Monday, September 19, 2011

Mexican Restaurant in Seoul

Tomatillo



This place reminds of Chipotle from the states. In fact I wouldn't doubt it if the founders were inspired by Chipotle. I have no problems with that because I actually enjoyed this place. They have many locations throughout the city and it has become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Seoul. Although I haven't been to every single Mexican food places, Tomatillo does a great job in providing clean, generous portions, of Korea's best attempt at great Mexican food. I had a chance to try out their burritos, taco, and tostada. Unlike Chipotle, you don't choose what toppings you want in your foods, but I believe you can inform the cashier when you order what you would like to be included. I ordered their carne asada burrito with everything, a carnitas or pork taco, and carne asada tostada. I was very pleased with all three - I can't believe I ate all of it either! Check out their facebook page here, and whenever you're craving some good, hearty Mexican food, go find the closest restaurant and chow down.

Price: $$
Stars: 4 stars
Location: Various locations throughout Seoul

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Korean Comfort Food

Kimlee Topokki



Whenever you walk around the neighborhoods in Seoul, you'll eventually come across street carts serving up what I like to call Korean Comfort Food. Although there are many of these places, most of them serve up much of the same things. This Seoul restaurant serves many of the same things as these street carts, but found in a brick and mortar location in Gangnam. It's located off exit 7, one street over and provides the option to either sit and dine or take things to go from their to-go window. We ordered the tteokbokki, and a fried rice dish between  my friend in I. I knew that the food itself would taste pretty typical because these types of foods are easily found everywhere, but this particular restaurant had a weird flavor. The food didn't look too fresh, and for some reason the fried rice was way too oily. I wanted to make this post so that whoever comes across this particular article doesn't make the same mistake I did. I would not recommend this place. But it may have been because we ate there on an unlucky night.

Price: $
Stars: 1
Location: Gangnam station exit 7