Noodles
Pad Thai and Pho in the same restaurant? That’s Noodles in Seocho-dong right across the street from the Seoul Arts Center. So for those who can’t decide on Vietnam, Thailand, Vietnam, Thailand - go to Noodles and have Southeast Asia sprinkled throughout your menu. The food is prepared well. The ambiance is nice. And it’s one of the more decent places to eat in the area, so you’ll find that lunchtime is very busy.
I believe this dramatic display is for feng shui purposes. But beyond the arch is a long table where you eat 'cafeteria' or 'community' style in that new trendy way to rub elbows with new people in restaurants.
I thought I was taking pictures of random girls with my camera phone while pretending to text. But it turned out that it was Karen and Liz from the office! Did I mention that this is a popular lunch spot?
These are truly random people. Notice the mirrors. You can check yourself out at all times from multiple angles. Korean people are not shy about checking themselves out in front of everyone. Seoulites love looking at themselves.
Noodles
Across the street from Seoul Arts Center
Seocho-gu, Seocho-dong
The closest subways are Nambu Terminal (Line #3) or Seocho (Line #2), but be warned - the Seoul Arts Center and this restaurant are FAR from the subway station. About a 15 minute walk or a bus/taxi ride.
Tags: Korea, Lunch Spot, Noodles, Pad Thai, Pho, Power Lunch, Seoul, Seoulite, Thai Food, Vietnamese Food