Three food places in Myeong-dong, South Korea, which beckons with excellent food and drinks, says Tan Wen Hui.
South Korea. Fashionistas can look forward to visiting Myeong-dong, Seoul’s largest street fashion and shopping district and expect to return home satisfied with bags filled with clothes, accessories, make-up, shoes…whatever you can name. Go fashion forward in Myeong-dong.
Myeong-dong is the place to be seen if you are into street fashion. Photo Credits: Visit Korea - www.visitkorea.or.kr
From dawn to dusk Myeong-dong is bustling with youths hurrying in and out of its street shops and department stores; the place is a hive of activity for the fashion forward shopper. But wait: that’s not all Myeong-dong has to offer. Foodies and caffeine addicts are not left in the lurch – the streets are lined with trendy eateries and cafes that are operated by two people. These eateries and cafes offer patrons an opportunity to dine and relax after hours of non-stop shopping, plus savour some mouth-watering goodies. Here are three places where you can afford to sit, sip and be seen in Myeong-dong.
Three Places to Go in Myeong-dong:
Hollys Coffee: Fans of Korean dramas would be familiar with the appearance of the café, Hollys Coffee, in ‘Mary Stayed out all Night’. Hollys Coffee was featured in a couple of episodes to have garnered publicity and yes, popularity. Cool picks after the drama series was aired on television are the Raspberry Hollycino and Green Tea Hollycino , both of which are to die-for if sweet is your thing.
Hollys Coffee
Food-wise, NEWSPRINT recommends the Croque Monsieur, Sweet Belgian Waffle with whipped cream and Wholemeal Roll with Ham and Cheese. These tasty treats will tease your taste buds for more goodies to come, you are sure to pay Hollys Coffee a second visit. Oh! Don’t forget to try the café’s seasonal favourites because they are equally delicious; you are guaranteed to lick your lips after each bite.
Food is flavoursome at Hollys Coffee!
Hollys Coffee is situated in a diminutive three-storey building located along one of the back alleys in central Myeong-dong. The café is located opposite ZARA and adjacent to Dunkin’ Donuts.
The Damage: SGD 15 for a tall glass of Raspberry Hollycino and Wholemeal Roll with Ham and Cheese.
Abiko Japanese Restaurant: Curry, curry and more curries, Abiko Japanese restaurant is the place to go for a curry-pick-me-up in Myeong-dong. Popular picks are the Katsu Curry Rice and Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen, both of which are mouth-watering Japanese favourites with a tinge of pepper to add flavour to the dish. Abiko Japanese restaurant is a single storey manga themed restaurant featuring the latest comic trends in its cosy dining hall. Hints of white inked with black prints and dark brown furniture are the hallmarks of Abiko Japanese restaurant, which makes it a suitable place for youths to hangout. Especially if you are an otaku, anime fan or cosplayer, Abiko Japanese Restaurant is the place to go.
Abiko Japanese Restaurant in Myeong-dong serves mouth-watering curry dishes.
The Damage: Be prepared to be SGD 20 poorer if you want to dine in comfort at Abiko Japanese restaurant.
O-sulloc Tea House: One of the best places to sit and sip tea in Myeong-dong is O-sulloc Tea House, a clean and chic two-storey boutique tea house which offers a plethora of tea specially cultivated on Jeju Island. The design of O-sulloc Tea House entrance lends its inspiration from the tea fields of Jeju Island and ushers you into a space that is conducive for high tea with close friends. Here, the Green Mint tea is a must-try for patrons in need of rejuvenation; this refreshing glass of herbal green tea is infused with mint to quench your thirst. Don’t forget to try the Green Tea Tiramisu, because high tea is never complete without a dessert.
O-sulloc Tea House is located smacked in the middle of central Myeong-dong, it’s hard to miss!
The Damage: SGD 15
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Posted on January 4, 2012
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