As Like LG Arts Center Seoul
애즈라이크 LG아트센터 서울점
About
Bright, airy brunch cafe in LG Arts Center Seoul serving creative open sandwiches, salads, and rice bowls, popular for pre-show meals.
Directly connected to Magoknaru Station via the basement concourse of LG Arts Center Seoul, Aslike functions as the theater district’s culinary green room. Before curtain call, the bright all-day brunch café fills with solo theatergoers and small groups eyeing the clock, turning what could be a hurried pre-show bite into a composed, sit-down ritual. Solo diners are ushered toward the long counter bar—equipped with under-seat rattan baskets to stow coats and theater programs—while two- and four-tops spread across the floor. The kitchen focuses on open sandwiches, chiabatta, and warm grain bowls designed for relatively brisk pacing. The open hanwoo sandwich anchors the cooked savory options, plating tender grilled Korean beef alongside soft scrambled eggs and sliced tomatoes over sliced bread, letting diners portion each rich, savory bite to their liking. For something warm and grain-forward, the Fisherman’s Bowl pairs seasoned seafood with rice, offering an earthy alternative for diners seeking substantial comfort before evening performances. Pre-made grab-and-go options like the cold chipotle shrimp sandwich suit those running against an unforgiving showtime, layered with plump prawns and shredded cabbage, though the kitchen’s cooked items—from the signature apple brie ciabatta to warm plates—consistently arrive within ten minutes, making rushed compromises unnecessary. Fresh decaf iced Americanos deliver clean, nutty notes that hold up through late acts. While peak curtain hours bring brisk kitchen churn and the occasional tension of high turnover, the room remains an invaluable refuge from outdoor weather and inflated theater prices. With Naver reservations available and early closures on dark theatrical days like Mondays, planning around the performance schedule unlocks one of Gangseo’s most efficient and civilized staging grounds.
Menu
- Shrimp Chipotle Sandwich
- Americano₩4,800
- Cafe Latte₩5,800
- Vanilla Bean Latte₩6,500
- 오렌지유자에이드₩7,000
- 청포도모히또₩7,000
- 딸기모히또₩7,000
- 자몽모히또₩7,000
- 사과모히또₩7,000
- Strawberry Latte₩6,500
- Milk₩3,500
Local tips
- Directly connected underground via Magoknaru Station Exit 3 and 4.
- Solo diners are seated at the dedicated counter bar with storage baskets.
- Reserve via Naver beforehand to skip pre-performance dining crowds.
- Weekday operating hours include a 3 PM to 4 PM break, and Monday closes early at 3 PM.
- Steak and hot plates take 20+ minutes, so opt for sandwiches if pressed for time.
Details
- Magoknaru Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–19:40
- Monday
- 11:00–15:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–19:40
- Wednesday
- 11:00–19:40
- Thursday
- 11:00–19:40
- Friday
- 11:00–19:40
- Saturday
- 11:00–19:40