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Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.

Addictea • 에딕티

Addictea Myeongdong 에딕티 명동점
November 26, 2024 by greysuitcase in Cafe, Seoul, South Korea

Addictea (에딕티) is a bubble tea franchise known for its variety of milk and fruit teas. They have their own unique flavoring, roasting and blending techniques for their tea leaves which help to retain the aroma of the tea leaves longer, giving a more fragrant tea as a result. They also one of the few bubble tea spot in Seoul that brew their tea to order, making the flavor of their tea more vibrant with a pleasant aroma. 

The brand (which then operated under a different name) is originally from Fujian, China but expanded their business overseas to Brisbane, Australia in 2016. Two years later, Addictea was officially established in Queensland, Australia. In 2019, they did Addictea’s overseas expansion with the opening of their first store in Seoul and later in Wuhan, China in 2022.

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.

Addictea is one of my new find last fall that has become one of my favorite bubble tea spot in Seoul. Believe it or not, finding a good bubble tea spot in Seoul was actually pretty hard for me in the past. Not that I eat boba a lot (I usually don’t even order the boba), but usually bubble tea places have different type of milk teas that I like compared to the ones that are served in cafes in Seoul. 

I’ve drunk a lot of milk teas in many, many cafes in Seoul but the choice of the milk tea is usually very limited since majority of them are focused more on the coffee menu. Most cafes usually only have the choice of (black) milk tea or green tea latte. Some places will have earl grey milk tea, green milk tea or Assam milk tea. On rare occasions, I’d find places that sell black sesame latte. But that’s pretty much it. 

Not until these past couple of years I started seeing some asian bubble tea brands opening shops in Seoul and I can’t even tell you how happy I am that it’s slightly easier for me now to find boba places in the city. 

Addictea is actually one that I really like. They have a couple of milk tea options like Genmaicha, Roasted Green Tea, Ostmathus and Jasmine Green Milk Tea that I usually find back home (or back in South East Asia). My favorite menu is their Genmaicha with Milk (현미 밀크티). Their tea is really fragrant (the brew-to-order tea does make a difference imho) and overall it’s not too sweet (I usually order 75% sugar and the sweetness is just right for me). One time, I took a couple of my friends to this place and we ordered a couple of different ones. After tasting what we ordered, we all agree that the milk teas are good but the Genmaicha is the best one. So I definitely recommend you to try the Genmaicha with Milk if you come to this place. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.

Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점) is one of the location that I’ve been to before. This location is pretty big with seatings available in the store. It’s located next to Halal Guys and below BHC Chicken in Hongdae. A little bit of disclaimer, these pictures of the shop were taken when I went to visit back in May 2024. Today I tried to search their name on Naver Map and it didn’t show up so I’m not sure if the place is still open or if they already moved somewhere else. But on their Instagram bio, Hongdae is still listed as one of the locations (maybe they just closed recently, I’m not sure). So, there’s that. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Hongdae (에딕티 홍대점), Hongdae (홍대), Seoul, South Korea.

The location that I went to the first time was actually Addictea Myeongdong (에딕티 명동점). The store is smaller than the Hongdae location but there are limited seatings inside for about nine people, mostly small tables for two. I usually do take-outs from this location since the place is pretty small. This place is definitely still open and appears on Naver map.

They also have another location Addictea Hoegi (에딕티 경희대점) near Hoegi Station (회기역) in Dongdaemun (동대문구) area if you’re around that neighborhood.

*Photos below are from Addictea Myeongdong (에딕티 명동점).

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Myeongdong (에딕티 명동점), Myeongdong (명동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Myeongdong (에딕티 명동점), Myeongdong (명동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Addictea Myeongdong (에딕티 명동점), Myeongdong (명동), Seoul, South Korea.
 

Addictea Hongdae • 에딕티 홍대점

Address: 서울 마포구 홍익로6길 10
Hours: 13:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:55)

 
 

Addictea Myeongdong • 에딕티 명동점

Address: 서울 중구 명동4길 15 1층
Telephone: 0507-1393-6699
Hours: Everyday 12:00-21:30


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Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.

