'Seoul Forest', where you can enjoy quiet nature in a complex city center, is a popular picnic spot with various themes such as wetlands, arts and culture parks, and ecological forests. You can also enjoy walking along the green forest path, talking about Dorando, and then visiting the nearby Seongsu-dong Cafe Street. From European-style brunch to pizzerias that recreate local flavors, Thai restaurants, and dessert cafes that are great for filling up sweet sugar! Here are 5 of the best places to go to in Seoul Forest with the gentle spring breeze.
1. Brunch with a sense of freshness, 'Bingbong' in Seongsu-dong
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2. “Ensoku†in Seongsu-dong is a great place to enjoy as a picnic lunch
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“Ensoku†is a Japanese-style deep-fried sushi restaurant. The signature menu, “Ensoku Set for 1,†consists of 4 types of deep-fried sushi, kamaboko soup, and fruit. There are various types of deep-fried sushi available, from vegetables, which are basic flavors, to anchovies, wasabi burdock, and yakiniku, so you can choose and enjoy whatever you like. Picnic sets that offer drinks or beer instead of fish cake soup are also sold for a limited time.
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â–²Location: 46-10, Seoulsup 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Ensoku set for 1 person 9,000 won, anchovy deep-fried sushi 2,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Pinkokkashin): Even if I eat it at the store, it comes wrapped in a package, but the wrapper is cute, so I want to take it home. They sell out fast even in the early afternoon, so it's a good idea to check inventory!
3. 'Maison Frank' in Seongsu-dong, a sweet that is pleasing to the eye and mouth
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“Maison Frank†opened a new door after a renewal by the dessert cafe “Frank†in Gyeongridan-gil. The signature menu is “My Pleasure,†where the visual of the pink gift box draws attention. The pistachio mousse fills the mouth with aroma, and the raspberry jelly finishes the aftertaste with a fresh finish. The new menu “Strawberry Cheese Cake†is also loved by many for its combination of strawberries and rich cheese flavors.
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â–²Location: 5 Sangwon 1-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: My Pleasure 9,500 won, Strawberry Cheesecake 8,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Kumamon): Come as soon as you see the showcase! There are so many beautiful desserts that make a sound come out of their own. Inside, there is also a space decorated in pink, and everything from the desserts to the interior is full of sensibility.
4. Where fragrant curry meets blue crab, 'Nokmai' in Seongsu-dong
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“Nok Mai†is a place where you can enjoy hearty Thai food at reasonable prices. The signature menu, “Poopa Pong Curry,†puts a thick coconut curry on top of a large blue crab. Blue crab, which is full of fat and has a subtle sweetness the more you chew, blends harmoniously with the savory flavors of curry. The curry does not include rice and must be ordered separately.
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â–²Location: 18 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 — 21:00, Sunday 11:30 — 15:30
â–²Price: Phu Pat Pong Curry (medium) 21,000 won, Pad Thai 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I'm a shikigami): I really use it during company lunchtime >_<! The shop is small but nicely decorated! It's cheap with Thai food, but they sometimes offer service. hehe
5. Just like the local flavors of Italy! , 'Tarobe' in Seongsu-dong
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“Darobe†is run by Chef Kang Woo-suk from Salvatore Cuomo. Pizzas close to the local flavor are baked using a handmade oven made by a Neapolitan wood-fired oven. The signature menu is “BISMARCK,†which won the 2018 pizza competition. The chewy yet fluffy dough blends pleasantly with salty prosciutto, rich truffle oil, and soggy eggs.
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â–²Location: 48, Seoulsu-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: BISMARCK 24,000 won, AQUA MARE 38,000 won
â–²Review (Tulip Girl): If you go to Seoul Forest, you can't help but stop by a restaurant! The dough is so chewy because it's baked in an oven! Also, since it's an open kitchen, it's a lot of fun to watch food being prepared.