Park View at Shilla Hotel — Review by Strictly Dumpling
Seoul, South Korea — Korean, Chinese, Italian, International Breakfast Buffet
The Park View breakfast buffet at Shilla Hotel is an exceptional all-you-can-eat experience featuring an impressive array of Korean, Chinese, Italian, and Western dishes. With live cooking stations, high-quality ingredients like real crab and fresh seafood, and expertly prepared items including torch-finished eggs and crispy fried eggplant, this buffet delivers restaurant-quality food at every station. At approximately $70 per person, it represents the most expensive but arguably the finest Korean breakfast buffet experience in Seoul.
What was great: Exceptional mapo tofu, crispy fried eggplant, fresh pastries, perfectly cooked eggs with torch finish, juicy porquetta, homemade meatballs, steamed eggs with crab, excellent seasonal yogurt, fresh shrimp wontons, and Seoul pancakes. High quality and variety of dishes.
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Park View breakfast buffet at Shilla Hotel is an absolutely stunning food experience that sets a new standard for Korean breakfast buffets. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with an overwhelming display of culinary excellence that spans multiple cuisines and cooking styles.
The Dishes
The mapo tofu here strikes a perfect balance between the authentic spice of the first buffet and the upscale preparation style. It features super tender chunks of tofu without being overly peppercorny, delivering a refined yet delicious version of this classic dish. The crispy fried eggplant is a standout item that tastes remarkably similar to General Tso's chicken, proving that vegetables can hold their own against meat dishes. It is genuinely one of the best eggplants ever encountered at a buffet.
The steamed eggs with real crab are perfectly cooked and creamy, while the torch-finished eggs are browned to perfection, offering a hint of smoke that elevates them beyond standard breakfast fare. The porquetta, sliced fresh pork belly with crispy skin that rivals a crispy Peking duck skin, is absolutely divine and juicy. The fresh shrimp wontons are plump and springy with quality seafood inside, and the sauteed halibut looks like something from a fine dining restaurant.
The Seoul pancakes are fluffy and airy, and the fresh baguettes with matcha butter provide an interesting twist. The homemade meatballs are ridiculously delicious, and the Caesar salad is freshly made. The sweet and sour chicken and bacon pasta round out the offerings.
The Experience
The buffet display itself is gorgeous with beautiful presentation throughout. Multiple live cooking stations ensure freshly prepared food, and the variety is absolutely staggering. There are noodle stations, egg stations, multiple soup options including pumpkin seaweed soup and mushroom soup, and an extensive salad bar. The atmosphere feels elegant and upscale, matching the quality of the food being served.
Value & Pricing
At approximately $70 per person, this is the most expensive breakfast buffet reviewed in this video. It is definitely not a cheap option, but the quality and variety justify the premium price point. The use of premium ingredients like real crab, fresh seafood, and quality meats sets it apart from standard hotel buffets.
Notable Moments
This might be the greatest breakfast buffet in the world
I dare you to find eggs fluffier than this
How many breakfast buffets do you know that has homemade meatballs
The Verdict
This is without question the finest Korean breakfast buffet experience available in Seoul. It represents the pinnacle of all-you-can-eat breakfast service with restaurant-quality execution across every station. The attention to detail, from torch-finished eggs to fresh baguettes, combined with the extensive variety and use of premium ingredients, makes this a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts willing to invest in an exceptional breakfast experience. This buffet is best for those seeking the highest quality Korean breakfast experience and are willing to pay premium prices for excellence.