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Tobias



Joined: 02 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:21 pm    Post subject: Where are the international restaurants? Reply with quote

Looking for good Greek, Israeli, Turkish, and Mexican restaurants in Seoul. Can somebody clue me in on where they are?

I know about the little Turkish joint in Itaewon that's near the Indian buffet-style place. Is there anything "bigger" for us lovers of Turkish kabobs? There's also a Mexican restaurant near this Turkish hole-in-the-wall, but I'm looking for something bigger and a little fancier.

Going to Seoul soon and am dying to get a gyro or three, along with a falafel dinner. I'm bringing a Korean along who's in his mid-40s and has never even tried a taco. Should be a fun trip.

I'll offer up this info for anyone who reads this post: there's a great Italian restaurant in Jinju called Zio Ricco. Went there Saturday, and it was magnifique. They were fresh out of lasagne, but the spaghetti and pizza were great. There's also a great bar upstairs at this place.

Thanks for any info.
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seoulsucker



Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: The Land of the Hesitant Cutoff

PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For Mexican (more like tex-mex, but still awesome), hit up "On the Border" at Sinchon station, line #2 on the NW side of Seoul. Walk out exit #4 for about 2 minutes and it's on your left in the YBM building.

It's the biggest, nicest mexican restaurant in Korea. In terms of selection, service, and atmosphere, nothing comes even close. You won't be disappointed. Patron margaritas?? COME ON!!!
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nicholas_chiasson



Joined: 14 Jun 2007
Location: Samcheok

PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

international restaurants?
abroad probably.
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MollyBloom



Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants

PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

seoulsucker wrote:
For Mexican (more like tex-mex, but still awesome), hit up "On the Border" at Sinchon station, line #2 on the NW side of Seoul. Walk out exit #4 for about 2 minutes and it's on your left in the YBM building.

It's the biggest, nicest mexican restaurant in Korea. In terms of selection, service, and atmosphere, nothing comes even close. You won't be disappointed. Patron margaritas?? COME ON!!!


But what is the price like?
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Bibbitybop



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MollyBloom wrote:
seoulsucker wrote:
For Mexican (more like tex-mex, but still awesome), hit up "On the Border" at Sinchon station, line #2 on the NW side of Seoul. Walk out exit #4 for about 2 minutes and it's on your left in the YBM building.

It's the biggest, nicest mexican restaurant in Korea. In terms of selection, service, and atmosphere, nothing comes even close. You won't be disappointed. Patron margaritas?? COME ON!!!


But what is the price like?


12-25 for an entree, but you can easily split them with a friend. You also get unlimited free chips and salsa. Lunch specials are 9,900 won before 4pm.
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Tobias



Joined: 02 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="nicholas_chiasson"]international restaurants?
abroad probably.[/quote]

There seems to always be a smartass here piping in some unwanted, unnecessary BS. Let's try to form a union, bloke. Yeah, right. I bet we couldn't even agree on the definition of union before you'd want to take somebody's head off.

For the rest of you guys, thanks for the info. I'll check this Mexican place when I'm next in Seoul.
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KimchiExplosion



Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Location: Nowhere near Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Singapore
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stvwrd



Joined: 31 Mar 2005

PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

OTB opens their second location (in COEX mall at Samsung station) this week
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Tiberious aka Sparkles



Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: I'm one cool cat!

PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:58 am    Post subject: Re: Where are the international restaurants? Reply with quote

Tobias wrote:
They were fresh out of lasagne...


That is unforgivable.

Thanks for the positive endorsement of On the Border, seoulsucker. I'm intrigued. (how's the bar?)
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't u hate how skimpy some restaurants r w/ alcohol. Like one shot of tequila in a Margaretta...hell I put at least 4 in my homemade ones.
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Tobias



Joined: 02 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:05 am    Post subject: How 'bout Greek Reply with quote

Still dying for some Greek grub.
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amilin90



Joined: 08 May 2008
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

stvwrd wrote:
OTB opens their second location (in COEX mall at Samsung station) this week


Really? where at? I hit the COEX mall every week or so, don't remember seeing any of the shops going through renovation.. I want to try going to this place, sinchon's a bit too far away for me..
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