Hong Yoon-hwa claims to be a 'local spirit' of Mangwon-dong, guiding a tour of local favorite restaurants

Comedian Hong Yoon-hwa claimed to be a 'local spirit' of Mangwon-dong and introduced a restaurant course known only to locals. In a video released on the YouTube channel kimsookTV, Hong Yoon-hwa took Kim Sook through the alleys of Mangwon-dong, conducting a tour that combined healthy food and desserts.

"Over 70kg, no refusals" — the strict tour participation conditions set by Hong Yoon-hwa

Hong Yoon-hwa set unique conditions when recruiting participants to join this Mangwon-dong tour. According to the video description and the cast's conversation, the participation conditions are that one must weigh over 70kg and must be able to finish all six restaurants. In particular, saying things like "I'm full," "I can't eat this," or "It's hot" during the tour was explicitly prohibited. Hong Yoon-hwa emphasized the attitude required for a mukbang tour, stating, "You cannot say 'I'm full'."

From dried radish greens bulgogi to egg tarts... Mangwon-dong's 'healthy and hip' course

The course prepared by Hong Yoon-hwa consisted of 'healthy and hip' menus. At the first destination, a restaurant, they tasted 'Sirigi Bulgogi (Sibul),' which uses dried radish greens as the main ingredient, and soft-boiled marinated eggs. While introducing the menu, Hong Yoon-hwa explained, "Young people these days look for healthy things a lot." At the egg tart specialty shop visited next, they presented three types of egg tarts in Portugal, Macau, and Hong Kong styles. The cast members shared opinions on comparing the different flavors, suggesting that they should eat the Hong Kong style first.

In the following course, a dessert cafe near the Han River and a lemon-themed omakase shop appeared. Hong Yoon-hwa guided them through places where one can feel the neighborhood's atmosphere, such as old stationery stores and tonkatsu restaurants in Mangwon-dong, while mentioning the characteristic of Mangwon-dong where reservations are essential. Finally, at the lemon dessert shop they visited, they concluded the tour by tasting lemon sorbet with a vanilla base paired with Limoncello.

Mangwon-dong restaurant tour, "To places only locals know"

Hong Yoon-hwa sought differentiation by introducing restaurants near the 'Old Cup Market,' which locals mainly frequent, rather than Mangwon Market. Hong Yoon-hwa emphasized the meticulous route, saying, "Mangwon-dong is so hot that it is not easy to find delicious places unless you make a reservation or stand in line." Additionally, she mentioned restaurants with various nationalities (Japan, United States, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.) in Mangwon-dong, expressing anticipation for the upcoming 'bread tour' and 'baekban (set meal) tour."