<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>TOP 5 KOREA — Mapo-gu</title><description>TOP 5 columns for Mapo-gu</description><link>https://top5korea.com/</link><language>en</language><managingEditor>top5korea.com@gmail.com (TOP 5 KOREA)</managingEditor><item><title>Restaurants in Mangwon-dong for a Comfortable Solo Meal</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-364a394f-c613-4cc0-aef7-5b5de83afbdd/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-364a394f-c613-4cc0-aef7-5b5de83afbdd/</guid><description>Compare restaurants for solo dining in Mangwon-dong by counter seating, diners’ actual experiences eating alone, meal prices, waits, and self-service. We also look at positive and critical reviews of </description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare restaurants for solo dining in Mangwon-dong by counter seating, diners’ actual experiences eating alone, meal prices, waits, and self-service. We also look at positive and critical reviews of &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;There is a difference between counter seating throughout and just a few counter seats. If seating layout comes first, Katseueop Mangwonjeom, where every seat is at a counter, is a good fit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A bowl of noodles and a tonkatsu set meal come with different costs. Anchovy broth noodles cost ₩6,000, while a pork loin tonkatsu set costs ₩12,500, making it easy to choose a meal to suit your budget.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Consider the effort of collecting your food and the time spent waiting for a seat. Mangwonsikdang requires diners to collect their orders, while reviews of Ichizen mention waits even after peak mealtimes, so the service setup is worth considering too.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 8, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Food</category><category>Mapo-gu</category></item><item><title>What to See at Sangam Daengnyang Days 2026</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-23784ad4-a846-44b1-aa15-55464da5743e/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-23784ad4-a846-44b1-aa15-55464da5743e/</guid><description>Explore exhibitions, a concert, a pet fashion show, a talk and a film at Sangam&apos;s Munhwa Bichuk Giji on October 31. Choose programs at the Culture Plaza and T2 by start time and content.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore exhibitions, a concert, a pet fashion show, a talk and a film at Sangam&apos;s Munhwa Bichuk Giji on October 31. Choose programs at the Culture Plaza and T2 by start time and content.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;On October 31, programs at Munhwa Bichuk Giji run from morning performances to an evening film. Plan your arrival around what you want to see.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enjoy performances and films at the Culture Plaza, or indoor artworks and an outdoor talk at T2. The location depends on the program.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Both pet owners and people without pets can apply for seats in the Daengnyang Concert&apos;s S1 and S2 sections. The Pet Fashion Show features the competition finalists.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 30, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Pets</category><category>Mapo-gu</category><category>Sangam Seoul Daengnyang Days</category><category>Munhwa Bichuk Giji</category><category>pet festival</category><category>Mapo-gu exhibitions</category><category>Daengnyang Concert</category><category>Pet Fashion Show</category><category>Meongmungi screening</category></item></channel></rss>