I feel that autumn has arrived as I look at the trees that have changed from fresh green leaves to colorful clothes. The blue sky and the scenery of trees dressed in red and yellow autumn leaves make you feel like you are looking at a watercolor painting. If you don't feel comfortable going far, why not enjoy fall foliage viewing at a palace located in downtown Seoul? If you add the quiet atmosphere of Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace, and Changgyeonggung Palace, which are known as the five greatest palaces in Seoul, and the colorful autumn leaves, plus gourmet food, it will be a perfect fall foliage viewing. Here are 5 of the best restaurants around Seoul Palace that offer food as colorful as autumn leaves.
1. Deoksugung Palace 'Pleasure' breaks the prejudice of English food
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Chef Shin Seung-hwan, who made his name known as “El Choco de Tereno,†created “Plesap†to break the prejudice that British food is not tasty. The signature menu, “BEEF WELLINGTON,†is a beef tenderloin wrapped in homemade prosciutto and mushroom paste, then coated with pastry dough and baked. The contrasting texture of the juicy tenderloin and the crispy crunchy texture along the texture is attractive.
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â–²Location: 135 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: BEEF WELLINGTON 95,000 won, FISH PIE 35,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Daily Diet): The combination of reddish beef Wellington and green peas enhances appetite. The umami and saltiness of mushrooms and prosciutto are added to the light tenderloin, making it unstoppable!
2. Enjoy Italian cuisine in a Korean atmosphere, Gyeongbok Palace 'Osteria Sotti'
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“Osteria Sotti†is a place where you can enjoy Italian cuisine in a quiet hanok. The signature menu is “low-temperature cooked octopus,†which is cauliflower puree topped with low-temperature cooked octopus and mini grilled cabbage, then finished with a biscuit. You can break the biscuits into bite-size pieces and mix them together. The rich puree envelops the biscuits, octopus, and cabbage in a creamy way and melts softly.
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â–²Location: 10-19 Jahamun-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:30 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Low-temperature cooked octopus/scallop 26,000 won, Bella Anna 25,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Hello Kittiya, the god of food): Crushing the biscuits adds crispness and keeps the texture even better! It's sprinkled with paprika powder, so it's a refreshing and easy to drop flavor! In addition to octopus, you can also choose scallops!
3. Changdeokgung Palace's 'Spring Pony' creates a fairytale-like atmosphere
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“Spring Pony†makes you feel like you've come to an amusement park with carousel and pony props placed at the entrance of the store. The signature menu “Sphinx†catches the eye with its bittersweet sauce and spaghetti noodles colored pink. It is characterized by the fact that the beets are ground to reduce the feeling of the cream sauce and make use of the aroma. Bacon and mushrooms that are crunchy in the middle add richness to the chewy noodles.
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â–²Location: 25-3, Yulgok-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 11:30 to 16:00, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
â–²Price: Sphinx 17,000 won, coriander pesto pasta 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Cosmetics Love): The atmosphere is as romantic as if you were in a scene from a fairy tale. No matter how tasty it was, I couldn't eat all of the cream pasta because it was greasy, but the Sphinx scraped up the sauce.
4. 'Negi Sylvi' at Gyeonghuigung Palace, which captures the taste of the sea in Tongyeong
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â–²Location: B1F, 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 18:00, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Korean Course: 98,000 won, Seafood earthenware pot (lunch) 24,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Red Bean Bread Beauty): Seafood is fried, grilled, sashimi, steamed, etc., and it's a new feeling every time the food comes out. I also added sea urchin, and the rich green flavor is excellent.
5. 'Cafe Sasa' at Changgyeonggung Palace, a hanok cafe full of laid-back atmosphere
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If you walk along the stone wall path of Jongmyo Shrine, you will find the hanok cafe “Cafe Sasa.†You can find a variety of menus, from traditional teas and desserts to modern interpretations. The signature menu is “Guapian,†a fruit jelly made from natural ingredients such as yuzu, raspberries, and peaches. The melt-in-your-mouth fruit has a fresh, fruity scent that fills your mouth. It is recommended to pair it with traditional tea, which has a mild fragrance.
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â–²Location: 147 Seosunra-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 21:00 on weekdays, 11:00 — 21:00 on weekends
â–²Price: 8,600 won for fruit, 6,200 won for Lim Jeol-mi mugwort
â–²Testimonial (Let's play with plum juice): The atmosphere of a hanok is alive and makes me feel relaxed. The fruit, which comes out in a dainty size, has a luxurious fruit flavor. There's also a doggy version for dogs, so I'll go with Dang Dang next time!
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