I didn't realize grabbing a sandwich and salad would prove to be such a difficult task in Sinchon.
Don't get me wrong - I love Korean food and grew up in a household where rice was an everyday occurrence. But sometimes, on a hot summer day, all you really want is a fresh sandwich or salad with an icy cold beverage.
All I could think of was poke on wild greens.
...And The Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad. I know, I know... CPK? Tsk tsk, Cheri, you can do better than that. It may not be the world's greatest tasting or creative dish, but it's consistent, and I stand by my salad constant. I can already feel the fresh crunch crunch of the jicama as I type...
But since we're fresh out of CPKs north of the Han River (Gangnam's a pretty far ride when you're hot and hungry), and poke is pretty much nonexistent in this country, where do you go when you're in Sinchon and:
Smoked salmon (6,000 won):
Cranberry chicken salad (6,000 won):
Not bad... the bread was nutty and tasty, but the small portions will leave you hungry! (Think tea time servings.) Maybe we should have gone to Quizno's? ㅠㅠ
Friends, if you have any good sandwich and salad recommendations, please leave a note in the comment section. I'd be much obliged. On another note, I challenge you all, for my own selfish benefit, to find some poke in Seoul! (Because I could really go for some right now. ^^)
-Cheri
Don't get me wrong - I love Korean food and grew up in a household where rice was an everyday occurrence. But sometimes, on a hot summer day, all you really want is a fresh sandwich or salad with an icy cold beverage.
All I could think of was poke on wild greens.
...And The Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad. I know, I know... CPK? Tsk tsk, Cheri, you can do better than that. It may not be the world's greatest tasting or creative dish, but it's consistent, and I stand by my salad constant. I can already feel the fresh crunch crunch of the jicama as I type...
But since we're fresh out of CPKs north of the Han River (Gangnam's a pretty far ride when you're hot and hungry), and poke is pretty much nonexistent in this country, where do you go when you're in Sinchon and:
- looking for something fresh,
- quick,
- in a sit-down,
- well-air conditioned place,
- but don't feel like paying $20+?
Smoked salmon (6,000 won):
Cranberry chicken salad (6,000 won):
Not bad... the bread was nutty and tasty, but the small portions will leave you hungry! (Think tea time servings.) Maybe we should have gone to Quizno's? ㅠㅠ
Friends, if you have any good sandwich and salad recommendations, please leave a note in the comment section. I'd be much obliged. On another note, I challenge you all, for my own selfish benefit, to find some poke in Seoul! (Because I could really go for some right now. ^^)
-Cheri
I had a good sandwich at The Flying Pan in Itaewon. It is a vegetable sandwhich (eggpant, zucchini and other things, including cheese) on very good bread, focaccia-type and served with a salad on the side for less than 9,000 won. I can't remember exactly because I went awhile ago and forgot the name of the restaurant.
ReplyDeleteIt is on a side street near the Hard Rock Cafe in the basement of a building. There is a Thai restaurant and another restaurant close to it.
Buccella in Shinsadong has a great veggie sandwich, and the salads don't look too bad either. Most items are under 10,000 if I remember correctly. A friend also raved about the tender beef sandwich.
ReplyDeleteI also stumbled upon another location in Samcheongdong yesterday. I heard there are three or four of them throughout Seoul. Definitely worth a try. Freshbaked Ciabbata bread... yummm! :D
And you won't find huge globs of mayo and relish on these babies!!
Open 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sinsa 02 – 517 – 7339
신사점. 서울시 강남구 신사동 534-22 1 층
Samcheongdong 02 – 723 – 733
삼청점. 서울시 종로구 팔판동 63-6 호