Grand Kitchen
그랜드 키친
About
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnass buffet offering Korean, Chinese, and Mediterranean cuisines with premium seafood and dessert selections.
# Grand Kitchen: Where Parnas Sets Its Buffet Apart Housed in the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas on Teheran-ro in Gangnam, Grand Kitchen has earned a reputation for surpassing Seoul's three major hotel buffets—a claim that proves justified after dining here. The operation runs on a schedule that shifts between weekday and weekend service, with weekday lunch priced at 173,000 won for adults, dinners and weekend service at 198,000 won, offering three hours of dining at lunch and four at dinner. The restaurant accommodates guests with reserved parking and valet services, while Naver booking provides a ten-percent discount. What distinguishes Grand Kitchen is not overwhelming abundance but thoughtful curation. The seafood selection opens the meal with ribboned salmon, succulent spot prawns, and fatty tuna that demonstrates marbling worth examining closely. A steamed crab station delivers meat with balanced seasoning and reliable yield, though the coveted king legs require patience—they disappear quickly. Lobster preparations come with three distinct sauces, each executed well. Aged kimchi appears alongside the sashimi section, a pairing that elevates both components. Hot dishes show similar restraint: lamb ribs carry no gaminess, Thai-style chili squid achieves excellent texture, and quickly grilled yuk jeon arrives warm. Korean preparations stay clean and unclying. The made-to-order noodle counter produces chajangmyeon substantial enough to justify a bowl despite fullness setting in. The dessert section justifies its reputation as the kitchen's pride—expansive and varied enough to compel another plate despite already being uncomfortably full. Seasonal fruit delivers remarkable sweetness: watermelon in autumn tastes genuinely exceptional. The ice cream station pairs vanilla with espresso shots for affogato, while the espresso itself warrants asking about takeout options. Service delivers coffee and tea directly to your table rather than requiring trips to a station, a thoughtfulness that extends to careful handling of hot beverages. The wine shop adjacent to the entrance participates in a collar-free promotion with same-day receipts. Grand Kitchen succeeds precisely because it refuses to overwhelm—the modest variety allows genuine engagement with each dish.
Menu
- Sashimi
- Lobster
- Black bean noodles
- Ribeye steak roll
- Beef patty
- Aged kimchi
- Blue crab
- Tiger shrimp
Local tips
- Reserve via Naver for 10% discount; phone reservations available without discount
- Weekday lunch (12:00-14:30) cheaper than dinner; arrive early for popular items like king crab legs
- Free parking for 3 hours; valet available for 30,000 KRW
- Wine shop at entrance offers complimentary corkage with same-day purchase receipt
- Best experience: sushi/sashimi and fresh seafood station; avoid peak times to access all stations
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 18:00–21:30
- Monday
- 06:30–10:30
- Tuesday
- 06:30–10:30
- Wednesday
- 18:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 18:00–21:30
- Friday
- 06:30–10:30
- Saturday
- 06:30–10:30