Ido Gomtang • 이도곰탕 계동 직영점

이도곰탕 계동 직영점
November 15, 2024 by greysuitcase in Food, Seoul, South Korea

Ido Gomtang (이도곰탕 계동 직영점) is a Korean restaurant that specializes in Korean beef soup (한우곰탕). If you’re not familiar with this particular Korean dish, gomtang (곰탕)—or beef bone soup—is a Korean hearty soup made by slowly simmering various beef parts on a low flame. The result is clear beef broth with a rich and hearty taste and served with thinly sliced beef and rice. Gomtang is commonly eaten with kimchi and kkakdugi (깍두기 or cubed radish kimchi).

The secret recipe that Ido Gomtang uses is supposedly made by a Doctor of Oriental Medicine who was the 18th grandchild of King Sejong and has been passed on through three generations (at least that’s what’s written on the ‘About Page’ of the restaurant on Naver). As a result, the soup of their signature Hanwoo Gomtang (한우 곰탕) is a clean and rich broth with deep flavors.

Located 175 meters away from the famous Cafe Onion Anguk, Ido Gomtang’s entrance is quite hidden from the main Gye-dong street. But after you turn left on the alleyway where it’s located, you’ll immediately see the entrance to the restaurant in front of you (see the last photo of this post).

The interior of the restaurant is pretty simple and modern. The kind of place that office workers frequent for a quick, no frills, healthy lunch where they can just come, get their food quickly and go back to their busy day. And I’ve actually encountered many people from this certain group during the multiple times I was there. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.

Their menu is pretty straight forward too. There are only 3 items on the board:

  1. Gomtang (곰탕) :  Thinly sliced beef served in clear beef broth with chopped onions.
    Regular Gomtang with Rice (곰탕) ₩13,000
    Large Gomtang with Rice (특곰탕) ₩16,000
    Regular Gomtang with Rice Noodles (쌀면곰탕) ₩13,000
    Large Gomtang with Rice Noodles (특쌀면곰탕) ₩16,000

  2. Beef Suyuk (수육) ₩49,000 — Thin boiled beef slices served with mushrooms, chives, and Napa cabbage in a pot of broth. Served with a side of the Spicy Raw Pollack Salad (명태회무침).

  3. Spicy Raw Pollack Salad (명태회무침) ₩9,000

*There has been a ₩1,000 increase in price for each menu since I took the photo below.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점) Menu, Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.

Gomtang (곰탕) ₩13,000 | 9/10

The menu that I always order is the regular gomtang. The regular portion is pretty generous and enough to fill my stomach for one meal. The broth of the gomtang is light yet savory with that deep beef flavor you get from boiling beef for a long period of time. It’s very comforting with subtle hints of the chopped onions mixed in the soup. 

Unlike seolleongtang (설렁탕 Korean Ox Bone Soup) which you have to seasoned the soup yourself before eating it, gomtang’s soup is already seasoned when served. It’s more like galbitang (갈비탕 Beef Short Ribs Soup) but without the hassle of taking the meat off of the bones. And Ido Gomtang’s soup is always nicely seasoned and served pipping hot with soft and tender sliced meat and well-cooked rice. They also provide you with dipping sauce and wasabi on the side for you to dip your meat into (and yes, you should dip it if you want to add another layer of flavor into the dish).

Also, a little bit of disclaimer, if you came from Southeast Asian countries, the flavor of gomtang might not be as strong or bold as soups in your country since Southeast Asian food tend to have bolder seasoning and flavor profile in my opinion.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.

Their kimchi and kkakdugi are also really good. They are on the spicier side for my personal taste, but the flavors are wonderful and they give a nice acidity to the bite when eaten with the gomtang.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.

