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For Reservations and further info:

What a great way to venture and explore the different culinary flavors, textures and colors that Korea has to offer!!  Make sure to arrive on an empty stomach. I promise you won’t go home hungry!!

They offer three different full course meals:

Cham Jokumeon” (which literally means `superb’ and costs 30,000 won per person).  Cham Jokumeon includes all dishes the other two offer, plus a dish of grilled yam in black garlic and grilled eel.

Cham Haengbokhan” (’ truly happy,’ 22,000 won) . Cham Haengbokhan offers tteok galbi (grinded, marinated and then grilled meat) and steamed prawn.

Cham Gwenchaneun” (`fine,’ 15,000 won).

Location near Samseong Station on subway line 2 Exit 5: is open 11:50 a.m.-10:00 p.m. From the exit take the bus 4428 and get off after three stops, in front of the Medimoa Clinic. It also costs the basic fare from exit 5 by taxi. Jokumeon is on your right across the street. Reservations should be made at least three days in advance for large parties.

For more information call                02-565-1669  or visit www. jokumeon.com (in Korean).

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Dan wrote much better review of this restaurant on his site:  http://www.seouleats.com/search?q=star+chef

Direction:  Maebong station exit 4 (orange line). Make a left at the first corner at “Lucky Pharmacy,” and then the next right. When you see the GS 25, make a left into the alley across from it. Star Chef is to the right. And it is housed in a fairly unassuming little brick lined restaurant with an open window and a massive rack full of Bombay sapphire.

Star Chef: 

 Phone:  02-529-8248

The 34th annual independent film festival taking place this year from Dec 11 - 19th, 2008

For further info:  www.siff.or.kr/indexeg.php

During my holiday in Seoul, I heard about ZenHideAway Restaurant. I was meaning to check it out, but due to the time constraint, I never had the chance.   From what I hear, it’s very chic and posh, and the food is good, but nothing fantastic.  But as expected, the prices are a bit overpriced.  You are more and less paying extra for a great view and ambiance.   But it may be worth a visit.  There are two locations.  One in Apkjeong near Galleria Department Store and MyeongDong district.  For further info:  http://www.zenhideaway.com/

*For those who can’t read the map in Korean for MyeongDong location: Myeongdong Station Exit 6 and then follow the map.

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas is a Collection of Christmas Readings
directed by Mike Flanigan

DATE:  Wednesday 24 December

TIME: 8:00 PM

VENUE: Orange Tree, in Haebangchon

COST: W10,000 or pre-wrapped child’s gift

Note: the proceeds and gifts will be donated to a local orphanage on Christmas Day.

Directions to Organge Tree:

Taxi: “Hay-bong-Cheon” and off at Indigo restaurant. Orange Tree is located upstairs.

Subway: Noksapyeong Station (brown, Line 6: exit 2) . Walk straight for about 6-7 minutes.  After passing a Korean officer guarding a gate, curb left towards kimchi-pots.  Walk for another 5 minutes and you will see “Indigo Restaurant” on your right.  Orange Tree is located upstairs. 

Further info: http://www.seoulplayers.com

Originally posted:  http://www.korea4expats.com

Informal Thai Cooking Class with Thai Chef in a private home in Itaewon on either Friday 12 December or Saturday 13 December from 11:00 to ~ 1:30.

Menu:
Tom Yam Koong
Noodle with Vegetable and Chicken
Local Vegetables with Thai Spicy Sauce

Cost includes lunch with one glass of wine:
W55,000 per person
W99,000 for couple/2 people registered together

Maximum number: 12 persons (minimum 8).
Reservations taken on a first confirmed basis.
No refunds for cancellations after 10 December.

Info/RSVP: events@korea4expats.com. Please give your name and cell number, and indicate the date of the class for which you are registering.

I highly recommend the following:

we are once again having our annual Christmas Eve Six Course Dinner and Christmas Day Turkey Brunch Buffet.

* Christmas Eve Course \35,000 + VAT
- Reservation Times limited to 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
- As usual, our course will consist of mostly a tradition menu with Toque’s own interpretation
1. Open Oysters Po’Boy (Fried oysters with remoulade sauce and watercress)
2. French Onion Soup (Crouton soaked in homemade French Onion Soup gratinated with Onion Jam and Fried Onion)
3. Caesar Terrine on Seafood Mousse “Disc” with Romaine lettuce
4. Braised Beef-Ricotta Ravioli in Beef Tomato Sauce with Arugula
5. Chicken “Tenderloin Steak” with Mushroom Veloute
6. Chocolate-Pear Crepe with Creme Anglaise

*Christmas Day Turkey Brunch \35,000 + VAT
- Reservation will be taken from 11:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.(we’ve extended the time to all day due to high demand the previous years; we will close down our buffet table at 10:00 p.m.)
- There are no set reservation times but usually the rush is between 12:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. so I urge you to call in as soon as possible.
- The menu will be similar to Thanksgiving with slightly different side dishes: Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Mashed Potato, Cranberry sauce, Marinated Veggie Salad, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Open Sandwich, Cheesecake, Pumpkin Pie, Scone, etc.

If you can’t make it to these days, we are taking reservations for group parties so please call in and we will try to make your lunch/dinner memorable.
Thank you and happy holidays!!

Best regards,

jane

??? Jane Chang
Owner/Chef Toque Diner
682-1 Hannam-Dong Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
Tel: (02)794-3834
Fax: (02)794-3828

FYI: Owner/chef is a Korean American.  So calling ahead and making reservations and also asking for the direction to the restaurant shouldn’t be any problem!!

DJs:  Udo Lee and Baja

Direction:  Itaewon Station (Brown, Line 6: Exit 1). At KFC, turn right into the alley.  When it deadends, turn right.  Walk ahead til you see the sign on your left.