I recently read a post on reddit, of a foreigner who lives in korea, who frequently eats alone. They said when they do, that sometimes random korean people will join them at their table without asking, it seems like they didn't want the poster to eat alone. People in the comments were commenting that it's seen as bad luck to eat alone and that it's socially frowned upon slightly, and that's also why mukbang is so popular in korea.

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Haha this kind of thing might happen in the countryside for sure! When I first came to Korea I lived about an hour out of Seoul (Osan) and people would sometimes sit beside me if I was eating alone and they would almost always pay for the meal too. I felt like they were treating me too nice haha. However, recently with Korea's shrinking population and increase of independantly minded single people, eating alone (especially in Seoul) is getting a lot more common, and the stigma behind it is disappearing a lot!

Big vibes having a convenience store beverage on a warm night🫰

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

This is the way! 😁

Thank you for this video, it was perfect. I am planning a Solo trip to SK and this was sooo helpful. I was worried I'd have to miss out on the bbq experience. This video gave me hope and confidence to eat authentic Korean food alone

@lostthenfound

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @nityamehra5479! Glad it was helpful! Hope you have an amazing trip to Korea, and good luck with the solo dining experience too!

Somewhat perfect timing, I just booked a flight ... although it hasn't eased my anxiety much 😊.

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Wow nice @jimbob2861! Haha you might be a bit anxious the first time, but just do it and you'll see how easy and relaxing it is! Have an amazing trip! 😁

this has given me a lot more confidence in going to korea in 2 weeks. honestly going to try that bbq place and honsul's while im there. thank you for such a good video

@lostthenfound

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @Tonybasten39! Really glad that it was helpful! There are a lot of Shabu Shabu (샤브샤브) / Hot pot places around near the BBQ place too that are great to eat! Here's a map link to one if you need, and it's a chain so you can find them in other areas too: naver.me/xejrnSHj

Thank you for the video! Went today to Hongojib and its foreigners friendly. There is IFU on the wall near each seat, and also the staff was very helpful, one of the guys asked me if I'm doing it for the first time and explained all about process and souses in English

@lostthenfound

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching @SunChasingJourney! That's great to hear that it was foreigner friendly and that they gave explanations as well. Hope you have a great trip to Korea!

Your content is SO HELPFUL! Thank you!

@lostthenfound

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @anniekim7477! Really glad it was helpful!

Very informative and helpful video! Thank you ❤

@lostthenfound

21 күн бұрын

@Leei thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!

Aaah this video was perfect, I will be visiting Korea in April by myself and I was a bit worried I wouldn't be able to enjoy all the yummy food Korea has to offer. Thank you so much!!

@lostthenfound

6 ай бұрын

Really glad the video helped you @bixby451! Thanks for letting us know! Hope you have a wonderful trip to Korea, and even if a restaurant looks intimidating on the outside to eat alone, I recommend just walking in with a smile on your face (and PapaGo open on your phone to translate if needed) and I'm sure the staff will be really helpful and friendly!

@somerandomperson3832

4 ай бұрын

I’m solo traveling this April too! What a coincidence! Let’s hope we do well :)

YOU ROCK!!!!

@lostthenfound

13 күн бұрын

@@alexmelendez5404 haha thanks for all your kind words! Really appreciate it!

Oh the BBQ place I will try when I'm in Korea again, because it is true if you are alone it is not easy to get some BBQ which is a bit sad :(

@lostthenfound

9 күн бұрын

@Albireo20 hope you can try it when you come back next time! There are other similar restaurants around Seoul too (although not many), so definitely keep an eye out!

You nailed it man .. the video I was looking for since I am planning to travel solo next June and never been in Seoul .. Thanks Man!

@lostthenfound

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @mn23811, really glad that the video was helpful! Hope you have an amazing trip to Seoul!

6:38 “Cold Noodles with Cold Noodles” 😂

@lostthenfound

21 күн бұрын

@Leei haha yeah that translation wasn't too good! 🤣 Actually Google Translate works pretty good these days

Strange... I don't even blink at doing things alone. And often look forward to it. Even in Korea. I wondered why so many people were looking at me quizzically all those years ago... Now I know. Good tips! ps. keep your vlogging style 👍. There are too many over-the-top KZread personalities out there. You two come across as "real"

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Haha for sure! Back then (pre-2017-ish?) it was super rare for people to eat alone, but now it's getting more normalized. Thanks so much for the nice words too man! That helps a lot! Still trying to learn how to be a "KZreadr" without being too obnoxious or making others around us feel uncomfortable. Definitely a bit of a learning process!

