WOOARA Yeouido: Korean Beef Omakase sa Private Room para sa Espesyal na Okasyon

Kamakailan lang, naghahanap ako ng perpektong lugar para sa importante kong lakad sa Yeouido, Seoul. Napadpad ako sa WOOARA Yeouido – isang Hanwoo omakase restaurant na puro private room ang seating. Ang nagustuhan ko agad, lahat ng upuan ay may sariling kwarto kaya talagang private ang kainan. Nag-book ako ng lunch course at grabe, lampas pa sa inaasahan ko. Kung naghahanap kayo ng korean food Yeouido para sa espesyal na okasyon, sana makatulong ang review na 'to.

WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest
WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest
WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments
WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments
WOOARA Yeouido · dessert to close the omakase
WOOARA Yeouido · dessert to close the omakase

Bakit WOOARA Yeouido ang Pinili Kong Korean Restaurant Near IFC Mall

Kapag nag-aayos ng dinner meeting sa Yeouido, laging problema ko ang privacy. Sa regular na restaurant kasi, naririnig ng iba ang usapan ninyo, at kung anniversary o family gathering, parang kulang sa dating. Nakita ko ang review ng WOOARA – lahat daw ng seats ay hiwalay na kwarto, perfect para sa engagement dinner, business meeting, o date night na kailangan ng tahimik na lugar. Kaya naman doon na ako nag-book.

WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room
WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room
WOOARA Yeouido · dessert to close the omakase
WOOARA Yeouido · dessert to close the omakase

Isa pang reason bakit ako na-attract, hindi lang puro Korean beef ang inihahain. May kasama pang seafood at solb (rice cooked in pot), kaya hindi nakakaumay. Alam niyo naman, kapag puro karne lang, parang mabigat. Dito, balanced ang pagkakasunod-sunod ng putahe.

WOOARA Yeouido · a plated course of Hanwoo beef
WOOARA Yeouido · a plated course of Hanwoo beef

Saan Matatagpuan at Paano Pumunta sa WOOARA Yeouido

Ang WOOARA Yeouido ay nasa Yeouido Station Exit 3, literal na less than one minute lakad lang. Pumasok lang kayo sa Yuha Securities Building, basement 1. Sobrang lapit sa station, kahit umuulan hindi pa kailangan ng payong. Kung galing kayo sa IFC Mall area, walking distance lang din.

WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room
WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room

Perfect para sa mga office workers na nagmamadali during lunch break, o kaya after-work dinner. May free parking pa, so convenient din kung dadaan kayo by car.

WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)
WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)
WOOARA Yeouido · Hanwoo beef grilling over binchotan charcoal
WOOARA Yeouido · Hanwoo beef grilling over binchotan charcoal

Ang Ambiance ng Private Room at Interior Design

Pagpasok ko pa lang, napansin ko agad yung stone materials sa interior. Hindi masyadong maingay ang design pero ramdam mo yung premium quality. Nung dinala ako sa private room ko, completely enclosed siya – kapag nagsara ka ng pinto, halos wala ka nang maririnig sa labas.

WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room
WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room

Malinis ang table setting, at hindi masikip ang kwarto. Sakto lang para sa 2-4 persons na kumakain ng comfortable. Sa lahat ng korean restaurant seoul na napuntahan ko, rare ang ganito – lahat talaga ng table may sariling room. Kapag importante ang lakad, sobrang halaga ng privacy na ganito. Sa bahaging yan, definitely sulit.

WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)
WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)
WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments
WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments

Lunch C Course Menu at Lasa ng Bawat Putahe

Ang in-order namin ay Lunch C Course. May 8 dishes, at bago magsimula, pinakita pa ng staff yung actual ingredients na gagamitin that day. In-explain nila one by one. Impressive kasi makikita mo mismo kung gaano ka-fresh ang ingredients. Tinanong din nila kung may allergy o hindi kayang kainin, sobrang thoughtful.

WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room
WOOARA Yeouido · a private dining room — every table is a private room

Chawanmushi ang unang dumating – Japanese-style steamed egg custard na may sweet shrimp, gingko nut, at okra. Creamy at light. Yung serving dish pa, acorn-shaped daw at specially made. Parang ang ganda ng attention to detail.

WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest
WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest
WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)
WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)

Wooara ang pangalan ng pangalawang dish, at ito yung naging highlight para sa akin. Isang platter na may scallop, Hanwoo beef tartare, Hanwoo tenderloin, at lobster. Ang ganda ng plating! Yung scallop, may laman at tender. Yung beef tartare, may crispy texture kaya interesting kainin. Yung tenderloin, sobrang juicy at bawat kagat ay puno ng beefy flavor. Yung lobster naman, creamy yung sauce at may slight kick.

WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage
WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage

Tuna na may pickled baby cabbage at yuzu – refreshing at walang fishy aftertaste. Napakagaan sa bibig.

