Seoul's Top 3 Hotel Buffets - A Complete Guide to The Parkview at Seoul Shilla Hotel

Basic Store Information

The Parkview at Seoul Shilla Hotel is recognized as one of the top three hotel buffets representing Seoul, alongside Westin Chosun Seoul Aria and Lotte Hotel Seoul La Seine. Located on the first floor of the Seoul Shilla Hotel, which opened in 1979, it features a nature-friendly interior of wood and marble, combined with the greenery of Namsan, creating an all-day dining space.

It is a large buffet restaurant with a total of 305 seats and operates five private rooms (accommodating up to 20 people), making it suitable for special gatherings or anniversaries. A highlight is the live kitchen, where you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes made with fresh ingredients.

Location and Accessibility

Address: 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 1st floor of Seoul Shilla Hotel

Public Transportation: It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Dongguk University Station on Subway Line 3. After exiting from Exit 5, turn the right corner to find the hotel shuttle bus stop.

Shuttle Bus: There are two routes operating towards Myeongdong and Dongdaemun, running until 7:30 PM. Within the hotel, a shuttle bus circulates from the main entrance to the parking lot, hotel lobby, and duty-free shop from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Parking: When using the hotel parking lot, you can park for free for 3 hours, and valet parking service is available for 33,000 KRW. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the parking tower to the main building.

Operating Hours and Reservation Information

Operating Hours: Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM as an all-day dining venue.

Breakfast Buffet

Weekdays/Weekends/Public Holidays: 06:00~10:00

Brunch Buffet

Weekdays: 12:00~14:30

Weekends/Public Holidays: 11:30~14:30

Dinner Buffet

Monday-Thursday: 18:00~21:30

Friday: 1st session 17:30~19:30 / 2nd session 20:00~22:00

Weekends/Public Holidays: 1st session 17:00~19:00 / 2nd session 19:45~21:45

Reservation Method: Reservations for the following month start at 9:00 AM on the 1st of each month. For example, if you wish to visit in July, you can start booking from 9:00 AM on June 1st.

Reservation Channels:

• Phone Reservation: 02-2230-3374
• Shilla Hotel Official Website
• Shilla Hotel Mobile App

Weekend reservations are particularly competitive, so it is recommended to attempt booking exactly at 9:00 AM.

Price Information (as of 2024)

Updated price information effective from March 2024. All prices include VAT and service charges.

Child Criteria: Ages 37 months to 12 years old

Private Room Fee: Room 1,2 (5-6 people) 50,000 KRW / Room 3 (7-9 people) 50,000 KRW / Room 4 (10-14 people) 100,000 KRW

Signature Menu and Features

The Parkview is known for its diverse menu consisting of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Western cuisines, along with its live cooking service. In 2024, the menu was improved to significantly enhance customer favorites like sushi and desserts.

Signature Dishes

• Tenderloin Steak: Perfectly cooked to medium, this tenderloin is well-rested and juicy.
• Live Sushi: Fresh sushi made on the spot by a professional sushi chef, one plate at a time.
• King Crab: Prepared with cuts in the joints for easy eating.
• Dim Sum: Various dim sum, including xiaolongbao, made fresh.
• Peking Duck: Peking duck prepared in the traditional method.

Chinese Corner

Offers a variety of dim sum, tantanmen, and rice noodles, with particularly high-quality xiaolongbao and various fried dim sum.

Dessert Corner

Features a range of desserts including lemon mousse cake, strawberry shortcake, green tea chocolate cake, chocolate brownie cake, and cheesecake. The warm chocolate soufflé and macarons are especially popular.

Beverages and Coffee

Coffee options include espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, and affogato. Iced drinks can be ordered at your table and will be brought by staff. Tea is provided by Ronnefeldt, with 11 varieties available.

Tea Varieties: Peppermint, Sweet Ginger, Darjeeling, Assam, Copacabana, Mountain Herb, Jasmine, English Breakfast, Chamomile, Rooibos Vanilla, Earl Grey

At the start of the meal, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a starter soup (mushroom pastry soup) are provided.

Discount Benefits and Membership

Shilla S Membership

By joining the Shilla S Membership with an annual fee of 600,000 KRW, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• One free stay in a Deluxe Room (including breakfast)
• One 100,000 KRW restaurant voucher
• 10% discount on rooms (excluding suites)
• Restaurant discount benefits

Shilla Rewards Membership

A basic membership available through free online registration:

• Brown Member: Earn 3% points on rooms, 1% on dining
• Silver Member: Upgrade with one annual stay or 100 points, app coupon benefits

Tips and Precautions

Reservation Tips

• Reservations are very difficult on weekends and special occasions, so weekday visits are recommended.
• On the first day of reservations each month, phone connections may be delayed, so using the website or app is recommended.
• Window seats should be reserved early to secure them.

Useful Information for Visits

• Arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time to be the first to enter.
• A dining time of about 2 hours and 30 minutes is appropriate.
• Expired meal vouchers can be used with an additional payment in some cases (inquire at 02-2230-3374).

Menu Tips

• Tenderloin steak, live sushi, and king crab are popular dishes, so it's recommended to try them first.
• Start with a salad, but don't overeat, as it may prevent you from enjoying the main dishes.
• The chocolate soufflé in the dessert corner is best enjoyed warm.

Recommendations for Different Situations

Anniversaries and Special Days

Using a private room allows for dining in a more special atmosphere. Dining by the window with a view of Namsan's greenery is also a romantic choice.

Business Meetings

The quiet atmosphere and luxurious service make it suitable for business meetings or entertaining guests.

Family Gatherings

The menu is designed to appeal to a wide range of ages, making it ideal for family gatherings. Separate children's pricing makes it economical for family visits.