Chocolate Cake and coffee break @hollyscoffeekr Cake was legit and had surprising little chocolate-covered cereal pops in the chocolate cream. Dark chocolate pieces were hard which contrasted the soft cake, cream and more. It had enough caffeine that I didn't really need the coffee. Delicious. The atmosphere was great as well for a 24 hour coffee shop. Why do we need offices these days? There was enough power ports and strong WiFi to carry you through the day. [Naver Map] Hollys Coffee Sejongno Branch 161 Sejong-daero Jongno-gu Seoul http://naver.me/GIsowVOn Google Maps Hollys Coffee 64 Sejong-daero, Taepyeongno 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul 02-755-7795 https://goo.gl/maps/ozQFUvBjtzTEniGaA #dessert #chocolatecake #coffeetime #seouleats #koreafood #foodporn #love #instagood #beautiful #food #korea #instafood #instatravel #travelgram #goodeats #foodblogger #푸드스타그램 #맛스타그램 #맛있어 #좋아요 #냠냠 #데일리 #맞팔 #데일리 #맛있다 #먹스타그램

Ssang Ssang Bar (Chocolate Couple Bar) Ssang Ssang Bar, you are the cupid of ice cream. You are dressed in gold and adorn with a red heart  Underneath you have delicious chocolate spiked with two sticks. What am I supposed to do with you Ssang Ssang Bar? Share? Sigh... Ssang Ssang bar... I loathe thee  You are the chocolate bar shared by couples, but you taste so good, I cannot. You show the darkness of my soul as I indulge in both halves- one for each hand, alternating between. Ssang Ssang bar... if you were larger in size, I would consider sharing (but probably not) Maybe if I found a worthy beau, I would share. Ssang Ssang Bar could you introduce me? Ssang Ssang Bar (Chocolate Couple Bar)

Seaweed Chocolate So, you have seen the kimchi chocolates and the red pepper chocolates and even the cactus chocolates, but this, THIS, is just an atrocity. They took seaweed (laver, actually) and combined it with chocolate. CHOCOLATE to produce a taste that is just wrong. It tastes like milk-chocolate dog crap that leaves an aftertaste of old socks that lingers until you rip out your tongue or brush your teeth many times. Gross. Gross. On a side note, the makgeolli chocolates that are behind the seaweed chocolates were actually ok. Dan 

Macarons from Remins I love exploring little side streets. There you'll often find traditional Korean restaurants and locally owned cafes that focus more on craft than big crowds. One of my favorite areas to visit is Bukcheon and Gahoe-dong. I think of it as the less touristy Insadong. This area is well known for the many hanok guest houses  . The area has a lot of charm with the boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops. Oh, and many of the locations have been featured in Korean dramas. One of my favorite cafes in the area is Reminis  is a great place to get a slice of homemade chocolate cake  with a cup of coffee. The last time I went with a friend, we decided to get a few macarons. These were ok. Homemade and flavorful, they were ok. We ordered the blueberry, earl grey, and lemon macarons. The earl grey was the most interesting. I mean these are nowhere as good as Paulette Macarons in San Fran, but you can't eat macaroons across from a tiny little Korean restaur...

Bacon Chocolate Truffle This was sent from our friends at the Dragon Hill Lodge . These unnaturally good treats have dark chocolate studded with salty, crunchy pork bits. It tastes sinful, but I'd do it again in an instant. Now, they don't have these treats on the menu, but if you ask the Food and Beverage Director Tim really nicely, he might make you a batch. Give the Dragon Hill a call today. Dragon Hill Lodge Located in the Yongsan Garrison so it would be difficult for civilians to get in. Call (Commercial) 790-0016 Ext. 6209 or (DSN) 738-2222 , Ext. 6209 Dan

This was originally published in the March Issue of Seoul Magazine. It is reprinted with permission. Cacao Boom Cacao Boom for a Drop of Chocolate Have you ever wondered why there is no Chocoholic's Anonymous? It's because nobody wants to quit. I must say that I am addicted to the hot chocolate at Cacao Boom. You can order it to the degree of thickness or flavor. I recommend the strong chocolate which comes in a small glass but each sip is like a shot of serotonin straight to the happy centers of the brain. There is also white hot chocolate for those looking for something sweeter and more buttery. For the adventurous there is hot chocolate with a shot of brandy or a sprinkling of chili powder. This is truly artisan made hot chocolate for it is made in a standing chocolate mixer that regulates the temperature and mixes it continuously to create the perfect texture. Also, be sure to grab a chocolate bar or two on your way out. Your friends will appreciate it. Cacao Boom...

