Daehak-ro is a street of youth and romance. It's a winter vacation period when there are no students, but contrary to expectations, the streets are bustling with couples, families, and friends looking for theater, whether on weekdays or weekends. After watching a moving play, a perfect meal will enhance the completeness of a happy day. Here are 5 of the best places to eat in Daehakro that are popular even during school vacations, from pasta restaurants that are essential for a date to cafes where you can enjoy cute and sweet desserts, and late-night restaurants with a relaxing atmosphere.
1. Enjoy pasta in a hanok, Myeongryun 4-ga 'Pasta Market'
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The Italian restaurant “Pasta Market†is considered a must-see for couples visiting Daehakro. The signature menu is “Spicy Rose,†which is spicy and soft. It is characterized by its rich texture by adding sous vide eggs and crunchy rice crackers. The “octopus steak risotto,†which has the delicious flavor of the chewy octopus and squid paste, is a special menu that can only be enjoyed at the Daehakro branch.
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â–²Location: 9-5 Daehak-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 – 21:00, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 – 17:00, weekends 12:00 – 21:00
â–²Price: Spicy Rose 18,000 won, octopus steak risotto 23,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami *Pororo*): I only went to Chungmu and went to Daehakro for the first time! After all, I believe in pasta… Octopus risotto JMT! It's completely small, and the octopus melts softly.
2. “Dodoya†in Dongsung-dong, a refined dish that you can choose and eat whatever you like
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“Dodoya†is a place where you can find “gamameshi,†a traditional Japanese kamameshi that is enjoyed by putting various ingredients such as abalone, salmon, and eel on stone-grilled rice containing mushrooms, shrimp, and chestnuts. All menus are prepared with salad, kimchi, omelette, stewed burdock root, and mini udon noodles. Other menus such as pork cutlet and hot pot are also available, and the kamameshi takes about 15 minutes, so keep in mind that it takes about 15 minutes.
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â–²Location: 39 Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:30 – 21:30 every day, B/T 15:00 – 16:30, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Kamameshi (basic Japanese kamameshi) 12,000 won, salmon kiln 14,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Bambi): Healthy food! Japanese kamameshi restaurant! Comfortable interior and cozy lighting! You can eat delicious Korean dishes! A refreshing taste that goes well with clean food! It's delicious!!
3. The space I want to capture, 'Maison de Abecquel' in Dongsung-dong
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The cafe “Maison de Abecquelle†is located at the end of a quiet hillside. It is the second space of 'Abecquel' in Huam-dong, creating a more spacious and sophisticated atmosphere. Tiramisu using strawberries, chiffon sandwiches, and toast are prepared as winter-only desserts. In addition to the sweetness of strawberries, the cute plating and colorful colors make the camera shutter sound endless.
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â–²Location: 30-3 Dongsung 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 – 20:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Strawberry tiramisu 7,000 won, strawberry chiffon sandwich 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (My Neighbor's Dog): It's been a while since it opened, but Maison Abecquel is waiting. It's a place worth waiting for. The space is beautiful, and the coffee, drinks, and desserts are all pleasing to the eye and mouth:)
4. “Fresh Dining Table†in Yeongeon-dong, where you can enjoy dieting
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As the name of the store suggests, “Fresh Table†is a place that offers brunch menus such as various salads, sandwiches, and soups with fresh vegetables. The signature menu is the “neck steak salad,†where the sharp grill marks and aroma of pork tenderloin steak are appetizing. You can choose between balsamic and lemon yuzu as a dressing, and you can enjoy it even more by adding toppings of your choice.
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â–²Location: 51-1 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 08:00 – 20:00 on weekdays, 10:00 – 19:00 on Sundays, 15:00 – 16:00 B/T, closed on Saturdays
â–²Price: Pork steak salad 7,000 won, shrimp salad 7,500 won
â–²Review (Hyeja Shikigami): A hearty salad restaurant! I went out to eat with my friends, but the price was reasonable and the interior was small, so there were quite a few people who went there alone!
5. Chili oil, beef bone, and Korean beef crisis meet, Myeongryun 4-ga 'Hyehwa Market'
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'Hyehwa Market' is a late-night restaurant where you must order alcohol. The signature menu is “spicy steamed rice,†which is famous for its amount that won't decrease no matter how much you eat. Add plenty of Korean beef, crucible, bok choy, mushrooms, and vermicelli, and bring to a boil. The sharp yet rich soup is perfect as a snack for drinks, and broth can also be refilled. “Korean beef tempura,†which has an attractive crunchy flavor, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 13, Daemyung 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 18:00 – 03:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Spicy steamed pork 19,000 won, fried Korean beef 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Goodbye Shikigami): Hyehwa Market is always crowded. I only tried spicy steamed pork. The spicy and sharp soup is steamed in soy sauce. The amount is quite large, so you can go without eating. There's been quite a bit of waiting since opening time.