Nowadays, “Three Hansami†continues to be cold on the 3rd and fine dust on the 4th. Even when they decide to go out, they think about whether to go outside or not because of the fickle weather. On a day like this, let's head to COEX, where you can do everything from delicious restaurants to shopping, shopping, and relaxation in one place. COEX is home to a variety of international restaurants, from Japanese-style ramen shops that boast cool broth to places where you can enjoy local Turkish food. Let's avoid the cold waves and fine dust and go on a tour of restaurants around the world with food at COEX!
1. “PF Chang†by COEX, an Asian bistro reinterpreted in American style
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“PF Chang†is a place where you can enjoy Asian cuisine made in an American style. The signature dish is the “Changsu Chicken Lettuce Wrap,†where finely chopped chicken is stir-fried in a salty sauce, served with deep-fried rice sticks, and wrapped in lettuce. Starting with the crunchiness of cabbage, the rich texture of the crispy rice sticks and the soft, crunchy chicken blend pleasantly in the mouth.
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â–²Location: COEX Mall B1 P107, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 22:30 every day
â–²Price: Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps 17,900 won, Mongolian Beef (lunch) 15,900 won
â–²Review (Patkavibo-chan, the god of food): You can feel the grand atmosphere at the entrance of the store and the statue inside. LOL I had Mongolian beef, but it was salty, so it went well with chives and rice.
2. COEX 'Agra', a small India in the middle of the city
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“Agra†recreates local flavors using traditional Indian recipes and spices. The signature menu, “BOMBAY SET,†offers a wide variety of dishes, including curry, classic naan, rice, tandoori chicken, and drinks at reasonable prices. For an additional fee, classic naan can be changed to one of the following menus: honey butter, cheese, potato, or cheese honey.
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â–²Location: COEX Mall B1 I102, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:30 every day
â–²Price: BOMBAY SET 15,600 won, Tandoori Chicken Half 9,900 won
â–²Review (Breakfast and McMorning): If you want to eat Indian food when you go to COEX, this is the place to go! There are various set menus at reasonable prices for 2 to 3 people, so it's great for a hearty meal.
3. COEX's “Kervan†pursues the natural taste of ingredients
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“Kervan†is a Turkish food specialty store that aims to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients without using strong spices. The signature menu is “Chicken Shish Kebab,†where chicken seasoned with olive oil and oregano is grilled over charcoal and enjoyed with rice. The light chicken has a subtle charcoal-grilled flavor that is appealing. The “mixed pide,†which combines beef and cheese on a thick dough, is also popular.
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â–²Location: B1 H105, COEX Mall, 524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: Sunday — Thursday 11:00 — 21:50, Friday and Saturday 11:00 — 22:50
â–²Price: Chicken shish kebab 19,000 won, mixed fide 19,500 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Substitute Hyumu-chan): When I was eating at the restaurant, many locals came here! The bread that comes out when you order mixed fidget is best soaked in soup and eaten!
4. 'Ronnefeld Tea House', where you can enjoy black tea according to your taste
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You can find traditional German black tea at the “Ronnefeld Tea Houseâ€, which is considered one of the top three teas in the world. Among the signature menu “black tea,†“Earl Grey,†which has a rich aroma with natural bergamot added to the darjeeling base, is the most popular. “Milk tea†can only be ordered from the types listed on today's milk tea list, and is prepared with 3 to 4 different configurations each day.
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â–²Location: E001, 1F, 524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Black tea 7,000 won, milk tea 8,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigin No. 731): When you enter the store, you can clearly see the type of black tea that occupies one wall. It was a cold day, so I ordered warm black tea and milk tea, and the white teapot and teacup were served, which was luxurious and nice. ^^
5. COEX “Shogunâ€, a thick soup that relaxes the inside
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“Shogun†offers “Orochong ramen,†which features a rich soup made by frying green onions and various ingredients over a high heat using homemade soy sauce. Ramen can be selected according to your preferences, such as chadol, chashu, and pork cutlet, and the “Oro Chong Special†is a popular menu with plenty of toppings. In addition, various rice bowl menus such as karaage, chashu, and Japanese oden are also available.
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â–²Location: B1 O105, 524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Oro Chong special 15,000 won, chicken karaage whole rice 9,800 won
â–²Testimonial (I'm worried about the red food): The soup is really rich, so it's great to eat as a snack. I personally like topped pork cutlet, but the crispy yet moist pork cutlet goes well with the spicy soup.
