You’ll travel the Silk Road’s ancient trade routes in Marco Polo, a spectacular restaurant on the 52nd floor. The Asia side features innovative cuisine and a selection of teas, while the Mediterranean side serves freshly prepared low-fat and low-calorie dishes. Both will mesmerise you with interactive chef’s tables, a glass wall inviting glimpses of the kitchen, a superb wine cellar and three private dining rooms. Multi-level seating ensures every table has unobstructed views of the city below.
You’ll find the largest selection of food in all of Seoul in the appropriately named Grand Kitchen, a relaxed buffet restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Scenes of the harvest form the background for an extensive salad bar, live cooking stations and seasonal delicacies such as fresh oysters and smoked salmon. Main dishes range from sushi to roast beef to Peking duck, and a collection of local and imported wines ensure perfect pairings. Eleven private dining rooms accommodate up to 50 guests.
Dining in the Australian Grill is a stylish journey Down Under highlighted by authentic Aussie cuisine and highly acclaimed wines. Fresh Moreton Bay bugs (lobsters), barramundi and salmon are flown in daily to populate the “surf” side of the menu, while chilled beef, lamb and veal arrive to satisfy “turf” lovers’ appetites. Even the décor points to Australia, as native designer Tony Masters brings in touches of home with blonde wood, clean lines and woven Aboriginal art.
A feeling of Zen tranquillity will wash over you as you cross the stepping stones to Hakone, our Japanese restaurant featuring a sushi bar, teppanyaki table and saké bar. You’ll watch the chefs demonstrate their artistic and culinary skills as they slice and dice on the grill and present traditional formal course meals, sushi and sashimi. Set menus and 10 private dining rooms accommodate families and large groups beautifully.
Table 34 exemplifies life at the top with a 34th-floor locale, sophisticated European cuisine and a 3,000-bottle wine cellar – the largest of its kind in Korea. Renowned interior designer Tony Chi went beyond the obvious to create a space that amplifies the view, the soothing décor and the exquisiteness of the dining experience. Seating is available in the dining room, at the bar and in two private dining rooms for up to 10 guests.
Where to eat needn’t be a dilemma with the Grand Café just a lift ride away. This casual restaurant eases you into the day with a buffet breakfast, and delights with international and Asian cuisine from the open kitchen at lunch and dinner. On the menu are noodles with your choice of toppings, specials such as roast pork loin and leg of lamb, and soups, salads, sandwiches, traditional Korean fare and healthy items. The Vinotheque wine bar offers an extensive selection and a special menu.