ZEST SEOUL

If you’ve been to bar hopping, you should be familiar with this bar—after all, it has repeatedly ranked second among the top 50 bars in Asia! This year, it remains second in all of Asia, but given its popularity, it’s easy to imagine... that it’s really hard to find a spot. So aside from making a reservation in advance, you might have to be a bit aggressive to get your preferred time! I was very lucky to walk in and inquire right when they opened; at that moment, the place was full, and we could only take two spots at the bar for half an hour. So we quickly ordered drinks and food. Fortunately, the food came out really fast! We were also eager to try their cocktails, so we sped up our drinking a bit. Even with this, their service was impeccable—they even helped us look for future days when we could come back to enjoy more drinks. Although it’s hard to find a spot, we were lucky enough to secure a longer seat for the day after tomorrow!

Our first experience was already very satisfying. Each cocktail was creative, with unique flavors that you wouldn’t find in ordinary cocktails outside. I highly recommend the ❤️custard sour. This cocktail is mixed with brandy and has a woody aroma from the alcohol. They also used my favorite ingredients, pistachios and apricots, to create a perfect blend, giving the cocktail a very smooth texture with a nutty aroma, along with a hint of lemon’s tartness, bringing out some freshness—super highly recommended!

Additionally, the food was also made with great care. If they ever opened a restaurant with these dishes, I would definitely visit often. Everything—from the food, the bar atmosphere, to the service—was done really well. I really hope to come back and enjoy a drink again when I return to Korea. I recommend this place to anyone visiting Korea!