Ido Gomtang Gyedong is probably one of the restaurant I visit quite often every time I’m in Seoul. Due to its location, I usually ended up frequenting this place when I have to meet up with family or friends who are visiting Seoul for the first time since it’s close to Anguk Station (안국역) and Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을, a popular tourist spot for first-time visitors in Seoul). This restaurant has also become one of my go to place every time anybody ask me for a restaurant recommendation around Bukchon Hanok Village. And pretty much everybody—both adults and kids—who I’ve taken or recommended this place to said they like the gomtang. If you go with a big group, I would also recommend the suyuk since it’s also delicious.

If you’re looking for a simple, hearty and comforting meal around Anguk Station, Cafe Onion Anguk or Bukchon Hanok Village, I would definitely recommend you to check this place out. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Ido Gomtang Gyedong (이도곰탕 계동 직영점), Anguk Station (안국역), Gye-dong (계동), Seoul, South Korea.
 

Ido Gomtang (이도곰탕 계동 직영점)

Address: 서울 종로구 계동길 33-8
Telephone: 02-762-0524
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00 | Sat & Sun 10:00-21:00


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Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

Tam Tam • 북촌 탐탐

탐탐 Tam Tam
November 09, 2024 by greysuitcase in Seoul, South Korea, Cafe

Tam Tam (탐탐) is small dessert shop near Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을) neighborhood that specializes in handmade Korean desserts that are made daily using fresh ingredients. Their menu ranges from their best-selling rice cake, ice cream, cream pancake and lattes with traditional Korean flavors.

I visited this cafe during my last Seoul trip in May, four months after its opening. I was browsing for new places to try around Bukchon Hanok Village area and stumbled across this cafe’s listing and their interesting menu. If you don’t know already, I am a big fan of all things black sesame. And so when I saw that they have Black Sesame Rice Cake Ball Latte on the menu, that became the sole reason for me to go visit this cafe.

Other than two other patrons in the cafe occupying one of the table on the first floor, me and my friend were the only ones there when we visited the place around 5:30 pm on a Monday. The weather was nice that day and they had the glass windows opened. So we opted to seat at one of the table on the first floor that’s perfect for people watching (or for people watching us too I guess since we’re right by the side of the street). 

Despite occupying a two-story building, the cafe is actually pretty small. There are three tables on the first floor and four tables on the second floor that accommodate seven people and twelve people respectively. The space is definitely pretty tight in-between tables, but I guess on the upside, if you come here during colder days, it’ll be warm and cozy.

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

Black Sesame Rice Cake Ball Latte (흑임자 경단 라떼) ₩6,000 | 9/10

Black sesame latte served with rice cake ball with red bean paste filling.

Of course the first thing I ordered was the one thing I wanted to try since I first saw their menu online, the Black Sesame Rice Cake Ball Latte. This drink was really good. The ground black sesame flavor was light and not too overwhelming, making the drink a little bit on the milkier side. On top of the black sesame latte was sweet and salty cream which paired really well with the latte. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

The rice cake balls on the skewers were soft and chewy. They were covered in ground black sesame seed and there’s actually red bean paste filling inside the rice cake balls. The filling wasn’t too sweet either and the amount was just right to compliment the rice cake. Overall, I really enjoyed both the latte and the rice cake balls. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

We also ordered the top three best sellers of their rice cake ball to try—the Black Sesame, Yakwa, and Dried Persimmon. Overall their rice cake balls were really good. The texture was nice and chewy (also, a little bit of a disclaimer if you never had rice cake before, the texture is not as soft as and different from mochi’s texture). It’s not too soft, but not too tough either. They had just the right amount of chewiness making eating these enjoyable. And everything we had was not too sweet with a hint of saltiness to the flavors.

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

Black Sesame Rice Cake Ball (흑임자) ₩3,500 | 9/10

Black Sesame Mousse & Fried Sesame Seeds
흑임자무스, 볶은통깨

The black sesame rice cake ball has black sesame filling and it had a nice earthy, nutty flavors. Since I’m a sucker for black sesame, I enjoyed this one the most.

