Taj Palace~A Great Weekend Buffet

When you wake up in the morning, and eggs and bacon aren’t enough. When you crave the spices of the Indian subcontinent. When you need endless plates of seasoned meat and perfectly cooked vegetables. When this is the case, make your way to Taj Palace in Itaewon. They feature a chill decor, helpful staff and delicious food–all you can eat style. The lamb vindaloo is fantastic. The chicken dishes are just right, and the strange nal bean dish is soothingly salty. I love this place for a prelude to the Saturday afternoon food coma that I often crave. There is enough to satisfy carnivores and herbivores here, as well as free naan bread.

Go out Itaewon #3 exit, walk 100 meters, turn right, walk up the hill, it’s about 70 meters on your right.

And sorry for the poor pictures, I’m still working on remembering to bring my nice camera to restaurants.

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Comedor~Paraguyan Food in Seoul

(*Update: 2023; permanently closed)

A new location hasn’t changed the charming appeal of Comedor, Itaewon’s only Paraguayan restaurant. The empanadas are excellent, especially the cheesy ham and cheese and the well seasoned, tender beef option. We ate the lasagna, and it was acceptable, as far as Korean Italian food goes. But the highlights are the empanadas, and the Chipa, a yucca and cheese mixture that is both chewy and crunchy. Continue reading “Comedor~Paraguyan Food in Seoul”