Restaurants that keep on serving
Published: 07 Sep. 2003, 22:28
South of Han River
Norita (Italian food)
This Italian restaurant stands out for ambience and authenticity.
Phone: (02) 599-5258
Hours: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Price: seafood pasta, 8,500 won ($7.25).
Location: Subway line No. 2, Gangnam Station, exit 5, next to Marche.
Hippopotamus (Western)
French restaurant offering everything from sirloin steak to ostrich meat.
Phone: (02) 555-1324
Hours: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Price: rump steak, 17,500 won.
Location: Subway line No. 2, Samseong Station, exit 2.
October Feast (Beer hof)
German beer home-brewed here.
Phone: (02) 3481-8881
Hours: 11:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m., 5 - 11 p.m.
Price: Weisse Bier (330 ml), 3,700 won; assorted sausages, 15,400 won.
Location: Subway line No. 3, Seoul University of Education Station, exit 4.
Mad for Garlic (Western)
A family restaurant that cooks garlic uniquely. The pastas are exquisite.
Phone: (02) 546-8117
Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Price: pasta dishes, around 12,000 won.
Location: Subway line No. 2, Apgujeong Station, exit 2.
Palais de Gaumont (French)
The landscape viewed through wood-framed windows guarantees an enjoyable meal.
Phone: (02) 546-8877
Working hours: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Price: set dinner, 69,000 won.
Location: From Cheongdam crossroads, go about 150 meters (490 feet) toward Galleria Department store. Turn right at Dolce & Gabbana’s.
Sketch (Italian)
Italian restaurant where you pair the pasta with the sauce.
Phone: (02) 516-1581
Hours: noon - 11 p.m.
Price: small pasta, 9,500 won.
Location: Go towards Hakdong crossroads from the Galleria department store in Apgujeong.
North of Han River
Donya (Korean)
Pork rib restaurant in a converted house with a covered-wagon atmosphere. The air smells of oak and the tastes are unique.
Phone: (02) 322-9199
Hours: 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Price: roasted pork, 7,000 won.
Location: 50 meters from the first alley on the right of 7-Eleven at the Hongkik University three-way junction.
Yeongchunok (Korean)
Specializes in steamed oxtail soup.
Phone: (02) 765-4237
Hours: 24 hours (opens at 4 p.m. on the day of Chuseok, Sept. 11).
Price: thick beef soup, 10,000 won; steamed oxtail, 20,000 won.
Location: Near Piccadilly Cinema, Jongno 3-ga Subway Station.
Daerim Potato Soup (Korean)
Specializes in traditional Korean potato soup, served piping hot.
Phone: (02) 309-7035 Hours: 24 hours.
Price: potato soup, 15,000 won.
Location: Eungam-dong.
Holichau (Chinese)
Chinese restaurant that cooks Hong Kong dishes in American style. A local favorite, especially for its Szechwan specials.
Phone: (02) 793-0802
Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: daily special dishes are 3,900 won.
Location: Second floor of Hamilton Hotel, Itaewon.
by Yoo Cheol-sang
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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