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

Yakwa Rice Cake Ball (약과) ₩3,500 | 8/10

Sweet Rice Honey Yakgwa & Ricotta
찹쌀꿀약과, 리코타

The yakwa (a traditional Korean sweet pastry that is made with ginger and honey) was pretty good as well. The filling kind of reminded me of sweet potato for some reason. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

Dried Persimmon Rice Cake Ball (곶감) ₩3,500 | 5/10

Dried Persimmon, Mascarpone, Natural Honey
곶, 마스카포네, 천연꿀

This one was just okay for me. The rice cake ball was good but I didn’t really enjoy the filling (might also be because I’m just not too into dried persimmon in general). But it was definitely interesting and reminded me of Korean flavors.  

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.

Other than the ones that we ordered, they also have other interesting menus such as Truffle Rice Cake Ball, Basil Rice Cake Ball, Citron Red Bean Paste Rice Cake Ball, Mugwort Rice Cake Ball Latte (쑥 경단라떼), Sikhye Bingsu (식혜빙수), and Egg Cream Espresso (에그 크림프레소). If you’re visiting or exploring Bukchon Hanok Village and want to have some great Korean traditional rice cakes (or Black Sesame Latte) instead of regular bread and pastries, would definitely recommend this place to try. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: Tamtam Seoul (탐탐), Bukchon (북촌), Gye-dong (계동), Jongro (종로), Seoul, South Korea.
 

Tam Tam (카페 탐탐)

Address: 서울 종로구 계동길 82 흰색건물
Telephone: 0507-1304-9165
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00 | Sat & Sun 11:00-21:30

Instagram: @tamtam_seoul


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Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.

798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae • 798화로 홍대본점

798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae 798화로 홍대본점
October 29, 2024 by greysuitcase in Food, Seoul, South Korea

Located less than 200m away from Hongdae Station Exit 7 is 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), a small restaurant that specialized in grilled meat. The restaurant has 24 seats available, mostly table of fours except 2 tables that sits only 2 person. Each table has its own smoke exhaust pipe which help get rid of that smoky smell that you usually find inside a meat grilling restaurant. 

I found this place when I was browsing Naver looking for a meat restaurant around Hongdae just because I was craving meat. Didn’t have anybody to go with that day so I tried searching for a more low-key place that’s not too crowded or loud. After looking at the pictures previous patrons of this place have uploaded online, the vibe of this restaurant seemed pretty chill so I decided to go and give the place a try. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
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Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.

Their main menu consists of different cuts of Hanwoo (Korean Beef) with set menus available if you want to try a couple of different cuts. They also have a pretty solid of side menu that you can order to pair with your meat selections. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.

Set C C세트 (400g) ₩59,000

Wet Aged Hanwoo Sirloin, Short Ribs, Chuck Flap Tail, Top Blade
한우숙성등심, 꽃갈비살, 살치살, 부채살

I ended up ordering Set C which consisted of 4 different cuts of meat: Wet Aged Hanwoo Sirloin, Ribs, Chuck Flap Tail, and Top Blade which were served from left to right in that order. If you were to order this set, I would suggest to eat the meat from right to left because that way, you’ll start with the more leaner cuts to the juicier ones. But if you like leaner cuts more, then you should start from left to right.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.

Wet Aged Hanwoo Sirloin 한우숙성등심 | 8.5/10

I personally prefer juicier meat so my most favorite cut out of the four was the Wet Aged Hanwoo Sirloin (한우숙성등심), which is the very left one on the plate. The meat was the most tender and juiciest out of all the cuts and I really enjoyed this one. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.

Short Ribs 꽃갈비살 | 8/10

My second favorite was the Short Ribs (꽃갈비살). This was also tender and juicy, but not as juicy as the Wet Aged Hanwoo Sirloin. But it still tasted good though. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.

The Chuck Flap Tail (살치살) was on the leaner side so it was just okay for me. The Top Blade (부채살) in particular, the texture was a little bit tough for my personal preference so I didn’t finished all of it. This cut was the one I enjoyed the least. 

