Menu: Western Brunch Cuisine
Location: Jungangro, Daegu, South Korea

Comments: So, my friends and I decided to go for a late lunch whilst in downtown Daegu and stumbled upon this gem. Located off one of the side alleys, Mansion5 has all the markings of a typical Korean restaurant, meaning that it’s perfect for that imprompto photoshoot wherein you pretend to be candid while forcing your friend to take 100+ photos from every angle, because God knows you need that perfect shot for your #OOTD. It is absolutely gorgeous. With a traditional exterior and more modern interior, the architects for this place definitely knew how to make use of their real estate. I am talking wood furniture and open beams, outdoor patio with a zen garden atmosphere. It is the spot for both connoisseurs of aesthetic and cuisine. Which brings me to the food. My friend and I ordered a french toast to split, while I added in a coconut smoothie because I love coconut, and who doesn’t love smoothies?

It was delicious. The coconut smoothie had none of that artificial flavouring, and was a good consistency, neither too thick or too watery. While the french toast had a bit of a unique texture, compared to the Western version of the dish. My theory is that they created the ‘bread’ from scratch using a recipe similar to what you would find for waffles but with additional egg added to give it that kind of fluffy but moist texture. Taste wise though? I couldn’t complain, especially seeing as it was served with not only the usual fresh fruit and powdered sugar but also nutella. And as everyone in the 21st century knows…nutella is like crack for people with a bit of a sweet tooth.

Rating: 7/10