Hongdae steak spot for a blind date: grapefruit vs lemon ade at Brivit

Today I'm introducing a brand-new Hongdae hotspot, Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam (브리비트 홍대연남), known for pasta and a cheese waterfall steak. The atmosphere, the food and the service are all solid, making it a great date spot in Yeonnam-dong, Hongdae. I'll share a detailed review one dish at a time! :)

Where is Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam, and what about parking?

Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam is about 1 minute from Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station, on the 2nd floor of the building immediately to your left as you come out of the exit. For parking, use a nearby public parking lot.

It's so close to the station, super convenient haha. And since it's on the 2nd floor, the view is nice too ◡̈

What's the atmosphere like, and is it good for group gatherings?

The interior is wood and white-toned, stylish and clean, and the space is really big, so it works well for groups too.

The place is really spacious, which I loved. It's a perfect pick for a Hongdae group gathering or a get-together of friends 👍🏻 The mood is so good that I liked it even more 💕 Photos turn out great too~^^

The menu and the receipt review event

True to a Hongdae date restaurant, Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam has a wide variety of dishes, and there are set menus too, so you can enjoy a range of things at good value.

Here's the menu ◡̈

They're running a Naver receipt review event: leave a review and you get one free ade of your choice haha. I left a review and got the super generous freebie too! 🧡

What we ordered

• Brivit signature steak
• Scallion cream corn gnocchi
• Brie Ade, grapefruit
• Brie Ade, lemon

This is what we ordered! The presentation is on another level >.<

Brivit signature steak: what does the cheese waterfall taste like?

The Brivit signature steak is topped with a waterfall of French aligot (mashed potato cheese) and comes with sous vide flat iron steak in red wine sauce, grilled vegetables and more. A staff member pours on the cheese generously right at your table ❤️

I came for the steak precisely because I fell for this look.

When they pour this much cheese, is there anything left over? It's a sight you just can't not photograph.

It comes with grilled corn, bread, broccoli, cherry tomatoes and whole grain mustard!

The steak is moist and tender. The moment I took a bite I thought, wow, this is really well cooked. It's full of juice and melts in your mouth.

Eaten with the cheese, the nutty cheese flavor, sweet wine sauce and juicy steak all come together nicely. You might be surprised at how good it is! 💟 It's honestly one of the best steaks I've ever had ^^

How does the scallion cream corn gnocchi taste?

Brivit's scallion cream corn gnocchi is 100% handmade, crispy outside and chewy inside. It pairs scallion cream with corn, and it's loaded with thick-cut bacon 💛

The chewy gnocchi goes beautifully with the scallion sauce, and the pop of the corn is great too 👍🏻 The gnocchi is super nutty and chewy, and gets better the more you eat. The fragrant scallion and thick, rich cream sauce pair really well. Looking at the photos, I want it again.

Grapefruit ade vs lemon ade: which is more sour?

Brie Ade Grapefruit is Brivit's signature grapefruit ade, with a fresh grapefruit taste. It's sweet and sour, refreshing and delicious, and it goes well with the food~^^

The lemon ade is a cool drink full of sweet, fresh lemon aroma. It's more sour than the grapefruit, so if you love sour things, it should be just right.

Today's verdict

Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam is a great date restaurant in Yeonnam-dong, Hongdae. The steak is cooked well, and the gnocchi is really delicious! The atmosphere is nice too, so I recommend it as a Hongdae blind date spot. It's good value as well, so I plan to visit again.