Seorin · 5 stories
Writes about restaurants, bars, and things to do across Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon. · Writes about: Bars · Restaurants · Things to do
Tenba is a quiet izakaya in Seongsu, Seongdong, Seoul. After shopping, I watched the chef prepare sashimi from the bar while having aged sashimi, shime saba bo-zushi, and whisky. Verdict: Tenba is a lovely place to end a Seongsu day with fish and a drink.
Bobo Sikdang (보보식당) Apgujeong is a Chinese restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, serving fine-dining-style fusion dishes in an open-kitchen setting. On a weekday lunch visit, I paired ₩42,000 dongpo pork with ₩45,000 braised eel, ginger, sauces, and flower buns. Verdict: a polished choice for a proper Chinese meal date in Apgujeong.
Ring Plus Uijeongbu Branch is a silver-ring workshop on Rodeo Street in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. We chose samples, filed, sanded, and polished our couple rings, then received them with a Polaroid and lovely packaging. Verdict: a date that leaves you with both rings and a shared memory.
Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong is an izakaya in Mapo, Seoul, serving skewers and customizable set menus. We had the 38,900 won Soottori Omakase Japan Pasta Set with draft beer while cool autumn air drifted through the open doors. Verdict: a satisfying, relaxed date-night bar when you cannot decide what to order.
Billadeubeulleu Seongsu is a brunch restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul, with blue-and-white interiors and terrace seating. On a sunny weekday, I had aligot cheese lasagna, Sicilian puttanesca pasta, an Americano, and review-event ice cream. Billadeubeulleu Seongsu is a lovely pick for a leisurely terrace day and a fun cheese performance.
