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Fusion restaurants in South Korea

  1. A

    Mad for Garlic

    The bare brick walls, the wine glass and wine bottle decor and the open-plan kitchen make this a top spot for atmosphere and couples. The Italian menu doesn’t disappoint, nor does the Dracula Killer starter. Bottles of wine start from W30,000.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Min’s Club

    Old-world architecture meets new-world cuisine in this classy restaurant housed in a beautifully restored 1930s hanok that offers European-Korean meals (more European than Korean). The menu covers classics such as lobster, crab and foie gras, all of which can be matched to the bountiful ­cellar’s 200 wines, many of which are French.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Gorilla in the Kitchen

    Owned by Korean actor Bae Yong-jun, this smart, glass restaurant, facing the entrance to Dosan Park, focuses on health food. Chef Han has a handle on fine Euro dining, and most meals come up trumps. Rocket, grapefruit and cheese salad, squid ink, black rice – it’s all slightly adventurous, but it works. Tables by the bamboo trees are best.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Sale e Pepe

    Up on the 2nd floor, the Gaudí-style dome adds a Mediterranean feel to this Italian fusion terraced Daehangno restaurant, which serves wines and soju (a Korean liquor similar to vodka) mixed with fresh juice – kiwifruit and pineapple are popular. Every evening the mood is enhanced by live music.

    reviewed

  5. Noodle X

    Despite the name, inventive fusion food of all kinds is served in this dimly-lit modern eatery with red and black décor and music. This is a good place to try jajangmyeon, the classic Korean noodles and black bean dish that originated in China. There's even a baked potato on the menu.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Mama Food Market

    A lengthy global menu of fresh fusion Marché-style food is served outside under a smart awning or inside in a variety of sitting areas. Every night from 20:00 to 22:30, solo singers perform on the terrace balcony.

    reviewed

  7. F

    World Food Court

    Euro-Korean fusion food is the theme here, mainly big platters of it, and the Hite draught beer corner (open from 2pm to 9.30pm) serves up beer for only W1800.

    reviewed