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Red Flakes, Seoul Kitchens

Writes about restaurant meals in Seoul, told from the table. · Writes about: Restaurants

PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Gangnam Station date lunch, omurice sliced at your table: Eulji Darak

Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is a Western restaurant on the 2nd floor on Gangnam-daero 96-gil near Gangnam Station in Seoul, serving omurice, pasta and steak. At a window seat on a weekday lunch, the writer ordered Darak Omurice (16,000 won), Darak Rose Pasta (18,000 won) and Chop Pork Neck Steak (22,000 won); the omurice sliced open by staff and the pork neck steak with grilled vegetables stood out. Quiet and tidy, Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is a solid pick for a date or blind date near Gangnam Station.

Written Jun 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulRestaurants

Konkuk Univ. rice bowls: buta set spicier than Shin Ramyun, Hekbap

Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch (핵밥 건대본점) is a Japanese home-style rice bowl restaurant on the 2nd floor at 127 Neungdong-ro in Gwangjin, Seoul. On an evening out with a friend near Konkuk Univ., the writer ordered the signature cube steak bowl (12,900 won) and the new spicy buta (pork) bowl set (14,900 won). The cube steak was tender with no gamey smell, and the spicy buta bowl felt hotter than Shin Ramyun but milder than Buldak. Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a safe pick for spice lovers or anyone after a solo or light meal near Konkuk Univ.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
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