Tue 11 Jul 2006
Korean Sun
Seoul, Korea
Subway: Itaewon station, exit 3.
Phone number: 02 796-0796
Hours: 8am-10pm
Price: $ Juk starts at 4,000won
English Menu: Yes
Atmosphere: Quiet, casual
Overview:
If you blink, you’ll miss Korean Sun. Tucked behind a costume store and under the imposing Arvorig, this hole in the wall specializes in Juk. The traditional décor and small space provide a break from the noise and bustle of the Itaewon Strip. If you are unfamiliar with juk, don’t let the “porridge” or “gruel” descriptions turn your stomach. Korean Sun’s Juk is more akin to a tomato or Chicken and rice soup than instant cream of wheat. Japanese tourists with a penchant for abalone have made this restaurant a hot spot on the tourist trail. Juk is well beyond reasonably priced, making it an excellent option for a light lunch, or late hangover breakfast. Traditional teas and liquors are offered as well as traditional drinking snacks.
