Seoul Eats

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

 
 

 
Central Seoul

Wano: Kaiseki Cuisine in Samcheongdong

Wano Fresh Tofu Soup and Tapas In the fashionable district of Samcheong-dong sits Wano, a kaiseki-style Japanese restaurant. The original hanok it sits in is over 90 years old, but it was recently renovated so only the original...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Non-Korean Eats

MIST: Hong Kong Michelin Starred Ramen House

Mist at D-Cube City Seoul Mist MIST is a new ramen shop at D-Cube City near Sindorim Station. It is the first of it’s kind in Seoul and it is probably the most popular shop in the entire complex. The style, the broth and ...
by Daniel
1
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2

Arabian Food at Saffron in Myeongdong

Saffron Restaurant in Myeongdong Saffron Restaurant in Myeongdong, Seoul, Korea If you are looking for high quality Arabian food, I recommend you check out Saffron in Myeongdong (located on the first floor of the Myeongdong Ibi...
by Daniel
1
Full Story »

 

 
Non-Korean Eats

Review: Gorilla in the Kitchen

King Crab Avocado Plate at Gorilla in the Kitchen Bae Yong-joon, the famously bespectacled, handsome actor known for his role in countless dramas and movies opened up a restaurant that focuses on naturally healthy food that a w...
by Daniel
1
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul

Review: Agio: Italian Food in Insadong

Agio Italian Food in Insadong by Daniel Gray Agio Italian Food in Insadong by Daniel Gray Italian food in Korea is not like the Italian food that I had while growing up. Then again, the Italian food in America is nothing like t...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 

 
Central Seoul 2

More pictures from Wang Thai

As a follow up to my review on Wang Thai, here are a few more pictures. Hi Jikyung and Jiyoung! Here is the link for my review: http://www.seouleats.com/2011/10/wang-thai-redux-my-new-favorite-thai.html Dan Green Curry Pin...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2

Wang Thai Redux: My New Favorite Thai Joint

Som Tom at Wang Thai in Itaewon Lunch with Friends at Wang Thai I can admit when I am wrong. The first few times I was at Wang Thai, I wasn’t that impressed. Maybe it was because I spent one too many days in Thailand and ...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2

CLOSED M Burger: New Burger Joint in Itaewon

Written and Photographed by Troy Zitzelberger M Burger Itaewon For weeks now I have been searching for a real burger. I have been looking for something juicy and delicious instead of these bland overly sauced burgers that lack ...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 

 
Central Seoul 2

Street Eats: Ali’s Egyptian Sandwiches in Itaewon

Itaewon Egyptian Sandwiches Written and Photographed by Troy Zitzelberger Nestled in the heart of Itaewon, right outside of Spy Club, this is possibly the only food cart in all of Seoul with Egyptian food on the menu. After one...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Activities/ Events

And the Winner of the Oktoberfest Contest is…

There a great number of great entries for the Ashley Cheeseman Oktoberfest contest. I think it was a very difficult decision for Mr. Cheeseman to pick a winner (I’m sure he pondered this over a great many number of beers....
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2
P9120043

Ankara Picnic: The Battle for Itaewon Kebab Supremacy take 4

Written and Photographed by Troy Zitzelsberger The first few times I walked by Ankara Picnic, I might have well have been blind. The size of this restaurant gives a whole new meaning to the term hole in the wall. If not for the...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 

 
Central Seoul 2

The Battle for Itaewon Kebab Supremacy take three: Petra Palace

Written and Photographed by Troy Zitzelsberger Petra Palace Having been here for nearly a month now, I’m still considered a newbie. So when I told my kebab fanatic Iranian friend that I am partaking on a quest to find th...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2

The Battle for Itaewon Kebab Supremacy Take Two: Pasha

Written and Photographed by Troy Zitzelsberger A new restaurant in a competitive neighborhood can go either way. They could work very hard and prove themselves worthy of the consumer’s patronage by bending over backwards in o...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2

Suji’s: There is no longer a need to cross the ocean to experience the big apple

Written by Troy Zitzelsberger Seoul’s first and possibly only establishment aiming to meet the needs of those savoring New York Deli staples.  What I expected was a throwback to the NYC delicatessen, but what I received ...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 

 
Central Seoul 2

Jester Famous Meat Pies

Originally Published in the September Issue of Seoul Magazine. Reprinted with permission. Pick up a copy of Seoul Magazine at reputable places around Seoul for other great recommendations.Dan Jesters Famous Meat Pies In Korea, ...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2

For Lunch, how about Uzbekistan Food

Samarikant Samarikant Sometimes I forget how transient of a city Seoul is. There are always people coming and going and new people are always looking to find places to eat. I got an email from a reader that said, “PLEEASE...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 
 
Central Seoul 2

Uzbek Watermelon

Uzbek Watermelon I spotted these odd looking melons at Samarkand in Seoul ( over by Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station exit 5). They look like cantaloupe but are the size of watermelon. I didn’t have a chance to ...
by Daniel
0
Full Story »

 

 
Central Seoul 2

Guest Writer Review: J Chili’s Food Cart

Hi folks, I would like to introduce Troy Zitzelsberger to you. He is an unofficial food critic in Seoul (aren’t we all) and he is going to contribute from time to time. He is here introducing J-Chili Food Cart in Itaewon....
by Daniel
0
Full Story »