“Last fit economy†was selected as one of the trending keywords in 2020. It is a word derived from the last mile, which means the last distance a death row inmate walks to the execution site, and recently it has been used to mean that the last point of contact between consumers and services and products is important. The number of consumption forms that can increase convenience and satisfaction is increasing even if you pay more. Even in restaurants, the trend is changing by offering treats that can provide a happy experience rather than just a meal. Seongsu, known as Seoul's hip uptown, is constantly popping up restaurants and cafes that will satisfy our eyes and mouths with fresh ingredients and honest sincerity. Let's take a look at 5 of the best new restaurants in Seongsu where you can experience a last-minute meal that brings you to a heavenly sense of taste.
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1. 'Numerodos' in Seongsu-dong, an Italian home-cooked meal with a cozy sensibility
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“Numedoros†is popular as a date spot thanks to the cozy interior of a renovated family home. The interior of the store consists of a variety of seats, including 2 seats, 3 seats, and group seats. The signature dish is “eggplant gratin,†made by putting layers of minced pork and cheese on thinly sliced eggplants and baking them in an oven. The eggplant, which is ripe and has a soft texture, combines the umami of the meat and the aroma of the cheese to create a deep flavor. “Mascarpone pizza,†baked in a oven with mascarpone cheese cut into large pieces on a pizza dough covered with plenty of basil pesto, is also a popular menu item. The aroma of the cheese that fills your mouth and the refreshing flavor of the basil pesto are appealing.
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â–²Location: 35-9 Sangwon 1-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Eggplant gratin 14,000 won, mascarpone pizza 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Budobonsai): It was nice that the food wasn't salty overall. The price was also cheap, so I was not afraid to order everything I wanted to eat. I especially liked the eggplant gratin because the sweetness of the eggplant and the flavors of the ingredients went well together.
2. Fusion Chinese with an outstanding blend of various ingredients, Seongsu-dong's 'Central Speed Gear'
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'Central Decelerator' was opened by Chef Choi Hyun-seok, who made his name known as an entertainment program. It's a place where you can find fusion food that combines Italian cuisine with lunch. The signature menu “Mapo Lamb Ribs†is served over a creamy risotto topped with two thick slices of lamb ribs and mapa tofu sauce. The combination of soft, crunchy lamb ribs and risotto with a salty sauce will fill your stomach. Seafood such as mussels, clams, etc., and “Seafood Basil Champon,†which has a refreshing yet aromatic soup flavor using basil, is also a popular menu. The mild flavor of the basil that comes up as you chew the chewy noodles is excellent.
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â–²Location: 7-1 Seongsuil-ro 6-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 21:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:30, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Mapo lamb ribs 37,000 won, seafood basil champon 17,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami dofonta_na): The menu with the blueprint was unique and stylish. The menu seemed like I could eat combinations that I couldn't think of or would be difficult to eat elsewhere, so it was perfect for me trying new foods. The combination of mapo tofu and lamb ribs was new, and I think it goes well with beer!
3. Handmade curry with deep flavors, 'Carinji' in Seongsu-dong, Seoul
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“Karinji†is a place where you can enjoy homemade curry and pork cutlets made in a Japanese style. After placing an order and making a payment at the kiosk at the entrance of the store, you can go inside and take a seat. The signature menu is “Avocado Kimakare,†which consists of layers of avocado, spicy dry curry, and egg yolk on top of white rice. The curry is made by stir-frying beef, pork, minced vegetables, and red pepper with a motif of soy sauce and ragu, and has a mild spiciness and chewy texture. I recommend beating the egg yolk and eating it in one bite without mixing the ingredients with a spoon. The melted egg yolk and avocado neutralize the spiciness and go harmoniously together.
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â–²Location: 10-3 Wangsimni-ro 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:15 — 20:30 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:15
â–²Price: Avocado Kimmacare 13,000 won, butter chicken curry 10,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami 10251325): I always had a long line every time I went there, so I decided to go as soon as it opened. I ate the most famous avocado kimakare, and it's a different level from the curries I've eaten so far! I liked the spiciness, so it was even more delicious, and I think avocado is a godsend. Even the highballs made with only 10 highball machines in the country are perfect!
4. Seongsu-dong's' Yeo-eum 'is emerging as a mecca for dating
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“Yeo-eum†is a fusion Asian kitchen run by a chef who is the Minister of Defense's personal cook. The interior of the store, decorated with small items such as a piano with sheet music, colorful chandeliers, and vases placed on each table, creates a romantic atmosphere. The signature menu, “Spicy Sriracha Carbonara,†is served by putting cheese powder on top of noodles with an eye-catching sriracha sauce with a reddish color. Ingredients such as bacon and shrimp are added to the noodles, which are heavily soaked in sauce, to make the texture even richer. The savory sriracha sauce captures the flavor of the cream that you can feel, so you can eat it for a long time without getting bitten.
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â–²Location: 26-24, Seoulsup 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 20:00 every day; B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 17:00; closed on Mondays; closed when supplies run out
â–²Price: Spicy Sriracha Carbonara 16,000 won, Katsusando 9,500 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin tofu, kimchi, and oden soup): On weekends, there are really waits before the opening, so you can eat it without having to wait if you go early. I tried pasta using sriracha for the first time, and it really went great with the cream sauce! I ordered katsusando as a side dish, and it was just as tasty as the main dish, so I ate it all.
5. A glass of wine to go with Korean food, 'Seoullian' in Seongsu-dong
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'Seoullian' is a wine sea newly opened by famous makeup artist Park Tae-yoon. The feature is that you can enjoy Korean snacks and wine at the same time using ingredients such as potatoes, rockfish, and white beans. You can pick your own wine from the shelves or get recommendations that suit your taste. The signature menu is “seasonal seafood steamed in wine,†which stands out for its diverse composition of fresh seasonal seafood such as blue crab, squid, crayfish, mussels, and lilies. Using wine, the fishy smell unique to seafood was clearly captured and the umami was enhanced to the fullest. Removing seafood and adding pasta to the leftover soup and stir-frying it yourself is also a delicacy.
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â–²Location: 24, Ttukseom-ro 1ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 00:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Seasonal seafood steamed in wine 45,000 won, steamed mentaiko 20,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Blaggy Shikigami user): Fresh flowers are scattered all over the place, so it's a perfect feeling for a date! The price is written on the wine bottle, so it's easy to pick and drink without being ridiculously expensive. There were a lot of snacks made with seafood in particular, and steamed wine was perfect as a wine snack.
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