When I was working near Samsung Station in Gangnam, Seoul, there was a restaurant where Koreans would line up every day. However, I had no idea what the restaurant was about from the small sign that read "butai" in Japanese. One day, I waited in a long, long line to enter the place, and a new world opened up to me.
I was immediately drawn to the restaurant's cool vibe, which made me feel like I was in the middle of New York City, especially the open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant and the bustling staff, which convinced me that this place must be good.
I ordered the house's signature maze soba and hirekatsu.
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The maze soba is 11,000 won and comes in spicy and regular flavors. I chose spicy. I don't even remember how I ate it, it was so good. After I finished the noodles, I tossed the rice in the leftover sauce. Perfect! If you want rice, ask the staff.
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Hirekatsu is a pork tenderloin cutlet. This is also crazy, and I hope you dip it in all the different sauces they offer, one by one. You will probably be an eternal fan of this restaurant.
The shrimp buckwheat gimbap, curry rice, and cutlet sandwich are also insanely delicious.
My friend, I highly recommend you to visit this place if you are ever in Seoul, South Korea at COEX.
Eat like crazy!!
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