(Closed) Le Saint-Ex @ Itaewon (Seoul)

X took me to Le Saint-Ex in Itaewon for dinner one night. Apparently the restaurant is very popular and famous. It is located near the subway station and also, just a really short walk away from The Flying Pan Blue. I didn't know we were going there or what cuisine we were gonna have. X just kept asking me to guess which restaurant we were going to. Haha and tadah, we finally arrived at our destination.

 
 
The menu that changes everyday. The waiter patiently and slowly explained every dish to us despite him having some difficulty conversing in English.

The everyday menu was really limited.

 
Fresh baguette, which was really fragrant, coupled with light salted butter.
They kept refilling the basket with baguette haha




White wine.


Tenderloin Tartare Steak, with fries - 30,000 won


The fries were crispy but a little bland. The blandness complemented the saltiness and flavour of the cold steak. Interesting but I got quite sick of it towards the end.


Seabass with arugula juice and onion pie - 30,000 won
The seabass was fresh, soft and its skin was crispy. It was quite a delight. The arugula juice didn't quite suit our tastebuds though.

Overall, it was quite a decent meal despite the really limited selection on their menu. Service was good and efficient. The restaurant was not very well airconditioned though. We spent about close to 90,000 won here which is about $100 sgd.

119-28 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: From Itaewon subway exit 2, walk about 10 steps forward and turn left. Walk up the gentle slope, turn left and continue forward. Le Saint-Ex will be on your left!

Love, K

aA Cafe @ Samcheong-dong (Seoul)

The sun was scorching when we were combing Samcheong-dong. We walked all the way to see the Hanok Village. And I felt like my perspiration could have filled two buckets. It was super hot and we were dying for a nice, icy cold and refreshing drink.

X had already planned to visit Cafe aA beforehand, so we headed there despite all the nice cafes we saw along the way.












Iced honey lemon
Indeed refreshing but way too sour!


Iced pear tea
This tasted more like apple tea haha

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aA cafe is huge! Not only does it occupy a large level. It has a basement, second and third storey too!

Second level






Nice patio






aA Cafe is a minimalistic cafe that is brilliantly decorated with furniture and uniquely designed objects. The large area will kinda wow you as it generates a sense of freedom. I don't quite know how to explain that feeling but that was how I felt when I was exploring the place. And when you are standing on the patio, and looking over everything with a gentle breeze in your face, life feels pretty awesome. Or maybe, you only feel this way when you're overseas hahaha. I really like aA Cafe. Feels like I could spend hours there with a book in hand, or sketching something(not that I actually do but you get the drift haha)

408-11 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Love, K

Egg @ Samcheong-dong (Seoul)

We went to Samcheong-dong early one Sunday afternoon to look at the endless streets of quirky shops and unique cafes. We settled for brunch at this cute cottage like restaurant called Egg.














Although the cafe has two levels, it felt pretty small, albeit cozy.






Iced Caramel Macchiato




Affogato


The affogato was yummy!


Pancake with ham, cheese and eggs
I was trying to find the ham at first, but to no avail. Later did I realise that it was hidden inside the thick pancake haha. The initial bites were not bad but I got a little sick of it when I was halfway through the pancake.


Sandwich
This was supposed to be light but I guess it was pretty filling! This tasty sandwich with a good mix of flavours from the numerous ingredients present will make your stomach happy!


Cutest bill holder!

As you can see, we spent 25,500 won here. That's about $28. How much do you think all these will cost in Singapore?

Egg is a cute and cozy little restaurant that is charming in its own unique way. The owners have put in alot of effort into every detail of the restaurant. The place was almost full when we got there. Seems like it's very popular! Do give it a shot if you're going to Samcheongdong!

154 Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 


Love, K

The Flying Pan Blue @ Itaewon (Seoul)

The Flying Pan is a popular brunch spot in Itaewon! By this time, we've gotten addicted to the use of taxis because it is really cheap. Haha so we took a cab from Hongdae to Itaewon. The Flying Pan is extremely easy to locate as it sits in the popular food street where there are numerous restaurants.



 

 



 






Iced Maple Latte - 7000
I could hardly taste the maple. Even though the coffee was pretty sweet. But there was a strong taste of cinnamon. 



Iced Latte - 6000


Eggs Royale - 16,000
The poached eggs were not exactly well-cooked. One egg was slightly runny while the other was not runny at all. The butter was really delicious and the bread was fragrant and yummy. The 2 pieces of smoked salmon were huge! This dish comes with potato salad(behind the tomato) too! The portion is really big compared to what we get in Singapore! I really enjoyed it despite the eggs haha


The Flying Pan Breakfast - 16,000
Look at the pile of mushrooms haha. They were soaked in balsamic vinegar which was interestingly yummy initially.  The bread was unavoidably soaked in the balsamic vinegar too, and the fragrance of the bread was masked sadly. The sourness of the vinegar became overwhelming after awhile. This dish comes with greens, tomato, and potato salad like the Eggs Royale.

Brunch at The Flying Pan is not exactly cheap but I feel that it's pretty worth the money for the taste, uniqueness and portion. Also, the menu is pretty extensive. They have pancakes and french toasts too. Would give it a shot again when I return to Korea!


13 Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Directions: 
From Exit 2 of Itaewon subway station, walk straight for a few metres and make a left turn once you come across a turning. Walk up the slope and you'll see the restaurant on your right, shortly.



Love, K