Flying Pan Blue @ Itaewon – Have a cozy brunch on weekend

On the weekend, especially when it is raining, people usually skip their breakfast and have a dull day. Although the laziness comes to the mind, how about start the weekends with fresh and tasteful brunches? Placed in both Itaewon and Sinsa (가로수 길), The Flying Fan serves you delightful brunches.

When you go through the entrance, flower in full blossom and adorable little culinary equipments welcome you as tranquil as you are in your grandmother’s house. Once blended in warm atmosphere, you are ready to order exquisite breakfasts.

Interior design’s sensitivity itself provides the comfort atmosphere whether one talks with his or her friends, family, or lover. One thing special about the Flying fan blue is that once clientele finishes the dining, clerk fills the empty table with blooming flowers so that rest of customers do not feel awkwardness about the empty seats.

The first food that I ordered was Orange Blossom French Toast (15,000 KRW). With lightly roasted orange, the orange blossom French toast is served over cream de patisserie and maple syrup. Each orange on the French toast refreshes and prevents from too much sweetness of the syrup. Reasonable thickness and amount of the French toast also fulfills the satiety.

Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato and Pesto Sandwich (10,000 KRW) also satisfied my palate. The bread of the sandwich is well roasted and crispy, and the sauce of it is creamy. Inside of the sandwich, there are some nuts, tomato, cheese and pepper harmonize altogether to generate rich flavor. Served with salad and bamboo soup, the sandwich is perfect for brunch menu.

Adjust the daily routine with fresh brunches at the Flying Fan blue. Or at least glorify your morning with great sandwiches. It’s your choice.



Price

French Toast – 14,000 ~ 15,000 KRW

Brunch – 14,000 ~ 15,000 KRW

Sandwich – 10,000~13,000 KRW

Pan Cakes – 14,000 ~ 15,000 KRW

Desert – 6,000 ~ 7,500 KRW

Drinks – 4,000 ~ 7,000 KRW



The Good

Cozy and modern atmosphere

Changes in to wine bar in the evening

The restaurant is located near the Itaewon station

Located in both Itaewon and Garosugil (가로수길)



The Bad

Pretty Crowded during the luch time


Address

123-7 Itaewondong, Yongsangu, Seoul


Phone

02-793-5285


Mobile

010-2278-3866

Operating hours

Weekdays: 10:30 ~ 23:00

Saturdays: 10:00 ~ 23:00

Sundays: 10:00 ~ 22:00

Buccella (부첼라) @ Hongdae – Charmingly decorated bakery

This article is partly excerpt form Jenny Cleary’s http://www.foodcoma911.com/

Among couples, families, and friends, they may ever think of fairy tale-like café; dringking coffee, eating sandwich, and tasting rich chocolate cake. Adorned with diverse ornaments, Buccella provides you a visual satisfactions while you have delicious sandwhiches.

A wall poster which is posted at the enterance implies you what Buccella pursues; Comfortable place for everyone on anytime. You can visit here and enjoy a sandwich with great beverage.

Once you place an order, you can look around the Buccella building. The basement has bar-like atmosphere, second floor has diner concept, and third floor has working room ambiance. It is another charm that you can choose the floor wherever you want to belong.

Buccella’s sandwich is basically served with proper amount of salad and ciabatta bread for a bun which is soft and light taste[a picture avobe is Tender Beef Sandwich- 9,300 KRW]. If you ask for extra ciabatta bread, the servers provide you ciabatta rolls as an side dishes. Recommended sandwiches besides tender beef sandwich are Vegetarian Sandwich (8,800) and Salmon Sandwich (9,300). Order any sandwich, you won't go wrong.

In addition to unique sandwiches, Buccella occasionally exhibits delicate paints of artist around Hong Ik University where is known for one of the greatest artistic spot in Korea.



Price

Sandwich – 8,000 ~ 10,500 KRW

Coffee – 4,000 ~ 6,000 KRW

Soft Drinks & Juice – 3,500 ~ 9,000 KRW



The Good

Great for Brunch

The place is well decorated

A large capacity – 1st to 3rd floor

Vegetarian sandwich and salad is available



The Bad

Smoking area is not quaranteened

Food preparation is somewhat tardy



Address

서울시 마포구 서교동 330-19



Phone

02-334-7334



Direction

Line 2 Hongdae University station (홍대입구 역) exit 4 immediately turn right at 농현 bank. Then, a left at Family Mart. Buccella will be on your right after ~50 meters.



[Buccella direction]

Bong Chu Steamed Chicken (봉추찜닭)@ Hongdae – Korean Traditional Steamed Chicken

This article is partly excerpt form Jenny Cleary’s www.foodcoma911.com

If you had enough fried or greasy chickens, Bong Chu Steamed Chicken(봉추찜닭), located near Hong Dae, would provide you an exquisite experience. Unlike other traditional korean food restaurants, Bong Chu Jjim Ddak facinated me with modern interior décor. The restaurant seemed crowded during the lunch time.

While the Jjim Ddak is being prepared for us, servers offer us bowls of bland Kimchi soup (Dong chi mi - 동치미). Dong chi mi not only stimulates your appetite, but also soothes pungent savor of the Bong Chu Jjim Ddak. It is not charged on you, so you can ask for extras if you wish.

The restaurant provides you options how clienteles want to design their dishes. The type of noodles (thin noodle, wide noodle, or combination of both noodle) and how much chicken you want (half a chicken, a whole chicken, or a chicken and a half). Consisting of three adults male, we ordered a chicken with thin and wide Chinese noodles (22,000 KRW). A menu recommended that medium size of the dish fits for three men or four women.

If you almost finish your dish and do not feel full enough, you can ask for Over-cooked Rice (Nurungi) which mixes with your leftover. Few munites later, the server will bring a sizzling Nurungi on the pan. Once the server put the Nurungi over the remnant, mix them and you are ready to enjoy the second round.

Mildly pepperly and sweet, compatible Bong Chu Jjim Ddak is palatable over the all ages. While you amuse yourself with great dish, both Bong Chu’s atmospheres and dainty offer incentive reminiscent of Korean cuisine. Experience it!





Price

Small – 18,000 KRW

Medium – 24,000 KRW

Large – 30,000 KRW

Nurungi – 1,500 KRW



The Good

Vary choices over the noodles and chicken.

Exotic Korean fusion atmosphere

Good services

Swift servings of foods



The Bad

Crowded during the lunch and dinner time

Need a reservation for 8 or more people

Limited clientele capacity.



Address

서울시 마포구 서교동 361-9 1층



Phone

02-323-9381



Website

http://www.bongchu.co.kr



Direction

Line 6 Sangsu station (상수역) exit 2 walk straight ~200m and turn right on second small street (before a big red tent). 봉추찜닭 will be on your left.