NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

Korean Air: Trying the A380 for the First Time

The first impression you get when you step into Korean Air A 380 is professionalism. It's a gasp of fresh air ... with smiles everywhere, classical music, perfect welcoming, freshness... You feel…

July 08, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Pumpkin Terrier: The Nutella and Banana Cake

Pumpkin Terrier is a cafe like any other cafe you come across. Approach the counter and start drooling over their beautifully looking cakes. I chose two of them.

July 08, 2016

Maple House: Flavors of Canada in Seoul

The last lunch before my departure and why not try something international for a change? Walking the famoustouristic street ofItaewon we stumbled upon a nice looking logo and a professional style…

May 11, 2016 | Burgers

The Lamb Kitchen: Recommended Local Restaurant in Seoul

Walking the streets and by pure coincidence I looked up a building to discover a sign written in English: "The Lamb Kitchen". The place looked nice, the people behind the windows were smiling, so we…

May 10, 2016 | Grill & BBQ

Heokdonga (흑돈가): Traditional Korean Barbecue

Traditional, this restaurant has been recommended by the locals as being the place to visit. Heokdonga means 'black pig'. With suction tubes over every table, you prepare your own meal. Lunchtime,…

May 10, 2016 | Restaurants

C27: Seoul's Cheesecake Address!

It's a place that sells cheesecakes, 27 of them, displayed at the counter but C27 is much more than that. It's a cafe where the decor will awaken your curiosity and the artist in you. You can't…

May 09, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries

Andong Jjimdak (안동찜닭): Korean Chicken Stew

Fully booked at 4pm, it was clear that this restaurant was a good recommendation: They say come here for the chicken stew mixed with potatoes. In the heart of downtown, in the middle of a famous…

May 09, 2016 | Restaurants

Pomodoro Spaghetti Restaurant, Coex Mall (뽀모도로 스파게티)

A cozy Italian restaurant down at Coex Mall, Pomodoro is where I'll be having lunch today after all the spiciness I encountered the last couple days. I was craving some fresh al dente pasta or a…

May 09, 2016 | Restaurants

Softree Organic Milk Ice Cream with Honeycomb

It's an ice cream parlor serving one famous item and the photos people have been posting over the net speak for themselves. I was so excited to try it.

May 08, 2016 | Recommended

Doré Doré: Seoul's Famous Rainbow Cake

The internet led us to Seoul's best cake. “You Are My Precious” the cake with many colors is in fact quite simple. Layers of colors but a unique, rich, memorable flavor.

May 08, 2016 | Recommended

Sushi Hanpan 스시한판: First Encounter with Sushi in Seoul

To tell you the truth, I wasn't ready to adventure into real Korean cuisine yet. After a long flight of 11 hours, time changes and fatigue, I went down to the mall under the hotel - I heard it's the…

May 07, 2016 | Restaurants

Myeong-in Deongsim (명인등심): Korean Beef

One item is sold here; Korean beef and marinated Korean sirloin. Barbecue style, the meat is cooked in front of the customer with fans to take the air out. With that you choose one of the six lunch…

April 29, 2016 | Grill & BBQ

Suji's: An American Deli in Seoul

Recommended on the Internet for a good breakfast and their famous Eggs Benedict, I put Suji's on the list until I bumped into it by coincidence. Accompanied by a friend, we decided to give it a try.…

April 29, 2016 | Restaurants

Eclair by Garu Haru: Seoul's Finest

And the world's eclair craze continues. After Fauchon and Un Eclair de Genie in France and Choux D'enfer in London comes Éclair in Seoul. Eclairs have dedicated shops and people love this.

April 28, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries

Frank's: Home of the Rainbow Honey Cake

We walked for so long, asked a dozen people and finally reached Frank's. I was happy to have arrived here for the simple reason that I ended up writing two reviews on the way. A beautiful area hosts…

April 28, 2016

Korean Air Business Lounge at Seoul Airport

Up on the first floor facing Gate 115 is the Korean Air Business Lounge in partnership with Skyteam. Beautifully lit with a view of the tarmac, this simple lounge, which I visited six years ago, has…

April 28, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Lady M: The World Famous Mille Crepes Cakes, Spotted in Seoul

Lady M, that place I wrote about many times, this pastry place with signature offerings, has been on my to do list for so long. Who would have imagined that I'd be trying Lady M in Seoul!

April 28, 2016 | Recommended

Dunkin Donuts Gangnam (던킨 강남 직영점): The Trendy Coffee Place

It's where I enjoyed my time, a few good coffees and delicious donuts. Third day in Seoul and I was still jet lagged. Three days with 11 reviews already searching for the best markets, street food…

April 28, 2016 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Breakfast at the Coex Intercontinental Hotel, Seoul

Breakfast at the hotel is served every morning from 6 to 10am. Down next to the lobby a long buffet of choices is laid out. Arriving at 8am the main brasserie was full so we were…

April 28, 2016 | Hotels

The Coex Intercontinental Hotel Seoul, Korea

After five nights spent in one place you can't but discover it upside down. That my second time at the Coex Intercontinental and I personally enjoyed every detail of it. A welcoming staff always at…

April 28, 2016 | Reviews

McDonald's Seoul: Better than Any Big Mac I had Before

One of the things I always try to do is visit McDonald's around the world. Each country has a different approach and a different menu. After three days of fried food and local specialties, we stopped…

April 25, 2016 | Restaurants

Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner

Asian & Chinese

April 25, 2016

Asian & Chinese

Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner

It's surely not a place for tourists lost somewhere in a tight street, a restaurant known for taking raw fish and sashimi managed by locals who don't speak English. Seeing us amazed them! I'm sure…

April 25, 2016 | Fish & Seafood

Korean Air: Trying the A380 for the First Time

Pumpkin Terrier: The Nutella and Banana Cake

Maple House: Flavors of Canada in Seoul

The Lamb Kitchen: Recommended Local Restaurant in Seoul

Heokdonga (흑돈가): Traditional Korean Barbecue

C27: Seoul's Cheesecake Address!

Andong Jjimdak (안동찜닭): Korean Chicken Stew

Pomodoro Spaghetti Restaurant, Coex Mall (뽀모도로 스파게티)

Softree Organic Milk Ice Cream with Honeycomb

Doré Doré: Seoul's Famous Rainbow Cake

Sushi Hanpan 스시한판: First Encounter with Sushi in Seoul

Myeong-in Deongsim (명인등심): Korean Beef

Suji's: An American Deli in Seoul

Eclair by Garu Haru: Seoul's Finest

Frank's: Home of the Rainbow Honey Cake

Korean Air Business Lounge at Seoul Airport

Lady M: The World Famous Mille Crepes Cakes, Spotted in Seoul

Dunkin Donuts Gangnam (던킨 강남 직영점): The Trendy Coffee Place

Breakfast at the Coex Intercontinental Hotel, Seoul

The Coex Intercontinental Hotel Seoul, Korea

McDonald's Seoul: Better than Any Big Mac I had Before

Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner

Madfry Chicken: Seoul's Famous Fried Chicken

Tartine Bakery & Pie: The Pecan Tart!