Tag: Gangnam

Michelin Star Korean Dining Experience: A Review of La Yeon at The Shilla Hotel Seoul

'www.youtube.com/embed/egFd72aNfik' ```html Michelin Star Korean Dining Experience: A Review of La Yeon at The Shilla Hotel Seoul I recently had the pleasure of dining at La Yeon, the renowned Korean restaurant located within The Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Seoul boasts two Michelin three-star Korean restaurants: Gaon in Cheongdam and La Yeon here at The Shilla. Being awarded three stars is no small feat, signifying an…

Gangnam Seafood Hotspot: Fresh Catches and Ocean Vibes at Obok Fisheries Market

www.youtube.com/embed/dM7tSTJYPK8 Gangnam Seafood Hotspot: Fresh Catches and Ocean Vibes at Obok Fisheries Market 강남, the bustling heart of Seoul, might not be the first place you'd expect to find a seaside dining experience. Yet, nestled within this urban landscape is Obok Fisheries Market (오복수산시장), a restaurant that masterfully recreates the atmosphere and, more importantly, the taste of the freshest seafood you'd expect right by the ocean. Forget the typical city fare; Obok Fisheries Market offers a genuine escape, transporting you to the coast…

Dongeuria Korean BBQ Review: Must-Try Pork Neck and Skirt Meat in Daechidong, Seoul

www.youtube.com/embed/2y6U2A-e7KE Dongeuria Korean BBQ Review: Must-Try Pork Neck and Skirt Meat in Daechidong, Seoul Looking for delicious Korean BBQ in Seoul? Look no further than Dongeuria (돈그리아) in Daechidong! I recently visited this restaurant, highly recommended by a friend, and was thoroughly impressed with their pork offerings, especially the pork neck (목살) and skirt meat (갈매기살). Location and Accessibility Dongeuria is conveniently located in Daechidong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and is easily accessible by subway. It's close to Seolleung Station (선릉역), making it a great choice if you're using…

Walkerhill Myungwolgwan Korean BBQ: A Luxurious Dining Experience with Han River Views in Seoul

www.youtube.com/embed/_rlFkV73SlE ```html Walkerhill Myungwolgwan Korean BBQ: A Luxurious Dining Experience with Han River Views in Seoul Nestled within the prestigious Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, Myungwolgwan offers a premium Korean BBQ experience with breathtaking views of the Han River. This renowned restaurant, specializing in charcoal-grilled Hanwoo beef, provides a sophisticated ambiance and top-notch service, making it a perfect destination for special occasions and discerning…

Kwonsooksoo: Michelin 2-Star Korean Fine Dining Experience in Cheongdam, Seoul

www.youtube.com/embed/ta0PD8pOlxs Kwonsooksoo: Michelin 2-Star Korean Fine Dining Experience in Cheongdam, Seoul Kwonsooksoo: Michelin 2-Star Korean Fine Dining Experience in Cheongdam, Seoul Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing dinner at Kwonsooksoo, a celebrated 2-Michelin-starred Korean fine dining restaurant nestled in the heart of Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. Known as one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Korea, Cheongdam-dong is a…

Is Pufferfish Worth Dying For? An Honest Taste Test at Akasaka, Gangnam

www.youtube.com/embed/WosmnrzH4h4 Is Pufferfish Worth Dying For? An Honest Taste Test at Akasaka, Gangnam For years, I've been captivated by one particular food, a dish that ancient Chinese scholar Su Shi (蘇軾, also known as Su Dongpo) famously described with paradoxical allure: "To eat pufferfish is foolish, because it may kill you. But not to eat it is even more foolish, because the taste is so exquisite." This intriguing, seemingly contradictory statement ignited my curiosity about pufferfish (복어, Bogeo). Pufferfish, or fugu…

Daemak Futomaki Review: Is This ₩34,000 Kimbap Worth the Price? – Gangnam, Seoul 맛집 탐방

www.youtube.com/embed/q8g6FWY4oO8 Daemak Futomaki Review: Is ₩34,000 Worth It? - Gangnam, Seoul 맛집 탐방 Stepping into the vibrant culinary scene of Gangnam, Seoul, I ventured to 대막 (Daemak), a restaurant famed for its 후토마키 (Futomaki), a Japanese-style thick sushi roll. The buzz around Daemak is undeniable, especially considering their signature Futomaki comes with a hefty price tag of ₩34,000 per roll. Could a kimbap-like roll truly justify such a price? I had to find out. What is Futomaki at Daemak? - A Korean Take on Japanese Cuisine At…

Five Guys Korea Review: Authentic American Burgers – “All The Way” Experience in Gangnam!

www.youtube.com/embed/ofqOn5PUqbs Five Guys Korea Review: Authentic American Burgers - "All The Way" Experience in Gangnam! Finally, I got to try Five Guys in Korea! I've been hearing so much buzz about it, and as someone who used to devour Five Guys burgers almost daily during my US tours, I was incredibly excited to see if it lived up to the hype and, more importantly, if…