Jeju-do (제주도), also known as the hawaii of South Korea is the country’s largest and most popular island. Gorgeous beaches, abundance of flora and fauna as well as a host of hotels and resorts to choose from. Indeed an ideal place for everyone from the seafood addicts to nature lovers and even honeymooners. A travel spot designed for rest and relaxation home to South Korea’s highest mountain, Mount Hallasan, a hikers paradise with access to dormant volcanoes and must do activities […]
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Conrad Collection – Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s 3 Elite Picks
In Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s recent quarterly survey, our UHNW/HNW VIPs, Corporate Clients and readers ranked their favourite Conrad Hotels and taking 1st spot is Conrad Centennial Singapore followed by 2nd placed Conrad Bali and 3rd Conrad Seoul. Spanning five continents with 39 properties, Conrad Hotels & Resorts creates a seamless connection between contemporary design, leading innovation and curated art to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit of the globally connected traveler. The luxury hotel brand was established in 1982, named after Hilton […]
BlackBookCares Presents 8 Korean BBQ (Shaw Centre)
We as a party of three walked gingerly into the restaurant with mood lighting, met and welcomed by the gregarious co-owner, Joanne Toh. There we were perched on our stools, with our bags cleverly tucked into the stool, manoeuvring our silver chopsticks as Vanessa, our server who has been with the restaurant since inception, took us through the exceptional items that had been pre-arranged for us to try. The six small dishes and condiments served at the beginning are so […]
Restaurant Hall of Fame 2020 – Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s Luxe List
Making it on Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s prestigious Luxe List, these are the must visit restaurants to wine and dine the year away. 20 fine dining establishments with an exceptional total of 44 Michelin Stars, many on the outstanding World’s 50 Best and Asia’s 50 Best list. Here are our Restaurant Hall of Fame 2020 awardees. Click on the restaurant name for the full feature. 1. Robuchon au Dôme, 3 Michelin Stars, Macau Robuchon au Dôme been making quite the buzz […]
Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine – Seoul’s Best Michelin Restaurants
Korea is blessed with some of the best produce and ingredients the world has to offer, from the famed beef “Hanwoo” to the highly prized after orange “Hallabong”. Making this country a must visit for all food lovers. Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine presents Seoul’s Best Michelin Restaurants. 1. Stay, 1 Michelin Star, Seoul 1 Michelin Starred restaurant Stay, brings the best in French fine dining to South Korea’s capital, standing tall and proud amidst the competitive food and beverage market in […]
May 2019 Pick: Olh Eum, Seoul
A refined restaurant for the ultimate experience in modern Korean fine dining with immaculate interiors of white marble table tops and contemporary black leather sofas with a backdrop of white and black-wash walls. A unique play between black and white colours involving even the white napkins and plates contrasting with black tables mats. Apart from the main dining hall, the private suite offer unique exclusivity that are perfect for any occasion, for a minimum of 4 persons and maximum of […]
Olh Eum, Seoul
A refined restaurant for the ultimate experience in modern Korean fine dining with immaculate interiors of white marble table tops and contemporary black leather sofas with a backdrop of white and black-wash walls. A unique play between black and white colours involving even the white napkins and plates contrasting with black tables mats. Apart from the main dining hall, the private suite offer unique exclusivity that are perfect for any occasion, for a minimum of 4 persons and maximum of […]
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Korea
Located excellently in the heart of a city surrounded by breath-taking mountains, strewn with renowned palaces and high rise buildings stands Korea’s very own, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. In the 45 minutes’ drive from Incheon International, it is hard not to notice the infusion of old culture with newer modern structures. Stepping into Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, this captivating little mix of past and present can be seen tastefully throughout the premise. With all 317 elegant guest rooms, including 43 […]
플라워차일드 Flower Child, Seoul
Immerse yourself in a culinary tour of American contemporary cuisine at 플라워차일드 Flower Child! Located in a quaint two story house-like property with kitchen on the lower level and main dining area upstairs liken to fine dining in a cosy house, unpretentious with wholesome food and beverage. The white wash walls, wooden tables and chairs with luxurious canvases in a dimly lit environment oozes an air of romance and charm unique to 플라워차일드 Flower Child. The venue can accommodate up […]
Conrad Seoul, Korea
Bringing the signature Hilton style on a luxury front to the city’s competitive hotel landscape is Conrad Seoul. Overlooking the city’s picturesque Han river, the property sits primely in Yeouido Business District, just opposite from Yeouido Park that is exceptionally gorgeous during the cherry blossom period. The maple tree is found in many parts of Yeouido district and the design of Conrad Seoul revolves around the tree to reflect local culture and history in the architecture and service which also […]