There are times when I'm hungry, but rice is burdensome, and I want to eat food that can fill my stomach without feeling heavy. On a day like this, a “sandwich†that combines a variety of ingredients between soft bread and is easy to enjoy with one hand is perfect. You can also pair it with a cup of bittersweet coffee or savory milk. From egg sandwiches with an eye-catching yellow color to Japanese-style sandwiches with pork cutlets and fruit in between white bread, and attractive anti-American sandwiches with a crispy outside and a chewy reverse texture on the inside! Here are 5 of the best sandwich restaurants that are easy to enjoy.
1. Pongsilfonsil! Soft egg sandwich, 'Cafe One Room' in Guui-dong
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“Cafe Studio†is located in a quiet residential alley between Guui Station and Gangbyeon Station. The signature menu is the “egg sandwich,†which is a thick omelette mixed between white bread. The most popular flavors are “corn cheese,†where corn kernels pop and add fun to chewing, and “mentaiko,†which has a salty mentaiko topped with a so-called “sweet and salty†flavor. Delivery services are available in areas near the store.
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â–²Location: 88 Gwangnaru-ro 52-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 20:00 every day
â–²Price: Corn cheese egg sandwich 5,700 won, mentaiko egg sandwich 5,700 won
â–²Testimonial (Wild male tiger eating): There are a lot of egg sandwiches, but I personally think the corn cheese flavor is the most delicious. I liked corn, so I asked them to add a lot, but it was nice to have them overflowing.
2. Full of moist gravy, 'Heart to Heart' in Hannam-dong
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“Heart to Heart†has a long queue even before opening time. The signature menu, “Katsusando,†wraps crispy fried pork cutlets wrapped in white bread covered with a rich wasabi sauce. The pork in pork cutlets is aged with tapioca and kelp, and has a moist texture. We carefully selected parts with an appropriate ratio of fat and lean meat to bring out the soft texture and savory flavor.
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â–²Location: 11-5, Daesagwan-ro 30-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 20:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: 11,500 won for Katsusando, 9,500 won for Tamago Sando
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Sujhat): I recently moved the store from Gyeongridan-gil to Hannam-dong, and it's great that it's bigger than before! I tried katsusando here for the first time, and after that, there was no place that tasted better than here!
3. Delicate sweetness, 'Liesong' in Dogok-dong
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“Lie Jong†is a place run by two chefs from graphic designers. The signature menu is “Fruits Milky Sando,†a Japanese-style sandwich that combines sweet fresh cream and fresh fruit in a fluffy souffle castella. In the spring season, strawberries with an attractive red color and fresh flavor are added. In addition, they also have a variety of dessert menus such as French toast and scones.
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â–²Location: 56, Nonhyeon-ro 26-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 to 20:00, closed Sunday to Tuesday
â–²Price: Fruit milky acidity 8,000 won, French toast 6,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Isul Chamisul): A place that has been popular since it opened! It's a place where baking classes and cafes are held together! If you try sweet fruit acidity and Americano, it's a combination of honey!
4. Enjoy a hearty brunch, 'Hidden Brown' in Cheongdam-dong
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'Hidden Brown' is a brunch cafe located near Gangnam-gu Office Station. The signature menu, “Green Yellow,†serves beef made from crushed avocado and boiled egg placed between thick slices of bread. The sweet and sour mustard sauce spread on the inside of the bread adds richness to the soft yet light flavor. The “original pancake,†where you eat a nicely baked pancake topped with homemade fruit, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 44 Seolleung-ro 138-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday 08:00 to 21:00, Tuesday and Saturday 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Green and yellow 7,000 won, original pancake 7,500 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Shham): This is a place I often go to for brunch alone. In particular, I often eat sandwiches, and the contents are so full that even if I eat only half a piece, my stomach is full.
5. 'Bongbong Sandwich' in Jamsil-dong with an attractive variety of textures
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“Bon Bon Sandwich†makes sandwiches using homemade baguettes made at the store. The signature menu is the “Banmi Sandwich,†a baguette bread made from rice, split half rice in half and filled with meat, pickled vegetables, and cucumbers. Starting with crunchy bread, crunchy vegetables, and chewy meat, the rich texture that fills your mouth is appealing. Two types of meat are available: pork and chicken.
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â–²Location: 3, Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 16:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Banmi sandwich (pork) 6,500 won, ricotta cheese sandwich 7,000 won
â–²Review (The Curse of the Spiced Crab): It's in a market near Jamsilsaenae Station. For a long time, I always pack on baseball days, and the bread is crispy and the inside is full, so it's hearty.