Take a trip to Bupyeong with your old friends and relive the laughter of the good old days.
The spicy scent drifting from snack stalls, the underground mall that once defined fashion,
the goofy poses in sticker photos, and the sound of guitars filling live halls—here, every corner brings back the spirit of the 2000s.
A Bite of Nostalgia: D.deli
Hidden in a back alley of Pyeongnidan-gil, the bright red storefront instantly grabs your attention.
Since opening in 2006, D.deli has been a favorite after-school stop for students craving a bowl of Stir-fried Instant Noodles.
Even today, adults who can’t forget that flavor still come back, chasing the taste of their youth.
D.deli’s Stir-fried Instant Noodles—made with Sliced Rice Cakes, Wheat Cakes, and Hand-pulled Dough—has a satisfyingly chewy texture and rich bite.
Its secret sauce, crafted from twelve kinds of fruit, strikes the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet, creating a flavor you’ll never forget.
Pair your Stir-fried Instant Noodles with thick Tuna Gimbap or a cheese-loaded fusion gratin—the classic combo loved by regulars for years.
Dip the Gimbap into the sauce from your Stir-fried Instant Noodles, and just like that, the familiar taste instantly brings back a flood of memories.
- Address14, Bupyeongmunhwa-ro 65beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-523-1194
- Opening Hoursevery day 11:00~23:00
- Websitewww.d-deli.co.kr
The Sweet Taste of After-School: CANMORE
CANMORE, a café famous for its fresh fruit drinks and desserts, first opened in Bupyeong in 1999 and quickly became a nationwide craze.
Its princess-style interior—complete with floral arches, rocking chairs, and swing seats—still looks exactly as it did back then.
The star of the menu is the Snowflake Shaved Ice—pillowy shaved milk ice that melts the instant it hits your tongue.
Fresh fruit and a drizzle of strawberry syrup add a perfectly sweet-tart finish. The parfait, layered with crunchy cereal and a scoop of ice cream, is another crowd favorite.
Every order comes with golden toast and a side of whipped cream—both endlessly refillable.
That bottomless toast is CANMORE’s signature and the secret behind its lasting popularity. Settle into one of the floral swing chairs, and as you dig into your dessert, you might find yourself remembering the days when you and your friends took turns refilling the toast plate.
- Address21, Sijang-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-362-2253
- Opening Hoursevery day 11:00~23:00
The Fashion Mecca of Its Time: Bupyeong Modoo Mall (Bupyeong Underground Shopping Mall)
Built in 1978, the Bupyeong Underground Shopping Mall stretches across 43,000 square meters with roughly 1,400 shops packed inside. In the early 2000s,
it was the place for trendsetters—a true fashion hotspot that drew more than 100,000 visitors every weekend.
Today, it carries on that spirit under a new name: Bupyeong Modoo Mall.
Back in the day, the mall was lined with trendy shoe stores, clothing shops, and stalls selling idol posters and fan merchandise.
With its affordable prices, it was where students spent their pocket money and hung out with friends.
Now, tucked between those nostalgic old stores, you’ll find nail salons, accessory shops, and capsule-toy booths—keeping it as lively and beloved among students as ever.
- AddressB7, Bupyeong-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-523-9991~2
- Opening Hoursevery day 10:00~22:00 (Closed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month)
- Websiteww25.modoomall.net
Capturing the Moment: Sticky#
Tucked away in Bupyeong, Sticky# is the last remaining sticker-photo booth in the area.
In one corner, an old video camera connects to a retro TV, showing your live reflection on screen—a perfect nod to the Y2K era.
Step inside the booth and you’ll find a green wall designed for chroma key effects, letting you choose from simple solid colors to bold, patterned backdrops for your photos.
Props like flip phones and other Y2K accessories are also available, so you can fully recreate that early-2000s vibe.
The best part comes after the photos are taken—decorating them. Grab a few colorful pens to doodle messages, add stickers, and even decide how to split the shots yourself.
When they’re printed, you cut them apart and stick them on your diary or the back of your phone—the unspoken rule everyone followed back then.
Where Youth Never Grows Old: ROCK CAMP
If you catch the sound of live music spilling into a Bupyeong alley late at night, it’s probably ROCK CAMP.
Opened in 1997 as Incheon’s first live club, it became the heart of the local band scene during the 2000s, when every night was filled with music and cheers from the crowd.
Head down the stairs and the first thing you’ll notice are the guitars, amps, and stacks of old CDs lining the room.
Gig posters from years past cover the walls, still buzzing with the energy of the early band scene. The stage may be small, but with quality sound and lighting, the music never fades.
Every Saturday, ROCK CAMP comes alive with blues, rock, and indie acts—including the venue’s longtime mainstay, the Jeong Yoo Cheon Blues Band.
When there’s no live show, the big screen takes the stage instead, filling the room with concert footage and keeping the sound going nonstop.
- Address6, Sinteuri-ro 6beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
- Inquiries+82-32-518-1245
- Opening HoursThursday~Saturday 19:00~01:00
- Websitecafe.daum.net/rockcamp
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