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Ibsen
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| This is kind of off-topic, but how much do fast food style chain pizza stores charge for their pizza? Places like dominos, pizza hut, etc. I remember hearing somewhere that large pizzas from say dominos in Tokyo cost upwards of $30 US. Is it the same for Korea? |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
Location: who, what, where, when, why, how?
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:07 am Post subject: |
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| Ibsen wrote: |
| This is kind of off-topic, but how much do fast food style chain pizza stores charge for their pizza? Places like dominos, pizza hut, etc. I remember hearing somewhere that large pizzas from say dominos in Tokyo cost upwards of $30 US. Is it the same for Korea? |
Also the case but some non-Western chains exist which charge $5-$10 for a lower-quality pizza. |
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littlelisa
Joined: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:10 am Post subject: Re: Your favorite Italian restaurant in the Seoul area |
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| fosterman wrote: |
well that is your opinion.
but I don't rate his pizzas at all. plus it's closed down hasn't it?
for pizzas, via Di napoli, salvatore cuomo and Di Matteos. |
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Dave Chance
Joined: 30 May 2011
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:56 am Post subject: |
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| PRagic wrote: |
| My kitchen. Every Italian eatery I've ever been to in Korea is way overpriced and remarkably unexceptional. We don't waste the time or the coin anymore, we just make it ourselves. And don't get me started on the wine prices at restaurants. |
Yeesss...pasta, it ain't that hard, people... |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Mezzaluna in the Seoul Finance Center was solid, but a bit pricey, and while good and all, was not exceptional. The spinach ravioli was certainly acceptable and it had the air of fine dining. It certainly wasn't Koreanized. For 40% less, the place would be great. But it was nice to get handmade pasta that wasn't cooked up to common local tastes. This was reflected in the clientele which consisted mostly of expat business types and clearly lived overseas well-to-do Koreans. |
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Mo7684
Joined: 09 Feb 2010
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I agree with the opinions on The Pizza Peel. It's the best pizza I've tasted in Korea so far.
As for Italian, I would recommend Jina and Frano's at Seoul National University. The chef is Italian.
Actually, my boyfriend and I run a website that allows users to go on a review foreign restaurants in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. You can find a huge database of restaurants and reviews here. It would be great if you could leave reviews of any positive or negative dining experiences you've had.
www.thealienbank.com |
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daejeonsv
Joined: 20 Apr 2011
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Best Italian food is at The Kitchen inside the Somerset in Insadong.
Anguk Station- exit 6 I believe. The Somerset is a hotel/long term hotel. It's a high rise and if you look up after exiting the subway you can't miss it.
You'll walk into the hotel and be able to see the restaurant from the main entrance. I had the gnocchi, and it was absolutely amazing. My date and I split the octopus and rocket greens appetizer. Well seasoned and some of the best octopus I've ever eaten. He had clam and zucchini pasta and it was nice as well.
It's a bit pricey, appetizer was 16,000won and my gnocchi was 23,000won. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
Plus side: It's not crowded and an excellent spot for a date. Excellent atmosphere and very western. And no pickles on the table! |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Ibsen wrote: |
| This is kind of off-topic, but how much do fast food style chain pizza stores charge for their pizza? Places like dominos, pizza hut, etc. I remember hearing somewhere that large pizzas from say dominos in Tokyo cost upwards of $30 US. Is it the same for Korea? |
Depends on whether you pick up or deliver. A large Pepperoni would probably run you around 20,000-25,000 delivered. The specialty pizzas will be about 30,000.
But many places have promotions like 30% off if you order online and pickup in person (dominos), or 20% off if you place an online order (papa johns). Also, they have monthly specials on certain pizzas (like buy one, get a free side).
The best place I've ordered from that delivers is Pizza Heaven. Their large pizza is a real LARGE pizza. And the taste is jsut like Western Pizza.
Their medium pizzas use a different kind of dough I think, and doesn't taste right. Try the large pepperoni or the Hawaiian. |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Mo7684 wrote: |
I agree with the opinions on The Pizza Peel. It's the best pizza I've tasted in Korea so far.
As for Italian, I would recommend Jina and Frano's at Seoul National University. The chef is Italian.
Actually, my boyfriend and I run a website that allows users to go on a review foreign restaurants in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. You can find a huge database of restaurants and reviews here. It would be great if you could leave reviews of any positive or negative dining experiences you've had.
www.thealienbank.com |
Your website is well-designed, and I'll definitely look around for restaurants and add anything I think ought to be. Nothing in or near COEX though? I'm surprised... |
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gugu009
Joined: 10 Mar 2010
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| My friend went to New York recently and dined at Per Se. The manager told her that they were setting up a Thomas Keller restaurant at a Seoul hotel for 3 months this year. Im just putting it out there for those interested foodies. |
dude, i would be all over this. any more info? when and which hotel? and it's only for 3 months? |
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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An Italonia is above the Lexus car dealer by Noksapyeong subway station, and based on the lone time I ate there, it's OK.
The funny thing is, Italonia is a chain with a branch in just about every mall in Manila, the Philippines, but just one branch in Korea? Hmm. |
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