Mmm Records • 음레코드

I visited Mmm Records (음레코드) last spring with Ken and my cousin during one of our outings in Seoul. Ken was actually the one who wanted to check out this place and we just tagged along since we never been to this place either. Mmm Records sells vintage LPs, 7-inch records, as well as old school cassette tapes. The store is decorated with vintage furnitures as well as turntables and boomboxes that are for sale. The walls are plastered with black and white typography posters with musicians lyrics and names. Mmm Records also hosts record fairs, DJ events and even DJ lessons if you are interested in learning how to DJ.

On top of selling all these vintage analog music, they also have a cafe/bar section in the store. You can order food, like Poutine and Banhmi Sandwiches, or if you just want to chill and order some drinks, they have a good selections of beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. They have seatings spread out around the two floors inside the building and they have a rooftop area as well that is pretty cozy to hang out at when the weather is nice. We actually ended up hanging out at the rooftop for a bit after checking out the store, ordered our drinks and brought them upstairs. The rooftop has a view of Namsan, Seoul Tower and all the small houses that made up the neighborhood around the area. Since the area is pretty quite, watching the view with the sunset in the background was really nice. If you’re into vintage LPs and vinyls, this place is definitely worth a visit. If not, you can always just hang out and enjoy the view from their rooftop with your friends.

Mmm Records • 음레코드

Address: 울특별시 용산구 한남동 620-152
Telephone: 070-4001-0625
Hours: 15:00-24:00 (Weekdays) | 12:00-24:00 (Weekends)

Instagram: @mmmrecords

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Art Platz • 사는게꽃같네 아트플라츠

Art Platz (사는게꽃같네 아트플라츠) is a small store located in Yeonnam-dong (연남동) neighborhood that sells a number of different local products and arts & crafts. The neon decorated exterior was what attracted me to see what’s inside this place and sure enough there were a lot of interesting pieces to see inside the small store.

Later, I also found out that turns out, this place has been making appearance in a couple of popular Korean dramas including Your House Helper (당신의 하우스헬퍼), Jealousy Incarnate (질투의 화신), and Individualist Ms. Ji-young (개인주의자 지영씨). Anybody watched one of these drama? Does this spot look familiar? Let me know!

Art Platz • 사는게꽃같네 아트플라츠

Address: 서울특별시 마포구 연남동 257-5
Hours: 12:00 - 19:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Instagram: @artplatz.co.kr

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Saie Book • 사이에

Saie (사이에) bookshop is well-known for their well-curated travel books, both for domestic as well as international travel. They have plenty of selections for you to choose from and the store also have a small cafe where you can order drinks from if you decide to read your books there. I browsed through the store and came across many interesting covers. The only thing I that I could think about was I wish my Korean reading skill is better so I could actually read all these books.

Although this place is probably more suitable for locals who are looking for travel books for their next holiday ideas, it’s still interesting to check out the space and their book selections when you’re around the neighborhood.

Saie Book • 사이에

Address: 서울특별시 마포구 연남동 223-44 2층
Telephone: 070-8630-5630
Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Weekdays) | 13:00 - 21:00 (Saturday) | Closed on Sundays

Website: Saie Book

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Sweetch • 스위치

Another accidental found on my neighborhood walks, I passed by Sweetch (스위치) store and decided to go in and check out their products. Sweetch is a local brand and they sell different type of bags and accessories that are made from coated canvas, felt and leather that are locally made. The material is sturdy and the stitching quality is very good. I actually ended up purchasing one of their market bag for my sister and a document pouch for my dad. Here’s a little bit about their brand from their website:

sweet + switch = sweetch

“Sweetch is a company that provides values. We produce what makes our customers valuable, amid the sea of products that are treated as disposables. Instead of following the trend, we choose to deliver lasting products that you would want to take with you every day, by focusing on the basics of design, carefully selected materials, details and wit, and solid quality, along with practicality.”

I visited their old location and they have now moved to a new location. If you ever looking for a bag, definitely check out Sweetch to see if there’s anything that suits your style.

Sweetch • 스위치

Address: 서울특별시 서대문구 연희동 520-158
Telephone: 02-6933-7209
Hours: 14:00 - 20:00 (Monday to Saturday)

Website: Sweetch

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