 SWISS
CHALET
Swiss Chalet
replicates perfectly the ambience of a cozy chalet that one
would typically find in the Alps. The restaurant has wood-beamed
ceilings and bric-a-brac accents that lend a homey antique touch
to the restaurant. Swiss Chalet has been around since the 80’s
and was recently refurbished. However, not much has changed
and it still retains the same old world charm without looking
kitschy.
The thing to eat here is the cheese fondue. There are two types:
the traditional blend and the chef’s blend. Both are okay,
but it doesn’t compare to the cheese fondue you would
typically get in Europe. One of the main problems is the lack
of proper cheeses in Korea. Instead of the hearty apellenzer,
compte and gruyere blend, the fondue seems to consist mostly
of bland emmental mixed with a touch of oil. Most Koreans who
are new to fondue or only have it once in a while, find the
fondue to be to their liking. The fondue is decent enough despite
it’s lack of authenticity and there are also other choices
on the menu such as steak and pasta if you prefer something
else. If you just came in from skiing in Yong Pyong and crave
the atmosphere of a cute restaurant in the Swiss Alps then this
restaurant is worth a try. Swiss Chalet is located on the winding
street from
Itaewon to the Hyatt hotel. 02) 797-9664 or 02) 796-6379
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