Katsuro, a Tonkatsu Place in Cheongdam-dong
I had a reason to eat in Cheongdam-dong, and a regular of this place led me to Katsuro. Aperitif A regular’s perk; I remember it being Shaoxing wine.. Katsu curry Tonkatsu In Japan I only eat SPF-pork…
I had a reason to eat in Cheongdam-dong, and a regular of this place led me to Katsuro. Aperitif A regular’s perk; I remember it being Shaoxing wine.. Katsu curry Tonkatsu In Japan I only eat SPF-pork…
Hyangmi in Yeonnam-dong has been famous for ages. I dropped by for the first time in a while, and it was decent. Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) It covers the basics. Menbosha (shrimp toast) Well… this…
As far as I know, Pyeonghwaok is now well established at Incheon Airport, but back then the only place to eat it was in Garosu-gil. Entrance Nicely done up for a pop-up. Naengmyeon The naengmyeon was top-not…
I ended up visiting with a friend, more or less by chance. This is roughly what the place looks like. It’s an ordinary Korean barbecue joint. Not a famous spot or anything.. just an ordinary barbecue p…
I went to Downtowner not long after it opened in Cheongdam-dong. The vibe It’s a young crowd in here. Burger set The quality is decent. Burger close-up.. The flavors are pretty aggressive. I guess it&…
I had heard there was a place in Hibiya serving stylish ramen, so I paid a visit. If you’re wondering where Hibiya is, it’s about halfway between Ginza and Shimbashi, close to the Imperial Palace, …
This year a whole wave of new Pyongyang naengmyeon places has opened up. Being a naengmyeon lover, I’ve been to most of them.. Pyeongyangok’s concept is that they only serve sunmyeon (100% buckwhea…
I went with a friend to Sopoong, a hanwoo grill specialist. Fine dining seems to be on the decline lately while premium barbecue places keep multiplying.. But the somewhat famous ones are impossible to book ev…
Yakiniku in Japan is casual, delicious, and great value for money. As I’ve gotten older I’ve lost interest in expensive famous restaurants, but I still end up going for yakiniku regularly. S…
I’ve been going to Mitsumasa so often lately that the thrill of the first visit is long gone, but everyone I brought along was happy, so I’ll call that a win. Highball Skewers.. &nb…
Lately there’s been a real surge in places touting premium Hanwoo beef as their main draw. I’d kept a few names in mind for the next time a beef occasion came up, but when it actually did, I couldn…
Downtowner is a well-known burger joint in Itaewon, and it turns out they’ve opened a branch in Apgujeong. Even though we went at night, the place was packed. Like this… The vibe is hip. Burgers …