Seoul Station — Local services in Aurora

I went to Shintoburi for their fantastic kimchi next door as usual, and found they had expanded into Seoul Station. And WHAT??? This store is so unique and awesome -- am I in a Korean convenience store by the Han River?! Or at Gangnam Station? Am I a K-pop demon hunter eating ramen? It feels like I should sing Golden out loud here.

They’ve got interesting Asian snacks, lots of Korean kids’ gadgets and toys, and other fun Korean items. I really enjoy casually eating instant ramen bowls here, it’s definitely an experience. It's also a good place to pick up gifts for kids. I don’t know if they still have it, but they once carried popular toys like Labubu. I’d definitely check this place out for any Asian and Korean...

First time visiting the Seoul Station at the Bicycle Village Shopping Center in Aurora. Comparing the HMart behind it, the store was a cute gem with some brands and items not available at its bigger neighbor. The place used to be a traditional Korean rice cake, kimchi and side dish restaurant and these were still available for dine in, take out or ready to go on fridge shelves. The spot light certainly was the DIY instant ramen station at the back of the store, where customers could pick from rows of ramen on the shelves and prepare the ramen with the bowls, utensils and the boiling water following the instructions on their own. Heard this type of ramen station was quite trendy and...

What a gem! This little market truly exceeded my expectations. It’s packed with a wonderfully unique and diverse selection of goods you don’t typically find elsewhere — including an impressive variety of frozen Korean foods that had me filling my basket in no time. One of the coolest features? A DIY ramen wall and prep station tucked away in the back — such a fun and thoughtful touch! Whether you’re a foodie, curious shopper, or just craving something different, this place is definitely worth checking out. I will absolutely be back and will be telling...