Yeonnam-dong has an ordinary atmosphere with many small, dense houses. However, within that small alley, there are places with unique characteristics. These are places you can only encounter if you go back and forth, but we will introduce a variety of restaurants in Yeonnam-dong that attract people with their unique sensuous atmosphere and authentic flavors.
1. Vietnamese home-cooked meal made from mom's recipe, 'An'
You can enjoy exotic Vietnamese home-cooked meals at “Anâ€, which is decorated with fragrant flowers as if you were in a flower garden. The signature menu is “rice noodles†containing brisket, raw sirloin, basil, bean sprouts, chili lime, and curantro (coriander). The soft rice noodle noodles, rich broth, and the aroma of basil and coolant that add a medium flavor are excellent. “Vietnamese rice,†which is made with pork flavored with lemongrass by putting a soft-boiled egg on top of smooth rice, sprinkled with fish sauce, is also popular.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 262-13, Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu â–²Opening hours: 12:00 to 22:00 every day (break time 15:00 to 17:00), closed on Tuesdays â–²Price: Rice noodles 12,000 won, Vietnamese rice 13,000 won â–²Review (Shikigin Mudo Bon Bang Sou): I tried papaya salad because I was wondering what the papaya salad was at first, but that's another reminder, hehe, this was the best place among the rice noodles I ate! My boyfriend, who doesn't eat spices, was a bit difficult, but I'll tell you in advance…
2. Italian home-cooked meal from a local chef, 'Casadinoa' in Yeonnam-dong
It is run by a chef from Italy, and the tables and interior accessories that were actually used in an Italian woodworking shop make you feel like visiting an Italian family home. The signature menu here is “lasagna al porno.†The deep flavors of the ragu sauce and white sauce (bechamel) that fill the space between the lasagna sheets are excellent. “Gnocchi ale vongole pesto verde,†which has a chewy texture made by finely mashing boiled potatoes, is also one of the popular dishes.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 43 Seongmisan-ro 26-gil, Mapo-gu â–²Opening hours: Every day 12:00 to 22:00 (break time 15:00 to 18:00), Tuesday 18:00 to 22:00, closed every Monday, the second and fourth Sunday â–²Price range: Lasagna al Porno 23,000 won, gnocchi ale vongole pesto verde 22,000 won â–²Review (KTMHG): Lasagna and gnocchi were really delicious. I also liked the menu with cheese or ham on top of bread as an appetizer (I don't remember the name of the menu). I think I'll be visiting again soon.
3. “Cafe High West†is a unique and sensuous space
The interior of “Cafe High West†seen through the white curtains with the sky is filled with antique props as if they had come to Europe. The scones made every morning are also displayed as a pretty accessory, and “Earl Grey Scones,†which have a mild black tea scent, is popular. “Ricotta Basil Pesto Toast,†which is made by baking crispy bread with a chewy texture and topped with ricotta cheese, salty basil pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes, is another popular menu item.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 167-9 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu â–²Business hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 to 21:00, closed on Sundays (last Sunday of every month, closed for 2 days a month â–²Price: Ricotta, basil pesto, toast, 7,000 won, Earl Grey scones, 4,500 won â–²Testimonial (cute girl with a sense): A sensible person opened it, and it became very popular as soon as it opened! Recently, it was selected as the cafe I want to visit the most along with Layard in Anguk-dong. I highly recommend it~
4. “Sanwang Banten,†a good value for money Chinese restaurant
“Sanwang Banten†is a place where you can enjoy Chinese cuisine at reasonable prices. The popular menu is menbosha, known as “shrimp bread.†It is a dish of deep-frying minced shrimp between slices of bread, and the crispy texture and moist flavor of shrimp meat are excellent. Another popular item on the menu is “shougi,†where chicken is deep-fried, steamed again, and served cold in a cold style. You can enjoy moist lean meat even more if you eat it with crunchy cucumber and crispy green onions.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 157-4, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu â–²Business hours: 11:30 to 22:00 on weekdays (break time 15:00 to 17:00), 11:30 to 22:00 on weekends, closed on Mondays â–²Price range: Shrimp bread (4 pieces) 8,000 won, Showi 15,000 won â–²Review (Shikigin Eunsashinamu): Shrimp bread and soju are the best lol it's really delicious…
5. My own little hideout, 'Yeonnam Salon'
Cute props placed all over the small space and a comic book package reminiscent of a comic book studio. In addition to coffee drinks from cafes, various snacks such as alcohol such as beer are also available, such as nachos, toast, soup, and grilled mochi to go with it. In summer, the fragrant “Assam milk tea shaved ice,†which uses milk ice cream and boasts a soft ice quality, and “matcha pudding,†where you can enjoy the rich flavor of matcha, are popular.
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
*Source: Shikigami Contents Team
â–²Location: 122-1 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu â–²Business hours: 12:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, 14:00 to 22:00 on weekends and holidays (Last Order 21:30), closed on Mondays â–²Price: Assam milk tea shaved water 8,000 won, matcha pudding 5,300 won â–²Review (Sikigin Lulu ^^): The shaved ice is delicious, the coffee is delicious lol the cute interior is great too!