Conquering the New Spots in Euljiro!

Full Course Recommendations from Lunch to Cafe and Dinner

Even for an editor who commutes to Euljiro five days out of the seven days a week, there are times when Euljiro feels unfamiliar. This is because favorite restaurants that were frequently visited disappear overnight, and new shops appear in the alleys that were always walked through, causing surprise every time.

Today, I visited the newly opened trendy spots in Euljiro. From lunch menus to cafes, and finishing off with a simple drink, this is a course to conquer the new places in Euljiro?you can look forward to it. Then, follow me-★

Heenari Seoul

Heenari Seoul is a really fresh spot that has been open for less than six months. Located in the printing alley of Euljiro, Heenari Seoul features a clean interior and an open kitchen, which makes it even more trustworthy to enjoy the food. There are three lunch menu items I recommend at Heenari Seoul: Jamon Cream Pasta, Pork Neck Suyuk & Mashed Dip, and Kimchi Fried Rice.

Jamon Cream Pasta is a dish where salty jamon is placed on top of thick cream, adding a stimulating flavor. Jamon refers to Spanish cured ham made from salted and dried pig legs. The jamon adds seasoning to what could otherwise be a bland and greasy cream pasta, and thanks to the arugula, the finish is clean and refreshing. The price is 18,000 KRW. The Pork Neck Suyuk & Mashed Dip consists of thick and tender pork neck suyuk that you dip into the mashed dip, which is homemade mashed potatoes, offering a flavor you can't find anywhere else. If it feels a bit greasy, adding a little whole grain mustard makes it heavenly. The price is 27,000 KRW.

The last recommended menu is the Kimchi Fried Rice filled with cheese. If you think, "Kimchi fried rice at a Western-style restaurant? Why?" then trust the editor’s pick and please try it just once. The soft and rich cheese flavor pairs with the spicy kimchi to create an unbeatable combination. Depending on personal taste, it might feel salty and intense, but the savory cheese balances it out. The price is 12,000 KRW.

☞ Address: 1st Floor, 53 Toegye-ro 27-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Aubeur Bakery

After filling up well, it’s time to move to a cafe. The cafe selected for the is Aubeur Bakery. Especially if you’re looking for a spacious cafe during lunch hours or busy times, this place is highly recommended. The overall interior is modern, and on the second floor, you can sit on logs and relax while watching media art videos of fire, perfect for unwinding.

At Aubeur Bakery, bread is made every morning using French wheat. Various breads are displayed like in an exhibition, and you write down the number of the bread you want and submit it at the counter to pay. There is a wide selection including croissants, baguettes, cakes, and sandwiches, so if you love bread, pay close attention.

At Aubeur Bakery, you can choose the coffee beans for your coffee. They also offer drinks like ade and bottled beverages, and choosing tea is an excellent option. The teas are somewhat unfamiliar, and even when ordered iced, they are strong enough to fully enjoy the unique aroma and flavor of the tea.

Among the many breads, I recommend the Pollock Roe Seaweed Baguette and Cr?me Br?l?e Pastry. The Pollock Roe Seaweed Baguette is generously filled with pollock roe. However, since it’s a baguette, be aware that it can be a bit tough. The price is 5,800 KRW. Once you try the Cr?me Br?l?e Pastry, you might become curious about their other cream breads as well. Like the pollock roe in the baguette, the pastry is filled generously with cream. It’s unique because it’s a squid ink pastry filled with vanilla diplomat cream, making it sweet and soft. The price is 5,500 KRW. Drinks such as Americano are sold for 4,500 KRW.

☞ Address: 1st and 2nd Floor, Seongsin Building, 17 Mareunnae-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Torino Las Vegas

Before the lunch I ate was fully digested, I filled my stomach with dessert at a cafe, so I wasn’t really hungry for dinner and chose an izakaya. I headed to Torino Las Vegas, a small spot located on the main street of Euljiro. This is the most recently opened place among those introduced today. For lunch, they serve oyakodon, gyudon, and katsudon, and in the evening, you can enjoy a variety of izakaya dishes.

They offer a wide range of alcoholic beverages including beer, highball, sours, cocktails, and sake, so those who enjoy drinking will definitely like it. Especially when ordering a highball, you can choose between sparkling water and tonic water to adjust the sweetness, so enjoy a simple drink according to your preference.

They use bamboo binchotan charcoal and fresh domestic meat to present skewers full of smoky flavor. For a menu that pairs well with a cool drink on a hot summer day, I recommend the assorted 7 skewers.

At Torino Las Vegas, the recommended dish is the assorted 7 skewers. Using fresh domestic meat grilled over bamboo binchotan charcoal, these skewers are an excellent choice. The 7 kinds of assorted skewers include tsukune (meatball), tebasaki (chicken wing), nankotsu (cartilage), negima (thigh meat with green onion), sashimi (tenderloin), hatsu (heart), and bonjiri (tail meat). They have almost no unpleasant smell, and most are chewy yet tender, making the texture and taste all excellent. The happiness of a sip of your favorite drink and a bite of freshly grilled warm skewer, I hope everyone experiences it...♥ The price is 21,000 KRW. However, please note that the space is small, so group visits are not possible.

☞ Address: 1st Floor, 13 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Euljiro New Hot Spots Conquered-★

Photo by Yoon Eun-ae

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