Seoul (South Korea) Day 5: Dongdaemun Design Plaza + Isssac Toast + Migliore

I slept at around 12.30am but stayed awake until 1 plus. The next time I woke up was 5 plus and subsequently at 7.20am. Considering my usual sleep pattern during overseas, this was quite a good rest for me.

We finished preparation by 9.30am and were ready to head out. As I was wearing a long-sleeve shirt today, I decided to leave my jacket behind at the hotel.

We took a cab down to Dongdaemun, reached the place at 9.50am Upon alighting, the chilly weather hit me and I instantly regretted not bringing my jacket along.

Here at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a complex that serves as a museum and event venue for exhibitions, conferences, and more. The architecture was designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, blending futuristic design with culture.

One interesting feature of DDP is the exterior making up of over 40,000 aluminum panels to form the iconic curves. The innovative design blended well with its surroundings.

I spotted a piano and could not resist going up to play a tune. It brought back memories of my childhood when I had a mini piano for kids and a little scorebook. I used to play it when I had free time.

The piano is one of the instruments I wanted to learn, can I use my SkillsFuture credits to take piano lessons?

We made our way toward Hyundai Department Store as we wanted to have our breakfast somewhere near there.

Isssac Toast was on my must-try list and I was happy to find an outlet conveniently located near Hyundai Outlet Mall. The store was run by two ahjummas, offering a menu of five items. The toast was freshly prepared on the spot, with multiple hotplates to cook different ingredients at the same time. Our order was ready in just 5 minutes.

After getting our toasts, we went to look for a spot to enjoy the breakfast. We found ourselves at Hyundai Outlet Mall where there were cushion seating along the staircase, a perfect place for us to settle down.

I had Ham Cheese Potato Toast at ₩4,200 (or S$4.13), it also contained an omelette and a slice of cheese, making each toast packed with a variety of ingredients. Each ingredient complemented well with each other, adding layers of creaminess and savoury goodness to every bite.

Isaac Toast & Coffee Migliore

43 Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Operating hours: 8am to 8pm daily

We finished our breakfast by 10.30am, just in time as the shops in the mall began to open. Since we were already at Hyundai Outlet Mall, we decided to explore it first. However, after browsing awhile, I did not find anything that caught my eye. There were some other shops lining up the street too.