@ALEX-cs6vo

11 ай бұрын

PRE-pre-2017.......ish😉.....@@lostthenfound

Great update! Don't feel shy about vlogging. You are extremely natural at it in person. And also there are so many live streamers and vloggers these days, it's totally normal! And makes for great content.

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Elias! That helps a lot actually! Hope you're doing well man!

@eliasorbon450

11 ай бұрын

I would say that it can actually be a bit of an honor to have the interest of such a diligent content creator such as yourself - as opposed to some of the low effort streamers!@@lostthenfound

Great video. I'm heading there solo next month, so this was really helpful.

@lostthenfound

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @rickyphi922! Hope you have an amazing trip, and good luck with the solo dining!

Love your videos man! This takes me back to the time I spent over there. Nothing better than having a beer outside of a busy 711 after a long day! When people would ask me what's the best bar in Seoul I'd always point them to the MiniStop along Hangang Jamwon 2nd Branch. No joke, I loved that place lol I wonder if the solo dining places are a new trend? When I lived over there (Mid 2000s) it was impossible to get BBQ if you were alone. I actually convinced a local joint that I could eat enough for two so they'd take me in when I was craving BBQ but didn't have a second person to join me.

@lostthenfound

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Haha love your name Apgujohn! Totally agree that there's nothing like sitting at a convenience store! Also Ministops have now all changed into Emart 24 convenience stores, Family Marts have now become CUs, and I don't know if there were GS25s in the middle 2000s but I'm curious if there were (it's arguably the most popular convenience store now). Eating alone places are becoming a trend, especially in Seoul. Korea is definitely becoming a more independent place overall, so a lot of places have adapted as a result. Most BBQ places are still 2 or more though.

Will be in Seoul alone in a few weeks. This was very helpful, thank you

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Hi @nalisaan I'm glad the video helped! Hope you have an excellent trip to Seoul! You are coming at the perfect time!

Great video! So great to see you guys. Always super insightful videos!

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @benkim211! 🙌

Great video and much needed as well. I will be going to Korea alone next year and was daunted at the thought of how and where I could go out and eat alone.

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @oilin2558! Glad it was helpful. Luckily these days most of the tourist places in Seoul have tons of restaurants that cater really well to people eating alone. I send you the challenge of finding a random place on Naver Maps like in the video, as you can create a really awesome memory, and if you struggle with the menu or anything I almost guarantee that people will help you out!

Great video! Thanks for the show. Regards

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Howard! Have an amazing week!

this is so informative!! Glad i found this channel, this is so helpful for my solo SK trip

@lostthenfound

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @wallflowernekochan2035! Glad it was helpful!

Awesome video. Great to see Yujin back. Will be in Seoul next month btw!

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Alberto! 😊

그렇죠? 아주 좋고 축복받은 곳과 확고한 요리

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

그 고기집이랑 술집이 아주 좋았어요! 😁

love the video

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Mitsu the cat! 😻

So helpful. Will be in S. Korea soon in Sept to bike 4 rivers trail. I found you through your bicycle videos. Sub tiltes and tech hints are excellent.

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot @nedenehennrich3076! I'm glad it was helpful! September is the perfect time to ride the Four Rivers Trail too!

오!! 혼자 고기 구워먹으로 함가야겠어요 ㅎㅎ

@lostthenfound

10 ай бұрын

헤헤 소통언니 등장! 혼그릴 하기 좋은 곳이에요. 함 가보셔요. 😆

Great video!

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Kevan!

@DJkmr2006

11 ай бұрын

@lostthenfound The video made me super nostalgic for the Konkuk University area. Great food and drinks all over the place there!

Great video and really useful for my next trip to Korea. Thanks!

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Hey @northice good to hear from you! Glad the video was helpful too, thanks a lot!

@northice

11 ай бұрын

@@lostthenfound Sorry you two went through such a difficult time, but I'm glad you're back making videos again. Always great and sincere content.

@lostthenfound

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the nice words @@northice! Hope you're doing well!

nice. will definitely go to them. 😂

@lostthenfound

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot @Jinraiblade, check them out for sure!

Love you videos. Thanks for the advice. I’m heading there late July on my own. What do you do with your rubbish if you sit out the front of convenience store.

@lostthenfound

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for the nice words @ashjenkins1130! Every convenience store has garbage bins inside, so you can walk back in and throw everything away after you are finished.

yee haw

thank you for this video! i actually watched this and added it to my itinerary. i was able to find the exact place, so thank you so much! i documented my trip and reviewed the food, i got: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6udm9WDqqSWqKw.htmlsi=wa876ckZMKgs7cj4 spoiler alert: it was so so good!

@lostthenfound

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @jillywonker really happy you enjoyed it!