“Jamsil†is surrounded by unique cafes and restaurants around Seokchon Lake. Jamsil is a popular place for couples and families to enjoy meals and outings due to its convenient transportation. In particular, Songli Dan-gil, which leads to the back of Seokchon Lake, became famous and became a popular spot always bustling with people not only on weekends but also on weekdays. Jamsil has not only restaurants but also cultural spaces such as shopping malls, observation decks, and aquariums, so it's a great place to enjoy on a date. Here are 5 of the best restaurants in Jamsil that will inspire you with their diverse charms.
1. “Niente†in Songpa-dong, a rich gravy that fills your mouth
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Italian restaurant “Niente†is located near Seokchon Lake. The signature menu is “pork chop steak,†which is grilled pork loin with apple chutney and raisins. The tender, crunchy sirloin has a juicy, moist texture that fills your mouth. “Truffle scrambled cream risotto,†which combines a rich cream sauce with a truffle flavor and soft scramble, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 40, Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:30
â–²Price: Pork chop steak 23,000 won, truffle scrambled cream risotto 22,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Single Bungle): It was originally a small store, but it was nice that the store expanded as I moved. The main dish is good, but scallop dishes are also recommended! It melts in your mouth.
2. Enjoy hearty Mexican cuisine, 'GOD EAT' in Songpa-dong
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“GOD EAT†is a place where you can find Mexican cuisine that is not irritating. The signature menu, “B set,†offers a rich menu, starting with fajitas, tacos, french fries, tortillas, and guacamole. Fajitas can be eaten by putting shrimp, meat, and vegetables in a tortilla and garnishing a sauce of your choice. You can choose between shrimp, pork, and chicken types for tacos on the set menu.
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â–²Location: 4-14, Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Fajita 20,000 won, B set 34,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami's nickname is difficult): It was nice to have multiple set menus to suit the number of people. I ordered a set menu and a la carte with my friends and ate it, and the plating was beautiful too! It was nice that Mexican food wasn't irritating.
3. 'Sambangmae' in Songpa-dong, a thick chashu full of fragrance
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The figures displayed in the store create a cute atmosphere at “Sambang Mae.†The signature menu is the “Chashu Rice Bowl,†which draws attention with its thick chashu and the red color of ginger. Instead of rubbing the rice bowl, I recommend cutting the pork into bite-sized pieces and eating it with rice and ginger. The combination of roasted pork, which is full of aroma, and ginger, which cleans up the aftertaste, is excellent.
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â–²Location: 23, Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 20:30 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Mondays and the third Tuesday
â–²Price: Chashu rice bowl 9,000 won, tonkotsu ramen 8,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Happy Gomtang 2): A ramen shop I go to when I want to eat ramen with a rich broth! The amount is high and the soup is rich, so it's good for seafood. Rice bowls also contain a lot of meat, so if you eat one bowl, you'll be completely full!
4. 'Gabaedo' in Songpa-dong, filled with an exotic atmosphere
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“Kabaido†has a Japanese-style interior decorated with wooden gratings and vintage accessories. The signature menu is “panna cotta,†where you pour espresso little by little on top of a chewy pudding. The sweet pudding gently envelops the bitterness unique to coffee and melts in your mouth. The waits are long even during the daytime on weekdays, so I recommend visiting with plenty of time.
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â–²Location: 6, Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Monday — Thursday 12:00 — 21:00, Friday — Sunday 12:00 — 22:00
â–²Price: Panna cotta 5,000 won, tiramisu 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (eating elephant elbow): Even though I visited during the day on a weekday, the wait was long. I ate the most famous dessert and coffee, and the atmosphere was so good that it was a pleasant time to recharge the sugar.
5. 'Color Bunsik' in Jamsilbon-dong, filled with years of experience
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Unlike its clean interior, “Kara Bunsik†is a food stall that has a tradition of about 30 years. The signature menu, “Kara Tteokbokki,†uses homemade aged sauce instead of gochujang, and is characterized by its sweet, spicy, and rich flavor. “Sundae†allows you to choose the ratio of sundae and offal, so it's a great place to enjoy it according to your preferences. Please note that additional orders are available starting at 2,000 won or more.
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â–²Location: 3, Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 23:30 every day
â–²Price: Color tteokbokki 3,500 won, sundae+entrails 4,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Mukmyeon Alcoholic King): The price is cheap, so it's not burdensome to try this or that. Starting with foods like tteokbokki, sundae, and tempura, it's fun to choose from a variety of menus such as hot dogs, soteoksoteok, and chicken gangjeong.