My birthday was a little over a week ago and to celebrate, I was taken to a one table restaurant called "In New York". When I think of a one table restaurant I picture a big room with a table in the middle and a waiter or two standing in the corner of the room ready to serve you / eavesdropping on your conversation. The only ones I'd ever seen were in dramas or movies and I'd always pictured it being somewhat awkward.
I was incredibly surprised when I arrived at this small place tucked away in the quiet side streets of 신사동 (Sinsa-Dong). Greeted by the chef, he opens the door to a candle lit table with a classic black and white Audrey Hepburn movie mutely projected onto the wall behind it. The table and the small kitchen are separated by a sheer curtain that provides more sense of privacy and comfort. The chef cooks a delicious italian/french 6-course (maybe less, maybe more?) meal and you can tell that it is made with very fresh ingredients; I suppose that is a big perk to being the only clients, the food is super fresh and cooked perfectly! Overall, this place blew my mind and was truly a fantastic dining experience.
I've heard that these types of places are starting to spring up increasingly around Seoul and I can only hope that Montreal picks up on it soon as well!!
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