Bae Yong Joon's Gorilla in the Kitchen



Wow...this really makes me hungry ! I saw this post in BYJGallery and decided to go to the site for more info. Below I only took the information about Bae Yong Joon's Gorilla in the Kitchen restaurant....actually there are still a lot more, about restaurants owned by other celebrities.

This is definitely a must visit place for Baefamily when they travel to Korea....we've heard so much about it from Baefamilies who has been there^^. Here's what the experts say about it :

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Report on Celebrities' Restaurant ! Does the food taste good at celebrity-owned restaurant?

Recently, the number of celebrity stars who own restaurants is increasing, and the number of locals going to these “star restaurants” is also on the rise. So, how is the food, the ambience, and the service at these celebrity restaurants? Here are some recommendations from our travel bloggers.

Bloggers' rating : Ambience ***** Food **** Service *****

Owned by Korean Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon, Gorilla in the Kitchen has been the talk of the town. The unique name comes from the animal known for its energy and wisdom - the gorilla.

Also known as “Yon-sama’s restaurant,” the restaurant received a good rating thanks to its elegant interior, great service, and good food. With health as the main theme of the menu, numerous enticing meals are in store for those interested in staying trim and healthy like Bae Yong-joon. You won’t find fries or any dishes using butter here. The amount of salt is also controlled according to the recommended daily intake. Clientele will also find detailed information on the ingredients and cooking methods as well as information on nutrition, weight, and calories. If you want a smaller portion, order human or choose gorilla for a larger amount.

Recommended health dishes are tagged as “Muscle Smart” in the menu. There are so many dishes on offer that newcomers may take a long time to decide what they are gong to order. Non-Korean speakers will be relieved to learn that there is an English menu. The easiest choices on the menu are probably the human and gorilla combos. Also, a smoothie, whipped up in any of 20 different flavors, is not only satisfying, but fills you with energy. A combo meal comes with a free health consultation with a health consultant regarding your sugar level. Be sure to ask for it when you order, so you’ll get a more accurate sugar level before the meal.

The uniquely attractive interior is white, and the pristine design is highlighted by elegant decorative pieces. On the second floor, a variety of silver ladles and spoons are displayed on the walls. Strangely, there are no items or photos of Bae Yong-joon. In fact, this reflects the restaurant’s philosophy - to attract a clientele based on the quality of their food rather than the popularity of Bae Yong-joon being a celebrity.

Some information :
Address: Sinsa-dong 650, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Opening Hours: Weekdays 11:00~23:00, weekends 10:00~23:00
Closed: on New Year’s Day and Chuseok holiday
Homepage: http://www.gorillakitchen.co.kr/main.asp
(Korean, English)

Information and photos taken from : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=261602

Comments

Unknown said…
I've got a recipe in the works based on one of the dishes served at GIK. I'll youtube it once I have it the way I like it. : )
myoce said…
Oh, if it's simple...maybe I could follow...you should know that I'm a great clutzz in the kitchen. Me just ogling the foods in your blog, not understanding the whats and hows :(

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