Spicy Beef Ramyeon 소고기얼큰라면 ₩6,000 | 9/10

I also ordered the Spicy Beef Ramyeon because I was craving ramyeon that day and this ramyeon was actually better than what I expected. The broth was really flavorful with deep flavors and smokiness from the beef. And the toppings and portion were pretty generous. I did request a less spicy version (which just meant less red pepper powder) since I can’t really eat very spicy dish and the chef accommodated my request which I really appreciate. Definitely recommend this Beef Ramyeon if you ever come to this restaurant.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.

The place wasn’t too busy when I was there on a Wednesday night. There were maybe 3 or 4 other tables that were occupied other than mine so it wasn’t noisy inside the restaurant. There are photos of celebrities visiting the restaurant stuck up on the wall which led me to think that this place might be busier on the weekends. During my visit, there was only 1 staff working who assumed the server and chef role at the same time. But still, the service was pretty quick so it’s pretty impressive for a one man show. And oh, you have to grill the meat yourself at this restaurant. But all and all, for a random find, the food at this place was pretty good. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: 798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae (798화로 홍대본점), Hongdae (홍대), Seogyo-dong (서교동), Seoul, South Korea.
 

798 Hwa Ro Grill Hongdae • 798화로 홍대본점

Address: 서울 마포구 와우산로29마길 6 반지층 b01호
Telephone: 0507-1362-0798
Hours: Everyday 17:00-23:00 (Last Order 22:30)

Instagram: @798grill_official


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Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Wui Tea House & Restaurant • 웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑

Wui Tea House & Restaurant 웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑
October 24, 2024 by greysuitcase in Seoul, South Korea, Food

Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑) is a Chinese restaurant that serves Hong Kong cuisines that is located in Yongsan (용산) neighborhood. Stepping into Wui feels like being transported to one of the Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong. The dimly lit space is filled booth seatings for two and four, providing an intimate atmosphere and privacy for patrons. It feels like a place where a spy protagonist of a movie might be having a secret meeting to devise a grand plan for something greater. 

Staying true to the restaurant’s concept, the interior is decorated with green neon hanja sign, mahjong tiles, Chinese books and liquor bottles, and a projector that’s playing scenes from old Hong Kong movies on the wall. All these things will certainly remind you of Hong Kong and a nice touch to the overall dining experience.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

First time I visited Wui was when I was craving for some Chinese food near the end of my two months trip in Seoul. Missing a little taste of home, I searched for a Chinese restaurant when I was exploring Yongsan neighborhood and found Wui Tea House & Restaurant on one of the search results. The menu looked interesting and has some things that I wanted to eat so I ended up giving the place a try.

I arrived at around 8 pm and the place was pretty busy. It wasn’t a full house but the majority of the tables were occupied with patrons that were sharing meals with their dinner companions over animated conversations and soft jazz music that can be heard around the room. I was immediately seated at one of the booth for two in the middle aisle of the restaurant and given the menu to look over. Their menu is designed looking like a newspaper and I have to say it’s pretty well-designed. I really like the overall layout and typography and it feels very on brand with the aesthetic of the restaurant.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Their menu is pretty extensive and even though there were so many interesting things I wanted to try, I ended up deciding on three menus to order.

Cold Chicken with Chili Sauce 구수제 (닭고기:국내산) ₩25,000 | 9.5/10

Sichuan-style cold chicken breast in spicy chili sauce and cucumber salad.
닭 가슴살에 매콤한 소스를 곁들인 사천식 냉채 요리

The chicken was tender and juicy and the chili oil was super delicious. It was spicy and salty and the dish was nicely seasoned. It was a bit on the spicy side for my personal preference (since I can’t really eat spicy food in general), but the spice level was still manageable for me since I ate it with rice. This was the first dish that came out and honestly I was really impressed.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Typhoon Shelter Style Shrimp 비풍당 ₩35,000 | 9.5/10

Cantonese style fried shrimps topped with fried garlic chips, dried chilis, and scallions.
튀긴 새우에 마늘칩을 얹은 광동식 해산물 요리

