Published : Nov. 14, 2014 - 20:56
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away.
For those who do not have the time to roast a turkey at home, here are several options for one to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, complete with turkey, pumpkin pie and all the fixings.
Dinner specialsLeft Coast Artisan Burgers
On Thanksgiving Day, Left Coast Artisan Burgers, a popular burger spot located in Seoul’s Itaewon-dong, will be hosting its second annual Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet.
The buffet will feature turkey, ham, mushroom herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, cornbread and more.
According to Left Coast co-owner Angela Shin, more sides have been added to the menu this time around, which will include apple crumb pie for dessert. The buffet will be an all-you-can-eat affair.
Reservations are a must with times running from 5-7 p.m., 7-9 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. for Nov. 27. The buffet costs 35,000 won per person and 20,000 won for children aged 12 and under.
To make reservations call (02) 6223-5338, email leftcoastkorea@gmail.com or visit Left Coast’s official Facebook page.
Left Coast Artisan Burgers; 2F, 130-43 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The BeastroThe Beastro, a Hongdae-based restaurant that specializes in “New American” cuisine, will be featuring a special set dinner menu that will include turkey and sides from Nov. 27 to 30.
The Beastro general manager Catherine Chung divulged plans to serve “turkey with a twist” as part of a menu has been posted on its official Facebook page. The Beastro will also be whipping up seasonal cocktails, said Chung.
The Beastro; 2F, 358-32 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul; (02) 334-2500; opening hours are weekdays from 5:30-11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Paris Grill
The Paris Grill, located at the Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan-gu, will be serving a four-course Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27.
The menu will feature a variety of dishes including slow-roasted turkey with bacon, apple and walnut stuffing and pumpkin creme brulee.
The dinner will cost 116,000 won. For more information call (02) 799-8161.
Grand Hyatt Seoul; 322 Sowolno, Yongsan-gu, Seoul; seoul.grand.hyattrestaurants.com
Dinner to-goVecchia e Nuovo
Vecchia e Nuovo, a bistro located inside the Westin Chosun Seoul, will be selling takeaway roast turkey, prime rib, sides and pumpkin, pecan and apple pies until Dec. 31.
The roast turkey comes with chestnut stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts for 275,000 won for a 13 pound and 297,000 won for a 15 pound turkey.
Orders need to be made at least three days in advance and can be delivered for an additional fee. For more information call (02) 317-0033.
The Westin Chosun Seoul; 106, Sogongno, Jung-gu, Seoul; www.echosunhotel.com
The DeliThe Grand Hyatt Seoul’s the Deli will be serving Thanksgiving fare to-go, including roast turkey, apple-walnut stuffing and mashed potatoes till Nov. 28. Prices range from 22,000 won to 212,000 won. Also, starting today, the Deli will be selling pumpkin pie, apple pie and pecan pie until Nov. 30. For more information call (02) 799-8167.
Grand Hyatt Seoul; 322 Sowolno, Yongsan-gu, Seoul; seoul.grand.hyattrestaurants.com
The Deli ShopFrom Nov. 20 to Dec. 26, the JW Marriott Seoul’s Deli Shop will also be selling takeaway roast turkey dinners.
Dinner includes a 5 to 6 kilogram turkey with mashed potatoes, roast pumpkin, brussel sprouts, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and beans for 160,000 won. Turkey dinner sets need to be ordered a day in advance.
For more information call (02) 6282-6737.
JW Marriott Seoul; 176, Sinbanpono, Seocho-gu, Seoul; www.jw-marriott.co.kr
The Ritz DeliThe Ritz-Carlton Seoul’s Ritz Deli will be selling takeaway Thanksgiving dinners featuring roast turkey, sides that include sage cornbread and apple stuffing along with one’s choice of pumpkin, sweet potato or potato pie.
Dinners cost 300,000 won for a whole turkey and 200,000 won for a half turkey and will be available through Nov. 30. Orders must be placed at least three days in advance. For more information call (02) 3451-8278.
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul; 120 Bongeunsano, Gangnam-gu, Seoul; www.ritzcarltonseoul.com
The Grand Hilton Seoul’s Alpine Deli turkey dinner to-go to be sold until Dec. 31 (Grand Hilton Seoul)
Alpine Deli
The Grand Hilton Seoul’s Alpine Deli will also be selling takeaway turkey dinner sets for 200,000 won to 250,000 won until Dec. 31. For more information call (02) 2287-8989.
Grand Hilton Seoul; 353 Yeonhuino, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul; www.grandhiltonseoul.com
Desserts
Bewitch
Bewitch, a dessert bar located in Seorae Village, is serving pumpkin pie. Owner-chef Shin Ji-min divulged that she makes her pie with fresh roasted pumpkin and molasses.
Pies cost 9,500 won by the slice or 85,000 won whole. Orders for whole pies need to be made three days in advance.
Bewitch; 76-10 Banpo 4-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul; (02) 3445-0529; open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, closed Sundays
Canvas CakeCanvas Cake, a dessert shop in Seoul’s Cheongdam-dong, will be selling pumpkin tarts and pumpkin cheesecake from Nov. 24 to 29.
Pastry chef Choi Yoon-young revealed that instead of pumpkin, she will be using roasted kabocha squash. Her pumpkin cheesecake, she further divulged, will feature a pecan shortbread crust.
Pumpkin tarts cost 7,000 won by the slice and 65,000 won whole, pumpkin cheesecake costs 9,000 won by the slice and 70,000 won whole. Whole tarts and cakes need to be ordered three days in advance.
Canvas Cake; 113-13, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul; (02) 548-3374; open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, closed Sundays
By Jean Oh (oh_jean@heraldcorp.com)