The Magpie

The Magpie - Review - Eastside - San Antonio - The Infatuation

"Just like the eclectic East side it calls home, where apothecaries and cideries share blocks with century-old homes and concrete plazas, The Magpie is hard to pin down. But the Korean-leaning menu is also small enough that it’s possible to try almost everything with a big enough group, or appetite. The standout starters are toasted milk bread that tastes as fluffy as cartoon bread looks, and razor-thin sliced duck cured with bitter coffee that makes most charcuterie seem paltry in comparison. We also love the fried pork belly with chili oil and ssamjung: complex, nutty, and like little else you’ll find in San Antonio. Just make sure to reserve a table ahead of time, because the limited seating makes for long wait times." - Kris Seavers