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:$$
Reservations: Optional (takes reservations but not needed)
Suggested Items: Lamb curry with rice
Bottom line: This is a good restaurant if you want to try something different. Relatively inexpensive, and the owner really does a great job making patrons [...]
Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi
Cuisine: Wine Bar, European, Australian
Price: $$
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: $$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: Lunch set menu, Mussels, Chocolate Mousse
A while back I went to Kate’s Kitchen Brunch and Lounge with a few friends. Let me tell you that Kate’s deco exterior matches the swanky vibe inside. Lucky for us because Kate’s proved to [...]
Cuisine: Fusion
Price: $$
Suggested Items: None
2nd is the poster child for everything that’s wrong with “fusion” food in Korea. All the dishes claim to be from different parts of the world but are really gussied up versions of Korean fare with squiggles of various bottle gunky sauces. The interior is cool, with an Arabian mystique. [...]
Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi
Cuisine: Brunch
Price: $$
Suggested Items: Eggs Benedict, New York Brunch, Lumber Jack, the omelets
Suji’s specializes in the brunch crowd, and once you sit down and pick up a menu, you’ll be blown away by the selection. I went with the blueberry pancakes, eggs, toast, bacon and potatoes. [...]
Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi
Cuisine: Burgers
Price: $$
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Chili Cheese Fries
If you live in Seoul then you probably guessed this post was coming sooner or later. I mean, how can one not stop and grab a bite to eat at a restaurant called Kraze Burger or shall I say ezark [...]
