Due to the record-breaking heat wave, “vacations†where people spend their holidays in cool indoor complex cultural spaces are becoming a trend. It's popular because it can handle not only meals but also cafes and shopping all at once. Recently, Yeouido includes IFC Mall, SK Securities Building's “District Yâ€, a large bookstore, and the remodeled Shin Young Securities Building with a performance hall. Neighboring office workers, as well as families with children on vacation, are walking more frequently. Even the advantage of being able to enjoy famous restaurants in one place! Here are 5 best places to go on a vacation in Yeouido.
1. An example of exquisite Korean cuisine, 'Skill' at Shinyoung Securities Building in Yeouido
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Modern Korean restaurant 'Dom Si' is a place that offers a variety of fusion Korean cuisine, including meal menus, à la carte dishes, and course meals. A popular summer dish is “sea urchin soba noodles,†which are cold soba noodles topped with sea urchin eggs as a garnish. You can enjoy the savory flavor of soba and the gentle smell of the sea at the same time. Please note that the menu composition may vary using seasonal ingredients .
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â–² Location: 1st basement floor of Shinyoung Securities Building, 16 Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 on weekdays, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, Saturday 11:30 — 20:00, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Sea urchin soba noodles 16,000 won, Korean beef bibimbap 14,500 won
â–² Review (food meal) Papamon): I like the clean atmosphere. You can also choose between brown rice and white rice, so it feels even healthier.
2. Clear pork gukbap, 'Gwanghwamun Gukbap' at Shinyoung Securities Building in Yeouido
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This is the second branch of Chef Park Chan-il's gukbap restaurant , 'Gwanghwamun Gukbap'. The signature menu is “pork gukbap,†which is seasoned only with domestic pork. The clear soup has a refreshing yet deep flavor. The kakuteki that comes with it has a crunchy and refreshing flavor, making it a great addition to gukbap. “Pyongyang Naengmyeon,†which has a subtle scent of land, can be selected from water or rain.
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â–² Location: 1st basement floor of Shinyoung Securities Building, 16 Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 — 22:00, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, Saturday 11:30 — 20:00, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Pork gukbap 8,500 won, Pyongyang cold noodles 10,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Roselow): A clear soup that was rumored to be heard Pork gukbap. The umami returns and continues to enter. I think I'll become a regular as of today !
3. European-inspired restaurant, 'Flint' at SK Securities Building in Yeouido
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The European cuisine restaurant “Flint †is a place where you can enjoy a luxurious atmosphere with marble and gold-tone interiors. The signature menu is “truffle cream gnocchi,†which is topped with a crispy fry made from ink. The combination of chewy potato gnocchi and rich truffle cream sauce is fascinating. Note that you can also order a brunch menu at dinner time .
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â–² Location: B1F, SK Securities Building, 31 Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:30
â–² Price: Truffle cream gnocchi 19,000 won, beef eggplant tomato risotto 21,000 won
â–² Review (eating body calorie destroyer): A place I couldn't go without a reservation at first! The chewy gnocchi is the most palatable I've ever eaten, so it's a place I often go to.
4. Hawaiian salad to enjoy in the city center, Yeouido IFC Mall “Aloha Pokeâ€
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“Aloha Poke†is a place where you can enjoy Hawaiian fish salad. The popular menu is “Yuzu Ponzu Salmon,†made with fresh raw salmon and a fresh yuzu ponzu sauce. As a salad base, you can choose from green tea rice, brown rice with konjac rice, and quinoa salad. Note that if you order the natural sparkling water “Pure Bubble†with a salad, you can enjoy it at a discounted price.
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â–² Location: L1 floor, IFC Mall, 10 Gukegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 10:00 — 22:00 every day
â–² Price: Yuzu Ponzu Salmon S 9,500 won, Hawaiian Classic Tuna S 9,000 won
â–² Review (Team Cook for Shikigami): Relaxing interior. The base was quinoa instead of rice, but it's delicious because it's savory. The tip is to eat it as it is without grating it! It's nice that it's fresh and not burdensome .
5. Fragrant afterglow, 'Cafe authenticity' at SK Securities Building in Yeouido
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Located on the first floor of SK Securities Building, you can enjoy coffee drinks as well as various types of milk tea such as Earl Grey and Rooibos It's a space that exists. The signature menu is “milk tea†made by chilling only 100% black tea leaves. Using unrefined sugar, you can enjoy the refreshing taste while bringing out the aroma of black tea. Please note that the packaging comes in a special bottle .
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â–² Location: 1F, SK Securities Building, 31 Gukegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 08:00 — 21:00 on weekdays, 11:00 — 21:00 on weekends
â–² Price: Milk tea 4,500 won, vanilla bean latte 4,500 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Cajun Chicken): Tasty milk tea The price is also good. 4,500 won regardless of type! It's cheaper than other places, so I enjoy looking for it. I like the clean finish rather than the artificial sweetness.