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Restaurant Name: Wingswing

Probably the most Western bar in Yeouido. Most here have Korean music/videos playing and lots of kimchi and pickles on the table. At Winswing pretty much everything is Western (especially the menu, except for the curry specials). They play English movies (007, LOTR) on the TVs, Western music, and fully Western decor (unfortunately, English language is lacking, but the menus have pictures and English on them).

Best of all, lots of imported beer in easy-to-see and get-at glassdoor coolers along one wall. Heineken, Beck's, Stoli, Amstel, Bud, Corona...all the biggies. They also use REAL Heinz ketchup and French's mustard.

It's run by the son-in-law of a Korean who spent 20 years in New York and Atlanta running similar places...and now the old man is here to revamp it. They added 2 bar counters and hard liquor (and recipes) as well as more to the menus (spaghetti, quesadillas). Last time I was there I had Crown Royal (oh, how I love it) and the time before they served us this Flaming Dr. Pepper which is a shot of Bacardi 151 in a glass of beer. It's not as tasty as the version I know (Amaretto shot in a 50/50 beer/Coke mix) but not bad. Probably one of the few places in Seoul you can get some of the booze this place has--and the only one in Yeouido.

Prices are not bad, especially for lunch.

Favorite Dish: Lunch is best. For 5,000 won (USD 4.20) you get a sandwich (Philly Chicken, Steak, Grilled Chicken) and fries (or Beef or Chicken curry for 6,000 won) and a soft drink. They had/have a promo of 5 free wings as well, which is a nice touch. The Chicken (10,000) or Green (8,000) salads are good too and the dinner menu has a lot more selection.

Hours are: 11:30 - 2PM and 6PM - midnight.

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Theme: American
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Youido, behind Hotel Lexington
Directions: Go to Hotel Lexington (formerly New Manhattan Hotel) in Yeouido, walk to the back of it (around or through it) at the street look up to the right across the street. Wingswing is on the second floor.