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PEIGUY · Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Location: Omokgyo

I'd like to find a good Indian restaurant in Itaewon. Post how to get to it from the station (though I imagine most of them are probably in the back alley behind the Hamilton Hotel) thanks!

jcan · Joined: 08 Oct 2006

first tell me where in PEI you're from (Montague right here) Laughing

PEIGUY · Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Location: Omokgyo

pangaea · Joined: 20 Dec 2007

I definitely recommend Taj Palace! They have an excellent buffet on weekends with several dishes to choose from, including some chicken dishes and vegetable dishes. They also have a wonderful chai. I think you need to take exit 3 out of Itaewon station. The Hamilton Hotel should be across the street on your left. Now is the part I'm fuzzy on. I know exactly where it is but have a hard time explaining it because I can't remember landmarks. You need to go straight out of the exit, I think about 2 - 3 blocks. You will pass Ankara Picnic on your right and I think you will walk past KB Bank. Taj Palace is down one of the streets on the right. It's on the same street as Foreign Restaurant and the big international market. You will also see a bar called X-Toxic. Those are all across the street from Taj Palace. You will walk partway up a hill and Taj Palace is on your right. It is upstairs on the second floor. There is a lit sign in the window and some pictures outside the entrance to the stairs. I go there every time I'm in Itaewon.

alwaysbeclosing100 · Joined: 07 Feb 2009

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Steelrails · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Location: Earth, Solar System

First hint, don't eat at one of the ones in Itaewon. I've tried 3 and they all were mediocre at best.

PEIGUY · Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Location: Omokgyo

legrande · Joined: 23 Nov 2010

Steelrails · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Location: Earth, Solar System

legrande · Joined: 23 Nov 2010

Oreovictim · Joined: 23 Aug 2006

I've been to the one in the basement that's close to Burger King. It was pretty good. I also like the buffet one that's behind Hamilton. Not the one IN Hamilton; that one looks a bit expensive. I think it's close to that burger joint that Koreans go ape sh!t over.

Does it have to be Itaewon? There's one in Yongdungpo that's pretty good - Everest. I'm pretty sure there's one up in Dong Dae Moon. For the Yongdungpo one, leave exit 6, turn right, walk for about one minute. It will be on your left side, in the basement. Besides Time Square Mall, it's probably the only real reason you'd want to be around there. Confused

pangaea · Joined: 20 Dec 2007

PEIGUY wrote:

northway · Joined: 05 Jul 2010

My buddy who grew up in India gives a ringing endorsement to the place next to Burger King in Itaewon, I forget the name. I really enjoy it there.

ktkates87 · Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Location: Busan

If you're ever in Hwajeong, they make pretty awesome food at Mother of India. I'm a big fan, it's a bit pricey but really good! Their menu is pretty decent, a bit expensive and it's not a buffet. It's worth the trip, especially if you're living out near Ilsan or within the Goyang area.

seoulsucker · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:57 pm Post subject:

The one in Itaewon next to Burger King is called "Agra" I think. Over the years, Everest in Dongdaemun seems to have had the most positive overall reviews. I've had some solid meals at Namaste, just outside of Dongmyo station as well.

Moghul (sp) is the place behind the Hamilton Hotel, and while it's decent, is WAY overpriced. 19,000 for a curry dish? That's almost double what other places in Seoul charge.