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[JerBear]

I spent considerable time scouring the internet for directions to Butterfinger Pancakes a few weeks ago and then, once I went on foot to find it, failed. I later did find it but it was amazingly difficult due to the bad directions. SO, in hopes of clearing it up for people, here's the low down.

The Secret: Everyone will tell you that it's in Apgujeong, but, truth be told, actually the closest subway station is Gangnam-Gu Office on the #7 Green line.

Walking Directions:

Take the subway to Gangnam-Gu office and leave through exit #4. At the top of the stairs, make a complete 180 degree turn and walk up to the intersection. DO NOT CROSS THE STREET! Turn 90 degrees to the right and walk along the major street. After about 8 or 10 minutes of walking, you should come up to your next major intersection. This is known as Hakdong Sageori. Cross it and continue walking north (remaining on the same side of the major street that you've been walking along for the past 10 minutes). About a block past Hakdong Sageori, you'll see a Burger King and an alleyway that is right next to it. Turn right down this alleyway and you'll see Butterfinger Pancakes on the left. Super Easy!

Bus Directions:

Take the subway to Gangnam-Gu office and leave through exit #4. At the top of the stairs, make a complete 180 degree turn and walk up to the intersection. DO NOT CROSS THE STREET! Turn 90 degrees to the right and walk along the major street. Within a few feet, you should see a bus stop. Board the #301 bus here. After a minute or so on the bus, you'll come to the first major intersection. This intersection is known as Hakdong Sageori. Exit the bus IMMEDIATELY after Hakdong Sageori. As you exit the bus, you'll see a Burger King and an alleyway that is right next to it. Turn down this alleyway and you'll see Butterfinger Pancakes on the left. Super Easy!

Map:

Here's a link to a map on Wikimapia with all the above landmarks annotated:

http://www.wikimapia.org/11055773/Butterfinger-Pancakes

[esetters21]

Like you said, it isn't in Apgujeong. Why the title thread contradicting that?

[JerBear]

[bangbayed]

Actually, that area IS what most people consider Apkujeong since it has all the clubs, restaurants, etc. associated with that area. Apkujeong station is far from it, yeah, but the area around there is just the outskirts of Apku, really.

Hope the pancakes were worth it, I heard they charge over 10,000 for a plate of hotcakes. That's sh*t ain't right. I've seen the place before. For those who know the area, it's in the alley that used to run uphill to the left of where California Fitness used to be and where Starbucks still is.

[esetters21]

[victorology]

[esetters21]

[Slaps]

They have just opened a new branch next to Burger King in Gangnam.

If you come out of exit 6 of Gangnam Stn and take the first left, it's just another 50yrds down on the left.

I'd say that the food was quite good but it was overpriced.

[jkelly80]

It's good, but pricey and the name is really stupid.

[I'm no Picasso]

I totally read that as "buttfinger pancakes" at first glance. I'm drunk and going to bed now.

[JerBear]

[Pooty]

Anyone know what time they open on weekends?

[ZenMoto]

I like The Waffle Factory near Haebangchong a little better... It's kind of a cheesy knock off of the Butterfinger place in decor but the food is better. It's just a few steps north of Taco Chii Chili...Which totaly blows by the way.

[nosmallplans]

not bad - expensive but tasty.

[arby]