WOOARA Yeouido · a warm soup to finish the course
WOOARA Yeouido · a warm soup to finish the course
WOOARA Yeouido · a plated course of Hanwoo beef
WOOARA Yeouido · a plated course of Hanwoo beef
WOOARA Yeouido location map
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Perilla Oil Stone Octopus Hanwoo Noodles ang specially recommended ng staff. Ang combination ng stone octopus, Hanwoo, at capellini pasta na pinahiran ng perilla oil, unique talaga. Ang bango pa lang nung perilla oil, nakakagutom na.

WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage
WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage

Sea Bass Solb – pinakita muna nila yung completed pot bago i-mix at i-serve as full spread. May Icheon rice at whole perilla seeds, kaya mabango at healthy. Maganda na may ganito sa gitna ng course para hindi mabigat sa feeling.

WOOARA Yeouido · dessert to close the omakase
WOOARA Yeouido · dessert to close the omakase

Yung main event na Personal Grill Hanwoo ay chuck flap tail cut. May sariling individual grill, at mas malaki pa yung serving kaysa sa inaasahan ko. Yung temperature ng grill, just right kaya hindi masyadong mausok. Dahan-dahan mong lulutuin habang kumakain, kaya nae-enjoy mo talaga yung natural na sarap ng Korean beef. May wasabi at pickled baby cabbage na kasamang condiments para hindi nakakaumay.

WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments
WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments
WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage
WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage

Banchan (side dishes) – kasama dito yung sea bass solb, Hanwoo seaweed soup, at tatlong side dish. Yung soup, walang artificial seasoning, kaya naubos ko yung sabaw. Yung fresh kimchi, sobrang sarap na nag-request pa ako ng refill. Yung beef jangajji (pickled beef) at squid jeotgal, perfect ending sa course.

WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments
WOOARA Yeouido · the rice course with accompaniments

Yung dessert – fruit sherbet, meringue, at ice cream na may flower decoration at dry ice presentation. Visually entertaining, at yung lasa, refreshing at smooth. Nice way para tapusin ang buong meal.

WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest
WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest
WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage
WOOARA Yeouido · restaurant entrance and signage

Ang Serbisyo at Tips Kung Paano Mag-Book

Ang staff ng WOOARA Yeouido, sobrang attentive. Tinanong nila yung drink preference ko kaya nag-white sparkling wine ako, at throughout the course, nag-rerefill sila at perfect timing. Kada dish na dumating, ine-explain nila kung paano niluto at paano i-enjoy. Kaya mas naging masarap yung experience.

WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest
WOOARA Yeouido · the signature Hanwoo showing — marbled beef cuts and caviar presented in a display chest

May special event arrangements din daw sila para sa anniversaries o celebrations, kaya kung may okasyon kayo, sabihin niyo upon booking. Dahil lahat ng seats ay private room, hindi mabilis ang turnover. Kaya kung weekend o dinner time, mag-advance booking kayo.

WOOARA Yeouido · course menu
WOOARA Yeouido · course menu
WOOARA Yeouido · drink pairings
WOOARA Yeouido · drink pairings

Recommended Para sa Mga Sumusunod na Tao

Hindi lang karne ang ino-offer – may seafood at solb din, kaya kahit magkaiba ang panlasa niyo, okay lang. At yung pinaka-advantage talaga, yung private room setup kaya comfortable kayong mag-usap at kumain.

WOOARA Yeouido · drink pairings
WOOARA Yeouido · drink pairings

Overall: Babalik Ako 100% sa WOOARA Yeouido

Ang WOOARA Yeouido, satisfied ako sa lahat – accessibility, privacy ng space, at quality ng food. Kung naghahanap kayo ng korean bbq seoul na may private dining, ito yung sagot. Alam ko maraming nag-iisip na mahal ang Hanwoo omakase, pero yung lunch course nila, reasonable ang presyo para sa dami at variety ng dishes. Sulit talaga.

WOOARA Yeouido · course menu
WOOARA Yeouido · course menu

Next time, dinner course naman ang try ko para ma-experience yung ibang menu. Kung may importante kayong lakad, o gusto niyo ng espesyal na korean fine dining seoul experience, recommended ko talaga ang WOOARA Yeouido.

WOOARA Yeouido · course menu
WOOARA Yeouido · course menu
WOOARA Yeouido · a plated course of Hanwoo beef
WOOARA Yeouido · a plated course of Hanwoo beef

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Ilang tao ang kasya sa bawat private room ng WOOARA Yeouido?
A. Depende sa laki ng room, pero usually 2-4 persons ang comfortable. Kung mas marami kayo, tanungin niyo upon booking kung may available na mas malaking room.

WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)
WOOARA Yeouido · fresh Hanwoo beef tartare (yukhoe)

Q. Malaki ba ang price difference ng lunch at dinner course?
A. Iba-iba depende sa ingredients at number of dishes, pero yung lunch course ay mas affordable na paraan para ma-try ang Hanwoo omakase experience. Para sa exact pricing, itanong niyo upon reservation.

WOOARA Yeouido · guests at the restaurant
WOOARA Yeouido · guests at the restaurant
WOOARA Yeouido · drink pairings
WOOARA Yeouido · drink pairings

Q. Convenient ba ang parking malapit sa Yeouido Station?
A. Yes, may 2 hours free parking sa building mismo kung saan located ang WOOARA, kaya madali lang kung sasakyan niyo.