Littleneck Hannam

Littleneck calls itself a slice of New York in Seoul: an all-day brunch and casual dining room a few steps from Hangangjin Station, close to the Blue Square theatre. The ground-floor space has tall windows, wood tables, mint-green sofas and a marble-trimmed open kitchen, so it feels bright even on grey days. The menu is broad and easy for mixed groups. Morning favourites include eggs Benedict, an American omelette, avocado toast with a poached egg, and a sun-dried tomato and olive toast on ricotta. Later in the day people order the house steak with mashed potatoes and basil sauce, poke bowls with salmon or garlic-butter shrimp, cream and ragù pastas, risotto and lasagne, plus sweet-potato or regular fries to share. Wine is available by the glass, and there is a corkage option for your own bottle. Ordering is by QR code at the table, which helps if you do not speak Korean. Window tables are the most popular for photos.