Principle
프린시플
About
Charming brunch cafe in Namyangju's Byeollae district, serving crafted daytime fare alongside evening drinks in an airy, brick-walled space.
Tucked into the Siksong neighborhood of Byeollae, Namyangju, Principle (프린시플) operates out of a clean red-brick building with airy floor-to-ceiling windows and potted plants scattered throughout. Inside, wide wooden tables and an open kitchen give the dining room an unhurried, comfortable pace. While it is predominantly known as a daytime haunt, shelves lined with whisky bottles signal a shift in rhythm come nightfall, when the space begins pouring spirits, beer, and highballs. The kitchen leans heavily on scratch cooking and long-haul techniques, often spelling out processes directly on the menu. Among the savory staples, the white ragu pasta stands out, tossing long-simmered minced meat sauce that coats the noodles with deep, savory richness. For a brighter lunch, the cold pasta topped with tender flat iron steak (부채살) marries chilled noodles and crisp greens without compromising the texture of the beef. Those arriving earlier in the morning gravitate toward the bacon breakfast platter, served with fried eggs, salad, pickled cabbage, cauliflower, and toast. The house also turns out smoked elements across the card, ranging from a chicken Caesar salad made with rendered, smoked chicken thighs wrapped into tortillas, to a hearty platter of pulled pork served alongside house-made sausages spiked with chili and black pepper. Drink options bridge everyday espresso pours, served on handsome wooden trays, with house sodas like strawberry lemonade. The broad menu spans everything from French and Vietnamese influences—such as house banh mi—to perilla oil cold noodles topped with avocado and shrimp. Given that popular meats and smoked cuts occasionally run out, checking ahead on daily specials is recommended. Principle manages to deliver the warmth of a neighborhood cafe without cutting corners on the stove, balancing casual daytime brunches with a relaxed evening pour.
Menu
- 등갈비바베큐₩22,900
- Jambon-beurre₩16,900
- 풀드포크와 수제소세지₩22,900
- 파스트라미(half)₩18,900
- 토마토라구파스타₩18,900
- 가리비와참나물오일파스타₩20,900
- 잠봉과감자크림그라탕₩20,900
- 수제베이컨야끼소바₩18,900
Local tips
- Parking fits 4-5 cars outside, but spaces can fill up during peak brunch hours.
- Specific signature meats like pastrami or bacon may sell out, so check ahead if you have a target dish.
- Open late on most weekdays and weekends, transitioning into a whiskey and beer spot at night.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–15:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00