This year we went to Itaewon for our third wedding anniversary. We stayed a night at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul. This hotel has a free shuttle bus to Itaewon from 9 am to 7 pm at one and half hour intervals. We missed the last shuttle and took a taxi. 
We went to La Plancha, a Spanish restaurant where we used to go all the time. We sometimes went there 2~3 times a week. We always got the same combo menu that consisted of chicken, steak, sausage, bacon and a clove of garlic along with a side of four kinds of sauce, fries, potatoes and salad. We also loved their dessert menu. However, we were very disappointed this time. The restaurant had expanded, but there was less on the menu and the quality of food was not as good. Also, there was no dessert menu. But it was our wedding anniversary, so we still had a good time.Two years ago we used to see more foreigners than Koreans in Itaewon, but now a lot of young Korean women in their 20s and 30s hang out there. Even late at night, Itaewon is still bright and crowded. It reminds us of Las Vegas: diverse food and diverse people. We don’t think it is dangerous in Itaewon, but you might feel a bit scared at night. If you travel only with women, we would advise you to go there during the day. Lunch time will be the best.
Itaewon is not far from Seoul station. You can take a taxi or a subway. Take subway line 6 and get off at Itaewon station. Go out to Exit 1. Then you can find good restaurants. Itaewon is a fun place to visit for eating out and shopping.
※ Seoul Metro (Seoul subway info.): http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/eng/
※ Seoul subway guide by Korean Tourism Organization:
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