오리지널팬케이크하우스 다이너 이태원

Went there for a big lunch. We had to wait about 5 minutes to get a table for 2. Food came out quite quickly after we ordered. It’s a bit pricey but it is tasty and makes me feel like I’m in America or something, so it’s worth the treat. I am sure we will end up there again in a few months…lots of stuff on the menu to try. Staff were good.

Went for a late breakfast and there was a queue, which took us 15 min to be seated. Service: 10/10 welcoming and polite staff. Quality: 10/10 Food: 10/10 Coffee: 5/10 which made me take one star out. The coffee tasted like a store coffee. Price: reasonable for the amount of food you get. Overall, I would come back again.

It is quite unique, cosy and clean restaurant. Interior is good and very modern. Pancake is so delicious. Coffee is good. Price is reasonable. Highly recommend for pancake lover.

Pancakes, waffles!! Enjoy the atmosphere too! American portion is bigger than normal.

We were only able to visit at dinner time, so the menu was limited. I can confirm that the buttermilk pancake recipe seems the same as the one they use the States, but the pancakes were rather pale, missing that hot griddle effect. Wish we could have come earlier and tried other breakfast foods I was missing. I'm from Southeast Michigan, where the local OPH has been around for ages and part of beloved childhood memories for many. It's not a big chain so I was surprised to see it in Seoul. It's fancier in Seoul and didn't quite scratch that nostalgic itch, but overall not a bad experience.

I had the 4 regular French toast triangles, an order of bacon and orange juice. Total price was 35.5. It was all amazing. The French toast was delicious. The bacon was actually thick cut, not just the menu saying it was and perfectly crispy. The orange juice was freshly squeezed and with a medium amount of pulp. The restaurant itself was clean, fantastically decorated and they have a full bar so you can get smashed at 9am. Since this is kind of an upscale place the service was as suck, Korean hospitality at its finest. The only downside is, the building it's in is kind of old so from the outside it looks a little sketchy and that kept me away until my last day in Seoul. I also didn't realize the hotel I was staying in (The Hamilton) is attached. I wish I had gone in sooner. The menu is amazing

I think what made Itaewon a great place in the past was the opportunity for international exchange and dialogue. The Original Pancake House was unofficially a landing point for many to come together from different walks of life, perhaps even get over the previous nights hangover ;) That really isn't the case anymore. I think the QR code menus was added as a way to increase efficiency, especially among sole English speakers but that has only made the experience less engaging. Whereas, I notice if you speak Korean or look like you do, you'll get a more personalized experience. Idk, the mood has definitely changed since 2020 and honestly I challenge what's the use of an American Diner chain in Korea if you can't get that authentic experience. Everyone should feel welcome and engaged or honestly what's the point?

The portions are very large. The food is very delicious. The prices are a bit high but it is clearly visible when entering this place. There is a menu at the door anyway. A bill and menu are attached as an example. The only area that could be improved would be the toilets imo..