Cuisine: French
Price: $$
Reservations: Recommended
Suggested Items: Daily specials, any of the desserts
Le Saint-Ex was one of the pioneers of Itaewon’s Restaurant Alley. A classic French bistro, it delivers homey Gallic cuisine in a transporting atmosphere. Like most foreign restaurants, it isn’t cheap, but it is also a good deal for what you [...]
Cuisine: Cafe
Price: $$
Reservations: None
Suggested Items: Chocolate Choux, Terrines
Okay, now we’re getting into serious territory with Korean bakery-cafes. Passion5, on the Hannam side of Itaewon, is a massive gourmet bakery with a German touch on the first floor. The second floor is a posh cafe that delivers extraordinary food. It’s pricey, but this [...]
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Cuisine: Pub grub
Price:$$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: All is pretty good-I really liked the Burgers and the fried noodles
Well, the oriental style fried noodles at Gecko’s are just great. A Little spicy and freshness brought in by the added fresh bean sprouts and [...]
Cuisine: Burgers
Price: $
Reservations: None
Suggested Items: All the burgers, Chili, Sloppy Joe
“Big Kev” Cyr started Chili King as a street food cart in Itaewon. He now has a brick-and-mortar location there. The namesake chili is indeed the king of chilis in Seoul (though a Texan purist may disagree). The burgers are hearty, and he even includes [...]
Paddy Mac Big Beef Burger and Chips
Cuisine: Pub Grub, Burgers
Price: $
Reservations: No Reservations
Suggested Items: Paddy Mac’s Big Beef Burger and Chips, Fish and Chips, Breakfast, Toad in the Hole
A Wolfhound burger with an Alley Kat beer is one of the greatest joys in Seoul. The Wolfhound is an Irish pub that has one of [...]
Omar at Sultan Kebab in 2006
Cuisine: Turkish
Price: $
Reservations: No Reservations
Suggested Items: Chicken Kebab, Lamb Kebab
Sultan Kebab started the whole kebab scene in Seoul. This was way before Koreans started ruining it with shredded cabbage and honey mustard. The lovable proprieter, Omar, who calls almost everyone “my brother,” has become an icon in Itaewon [...]
Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi
Cuisine: Wine Bar, European, Australian
Price: $$
Reservations: Recommended
Suggested Items: Fondue Platter, Kangaroo Steak, WINE!!!
When searching for a glass of wine to relax and unwind I suggest Kabinett in Itaewon. The wine bar is located next to the Itaewon hotel. Inside you’ll find an open space done in browns [...]
Cuisine: Fusion, Barbecue
Price: $$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: Any of the skewered meats
The Bungalow is designed as a hangout and is one of the most unique lounges in Seoul. The rooms and the rooftop have a layer of beach sand to cool your feet in on sweltering days. It feels like you’re in the tropics–not in northeast [...]
Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi
Cuisine: Brunch
Price: $$
Suggested Items: Eggs Benedict, New York Brunch, Lumber Jack, the omelets
Suji’s specializes in the brunch crowd, and once you sit down and pick up a menu, you’ll be blown away by the selection. I went with the blueberry pancakes, eggs, toast, bacon and potatoes. [...]
Cuisine: Burgers, Barbecue
Price: $
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Cheeseburger
Craving a juicy mouth watering burger that you have to hold with two hands just to get it in your mouth? Then Corner Bistro in Itaewon has just what you need. The rib and burger joint overcomes a spare menu by offering up tasty flavorful burgers. I haven’t tried [...]
