Reviewed by: Canadagal
From Lee's Korea Blog
Cuisine: Seafood
Price: $$
Reservations: Recommended (takes reservations and is usually packed)
Suggested Items: Crab legs, Sushi, Mongolian grill, Pasta bar, Desserts
A few weeks ago we attempted to check out D’Maris Seafood and Buffet on a Saturday night. Not a good idea. Even though the place is huge [...]
Cuisine: French
Price: $$
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 [...]
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Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Iranian
Price:$$
Reservations: Optional (takes reservations but not needed)
Suggested Items: Lamb curry with rice
Bottom line: This is a good restaurant if you want to try something different. Relatively inexpensive, and the owner really does a great job making patrons [...]
Cuisine: Korean
Price:$$
Reservations: Optional (takes reservations but not needed)
Suggested Items: Try the Yukhwe (steak tartar) after the main course!
Bottom line: This is an upscale beef restaurant near Yongsan, suitable for dates.
From the moment you arrive at this restaurant, you’ll probably get the impression this is an upscale restaurant. The courteous [...]
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Price: $$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: Sizzling Fajita Salad, Carne Asada Steak Tacos, Queso Live
My goodness, how starved we are for anything resembling Mexican food in Korea! Back home, chain Tex-Mex restaurants like these were where the yuppies and frat kids hung out–not places for real Mexican cuisine. (Sorry folks, cheddar, Monterey Jack and sour cream [...]
Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi
Cuisine: Wine Bar, European, Australian
Price: $$
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 [...]
Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi
Cuisine: Italian, European
Price: $$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: Lunch set menu, Mussels, Chocolate Mousse
A while back I went to Kate’s Kitchen Brunch and Lounge with a few friends. Let me tell you that Kate’s deco exterior matches the swanky vibe inside. Lucky for us because Kate’s proved to [...]
Cuisine: Fusion, Barbecue
Price: $$
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 [...]