This was originally published in the March Issue of Seoul Magazine . It is reprinted with permission. Reminis Cake in Seoul, Korea From Wedding Cakes to Chocolate Cakes: Reminis Wedding cake maker and spun sugar artist Yun-sun Goo and her team decided they wanted to share their craft with the public so they converted their baking studio into a cafe. In the back room they offer baking classes and continue to make cakes, but the front of the house is now a cafe where can get a chocolate slice to quell your sweet tooth. The chocolate creations are exceptional here. The giant wedge of chocolate cake has rich granache over a foundation of chocolate sponge cake with crisp cookie shattering on the bottom. Now if you have the time (about 20 minutes), I recommend their chocolate souffle. Right out of the oven, the melted chocolate is in a flux of solid and liquid and it sits on a crisp tart crust of…chocolate. It is truly heaven on earth.  Reminis Cake in Seoul, Korea Reminis Ca...

This was originally published in the March Issue of Seoul Magazine. It is reprinted with permission. Amandier Chocolates in Seoul, Korea When Christopher Columbus came to "New Spain" he noticed that the Indians used almond beans "as currency; and these Indians in the canoe valued greatly." Can you count the number of errors in this statement? Three. But the biggest error of all was that the Native Americans were using cocoa beans as currency and they were right to value it. Good chocolate makes me drool the second I smell it. A bite or a sip of really good chocolate sends a jolt of flavor to my jowls and makes me lightheaded. Quite simply, chocolate gets me high. The simple cocoa bean after being roasted and processed can be made into a variety of different products. Great chocolatiers are like alchemists. They know how to temper the chocolate correctly in order to make a glossy sheen and uniform snap. They also know which flavorings, butters, and sweete...

Jubilee Chocolatier I recommend going to Jubilee Chocolatier for a hot mug of their hot chocolate. They use high grade chocolate and they froth it up using their steam wand. It is delicious. Directions go out Jonggak Station( Subway Line 1) exit 4 and walk towards the river. It's on the corner. 전화 : 02-734-7337 주소 : 서울시 종로구 관철동 288 교원빌딩   *영업시간 - 평일 Open 7:30 ~ Close 23:00 - 금,토 Open 7:30 ~ Close 24:00

Jubilee Chocolatier Cafe near Myeongdong Chocolate is a superfood, so I can allow myself to eat as much as I can right? I have to admit, I am addicted good drinking chocolate and Jubilee Chocolatier's is not bad. I had the bitter chocolate and that was...well, bitter. Their Belgian Hot Chocolate is nice and creamy with nice chocolate notes. Where this place really shines is with the chocolate truffles. When you order a hot chocolate, you get a piece of rich, dark chocolate. It's delicious. Along Cheongyechung river right across from the KTO building. Be sure to check it out. http://www.jubileechocolatier.com/ Interior at Jubilee Chocolatier Cafe near Myeongdong Chocolate at Jubilee Chocolatier Cafe near Myeongdong Tarts at Jubilee Chocolatier Cafe near Myeongdong

Maple Bacon Chocolate Truffle No, I didn't stutter. At the Taste of Nova Scotia's Culinary World Summit, I went to the lobster dinner that they had for delegates and for the good people of Halifax. Following the Lobster Dinner was the Chocolate Salon which was a history of chocolate starting from the discovery in South America. I'll go more into this in a future post, but on the truffle tray was a Maple Bacon Chocolate Truffle- I don't know if you can go more decadent than this. The chocolate had a warm maple taste with a hint of saltiness and the perplexing wowness of bacon grease. It was definitely droolworthy.

My number one search for the last two weeks with 1526 page views has been a post that I wrote about 2 years ago: My Ode to Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. It's been jumping all over the Internet and I just got an offer from a rival candy company to write an ode about their candy bar. I'm thinking about it. Hahaha. Anyway, here is a repost of the Ode for your enjoyment. Cheers, Dan Ode to Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Oh, disk of crimped delight- a UFO to my heart. Abduct my sense of control; I want you inside me. There you all dressed all coquettish in your pleated school girl uniform. I pull the skirt down a bit to reveal your smooth finery. Reese's Enjoyment The first bite is like Bacchus's first sip of wine; I won't stop until I have all of you. The chocolate has a bite that gives way to the crumbly salty peanut filling that sends three taste buds asunder. Oh bliss to be. Oh, bliss to be: Salty, Sweet, and Savory. Tart, Bitter, and Spicy are...

