Sugitama, a sake bar in Cheongdam
Sugitama is a sake bar run by Katsuro. I had assumed it was an izakaya or a restaurant, but it turns out they can only use Katsuro’s kitchen if you come before nine, so that is when you can order somethi…
Sugitama is a sake bar run by Katsuro. I had assumed it was an izakaya or a restaurant, but it turns out they can only use Katsuro’s kitchen if you come before nine, so that is when you can order somethi…
Cheung Kee Noodle House has changed its name to Cheung Kee Prawn Noodles. It looks like they’ve switched their main menu over to Singapore-style prawn noodles. I liked the egg noodles too, but I suppose …
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 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&…
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…
Chef Choi Hyun-seok’s Choi.Dot has been open in Cheongdam for a while now, and I was lucky enough to finally go. As I get older, it’s not easy to make it to a restaurant like this unless there̵…
Lots of naengmyeon places have been opening up in Gangnam lately.. and this is one of them. If it is new, I have to go at least once. The front entrance It is a decent size, and they have done the place up pr…
I’d never been to Cheung Kee Noodle House, the new place in Cheongdam-dong, so this time I finally set a date and went. Front entrance Unlike the other branches, the menu here has dim sum as well…
Café Dior in Cheongdam is a place where you can enjoy top-class desserts in a luxurious setting. It’s a place I can’t help but love, though I don’t get the chance to go all that often. …
I think it was in La Main that I read a dessert cafe called UNAS had opened across from CGV Apgujeong. I remember it being an article written by Kim Hye-jun. It is originally a baking-class studio, and the caf…
Trattoria Mito is the new restaurant opened by the chef from Molto. I went for a get-together, and he is still turning out great food. Bread Wine Abalone risotto The abalone was incredi…
I heard a rumour that the Dior café in Cheongdam-dong was the first place in the world to sell Pierre Hermé cakes made live on site, so there was no way I could skip it. Ispahan cocktail The taste is t…