The other day, I was invited by Sunafood's Sean Han to visit Red Pepper Republic. First of all, great name for a restaurant. The concept of the restaurant is spicy szechwan style food done in a sleek, seductive way. It doesn't look like one of those Chinese joints with gaudy red lanterns hanging from the ceiling. The space is modern, yet secretive. I imagine that games of high stakes poker were being played in the nooks and corners- it has the Chinese club vibe from Indiana Jones going for it. Anyway, I got to interview Stanley Choo, one of the heads of marketing and he's going to tell you about this restaurant. You can find it across from the City Air Terminal near Samsung Station (COEX). 02 508 1320. The shrimp dish was very different than what I had before. The addition of green peppercorns and other spices gave it almost an Indian spin to the szechwan dish. Dan

Exterior Shot. Across from the Airport City Terminal at Coex. Cold Chicken with Peanut Sauce. It was a refreshing dish, but I found the peanut sauce a bit sweet. I wish they would have used fresh crushed peanuts. Overall, for Seoul, this is a dish with a unique taste. Sliced Duck with Hoisin Sauce and Chinese Crepes. The Crepes were a tad dry, but the duck had excellent flavor. The Red Pepper King Prawn was impressive. I loved the presentation and the flavor of the shrimp: they weren't greasy and there was an exciting bouquet of flavors. Tan Tan Noodles. Yum. I really enjoyed this with the cold noodles and the peanut sauce. I reminded me a bit of Thailand. The Mango Pudding. Beautiful and delicious with the pearls of tapioca and coconut milk. Yum. I leave you with a big bowl of Chili's Dan You can find Red Pepper Republic across from the City Air Terminal at COEX. It's open from 11:30-midnight and the number is 02-508-1320