I was too chicken **** to try this, but Dan... "How are you holding up?" Mr. Kuh's hotdog stand right outside of exit #7 Seolleung station (선릉)... saw the menu w/ the most incredible lineup of sauces on a hotdog ever written and had to do a double take and walk inside.... to be honest, it just looks like a nacho cheese hotdog from this exterior shot :( *boo~ Initially Dan said it wasn't as bad as you might think.... then he told me he was sick for a whole day and a half. Hope he doesn't grow another nipple or something :P I kid. and here's the full lineup, so if you ever want your fixin' call them, they deliver! to be fair, Dan also did say the hotdog itself wasn't bad, so I'm sure the other hotdog's might be very tasty, but just not as incredible as the Chocolate, Kiwi, Nacho cheese, Onion and Relish Hot Dog (*bling*)

Instead of the Tim Tam Slam, I'm going to do the Chocopie Slam. I take a Korean Chocopie (a chocolate moon pie that has marshmallow inside) and I'm going to bite off the ends and suck coffee though the cake part and then eat the how thing. It's like an instant wake up because you'll have sugar and caffeine jolting through your system! HAHAHA

Chocolate from Passion 5 Written and Photographed by Chalica Pack www.vegetarianinkorea.com Chocolates with nuts, chocolates with crème, chocolates shaped like flowers, chocolates filled with organic dried fruits- whatever your fancy you will find it in Seoul. You might not know it, but Seoul is filled to the brim with chocolate shops. They are scattered in nearly every neighborhood from Itaewon to Apgujeong. There are cozy little shops to enjoy a mocha and truffle while reading a book, chic urban places that offer sandwiches and spirits, and places that are so high end your camera will not be welcomed. Here is a list of my chocolate finds just in time for Valentines Day. Just one word of warning: On February 14th and April 14th most of these shops will sell out of everything so be sure to get there early or you will regret it. il Cacao Chocolate Castle As I write up this article, I am enjoying a fabulous chocolate covered truffle brownie from Chocolate Castle near Gyeongbok...

At Passion 5. BTW. They have a great brunch there. Dan

Say what! For real. They are there and they look good. Has anyone given them a try?

I recently received this e-mail from a friend of a friend and it sounds very intriguing. My weekend is totally booked, so I'm not going to be able to check it out. I hope someone other there can and let me know how it is. Dan Hello Dan My name is Alan and I am an Australian who has recently moved to Seoul.  I study Korean at Yonsei KLI with Susan Menadue-Chun and she suggested I let you know about a Churros /Chocolateria style cafe that my partner and I have recently opened in Apgujeong as it may be of interest to your group. We make Spanish style churros , the finest hot chocolate available in Seoul and also have a range of handmade swiss chocolates on offer.  Feel free to visit us if you would like to try our wares or if you would just like a coffee with the sounds of bossanova in the back ground. Kind Regards Al 010 9441 4946

dessert from OK2 Kitchen Here is a letter I received from a reader. Remember, always feel free to send letters. I'll try and answer them as fast as I can. As for this case, I have no idea so I'm hoping one of you might be able to help. The reader is looking for Maison du chocolat and Artisan du Chocolat. They are also looking for Maron Glaces and Medool dates. If anyone knows if you've seen these around, I'd really appreciate it. Here's the letter. Good afternoon Seoul Eats, I was wondering if you could help me. I am starting to think about my Christmas shopping list and would appreciate your help in tracking down some items. In return I can inform you what I have found so far..... To the list... Chocolates. In Britain I am a big fan of Maison du chocolat and Artisan du Chocolat. Unfortunately, Tokyo has an Artisan du Chocolat but Seoul does not. Where are the best chocolates in Korea? I have hunted down the Fauchon chocolates at Lotte department store and th...

This is Brian. He is currently in the Korean Army. When he had a couple days of leave, he came to visit me so I took him out to get a steak before he had to rejoin the ranks. We went to Outback because that was the only place around where I work. Next time I'll have to take him to a nicer place. Chicken Chili from Gecko's Terrace. It was quite good. Caesar Salad from Gecko's Terrace. Eh. It was alright. Pastrami Sandwich from Gecko's Terrace. The bread was good. One of these days, I'm going to have to do a sandwich review in Korea. Where are all the good sandwiches at? Darts at Geckos. I won! This was my last throw. I'm totally serious. Sara is my witness. You can ask her^^ Market O's real Brownie. You can get these at most convenience stores these days. Market O is promoting themselves as a all natural, "real" snack alternative. This box had about 5? brownies and it cost about 3,000won. They were a tad small to be real brownies, but they were mois...