Sohyun Baek · 2 stories

The Menu on Nakwon Alley

Writes about restaurants tucked into Seoul's older commercial arcades and alleyways. · Writes about: Restaurants

Truffle vs basil jambon-beurre at Jamsil sandwich shop: Town Sandwich

Town Sandwich Jamsil Branch is a jambon-beurre sandwich and brunch shop in Songpa, Seoul, a 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Jamsil Station. One truffle jambon-beurre and one basil jambon-beurre, ₩8,800 each, were ordered with an iced tea at ₩2,900 and eaten in the shop: the truffle had a thick layer of sauce whose aroma lasted to the last bite, while the basil was weaker in fragrance. If you only pick one at Town Sandwich Jamsil Branch, go for the truffle jambon-beurre.

Written Sep 13, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Fireplace decor, medium-rare sirloin gyukatsu in Seolleung: Gyuen Dang

Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch is a gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet) and omurice restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, a five-minute walk from Exit 1 of Seolleung Station and only 10 days old, on the second floor of a red brick building. The sirloin gyukatsu costs 19.0 and arrives medium-rare, so each slice is buttered and finished on the mini brazier at the table, then eaten with salt, wasabi, cabbage salad and seasoned pickled radish in turn. With a fireplace object and window bar seats, Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch suits both solo meals and dates.

Written Sep 16, 2026Sponsored

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