AH yes Butterfinger Pancakes, the elusive, the breakfast spot that's at the top of everyone's Must Eat At List but no one EVER knows how to get there!
So........ Butterfinger pancakes is located up the hill from the Galleria. Take Subway Line 3 to Apgujeong Station,go out exit 2, spin around and do not walk in the direction that you come out of... Wag down a taxi and head to Hak-dong Saggori. Cab fare is only 1900w unless you want to walk 20 minutes, pass the Galleria and turn up an uber-steep hill (across from the fish-scale front Galleria building facade/Louis Vuitton).
The big ass King Kong on the left side of the hill (up from the Galleria) is your landmark. Get out, cross over to that side of the street and walk up the alleyway in between the King Kong and the Burger King. Butterfingers is on your left about a minute up the alley.
You may have a bit of a wait but just peruse the menu and be ready to order once you've got a seat, saves time and helps the grumblies in the tumblies. Yes, I just referenced Winnie the Pooh, but it's justifiable- they have honey vanilla whipped butter as an option with your pancakes. They have ginger pecan pancakes! They have fresh strawberry ground shakes! They have ridiculous desserts and.....
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*********** THEY ARE OPEN UNTIL 3AM!!!! YES!
Additionally, I asked the waitress to write down the phone number in case you're utterly fucked like I was today and can't find the Butterfinger Pancake haven of Apgujeong...
02-3448-1070
Ala Beck's Guero, I say, "Please ENJOY!"
P.S. A thank you to all my fellow Seoul dwellers who answered their texts/calls to help me navigate my way to this brunch. Happiness would not have been mine if it had not been for you! (aka Alicia, Julian, Chad, Patrick, and Chris) xoxo
For more info and pics check out another ex-pat's blog about Butterfinger Pancakes at:
http://thedailykimchi.blogspot.com/2006/10/butterfinger-pancakesbreakfast-in.html
4 comments:
man, what an ordeal... but we must go back at 2am sometime for the 55 dessert balls... okay, okay, so i don't remember the exact name, but the description was enough... 55 dessert balls of donuts, ice cream and various other sugar-coma inducing sweet treats. can't wait!
yum yum!
Additionally, Butterfinger Pancakes EXISTS in Gangnam! Found it again! I win!
Directions: Gangnam station, exit 6, walk straight and turn left at the first corner (at the Body Shop) and it's on your left after about a 2 minute walk ;-)
mmmmmm brioche french toast mmmmmm
I'm thinking of going to the gangnam locations. Are they also open until 3 am? When do they open....ie: Open: ____ to 3 am.
Thank you so much.
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