Flavors — Restaurant in Seoul

JW Marriott Seoul, Flavors – Buffet JW 메리어트 서울, 플레이버즈 – 뷔페

Meal budget per person (without drinks) Category 3 (over 120000 KRW, 100 USD)

(Price Change as of 01/March) Weekday lunch: 135K (KRW) - 142K Weekday dinner and Weekend: 150K - 157K Benefit for Platinum elite (or higher): 20% D/C + unlimited double point promotion until 20/March/2022 Valet parking: available

The restaurant is located on the 2 Fl. Most hotels may have similar buffet menus, so If I introduce some distinctive foods that are different from other buffets: Clam Stew (조개스튜) Seasoned Turbun Shell (소라 초무침) Better Garlic Crab (버터 갈릭 꽃게) Grilled Lobster (바닷가재구이): Steamed Snow Crab (대게찜) Soy Braised Abalones (전복장) Deep-Fried Fulvescens with Sweet Sauce (장어강정) Stir-Fried Seafood & Vegetable (팔보채) Grilled Leg of Lamb and LA Ribs (양다리구이와 LA갈비) Various Selection of Coffee or Tea

Staffs are very kind and professional, just like JW Style! Especially thanks to Ms. Amy and Mr. Hyungchul for their...

I've seen some people say this is the "best buffet in the world". That may be an exaggeration 😂 But it is very good. And definitely reasonably priced for what you get. The lobster tails, scallops, and crab legs were all very good. High quality and well prepared. Anytime I see seafood at an AYCE buffet, I'm skeptical, but this did not disappoint. The beef selections were all good as well, I particularly enjoyed the marinated short ribs. The lamb chops were delicious, and the dessert options that I tried were all very nice. The sashimi was good, not great.

Overall, I would recommend trying it once if you're in Seoul for an extended stay. It would be a nice spot for a special occasion or a date, as it's a unique experience.

If you're in town for a short stay, I would probably recommend sticking to some of the more traditional Korean restaurants as they...

Food was disgusting...

I had somewhat high expectations and came in hungry, hoping for a solid meal. I rarely eat at high-end restaurants, but I’ve tried a wide range of cuisines across different price points around the world. I don’t need anything extravagant—just simple, clean, good-tasting food.

What I got instead was a complete letdown. The flavors felt off, overly complicated yet somehow bland, like they were trying too hard to be fancy without actually tasting good. The texture of some dishes was questionable, and the ingredients didn’t seem to come together well.

The worst part? The food left me feeling nauseous and disappointed. For the price, I expected at least something satisfying, but instead, I left regretting the entire experience. If this is what passes for high-end dining, I’d rather stick to a humble, well-cooked meal...