2020, which seemed unlikely to come, has arrived. I feel overwhelmed by the intersection of various emotions, such as the excitement of starting a new life and half the sadness of being a year old. In this case, food that delights you not only with its visuals but also with its taste is the greatest comfort. From Korean bars with a hip sensibility to Hong Kong-style dessert restaurants full of exotic sensibility, and cafes that want to capture the flavors of the season using seasonal ingredients! Here are 5 of the best new restaurants in January that open the doors to the new year.
1. 'Hojok Ban' in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, with a Korean sensibility and hip
Image source: Hojokban's Instagram
Image source: Hojokban's Instagram
[Shikigami Tip]
â–²Location: 39, Eonju-ro 164-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 16:00 — 18:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Perilla oil soba noodles 8,800 won, seasoned yukhoe 19,800 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami no Hana Pig ♥): I'm already a hipster fan on Instagram! I think it's a place set up by the Downtowner Company. Extremely hip from the entrance.. The interior tableware and furniture are all beautiful. If you actually sell them, you'd want to buy them and take them home… I ate soba noodles with perilla oil and yukhoe bibimbap. I think I'll definitely eat the light yet savory noodles again next time. The bibimbap was a bit chewy, but the amount of yukhoe was pretty good too!
2. Photo zone is everywhere you go, 'Botanic Aden' in Munhyeon-dong, Busan
Image source: ssong_2ya's Instagram
Image source: vanilla1115's Instagram
[Shikigami Tip]
â–²Location: IFC B1F, 133 Jeonpo-daero, Nam-gu, Busan
▲Opening hours: 09:00 — 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Strawberry cake 7,000 won, Americano 5,000 won
â–²Review (Gishinggongkoto): There was a very beautiful cafe on the first basement floor of IFC Mall! I think this is Gyeongju Arden Cafe's 3rd store~ There are so many types of bakeries! Bread is bread too, but it's Instagram-worthy, here… The botanic zone is full of pools.. I haven't been able to touch whether it's a fresh flower or a flower, but I'm already in love with it.. There are all the tasty and pretty things, so I'll have to come back. Unconditionally!
3. Enjoy brunch in an emotional atmosphere, 'Balcony' in Daldong, Ulsan
Image source: 101very's Instagram
Image source: hwangmi__'s Instagram
[Shikigami Tip]
â–²Location: 25, Beonyeong-ro 75beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan
▲Opening hours: 09:00 — 23:00 every day
â–²Price: Rose pasta 14,000 won, shrimp open sandwich 7,800 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Yobyoseyo 114): The entrance is very pretty. Here.. It just says balcony, and if you take a picture in front of the door, it feels a bit like a picture of a trip abroad… It's nice that the interior is also very spacious. In addition to coffee, they also sell menus like brunch and pasta, and it's easy to get together at eleven o'clock. I tried pasta and sandwiches and they were good value for money ^^
4. 'Hong Kong Pencil' in Galma-dong, Daejeon, full of exotic feeling
Image source: tikyp.11's Instagram
Image source: tikyp.11 on Instagram
[Shikigami Tip]
â–²Location: 7 Gyeryong-ro 367beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, closed on Fridays
â–²Price: Ice cream Hong Kong waffle 6,800 won, homemade lemon tea 4,500 won
â–²Review (After eating): This is a small cafe located near Karma's four streets. I ordered Hong Kong waffles, black sesame spenner, and coffee. Fluffy Hong Kong waffles. Ice cream, yuzu juice? , bananas, and fresh cream came out, and when eaten with waffles, it was light and sweet, so it went well with coffee. The black sesame seed Spener also sued. The atmosphere is great. I recommend it~
5. Jeju Yongsu-ri 'Twelve Months', a dessert with seasonal ingredients
Image source: the_12months Instagram
Image source: the_12months Instagram
[Shikigami Tip]
â–²Location: 37 Yongsu-gil, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day, closed on Tuesdays
â–²Price: Mugwort Injeolmi cream gateau chocolate 5,500 won, lemon cake 3,500 won
â–²Review (tiramisu sweetened with food): Very nice cafe! There weren't many people because it was new, but the stone walls were simple and the interior was nice. I was satisfied with both coffee and dessert, but beet latte in particular was different from what it looked like (?) It had a cheesy flavor and a soy milk flavor, so it was new and delicious. The price is cheap, so I think I'll come back if I come to Jeju Island:)