Yeonnam-dong Date Spot: CHOI DINING

🍜 Looking for a place to enjoy authentic fusion Japanese cuisine in Yeonnam-dong? Yeonnam-dong is home to many great restaurants, but if you're searching for a spot to savor fusion Japanese dishes, 👉 CHOI DINING is the perfect choice! Location: Basement 1, 36 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Operating Hours: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM (Break Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Last Order: 7:50 PM Reservations: Catch Table or on-site reservations I visited on a Friday evening, and perhaps due to the Lunar New Year holiday, there was no waiting time! Parking: Nearby public parking lots are recommended. Here’s what I ordered: ✔️ Salmon Futomaki (13,900 KRW) ✔️ Perilla Oil God Soba (13,000 KRW) ✔️ Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl (19,500 KRW) ✔️ Spicy Fried Chicken Wings (12,000 KRW) Let me share my honest reviews for each dish! 😊 1️⃣ 🍣 Salmon Futomaki (13,900 KRW) – Packed with aged salmon! "Soft salmon that melts in your mouth!" Futomaki is a Japanese-style giant sushi roll, and it’s filled to the brim, offering a satisfying bite. ✔️ Generously filled with aged salmon, delivering a soft and nutty flavor. ✔️ Pairing it with the sauce doubles the umami taste. ✔️ With more filling than rice, it’s light and easy to enjoy. 2️⃣ 🍜 Perilla Oil God Soba (13,000 KRW) – Light yet flavorful! "A healthy soba with a rich perilla oil aroma." ✔️ The strong aroma of perilla oil enhances the dish’s flavor. ✔️ Topped with mustard greens kimchi, adding a tangy twist. ✔️ The chewy buckwheat noodles pair perfectly with the toppings. 3️⃣ 🍚 Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl (19,500 KRW) – Tender pork belly at its best! "Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly paired with a savory sauce!" The braised pork belly rice bowl features tenderly cooked pork and a perfectly seasoned sauce. ✔️ The pork is incredibly tender, with just the right amount of seasoning. ✔️ The fluffy rice complements the savory sauce beautifully. ✔️ Adding crunchy vegetables enriches the overall flavor. 4️⃣ 🍗 Spicy Fried Chicken Wings (12,000 KRW) – Crispy wings with a flavorful sauce! "Sweet and salty sauce that keeps you coming back for more!" ✔️ Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside! The frying is spot-on. ✔️ The sauce seeps into the chicken wings, delivering deep umami flavors. ✔️ The addictive sweet and salty taste makes it hard to stop eating!