Euljiro 3-ga bar for foreign friends: Hennessy cognac and galbi, Moss

I went to Moss (MOSS), a hidden gem tucked into a hip Euljiro alley. The address is 2F, 46-2 Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. I was looking for a place with good food and drinks to catch up with a friend, and I found it. It turned out far more satisfying than I expected. I enjoy all kinds of drinks, and Moss, a traditional-liquor bar in Euljiro 3-ga, gave me a really special food and drink experience.

What is the atmosphere like at Moss in Euljiro 3-ga?

Moss is on the 2nd floor of a building. As soon as you walk in, you notice the 'MOSS' shadow logo on the wall, the moss details and the bottles lined up beyond the bar, all under soft lighting. The mood suits a date or a cozy chat with friends.

I went up to the 2nd floor and opened the door, and the stylish 'MOSS' shadow logo on the wall caught my eye first. The moss details fit the name perfectly and felt mysterious and refined at the same time. Seeing the countless bottles on display beyond the bar table and the neat rows of glasses got me really excited to drink. The lineup, from traditional Korean liquor to cognac and whisky, was impressive, and the soft lighting made the mood great.

Drinks by the glass at Moss: Baram apple spirit and Hennessy V.S.O.P

Sitting at the bar table at Moss, I ordered the apple spirit 'Baram' and the cognac 'Hennessy V.S.O.P' by the glass. When a whole bottle feels like too much, being able to try different drinks by the glass like this is a big plus.

I picked these two glasses after studying the menu carefully, and the drinks glowing under the lights in clear glasses were so pretty. The apple spirit had a gently spreading fruit aroma and a clean finish, while the cognac filled my mouth with its deep, rich flavor and oak notes. I was already in a good mood before the main dishes even arrived.

How does the seasonal namul pasta at Moss taste?

The first dish at Moss, the seasonal namul (wild greens) pasta, is an oil pasta topped with fragrant seasonal greens and cheese, and the slightly bitter greens cut the richness. Paired with the Baram apple spirit, it left my mouth feeling clean and fresh.

While I was sipping my drink, the pasta arrived. When I twirled the noodles up on my fork, the glossy, appetizing look made me gasp. The fragrant seasonal greens were generous, so every bite filled my mouth with a fresh aroma. The bitter greens wiped out the heaviness an oil pasta base can have, and the salty, nutty cheese on top made the balance just perfect. Paired with the crisp apple spirit, it was a wonderful match.

Do udae galbi and arugula geotjeori go with cognac?

The main dish at Moss, udae galbi (prime beef ribs) with arugula geotjeori (fresh-seasoned salad), is a fusion dish of bite-sized sliced ribs served with arugula tossed in Korean seasoning. Eaten with Hennessy cognac, the hearty meat and the cognac made a fantastic combination.

This was the dish I'd been looking forward to. The udae galbi was full of juice, not tough at all, and melted in my mouth. The key point was the arugula geotjeori served alongside. The arugula, a Western ingredient, was tossed in spicy-sour Korean geotjeori seasoning, and that seasoning cut the richness of the fatty ribs beautifully. I piled a good amount of geotjeori on a piece of meat, took a sip of Hennessy cognac, and it was really good. Not many places pull off such clever fusion dishes, and at Moss, the traditional-liquor bar in Euljiro 3-ga, you can feel the chef's real skill.

Is it a good Euljiro bar to take foreign friends?

At Moss, I saw foreign guests at the next table marveling over the dishes and drinks throughout their meal. That made me decide to bring my foreign friends who visit Korea here next time.

I noticed their reaction when I was already drunk on the good food and soaked in the atmosphere. Familiar Western forms like pasta and steak combined with traditional Korean elements like namul and geotjeori seasoning, plus drinks with great flavor, seemed to win over the foreign guests completely. A place that can introduce Korean style and flavor in such a refined way would make me proud to bring anyone.

Who is Moss in Euljiro 3-ga recommended for?

Moss was more than a simple drinking spot; it was a great dining space where you can experience stylish dishes paired with drinks. I strongly recommend it when you want to sip a deep, rich drink with carefully made food in a nice atmosphere. I'd also choose Moss without hesitation when I want to introduce Korea's trendy dining culture to foreign friends. If you want a time that delights both eyes and mouth, do visit Moss, the Euljiro 3-ga traditional-liquor bar that captures the charm of "Hipjiro" (hip Euljiro). You won't regret it!