Yangpai is a fairly modern brand by the standards of the lamb business, and it is not an easy place to book, but maybe because they have opened branches all over, certain branches have ended up being walk-in f…
Seongsu-dong develops so fast that even though I drop by now and then, I can’t keep up with the pace of change. I do take photos, but they’re rough records at best, and next time I go there’s…
There is a Chinese restaurant called Yeonghwajang near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. It has been famous for ages, but honestly, going to a Chinese restaurant on your own is a bit awkward.. for a start,…
There’s a place in Chungmuro called Pildong Bunsik. It looks like a bunsik (Korean snack) joint, but the most famous thing on the menu is chicken skewers. They apparently have other dishes too, though it…
There is a jjukkumi bulgogi place in Chungmuro that has been doing well for ages. I had wanted to go, and finally got the chance. One whole wall is Lim Young-woong Looks like it is their hobby.. The menu Jju…
The desserts at the Four Seasons Hotel really are wonderful. It had been a while since my last visit, and the place had gotten even better. Sausage roll I mean, is a sausage roll even allowed to look this pre…
Gwanghwamun has the Kyobo Book Centre and Gyeongbokgung Palace, so it is a good place for a weekend outing. While I was there I stopped by Paulie’s Pizza in D Tower. Gwanghwamun Square Just took a shot …
For a while after Five Guys opened, the line was insanely long. I booked ahead in the morning, so I was able to get in. The waiting list already closed in the daytime.. This place is not exactly cheap, and ye…
BARolo is the kind of place that always feels like, what, home? It has that sort of warmth to it. And the music selection is good too. Today’s wine Their wine selection is always so well judged that you…
There’s a food alley in Mapo. It has always had a variety of places, but lately it seems to have been developed even further. Yukdo is a Korean BBQ joint near the very end of it. A place like this The l…
Milk Monaka The milk flavour is fine, but the wafer is a bit dry. Paul Bassett Milk Monaka Much the same thing. Baehongdong Jjolmyeon, chewy noodles in a spicy sauce The noodles have that chewy jjolmyeon-st…
Royce’ Potatochip Fromage Blanc A bit too rich for me. The regular one is better.. Udon Sagol Gomtangmyeon Not really that different from Sari Gomtang Myun. Ika Somen I’ve been snacking on these…