restaurants

Masala

July 15, 2019 — Leave a comment

Menu: Indian Cuisine
Location: Gaeksa, Jeonju

Comments: First of all, this is not the easiest place to find. Located off the main road and tucked into an unmarked alley, with barely a sign to announce its presence, Masala is one of those places that you either know or you don’t. Kind of like the Island in the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie. But considering it’s poor locale, this restaurant remains one of the most popular in the Gaeksa area. Probably because the staff can speak fluent English, making it a foreigner favorite, while the luscious interior and mouth-watering food make it an ideal place for young Korean couples. Although, I personally would not choose to go on my own, because as I have come to realize,  Indian food is not my preferred style of cuisine. I just don’t understand food that requires you to order an additional dish, such as rice or naan, to eat it properly. Like, why isn’t that shit just automatically included? But putting that aside…if you are hungry, and craving something hearty then I would definitely recommend tracking down this place. Because if nothing else: you will walk away feeling full.

Rating: 6/10

GAMA

July 8, 2019 — Leave a comment

Menu: Authentic Italian Style Pizza and Pasta
Location: Gaeksa, Jeonju

Comments: Know the saying, “never judge a book by it’s cover” well…the same goes for restaurants in Korea, because often times the exterior of the buildings look questionable at best, and GAMA is no exception. With a lackluster sign, and dim-lit staircase GAMA by no means seems like the kind of place to go for an Instagram-able meal. Yet the interior has all the exposed brick and open windows that an aesthetically biased critic could ask for. It is absolutely gorgeous. A beautiful mix of industrial and modern design. But it’s not just the eyes that GAMA pleases. Accompanied by a wide array of traditional style Italian pizzas and pastas, GAMA is one of those hidden gems for foreigners craving a taste of home. Although, you won’t find Parmesan on any of their ingredient lists, which is, admittedly, a little disappointing. But you know, when in Rome…

Rating: 8/10

Mansion5

June 7, 2019 — Leave a comment

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