingredients are cooked and the size of kimbap is bigger than sushi and more affordable), jjangjjangmyeon (black bean paste noodles), pajeon (Korean savoury pancakes), bibimbap, etc.
12. You can use your debit or credit card in Seoul, but only in those walk-in shops that are air-conditioned (mostly selling clothes, beauty products, electronic devices, stationery, groceries, convenient stores, etc.). Do bring the Korean currency i cash with you because there are some Korean stores that don’t accept cards. Remember to convert your currency to the Korean currency before coming to Seoul.
13. You don’t need to buy a mobile data plan (if you’re just travelling in Seoul) because in Seoul, there’s literally Wi-Fi everywhere and they’re mostly unlocked and don’t require a password to use it.
14. If you want to go to those touristy places, try going to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and if you’re adventurous, try going for a ski. Korea is also famous for skiing during the winter time.
15. When shopping, even if the cashier gives you a ton of free beauty samples, keep asking for more. Some are not even hesitant to give you more free samples because that would make them earn more money if you come back to buy the full-sized version.
That’s all for today! I hope you guys enjoyed this post. :)
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