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Chin Chin

Chin Chin
When the loud music and crowds get old, it's time to sit back and enjoy Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage, Makgeolli, a traditional Korean drink processed from rice and grain, and has a milk color and texture. Since the drink is roughly $1 at stores and $3 at restaurants, it's one of the most popular drinks for young professionals, especially those partying in the Hongdae area. Chin Chin is one of Korea's first upscale Makgeolli place, nearly three to five times more expensive. But it is worth it. It draws in the crowd that is ready to ride the horse all night, Gangnam-style. However, it is only open until 1am, giving you enough time to head back to the loud scene. These kind of places rarely have anything more than crowd chatter and sizzling Korean dishes from the kitchen. Chin Chin, 343-9, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul [Photo via]
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