Seongnae-dong, located on the east side of Seoul, is a town between Achasan Mountain and Namhansan Mountain. The
Olympic Park is located below, and it is crowded with people walking when the weather is nice. Recently,
as the number of trendy cafes in Seongnae-dong has increased, people are visiting more often. Here are eight charming restaurants in Seongnae-dong, from restaurants that have been loved by local people for a long time to unique cafes
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1.
A hanok cafe in the middle of the city. 'Maison de Han' in Seongnae-dong
'Maison de Han' is a hanok style cafe selected as a design spot in Seoul. They sell a variety of traditional teas and Korean sweets. The signature menu, “Ginseng Shake,†lets you enjoy the fragrant aroma of Japanese ginseng and the savory taste of milk. The fusion Korean-style dessert “Injeolmi Tortilla†is a popular menu that combines the savory flavors of
Injeolmi and cheese. In the set menu, you can enjoy Injeolmi and Korean food.
â–²Location: 2nd floor, 177, Gangdong-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul â–² Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 every day, 11:00-22:00 on
Saturdays â–² Price: Maison de
dessert A 9,000 won, Injeolmi Tortilla small 5,500 won, sam shake 6,500 won, traditional tea 5,500 won â–² Testimonial (Shikigin Poop): There's a unique hanok cafe, so I visited it a little bit ~~ hehe, it was a big hit ~
2.
Sweet and savory garlic tteokbokki, 'Self House' in Seongnae-dong
“Self House†is famous as the origin of garlic tteokbokki. The signature menu is
“garlic tteokbokki,†which has a sweet flavor and a mild aroma. The characteristic of garlic is that it reduces the spicy flavor unique to
garlic and maximizes sweetness, making it easy for people who don't like garlic to enjoy it. Note that there is also a set menu where you can enjoy various combinations such as sundae, gimbap, and tempura.
â–²Location 94, Gangdong-daero 53-gil, Gangdong-gu,
Seoul â–² Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 every day â–² Price:
Garlic tteokbokki 2,500 won , sundae 3,000 won, fried food 2,000 won, set menu 5,000 won ▲ Review (Shikigin PudingTalk): The taste is, in a nutshell, “The ratio of sweetness
to sweetness with a soft texture is just right ~
3.
Value for money Italian restaurant 'Alfalco' in Seongnae-dong
“Albarco†is the representative Italian
restaurant in Seongnae-dong, and it is bustling with local office workers and residents at lunchtime. On the lunch course, you can enjoy a variety of pastas for 9,900 won. The signature menu, “Tomato Seafood Risotto,†contains plenty of seafood in a sour tomato sauce, and you can enjoy
it to the fullest. As a dessert, “tiramisu†is a popular menu item.
â–²Location: 187 Gangdong-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul â–² Business hours:
11:00-22:00 every day, break time 15:00-17:00 â–² Price: Lunch menu 9,900 won, margherita
17,000 won, tiramisu 7,000 won â–² Review (Jaho Lee, the god of food): It's popular, so it's not a taste that catches the
mouth , The ingredients are fresh and the food is generally clean.
4.
The chewiness of aging sashimi, Seongnae-dong's 'mini club bar'
“Mini Hoeba†is a small bar-style sashimi restaurant located near Cheonho Station Exit 6. They sell live fish, salmon , and
aged mackerel sashimi. The signature menu “Live Fish Aged Sashimi Special†offers various types of sashimi. The unique characteristic of this place is its chewy and
plump texture that is different from regular sashimi. You'll be seated at the bar in the order you enter the store, so it's a good idea to take note.
â–²Location: 97 Cheonho Old-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul â–² Opening hours: 17:00-01:00 every day
â–² Price: Aging sashimi
is 20,000 won, aging sashimi is usually 10,000 won â–² Review (The
Nutcracker): This is the first time I've eaten a sashimi that is so plump!
The texture that makes the teeth bounce off is attractive!
5.
Essential course of the Panji pilgrimage, Boulangerie 11-17
Itaewon
dessert cafe 'Boulangerie 11-17' run by Chef Yoon Mun-joo of Le Bon Mariage.
This local bakery is so rich that it is considered an essential part of a pilgrimage to Panji. The signature menu “baguette †amburger is a favorite of people because it combines
crispy baguette, sweet red beans, and fragrant gourmet butter. Popular breads sell out early, so be sure to contact them in advance to visit.
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â–²Location: 624 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul â–² Business hours: 9:30-22:00 every day
â–² Price: Baguette burger 3,000 won, milk tok tok 3,000 won, cannelle
1,800 won â–² Review (
cold noodle lover who came back here): If I go here, all the bread is delicious, so I'm always wondering what to eat. Chocolate is rich, so any type of bread that contains chocolate is delicious.