The Seven Square (The Plaza Seoul)
세븐스퀘어(더 플라자호텔)
About
Luxury hotel buffet at The Plaza Seoul with live stations, premium sashimi, king crab, and Peking duck overlooking Seoul Plaza.
# The Seven Square: Precision Over Spectacle in Central Seoul Nestled on the second floor of The Plaza Seoul, steps from City Hall and overlooking Seoul Plaza's verdant lawns, The Seven Square abandons the scattershot approach of typical hotel buffets. Instead, it concentrates its energy on a curated selection of dishes executed with discipline—the kind of restraint that signals confidence. The sushi and sashimi counter justifies this confidence. Pre-set platters arrive alongside nigiri that holds its shape and translucence; the uni and yellowtail nigiri command particular attention, tasting as if the fish were sliced moments before plating. The futo maki and specialty rolls maintain structural integrity beneath their toppings, avoiding the soggy collapse that undermines lesser buffet iterations. The live stations transform lunch into something requiring active participation. A pasta cook prepares orders on demand while Chinese chefs shave Peking duck tableside and roll it with vegetables—the dish arrives without the greasiness that often mars this preparation. Dim sum varieties, overseen by Chef Jung Ji-seon of the Michelin-recognized Doyeon, carry evident refinement through their pleating and filling ratios. The protein stations lean toward premium proteins: snow crab emerges consistently warm with dense, succulent meat; lobster appears alongside cuts like lamb and prime rib that the kitchen grills to order. This approach means less choice but more reliability—no rubbery steak or dried-out poultry languishing under heat lamps. Desserts lean toward simplicity with intent. Fresh-squeezed orange juice and housemade ice cream, particularly the Udo peanut variety where nuts remain distinctly chewy rather than dissolved, close the meal without pretension. Weekday lunch costs ₩145,000 per adult, with Naver booking typically offering 10-20% discounts. The restaurant operates daily 6am-21pm, with lunch service from 2:30-6pm. The Seven Square succeeds precisely because it resists buffet excess, instead committing to ingredient quality and technique across fewer offerings—a philosophy that rewards the diner willing to make deliberate choices rather than fill a plate indiscriminately.
Menu
- King Crab
- Peking Duck
- Sushi & Sashimi
- Dim Sum
- Steak & Roast
- Pasta
- Homemade Ice Cream
- Fresh Orange Juice
Local tips
- Reserve via Naver for 10-20% discount promotions available monthly
- Request window seating when booking for Seoul Plaza views
- Arrive hungry — sashimi/sushi and king crab are standout stations
- Weekday lunch (145,000₩) better value than weekend (180,000₩)
- Parking in annex building; navigate from annex to main building
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 14:00–16:00
- Monday
- 18:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00–10:00
- Wednesday
- 18:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 06:00–10:00
- Friday
- 18:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 06:00–10:00