A typical date course usually involves eating a delicious meal, enjoying a sweet dessert, and sipping a drink. The bar that will mark the end of a date must have something special, unlike a typical, bustling bar. Dorando has a 99.9% chance of ending a successful date if all three conditions are met: an atmosphere where you can talk, snacks that appeal to your taste buds, and alcoholic beverages with a diverse list! The fun of choosing from places with dim lights that make you feel dreamy to places where your eyes are happy with the sunshine shining through the windows is a bonus. Here are 5 best date bars with a spoonful of sensibility.
1. “Itamaebaru†in Samseong-dong filled with the freshness of seasonal ingredients
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“Itamaebaru†consists of 1 floor where you can see the open kitchen and 2 floors with large windows that give a sense of openness. The signature menu is “sashimi,†where you can enjoy the freshness of seasonal fish such as flounder, sea bream, yellowtail, salmon, and mackerel. Two types of wasabi are prepared together: regular wasabi, which adds the umami of red fish, and white wasabi, which is less tangy and doesn't mask the light flavor of white fish.
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â–²Location: 6, Bongeunsa-ro 111-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 14:00 — 16:30, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Assorted sashimi (A) 38,000 won, Bagna cauda 11,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Sujhat): I think it's like a spacious and sentimental izakaya! I ordered a sashimi platter, but I usually couldn't eat the mackerel sashimi because it didn't smell at all, and the more I chewed it, the more savory it was, so it was pure!
2. Dim lighting that enhances the atmosphere, 'Suburban Bistro' in Sinsa-dong
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“Suburban Bistro†is a fusion izakaya operated under the concept of a late-night restaurant. The dim lighting that illuminates the small space store enhances the intimate atmosphere. The signature menu is “grilled lamb ribs with a crust†made by grilling a French rack with bones and garlic-herb crust. The garlic-herb crust adds a crispy texture and mild garlic flavor to the juicy lamb ribs.
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â–²Location: 36 Dosan-daero 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 17:00 every day — random deadline, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Crusted lamb ribs 28,000 won, steamed vongole 20,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami's older brother): You can talk about Dorando without getting too noisy. Lamb ribs come with three types of sauce: wasabi, mint jelly, and whole grain mustard, so you can put them on whatever you like.
3. 'Fair Enough' in Jayang-dong, where sensuous cuisine unfolds
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“Fair Enough†shows off a cozy sensibility in a quiet alley in Jayang-dong. The white-toned interior, filled with wooden furniture, gives a warm feeling. The signature menu, “Butternut Squash Scallop,†is a peanut pumpkin puree topped with scallops baked in butter and served with quinoa. The butter-scented, softly crunchy scallops and the popping texture of quinoa stand out.
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â–²Location: 2F, 613-1, Ttukseom-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 18:00 to 01:00 on weekdays, 16:00 to 01:00 on Saturdays, 16:00 to 22:00 on Sundays, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Butternut squash scallop 22,000 won, green onion pasta 19,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Rapunzel the god of food lol): Scallop dishes have the best soft texture that melts in your mouth! The green onion pasta is light without feeling the sweetness of the green onions and the aroma of the cream!
4. Enjoy “Recitation†on Garosu-gil at an affordable price
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â–²Location: B1F, 13, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Sunday, Tuesday to Thursday 18:00 to 00:00, Friday and Saturday 18:00 to 02:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: 5,000 won for wine, cigar, and charm crackers
â–²Review (Ratatouille): They have a variety of wines that are hard to find anywhere else, such as Lady Gaga wine and Berlin Wall wine~ There are also alcoholic beverages such as vodka and highball!
5. 'Shoyu Diner, 'Yeoksam-dong, a snack like a dish
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â–²Location: 2F, 17 Teheran-ro 43-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Seafood platter 35,000 won, salmon mentaiko, avocado bibimbap 9,000 won
â–²Testimonial (eaten sweet potato mixed): The seafood platter is colorful, starting with the color! The soy sauce sauce isn't salty, so it's enough to eat it as a snack without rice. The snacks are delicious, so it's a magical place to keep drinking…
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