The shrimps were fresh and the size was pretty big. It was nicely fried with golden crispy batter on the outside and the texture of the meat was still chewy on the inside. The crispy fried garlic chips, dried chilis, and scallions were also really good. It’s savory and the seasoning was just right. Ate them with steamed rice and it was a really satisfying bite for me. Definitely another impressive dish that I really enjoyed. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Hangzhou Style Braised Pork Belly 동파육 ₩19,000 | 9.5/10

Pork belly that is slow cooked in Chinese cooking wine and Korean yeast.
소흥주와 누룩을 넣어 오랜시간 조린 항주식 돼지고기 요리

The pork belly was the dish that surprised me the most. I’ve had this kind of dish before in the past so flavor wise, it was familiar flavors that reminded me of my grandma’s cooking during Chinese New Year. The brown sauce was sweet and savory and absolutely rich in flavors. Very nice and balanced sauce.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Now let’s talk about the pork belly. The dish was served with a side of scissors next to it so I was assuming that the meat might be a little tough. So I took the scissors and stuck it into the meat, expecting that it would require a little of an effort from my part to cut this thick piece of meat. But the second the metal blades disappeared into the brown sauce, I realized how wrong I was because. Oh. My. Gosh. The meat was very, super, extremely tender! They really did slow cooked this meat until it was buttery soft. Honestly, no scissors were needed for this dish because you can easily cut the meat with your spoon (although cutting it with the scissors did make the slices of meat more even and prettier I admit). The meat even fell apart when I picked it up with my chopsticks. The pork belly was definitely amazing and this was a really delicious and nicely executed dish.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Service at this place was also really great. I was served by (I think) the manager of the restaurant and he asked me where I’m from. He thought I was a Hongkonger and it led to more small talks after. During and after the meal, he ended up giving me a couple of drinks to try as well as desserts on the house. I really appreciate the hospitality and the kind gesture which made my whole dining experience even more enjoyable than it already was.

Zhuge Liang Baijiu 제갈량 백주 38%vol 빠이지오우 (諸葛亮 白酒)

I don’t know a lot about Baijiu (Chinese liquor) but this one was pretty smooth but strong for my personal preference.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Hong Kong Milk Tea 홍콩 밀크티 | 8/10

Fragrant milk tea and not too sweet. I liked it. Although I did taste a little bit of coffee when I had it so there’s a possibility that it was Yuenyeung (Hong Kong-style milk tea and coffee) instead of Hong Kong Milk Tea. Honestly, I’m not too sure. But nevertheless, it was good.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Almond Pudding 아몬드 푸딩 | 8/10

The almond pudding was silky smooth and overall it wasn’t too sweet. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Flower Candy | 8/10

The candy was also not too sweet and has subtle flavors of flowers. Pretty interesting dessert and a good option if you prefer something light and sweet to end your meal.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

The ambience of this place was pretty nice and relaxing, although it could get pretty loud during lunch/dinner rush. They also have different menus for lunch and dinner. During lunch they serve lighter dishes that are usually served at cha chaan teng (Hong Kong’s casual cafes/diners) and during dinner they serve heavier traditional Chinese dishes that can be paired with baijiu (clear Chinese liquor) if you choose to. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

If you ever want to try a great Chinese restaurant or delicious Hong Kong cuisines in Seoul, I would definitely recommend paying Wui Tea House & Restaurant a visit. Their food is one of the best food I’ve had in Seoul and I would definitely go back again next time I’m craving some delicious Chinese food when I’m in Seoul.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
 

Wui Tea House & Restaurant • 웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑

Address: 서울 용산구 한강대로21길 25 한국여성단체협의회 1층, WUI
Telephone: 02-795-2125
Hours:
• Monday-Wednesday & Friday 11:30-22:00
(15:00-18:00 Break Time, 21:00 Last Order)
• Thursday 11:30-23:00
(15:00-18:00 Break Time, 22:00 Last Order)
• Closed on Sundays

Instagram: @wui.yongsan


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