1st independent exploration in Seoul--part III (Korean Croquette)

One day I happened to watch a Eatyourkimchi vblog (video) about Korean croquette in Hapjeong.

Ever since then, I wished to try Korean croquette if I had a chance to be in Korea.

I was longing for it not just because it looks delicious, it's also because Simon and Martina said it's safe for vegetarian.

And......Walah! I'm physically in Korea now, unbelievable, hahaha....

You know what? Hapjeong Station is just two stations away from Sinchon Station. It's so near to the campus, how could I miss the chance to get a bite of it?

Well, thanks to the another blog I found, I was able to find the Fingerfood Bar Chilly-cha-cha (길모퉁이 칠리차차) by following the simple instructions.

First of all, get yourself out from Exit 5 of Hapjeong Station (합정 ).

You will see a bicycle shop named GIANT on your right, take the right turn as pointed by the yellow arrow.

 

Here's the corner turn.

 

Walk straight down this street.

 

Turn left when you see a coffee shop in a brown building with flower design.  

That day I almost bypassed the Fingerfood bar as I thought it can be easily seen on the left while walking down the street. Luckily I turn around and spotted the Fingerfood Bar Chilly Cha-cha right next to the coffee shop. Phew!

 

In front of Fingerfood Bar Chilly Cha-cha, there's a 7-11 convenient shop.

 

On each table, there's a menu. Write down the amount you want and pass it to the owner.

Here's my food. Glad to meet you, croquettes :D 

Tomato croquette, potato croquette and corn croquette, from left to right.

 

Unexpectedly, I love the potato croquette the most. I thought it'd taste like plain potato but the additional ingredients(I'm not too sure of what they are) made it taste great.

 

However, the corn croquette which I had high expectation disappointed me. It taste nothing like corn but plain potato, yakks...

 

As for the tomato croquette, it tasted like tomato pasta sauce. You might like it if you like tomato pasta sauce, I personally don't like the taste.

Here's the thing which came along with croquette, you gonna miss it if you are not eating croquette in the shop.

 

I'm curious what's the name but I somehow didn't have the guts to ask. There's also a sauce which you can dip you croquette into. I couldn't tell if it's salty or sour sauce, I guess my tongue was malfunction after having the tasty croquette? :P

 



My greediness exploded while eating therefore I ordered two more croquettes to be taken away as my stomach has no extra space at that moment.

Here's the curry croquette and basil cream croquette.

Both of them taste good. But damn it, the curry croquette is not meant for vegetarian. I only realised that right before I finished it, haiz........

Here's my bill.

Now, I had accomplished my mission, hurray!!! It's time to go back to campus.

But I explored a bit by taking the exit to Hongik Univ. from Sinchon station and saw something interest me.

Find that out in my next blog (Part IV).