
Vic, Hups, Suyen, Yiquan, Munlin, Leeping, our dear korean friends and Rome’s family, these are the people who mark a memorable chapter in my trip. Gosh, everything about the trip keep flashing in my mind. I miss everyone so much! I hope that everyone is safe, happy and warm with their loved one.

OK, let’s get back to the point. Rome’s family invited us for dinner the Army Club in Ministry of Defense during our stay in Seoul . “Welcome Malaysian Friends”, we were so touched by their sweet thoughtful invitation and hospitality.

The table was nicely set up before we arrived. We grabbed our seats and we were served by some cute young men who is undergoing their national service in their country.


The soup was very thick and rich that I have the ‘jelaky’ feeling after that. Look at the beautiful golden hue of my picture. Nice eh?

The croutons that top this classic salad are wonderful and the very creamy dressing is as good. I love the fact that it is sprinkled with abundance of peanut powder too.

Escargots taste anything but ordinary. They are tender, and the garlicky snail butter is very good.

Next up is the succulent, rich, delectable tiger prawn that is done just right to taste. I love the grileed aubergine and zucchini very much!

This juicy and succulent tenderloin is bursting with flavor. It is complemented by a great sauce that enhances its flavour. Suyen had her virgin taste on steak because she was too shy to push this away in front of Rome’s family. She reckon that this was really good too.

Great food, great wine and great companion makes a perfect night. It was great catching up with Rome’s dad after the dinner at
New Paris 6 months ago.

After dinner, Rome’s parents brought us on a city tour at night. The neon lights of buildings and street lights all come together to create a beautiful night spectacle. We passed by the blue house, the famous N tower and Han River. Seoul at night is overwhelmingly beautiful and I just keep gasping in the car.

After city tour, we headed to a Jim Jil bang (family sauna) place. The idea of going there is a bit daunting for us Malaysians (you will know why later). Women are seen with pink coloured outfits and men wear the blue coloured outfits at the common area.

This is amazing! Pictures and signatures of all the korean actors and actresses who had made their way here occupied the wall before the entrance.

We went inside the infernally hot rooms called han heung mak. It is a dark cave like stone structure with amethyst stone and a small and narrow opening. We sat on potato sack for a few minutes and we are sweating like a cow. Now I know how the muffins and tarts feel in my oven. The han jeung mak reportedly increases your metabolism as well as helping to relieve shoulder, head and neck pain. It also improves skin quality and loosens stiff muscles. After the 36 Celsius hot room, we entered into a 18 Celsius cold room.

Finally, our most feared moment has arrived – naked shower time. There are designated shower area for men and women. *Phew*. Koreans have been bathing in public since ages ago and it seems so normal for them. I startled by the sight of naked women walking around the shower area. Finally I gave in and walked into the shower area with my friends. *blushing*. It was a nice experience after all. Ajumas are scrubbing each other from head to toe with a special exfoliating glove. They must be squeaky clean because I can see all the dead skin cells coming off.
For 5000 won to 10000 won (rm 20 to rm 40), you can go for the sauna and shower, workout at the gym, and even stay overnight here. Suddenly I realize that it is the cheapest form of accomadation, way cheaper than backpackers dorms. On my next visit to Seoul, I shall stay at some Jim Jil Bang place.

Err.. doubt I’ve ever been naked in front of friends .. *bite nails*
wooo…super cheap lar…aiyoh…naked shower….*blush*…Ajumas? U mean Korea also have ppl scrub body for us (ala tukish baths) ?
I like the wine glass picture. Very nice angle. And those prawns… huge huge!
wow.. i love the picture where took through the wine glass… i bet u hv a wonderful time there.. Hey.. when is the gathering for taiwanese food a?
awwWWwww… i get to see suyen naked!!! 😛
The escargot look like garden snail leh!!!
Hahaha..naked shower? Eeee….even with only female around, i still get very embarass. Hehehe..but it’s a good experience huh?
yeah yeah you wish la 😀
opps!!! typo error supose to be U*… gosh too sexcited already…oops i mean excited dee!!!… leeping also!!!
Great Korean lifestyle approach eh?
wahlau..naked ladies eh??.. wah i heard beef is very exclusive in korea..it must have cost a bomb!
tummythoz: im as nervous but after u take off and see dozens of naked women..its no big deal
jian: ooo ajumas means aunties..they scrub for each others..yeah they have ppl scrubbing for u but u have to pay extra
teckiee: it was taken by my fren hehe..yeah it was tiger prawns with some creamy cheese sauce
jackson: the lady said mid july wor..anyone interested?
aylwin: ally!! whats so interesting of girls seeing girls naked
pea: yea lo..i told my frenz it looks like those snails crawling at my house garden..hahaha yeah it was a new experience
vic: hahahaha he siao dy
jason: yeah..hehe..its like so normal for them
joe: really a? the whole dinner cost rm 1200 for 10 ppl..i think its still ok..not too expensive
everything looks great! it’s always wonderful to have a local to bring you around, rather than doing the tourisy follow-the-flag thing 😉
behave behave!!