HSK Restaurant Review--Le Saint Ex

As you've probably already noticed from previous blogs, despite Korea's separation from many other cultures by bodies of water, it still has quite a wide variety international cuisine. Often times you may find that the cuisine is catered to Korean taste buds and somewhat lacking in authenticity. However, once in a while, you'll come across an establishment that offers a bona fide cultural cuisine alongside a tranquil ambiance. A few friends and I were able to find this experience in the French restaurant named Le Saint Ex in Itaewon.

Tucked away in the backstreets of Itaewon behind the Hamilton Hotel, Le Saint Ex is a dimly lit small restaurant with a menu to impress. A plat du jour is offered and at medium-ranged prices, they offer hearty dishes and are not at all stingy when it comes to portions! French baguette comes before the meal and the servers are more than happy to refill your bread basket once empty. HSK and friends opted for a cream-based beef and tomato soup and a toasted brie salad as a starter. As as main dish we tried the plat du jour, which was a braised pork cutlet with roasted veggies on the side. Others selected salmon paté salad and a lamb dish.
Our overall dining experience was pleasant and filled with good conversation, always a great accompaniement to a delicious meal!
** Attention : The menus are in French or Korean. If you are not familiar with French cuisine or language and/or unable to read Korean menus, you might want to consider this before paying a visit to our friends at Le Saint Ex. However, the staff is very friendly and eager to explain the menu in English and Korean!