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Makino Chaya @ Gangnam Stn – Seafood Buffet with a twist

SeoulGrid — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:05:28 +0000

Makino Chaya

There are sushi lovers, and then there are sushi buffet lovers. Hidden away between Gangnam Station and Yeoksam Station is Makino Chaya, a decently-priced seafood buffet offering a wide array of fresh and cooked seafood and non-seafood items.

I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurants decor and setup. Once we were escorted to our seats, it was game on. In terms of food items, I’d have to say Makino Chaya wasn’t that far off from places like Todai, which most of us have frequented once or twice. But for a slightly more expensive buffet, I was hoping to see something different. One thing I did notice that was different from other Seafood buffets was the large selection of traditional Korean food items. In fact they had a whole section dedicated to just that. Was I thrilled? Well, let’s just say they had three different kinds of Makeoli. Something you don’t normally see included in the buffet price — alcohol.

But if you do want wine, beer or sake, expect to pay a little more than what you would normally. 5,500won gets you 330ml (a small glass) of Asahi beer on tap.

I didn’t see any crab legs on the menu. I’m not sure if Makino Chaya offers them or if they hide them away like they do at Todai. Regardless, I was expecting to eat crab, but went home disappointed.

Getting a table on a Sunday afternoon wasn’t difficult. We didn’t need a reservation but I suggest you get there earlier in the evening and reserve plenty of time to get your “rounds” in since the kitchen will stop preparing food at around 7:45pm.

There are two Makino Chaya branches, but I suggest the one near Gangnam Station for you train commuters. From there, Makino Chaya is about 150m once you get out of Gangnam Station Exit 1. You have to turn into a smaller street off of Teheran Blvd but once you do, the restaurant is easy to spot. Makino Chaya also, conveniently offers valet service for those of you who prefer to drive.

http://makinochaya.co.kr

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Arirang TV’s Guide to Gangnam with James Duffy

Mike Porto — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:52:44 +0000

Ok, I know we haven’t kept up with the weekly clubbing posts. However, a while back James hosted a segment on Arirang TV about the nightlife Gangnam scene, and we’re just getting around to posting it now. Trust me, this is way better… you get to see James dance. To keep things short and sweet, check out the video below. Enjoy!

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Mitaya @ Gangnam – True Japanese Style Sashimi

Guest Author — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:43:46 +0000

Guest Author: Lindsey

Whether you are a fully fledged sashimi connoisseur or a timid novice, Mitaya in Gangnam offers an authentic experience of Japan’s most revered delicacy. While the restaurant came highly recommended, I soon discovered why due to the beautifully designed Japanese décor, fresh sashimi, and extensive Japanese alcohol selection.

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Baek Eok (100억) Cafe @ Gangnam Cafe Street — First Date? Come Here

Mike Porto — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:30:26 +0000

In Korea, Cafés are a dime a dozen. You can’t walk a block without seeing a Coffee Bean or a Tom & Tom’s. Although you can find huge corporate chains on every block, the smaller, more intimate cafes can often be hard to find, especially if you are unfamiliar with an area. In the last few months, I have found some very unique and upscale cafes which are well worth the extra dollar or two for a good cup of coffee. My favorite has been Baek Eok (100억), which means 10 billion in English.

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Club Eden in Gangnam, Seoul — Temptation in Paradise

James — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:03:07 +0000

Club Eden opened its doors in December 2008, effectively making it Seoul’s second newest club next to Club Heaven. Located in Gangnam’s prestigious Ritz-Carlton hotel, Eden totes itself as a “megaclub,” and it does not disappoint. The dance floor is the biggest in Seoul, and on any Friday or Saturday night is guaranteed to be packed.

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Big Rock @ Gangnam, Seoul – [Finding the Best Beer in Seoul]

Mike Porto — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:54:30 +0000

For the past couple of months, I have started to become bored of the beer choices Korea has to offer. Essentially, you can either choose from lager number 1, lager number 2, or lager number 3, all produced by conglomerates. Micro breweries are essentially unheard of in Korea. Understanding that many people have more sophisticated tastes for our fine friend hops, the series entitled “Finding the Best Beer in Seoul” will attempt to find the best Brew Pub in Seoul. The first venue reviewed on the list is “Big Rock Brewery”.

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Club Heaven @ Yeoksam – Heaven is Hot as Hell

Richard — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:50:20 +0000

Club Heaven is Seoul’s newest megaclub that attracts Seoul’s trendiest clubbers. Club Heaven stands amongst the top electronic music clubs in Seoul, which boasts one of the highest trend and fashion turnover rate in the world.

Located close to the landmark Renaissance hotel in south of the Han river (“강남”, or Gangnam), Club Heaven is located below right next to Artnouveau City Hotel. Its rivals include Eden and Le Nuit Blanche, both of which are located to the south of the Han river, as well as Club Volume, located next to Crown Hotel in Itaewon (north side of the river).

Club Heaven sports state-of-the-art laser system as well as sound system to please the most audiophiles. The club also features a few unique installation such as a confetti set that unleashes paper shower as shown below, and a thumping wooden dance floor, which is designed to make it seem like you’re dancing, even if you just stand on the floor.

Read on to see more club pictures, club reviews, directions and phone number!

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Club Review – Mass @ Gangnam Stn.

Richard — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:24:38 +0000

There are 3 clubs that represent clubs around Gangnam Stn area (Subway line #2, or the green line). The three brothers include NB and Harlem, two of the only hip hop clubs situated south of the Han River. The third club is Club Mass, which describes itself as “premier electronic house music club in Seoul”, and I give them credit for getting the description right more or less… perhaps they included an extra word that does more than justice.

Of course, there are other clubs around the area. Club Eden for example, is about 15 minutes by walk from Gangnam St. #7, but in my opinion, such a mega club caters to a different type of clientèle or guests altogether. Mega clubs such as Club Eden, Volume, or Heaven all have entrance cover fee of 30,000 Won while NB, Harlem, and Mass cost around 15,000 to 20,000 Won. Costs of drinks in those 3 clubs are generally cheaper than aforementioend mega clubs, where a shot of tequila ranges from 5,000 Won to 10,000. In comparison, a tequila shot costs around 5,000 in Mass/NB/Harlem. So the pricing difference itself acts as a mechanism to bring in different types of people. Club Mass, in effect, attracts casual Gangnam clubbing crowd.

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The Worst Mojito in Seoul – “Something L”

James — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:35:54 +0000

When you order a cheeseburger do you expect cheese to be an option? When you go hunting for a new car, do you expect to pay extra for four wheels and a steering wheel? When you go online shopping for a laptop, do you add special instructions with your purchase requesting a keyboard and a working screen? I am hoping your answers are no.

Expectations are a funny thing. What molds our expectations? I would say information. We know what to expect because of the wealth of information at our fingertips. You know that cheeseburgers have cheese. Someone way back decided to put cheese in the burgers and then told everyone around them that this new invention was called a cheeseburger. Eventually information got passed around to the greater public. That’s how it is done and it became standard.

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Upcoming: Seoul Bar Reviews

Richard — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:53:05 +0000

For the next few months, I will be checking out these bars. I will further categorize these venues into the following categories:

- Cocktail bars

- Wine bars

- Hotel bars

- Whisky bars (bars with a good selection of whiskies, since I am a single malt fan)

And also, when I have the time I will have some “fun” reviews of more affordable and louder bars.

If you have any suggestions or recommendations, feel free to leave a comment.

Bar list after the jump. (30+)

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