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[sheisaeval]

Where to find these restaurants in Seoul? Or if they even exist?

Ones that serve Viet food (such as pho or banh mi?)

Ones that serve Chiptotle-esque burritos? Or any good Mexican food place. We've already been to Dos tacos.

Ones that serve good old fashioned American bbq? (such as ribs or brisket)

Ones that serve mediterranean food - such as hummus (drool), pita, falafel, dolmas.


Or even anyone knows any other good non-Korean restaurants that's not a superpriced American chain like Outback?

[seoulsucker]

There are pho restaurants ALL over Seoul and most of the major cities. US chains and local shops can be easily found.

There are Mexican restaurants scattered about the city, but the closest one to Chipotle is called Tomatillo, located on the main drag in Jongno, central Seoul. Ate there on Friday and it was fantastic. There's also a couple of On the Border joints in Sinchon and COEX.

For ribs, you can hit up Tony Roma's, Outback, TGI Fridays or Bennigans, but I would recommend finding a local mom & pop shop that specializes in ribs. They're pretty easy to find if you know what to look for.

Hummus, pitas, falafel can be found, but mostly around Itaewon.

If access to this kind of food is important to you, don't even think about living anywhere outside of Seoul. It takes a bit of hunting but you can pretty much find just about any kind of international cuisine here. Other cities, not so much.

[Harpeau]

I agree with SeoulSucker: Living in Seoul is a good idea if International food is important to you.

Dubai Rest. Salam Rest.~ among others do a pretty good job with hummus. You can get baba gounoush at the former as well.

I myself like Taco Chilli. They do a great job! There is a new Vietnamese rest. opening a few doors down around mid-week.

Apr with Pipe did lots with tapas and stuff. Don't know if they closed or renovating?? Anybody know?

[prideofidaho]

Ape with pipe's been closed for a while now. The new place is called Berlin. Pretty good food there.

I agree with you about Taco Chili.

[fermentation]

There are vietnamese places all over the place but most places weren't great. Extremely overpriced for the amount of food they give you.

I've only been to two Greek places, one called Greek Joy in Hongdae and Sontorinis in Itaewon. Santorini is far better than Greek Joy but it is expensive. There is also a Morrocan and an Egyptian place in Itaewon.

[oni]

I like Petra's for falafel and hummus. It's near Noksapyeong station on the hill going up from Lexus car place

[Forward Observer]

Don't know if they're still open, but Sandi and Drake's restaurant is pretty good Greek food too.

[Scamps]

[Carla]

[Scamps]

Oh no..I think you didn't walk around enough! There are at least 2 Vietnamese restaurants there... All of the shops are smallish so you should go in many to have a look around to find what you're after.
Are you still looking for hoisin sauce? I saw some at Homeplus the other day.

[Carla]

[Scamps]

There's a Homeplus near there..I don't live in that area but I saw the Homeplus pretty close to there as I was traveling on the subway.
Are you looking for something else besides hoisin sauce? I'll track it down!
After crossing the underpass there's the main street for Asia Town but you should go all the way down and through the side alleys to see more of what it has to offer.

[Carla]

[Scamps]

Ohhh, rice paper is sold everywhere..E-mart, Homeplus, etc. Rice noodles are easy to find too. Walk slowly down the aisles ^^

[Carla]