Entree Steak: Eddle in Hongdae Sure, pasta or pizza can be a sufficiently pleasing main dish but let’s talk about a bona fide entree: steak, glorious steak! The good news for meat lovers is that the number of all-you-can-eat steak restaurants in Seoul has been on the increase. Currently, most of those newly-opened steak restaurants offer churrascarias, Brazilian-style meat, which is placed on long skewers and roasted over charcoal. In the Hongdae area of Seoul, home to many quirky cafes and bars, there is an all-you-can-eat steak restaurant that is gaining popularity for its high-quality meat and ambience. Eddle boasts a cozy, Mediterranean-style street cafe interior, attentive staff and delicious food. The full course at Eddle consists of about 600g of four styles of steak and chicken, all for the reasonable price of 25,000 won. The chef will cook the steak to your specifications, from tender and bloody rare that melts in your mouth, to well done, if that’s what you actually want. The course consists of sirloin, bacon beef (imagine a bite-sized filet mignon), chicken drumstick, tenderloin and garlic steak, along with roasted pineapple. After the full course has been served, you are free to order the entire course once again or just your favorite parts - until you’re waddling out the door. Eddle presents different cuts on different days. Mondays are tenderloin, while brisket is served on Tuesdays, for example. With its specialization and fresh Australian beef, this restaurant makes a good claim to be the epitome of all-you-can-eat steak restaurants in the capital. Not happy eating nothing but meat? Don’t worry, the half-dozen side dishes are worth the price alone. Eddle is also thinking about the bigger picture. Buffet-style restaurants can lead to an enormous waste of food, with people taking a bite and tossing the rest. Choose carefully - if you can’t finish everything on your plate, a 5,000 won fine will be added to your bill. Get off at Hongdae Station, line No. 2, and take exit 9. Call (02) 3141-4459 for more information. Eddle is in front of the main entrance of Hongik University. Seoul Travel News