{"id":10087,"date":"2022-01-13T22:20:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T14:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=10087"},"modified":"2022-01-13T22:37:48","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T14:37:48","slug":"saigon-district-7-korean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/saigon-district-7-korean\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things To Do In Saigon\u2019s District 7 For An Authentic Korean Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Korean things to do in District 7<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If you have always dreamed of travelling to Korea but cannot due to the Covid-19 restrictions, strap yourself in and depart for District 7.<\/span><\/p>\n

Home to the largest Korean communities in Southeast Asia, District 7, affectionately dubbed Little Korea, has much to offer those looking for a taste of the Korean way of life. From<\/span> eating Korean food<\/span><\/a> to unwinding at a traditional <\/span>jimjilbang, <\/span><\/i>there are many<\/span> things to do in District 7 for an exciting Korean experience<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Spend the day at jjimjilbang\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: <\/span>Golden Lotus Healing Spa Land<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Jjimjilbang<\/span><\/em>, a public bathhouse where people indulge in spa-like activities wearing lamb head towels, is a place that you see a lot in Korean dramas or variety shows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re keen to try out this activity, don\u2019t hesitate to check out <\/span>Golden Lotus Healing Spa<\/b>, one of the most popular Korean bathhouses in Saigon. Decked out with hot tubs, massage tables, igloo rooms, showers, and infrared caves for detoxification, this is an ideal place to relax and unwind.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHerbal & mineral mud room
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Golden Lotus Healing Spa Land<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Not only is going to a<\/span> jjimjilban<\/span><\/em>g a<\/span><\/i> great way to experience Korean culture or feel as if you\u2019re on an episode of Running Man, but it also brings a host of benefits to your health.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Golden Lotus Healing Spa,<\/span> a <\/span>jjimjilbang<\/span><\/em> package ranges from <\/span>VND250,000 <\/b>to<\/span> VND350,000 (~USD10.77-USD15.08).<\/b> If you come here during happy hour, the package drops to only <\/span>VND150,000 to VND190,000 (~USD6.46-USD8.19).\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nFoot soaking in a mineral basin
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Golden Lotus Healing Spa Land<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The spa also has an in-house BBQ eatery where you can savor some hearty Korean dishes after a refreshing <\/span>jjimjilbang<\/span><\/i> session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/b><\/span>:<\/span> <\/span><\/i><\/span>Golden Lotus Healing Spa Land<\/span>, <\/span><\/i>1<\/span>39 T\u00f4n D\u1eadt Ti\u00ean, T\u00e2n Phong Ward, District 7
\n<\/span>Opening hours<\/b>: <\/span><\/i><\/span>8.30AM-11.00PM, Daily
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b> <\/span>028 5410 7171<\/span><\/p>\n

Website\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Eat authentic Korean food<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Boasting an impressive roster of restaurants and street eateries serving traditional Korean dishes, District 7 is perfect for dinner dates and rowdy get-togethers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since BBQ is an essential part of Korean dining, you\u2019ll find plenty of grill houses here. Expect a parade of marinated meats and seafood platters accompanied by loads of complimentary <\/span>banchan<\/em> <\/span>such as <\/span>japchae<\/span><\/em> and <\/span>bibimbap.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Some of the BBQ restaurants that are ideal for date nights by the grill include <\/span>Sookdal Korean BBQ, WOW BBQ, <\/b>and<\/span> Matchandeul Korean BBQ.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Gogi-guksu at Seoul Deli<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

BBQ aside, you\u2019ll find plenty of restaurants specializing in other iconic Korean dishes such as <\/span>kimbap<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>rice rolls wrapped with seasoned veggies and meat,<\/span> and<\/span> gogi-guksu<\/span><\/em>, a pork noodle soup dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Hang out over chicken and beer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Koreans are Asian masters of chicken, as they\u2019re always concocting new ways to play with seasonings to take their chicken dishes to the next level. Korea’s obsession with chimaek<\/em>, which means a pairing of chicken and cold beer, is reflected in countless Korean movies and commercial ads. For this reason, don\u2019t be surprised to find an overwhelming array of Korean <\/span>restaurants specializing in chicken<\/span><\/a> here.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Dak-galbi at Yoogane Chicken<\/em><\/p>\n

From<\/span> dak-galbi,<\/span><\/em> a traditional stir-fried chicken dish to <\/span>Andong jjimdak<\/span><\/em>,<\/span><\/i> a soy sauce-braised chicken dish to <\/span>samgyetang<\/span><\/em>, a nutrient-packed chicken soup cooked with ginseng, District 7 is a chicken mecca.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most popular chicken houses in District 7 that you can check out are <\/span>Daks Chicken & Beer, Yoogane Galbi, Don Chicken, Saeroi Chicken, Okkudak, <\/b>and<\/span> The Plate.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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4. Shop Korean merchandise<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The <\/span>H\u01b0ng Gia and H\u01b0ng Ph\u01b0\u1edbc <\/b>areas<\/strong><\/a>, home to many Korean residents in Saigon, plays host to a myriad of Korean merchandise. From golf shops selling training items to department stores selling Korean specialties such as<\/span> ginseng,<\/span> ramyeon, <\/span><\/em>and <\/span>kimchi<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>you\u2019ll find a treasure trove of Korea-imported goods here. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Featuring tree-shaded roads lined with shophouses bearing Korean signs and always buzzing with people chatting in Korean, this place looks straight out of South Korea\u2019s <\/span>Myeongdong Street.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Apart from being a window-shopping spot, this area makes an unbeatable destination for a leisurely stroll.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find out how to get there here.<\/span><\/p>\n