Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, the San Francisco shop famous for its cruffin (croissant + muffin), has landed in Korea. There was no way I could skip it. The building looks roughly like this. It’s on Sero…
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, the San Francisco shop famous for its cruffin (croissant + muffin), has landed in Korea. There was no way I could skip it. The building looks roughly like this. It’s on Sero…
An aged-pork place opened up in Garosu-gil, so we went there for a work dinner. The vibe, roughly I don’t really think aging pork makes it taste any better, so I’m not sure why they bother….
It had been a really long time since my last visit to Maison M’O. No commentary this time, just a quick record. The pithiviers was better than the chausson aux marrons. …
We had our year-end get-together at Manjeong in Samcheong-dong. A fun evening with the usual crowd. I’ll skip the commentary and just leave a few photos for the record. …
We had a get-together at Yeomyeong in Dohwa-dong. Chinese food really is best when a big group goes and orders a lot. Yangjangpi The quality is seriously high. Fried dumplings They’ve got…
Inamjang is a famous seolleongtang restaurant in Jongno, and it turns out they have a branch in Gwanghwamun. I thought I had been to every seolleongtang place in Gwanghwamun, but this one was still left.  …
I kept hearing here and there that Seongsu-dong was the up-and-coming neighbourhood, but the location was awkward and I never made it over. Seochon is awkwardly located too and nothing there really calls to me…
Bar hoppers tend to hit several bars in a single evening, and this was one of those nights. A famous bartender from Japan was guesting at Booze, so I stopped by. Snacks Not sure why I took this photo&#…
Coffee Bar K has a branch in Hannam-dong, and I had a bit of free time, so I dropped in. Glass of water The atmosphere is absolutely top-notch. Korea needs a lot more places like this. Daiquiri …
I’m not sure pork really needs aging, but aged-pork places have been popping up all over lately. Hannam Dwaeji is one of them. It’s right in front of the bar Booze. The place The mea…
I’d heard a rumour that a great bakery had opened in Hannam-dong, so I picked up a few things on my way out for drinks. The entrance Like most bakeries these days, the interior is clean and neat….
Merciel could well be called the highlight of a trip to Busan. It’s a place everyone raves about for its amazing view and delicious food. Seoul has plenty of places that cook just as well, but the view w…