Restaurant Review - Coco Curry

Coco Curry is one of the most popular curry restaurant chains in Korea. Cooking up Korean-infused curry dishes for an average price of $9, it is a must visit place for curry. The simplest way to order is to pick and choose from their prepared dishes, but you can also choose the ingredients that you wish to consume. Adding additional ingredients alters the price of course, but it is definitely worth it.

Unlike other curry restaurants, Coco Curry offers customers the option to choose their level of spiciness. It is perfect for those who are unsure of how spicy a dish is because you can order a level that is within your range. In addition to catering the level of spice to your tastes, Coco Curry also provides the option of rice consumption. There are three different rice amounts which include regular, more (which costs a bit more) and less (the best part is they decrease the price of the meal). I’ve never seen a restaurant take away from the set price, but is awesome to have that option.

The recommend dish is the beef curry with vegetables. The beef is extremely soft that it practically just melts in your mouth. With a blend of mixed vegetables, it is the perfect compliment of ingredients that will have your mouth watering for more. With so many locations in Seoul, this is a must visit.

Restaurant Review - Ma-Indian

One of the newest Indian restaurants that opened up in Seoul include Ma-Indian on the east side by the popular Gangbyeon station. After running a sister restaurant in Itaewon, the owner decided it was time to open another Indian restaurant and I’m glad he decided to have it over in my side of town.

Ma-Indian whips up the freshest dishes daily with the chef in the kitchen around 10. Without any Korean infused tastes, the dishes are served the way homemade Indian food would taste, but with a bit of presentation. The absolute must order dishes include the Garlic Nan which is fluffy nan bread topped with fresh garlic baked in. Another must order dish is the beef curry which is served with vegetables. The spiciness level is measurable with Korean food, I expect a bit more spice with Indian food, but it is nonetheless delicious. The beef is so soft and tender, it can be shredded apart with just a spoon. This is my absolute favorite from Ma-India.

A few other mouth watering dishes include the Chicken Tikka which is not dry at all. Topped with a bit of lemon and it will have your taste buds kicking. Lastly, I am in love with their fresh fruit and vegetable salad that is topped with a pink yogurt sauce. It is an extremely well blend of fruits and vegetables that compliments one another.

Main courses average at a price of $18, but it is extremely worth the order. Ma-Indian also carries set menus for lunch where you can have a sample of all popular items on the menu. Because there is a limited staff, going during peak times may decrease the amount of service there is. Although it sounds to be a bit discouraging, I definitely recommend paying a visit to this restaurant on the second floor corner between the train station and bus terminal. Without any advertising, Ma-Indian receives a large number of customers so it does show the tastiness that keeps customers returning. 

Restaurant Review - My Thai

My Thai, one of my favorite foreign restaurants is a short walk from the Itaewon train station in Seoul. Itaewon is the place for foreigners to go and to have food from all over the world. For starters, My Thai is a restaurant that I suggest visiting in the warmer seasons, even up to fall. The reason for that is because My Thai is an outdoor restaurant for its lack of a whole entire wall. The interior consists of a wood layout and dim lighting which is great for a date and even a girls night to conversation over wine.

In regards to food, My Thai puts their own twist on the Thai traditions. The signature Pad Thai for example uses an egg to wrap the noodles and the chili powder is set aside for you to create your desired taste. Their curry is more on the traditional side of Thai curry, but it does skip out on the variety of vegetables that many restaurants include. Although peppers are the only vegetables, the amount if meat that is given has definitely surpassed any other restaurant I have been to for the size of its bowl. Plating and presentation deserves its appraisal because it matches the restaurant's look and feel.

My only chief complaint is that the traditional Thai Iced Tea which is a must have at every and any Thai restaurant was actually sold out. It might of been because of the winter season, but I do not find that to be an excuse for a restaurant to not have a popular drink of the culture. Another complaint is that rice is not included with the curry dish and it is an additional price that is a must pay for. In my opinion, it would just make more sense to add the additional price for the bowl of rice in the price of the dish, it does make a better look for the restaurant for the additional dollar rather than charging separate when your customer was not aware of the extra fee.

If you plan on eating at My Thai, just have a heads up for the extra 10% surcharge for each item that you order which is half of the tax and tip back at home. It is understandable because Itaewon is where are the foreigners live and hang, but it can be a shocker to those who have been accustomed to the no tipping rule in Asian countries.

Exit 2 from the Itaewon station on line 6 and take a left on the first side street next to Hamilton Hotel. My Thai will be on your right.