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Food news, Restaurant reviews, Korean Culture, Travel, and other tomfoolery.

 
 

 
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Review: Napoleon Bakery

Bakery Napoleon has a long history of making fine breads in Korea. Although many of the breads cater to the Korean palate (such as green tea, rice cake, cheese, bread) they have world class skills for desserts and their croissa...
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Central Seoul
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Samcheongdong: Heaven on Top

In search of a good luncheon spot I meandered over to the stylish Samcheongdong area. My agenda was to find: a good date spot that had a good lunch selection and had good coffee so my girlfriend and I could eat and then go back...
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Cafes
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Tapioca and mango drink

it tastes pretty good with the mango juice and tapioca balls. Yum. You can find them at mango six. Locations all over korea.
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Central Seoul
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Lunch at Stone Pot Kitchen

This is a new bibimbap concept restaurant in the Yongsan Station shopping complex by the Cgv theatre. It is an upscale take with bibimbap starting at 10,900 won. You get rice cake to start and a minimal number of banchan (3). T...
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Central Seoul
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Good Morning Hanoi

Good Morning Hanoi was a two at best. Which is sad because the one in Sorae Village is amazing. The atmosphere at the Insadong store is stylish and hip. That’s about all it has going for it. Oh, and that the Jasmine tea i...
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Central Seoul
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Spicy Baby Octopus at Insadong Jukumi

I went for a quick dinner with a friend last night in Insadong and we found a new place doing spicy baby octopus. The place is a clean, refurbished hanok and the place has a cute vibe. There are hand-drawn menus on the table an...
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My Ode to Cheese: Wine Buffet at Bar Rouge at JW Marriot Hotel

Oh, Cheese, how I love to cut you. The stinker and riper the better. Oh, Cheese, how I love to pair you. Dried fruits, hard nuts, and cured meats are your perfect bedfellows (a cracker just seems so plebeian) Oh, Cheese, how I ...
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Cafe Review: Green Station Myeongdong

This is a cute cafe that offers a range f healthy drinks and snacks made from green tea. They have coffee as well for those they would like it. The red bean latte is a ok if you like red bean and milk and the green tea is good ...
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Central Seoul
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Chez Simon: Revisited

Chez Simon is still good but don’t expect much change from the past. If you are looking for a decent coursed meal that stays true to form then visit Chez Simon. The Creme Brûlée is still top notch and so is the steak. T...
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Review: Saint Augustin: Stylish Asian Cuisine

Saint Augustin Wow, I am impressed that this little restaurant that I once visited in Seorae Village (the French village of Seoul) has franchised out. The place is classy and it oozes Asian flair like Zen Hideaway. The place is...
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Central Seoul
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Vatos Urban Korean Tacos Redux

It’s been a busy end of the year so I (sadly) had not the chance to check out the new Vatos. Now I knew that on a Saturday it was going to be busy so I went 30 minutes before to put my name down on the list and then went ...
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Central Seoul
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Fine Cuisine at Min’s Club

Min’s Club in Insadong Salmon Gravlax at Min’s Club Min’s Club is a historical house that used to be the home of nobles. Built in the 1930 it has a Korean traditional exterior but with a modern interior. The s...
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Central Seoul

Foodie Redux: Soy Marinated Crabs at Pro-soy Crabs

Here is a oldie, but goodie. Sorry for the lack of posts. The company is growing and I am working on some new exciting projects. If you are interested in contributing to Seoul Eats, shoot me an email. Dan Pro-soy Crab in Sinsad...
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Minjin Buckwheat Noodles

In Korea, the most popular style of buckwheat noodles is naengmyeon: chewy buckwheat noodles in a clear pickled turnip soup. It is good but I sometimes miss having Japanese soba which is softer and more delicate. I am always a ...
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Central Seoul
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Silky Noodles in a Crisp, Ice Broth

Silky Noodles in a Crisp, Ice Broth One thing you should not get into an argument about with Koreans is who has the best chilled buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyeon). It can turn into a heated debate since many people have strong...
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Korean Broiled Eel at Gohyang

A food that is rich in protein and oil is perfect after a long work day (jang-oh). The eel is often killed fresh and then grilled over high heat, covered in sauce and then brought to the table. This fresh approach to preparing ...
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Breakfast Buffet at Shilla Hotel

The Shilla hotel has the reputation of being one of the top hotels in Seoul. While I was there yesterday, I saw a number of police escorts. I was told that members of Korea’s Royal Family were staying at the Shilla. I did...
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Central Seoul
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Don’t waste your time at Mother’s fish in Insadong

Sure it is heard to open up a restaurant these days. And yes, I know it is a business. However when your approach focuses more on margins and not on the food, I tend to get a bit upset. Mother’s Fish 어머니 생선 in I...
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