“Avocado†is nicknamed the butter of the forest due to its unique savory flavor and texture that melts softly in the mouth. Avocados are also called healthy fruits because they contain lots of ingredients that are good for our body, such as potassium, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins that lower blood pressure and are good for preventing depression. In the past, avocados were only used to make sauces or salads, but recently, their soft, light flavor goes well with many dishes and has become a main ingredient. From homemade avocado burgers with sesame seeds sprinkled on top of an avocado bun to avocado cake that recreates the shape of an avocado! Here are 5 of the best avocado restaurants with a soft and light appeal.
1. 'Olaabo' in Sadang-dong, Seoul, a diverse world of avocado cuisine
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“Ola-bo†sells a variety of dishes, such as quesadillas and burritos, mainly avocados. The signature menu is “Hawaiian salmon poke,†where avocado, salmon, soybeans, seaweed, and corn are placed on rice and grated with soy sauce jelly. Furigake is sprinkled on the rich rice and toppings are combined to provide a rich flavor. At lunchtime on weekdays, a carbonated drink or coffee is served as a service for each menu item.
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â–²Location: 300 Sadang-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 on weekdays, 12:00 — 22:00 on weekends, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Hawaiian salmon poke 14,800 won, avocado chicken quesadilla 13,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Hoppy Hoppy Hat): Recommended place for avocado lovers! There are avocados in every dish. Poke has plenty of toppings, so it's great to eat as a meal.
2. 'La Ferm' in Hannam-dong, Seoul, a healthy meal made from superfoods
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“Laferm†makes healthy, low-calorie foods with superfoods as the main ingredient. The signature menu, “Green Avocado Salad,†is topped with a slice of avocado slice, salmon, and a slice of bread coated with guacamole on top of rich vegetables. The yogurt dressing that comes with it has a refreshing flavor that enhances the taste buds. The salad contains plenty of vegetables and avocados, so it's a great place to fill the filling with just one bowl.
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â–²Location: 32, Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 21:00 every day, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 16:00
â–²Price: Green avocado salad 15,800 won, couscous chicken steak 19,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Healing Chicken 2): A restaurant I often went to when I was on a diet! I was impressed that each and every one of the ingredients was made with something good. The salad is also large, so it's great for two to share.
3. Visuals singing certified shots, 'Unas' in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul
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Image source: unas_seoul's Instagram
“Unas†is a dessert cafe run by patissier Lee Eun-ah, who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu. The signature menu is “Unasu Avocado,†which caused a wave of certified shots on social media due to its similar appearance to actual avocados. Lemon cheesecake baked on an empty avocado skin and mousse made from avocado pulp were added one after the other to add freshness with chocolate coated mango and yuzu jelly.
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â–²Location: 318 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 21:30 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Unasu avocado 9,000 won, Dosan melon 9,300 won
â–²Testimonial (Ant Gobble): There are so many original dessert menus that you'll be amazed when you look at the showcase. I ate an unas avocado, and I recommend eating the jelly from the seed part in a cake and in one bite!
4. Homemade burger wrapped in avocado, 'Little Neck' in Sinsa-dong, Seoul
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Image source: Littleneckseoul's Instagram
“Little Neck†recently aired in famous media and is very popular. Unlike regular burgers, the signature menu “Avocado Burger†has impressive visuals wrapped around the ingredients in avocado. Red crab mixed with mayonnaise, tomato, arugula, and cucumber pickles were placed between the avocados to fill them generously. The crunchy avocado gently envelops each ingredient and blends harmoniously together.
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â–²Location: 17 Dosan-daero 51-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 21:30 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Avocado Burger 11,000 won, Avocado Toast 12,000 won
â–²Review (Pakkavibo-chan, the god of food): An avocado bun sprinkled with sesame seeds steals attention! It's a good feeling of satiety because it goes in a can of avocado. A salad was also included, so I was able to have a more hearty meal.
5. 'Fuku Sushi' in Daehyeon-dong, Seoul, for the rich aroma of avocado
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“Fukusushi†is a place where you can enjoy sushi that is good value for money, so students from nearby universities are always on their way. The signature menu is the “avocado roll,†made by spreading a thin layer of rice and rolling it up with avocado, cucumber, egg, and flying fish roe. Since it contains a large amount of avocado, the savory flavor spreads throughout the mouth, and the flying fish roe bursts, adding to the fun of chewing. The store is small, so I recommend visiting after making a reservation.
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â–²Location: 10 Ewhayeodae 3-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 20:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Sundays and Mondays
â–²Price: Avocado roll 12,000 won, salmon sushi (8ps) 13,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Look in the mirror): This is a hot spot that every college student knows! Sushi is fine, but the avocado roll with avocado is a real delicacy! You can enjoy the rich flavor of avocado!