Strawberry buffets, available from December to early April, are a seasonal event at many hotels and restaurants. Strawberry lovers will be thrilled by the variety of delightful desserts at this strawberry paradise! Since these buffets are only available during strawberry season, many people, despite the high prices, look forward to enjoying them with family or friends, especially around Valentine’s Day. Below are some popular options. If you’re a big fan of strawberries, don’t miss out on this unique seasonal experience!

Salon de Strawberry (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)

Located in the classic hotel lounge decorated with soft pink tones, this strawberry buffet offers unlimited premium strawberries along with over 21 beautiful strawberry-themed desserts. In addition to the sweet treats, you can also enjoy savory dishes like creamy shrimp and tteokbokki. What makes this buffet particularly appealing is its relatively affordable price compared to other hotel strawberry buffets. Booking through Naver or phone is required.

• Address: 279 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

• Dates: Until March 14 (Every day)

• Sessions: Weekdays – 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. / Weekends - 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 2-hour time limit

• Price: Adults 78,000 won (weekdays), 88,000 won (weekend & holidays) / Children 39,000 won

• Phone: 02-2276-3336

• Reservation: 10% discount

Ddalki Studio (Seoul Dragon City)

Located on the 26th floor of Dragon City Hotel in Yongsan, the buffet offers large, fresh, in-season strawberries and more than 25 different strawberry desserts. The buffet also includes a variety of savory dishes, including cheese Dak galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), quesadillas, and selections from Asian and Western cuisines. Reservations are relatively easy and booking must be made through Naver or phone.

• Address: Line 1. Yongsan St Exit 3 - Novotel Suites Ambassador Yongsan 26F

• Dates: Until April 20 (Fridays, weekends, and holidays only)

• Sessions: Friday - 6 p.m. / Weekends, holidays – 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. – 2-hour time limit

• Price: Adults 95,000 won / Children 50,000 won (Reservations for adults only and children pay on-site. Free for children under 49 months.)

• Phone: 02-2223-7720

• Reservation: 5% discount

Must be Strawberry World (Lotte Hotel World Jamsil)

Lotte Hotel in Jamsil offers special chances to enjoy unlimited desserts made with fresh, high-quality strawberries. They are especially known for their famous premium strawberry cakes. The buffet also features special savory dishes such as braised short ribs, grilled abalone and tteokbokki. Reservations fill up quickly, so it’s best to book about a month in advance through Naver or by phone. Reservations are available for two or more people.

• Address: Line 2, 8. Jamsil St Exit 3 – Lotte Hotel World Jamsil 1F

• Dates: Until April 30 (Weekends and holidays only)

• Sessions: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. – 2-hour time limit

• Price: Adults 108,000 won / Children 70,000 won

• Phone: 02-411-7751~2

• Reservation

Berry Berry Berry Dessert Buffet (Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul)

Banyan Tree Hotel offers fresh, seasonal strawberries and a variety of premium strawberry desserts, including Häagen-Dazs ice cream, parfaits, refreshing drinks and more. You can also enjoy delectable dishes like meats, pasta, and ramen. This strawberry buffet is especially popular and reservations fill up quickly, often a month or two in advance. Due to the high demand, many guests even wait for the reservation system to open at midnight on the 1st of each month. If you’re unable to secure a reservation, you can still inquire about available spots from cancellations via phone.

• Address: 201 Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

• Dates: Until March 30 (Fridays, weekends, and holidays)

• Sessions: 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – 2-hour time limit

• Price: Adults 105,000 won / Children 70,000 won

• Phone: 02-2250-8143

• Reservation: 5% discount. Open at midnight on the 1st of each month.

Strawberry Festival (Ashley Queens)

Ashley Queens offers an affordable way to enjoy a strawberry buffet, making it a favorite among many! As a Western-style buffet chain with branches all over Korea, it serves a variety of cuisines from America, Korea, Asia, and Mexico. From February to March, all branches provide a range of strawberry desserts including cakes, brownies, macarons, drinks and more. If you’re looking for a hassle-free way to enjoy this sweet seasonal treat near home without the need for reservations, this option is worth considering!

• Dates: Until end of March

• Sessions: Weekday dinner - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. / Weekends & holidays – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (During busy times, there is a 2-hour time limit)

• Price: Adults 25,900 won (Weekday dinner), 27,900 won (Weekends & holidays) / Elementary schoolers 15,900 won / Children aged 36 months to 7 years 7,900 won

• Locations near the bases

Near Camp Casey: Shinsegae Department Store Uijeongbu Branch

Near Camp Humphreys: Pyeongtaek Branch

Near Osan Air Base: Godeok Urban Grove Mall

Near bases in Daegu: Daegu Eworld

SPEAKIN’ KOREAN

Speaking Korean for strawberry season

• Strawberry: Ddalgi (딸기)

• Fruit: Gwail (과일)

• I love strawberries!: Nan ddalgi-reul joahaeyo! (난 딸기를 좋아해요!)

• This strawberry is very fresh: I ddalgi-neun aju sinseon-haeyo (이 딸기는 아주 신선해요)

• Let’s eat strawberries!: Ddalgi meokja! (딸기 먹자!) – informal

* Making a reservation via phone

• Hello (for phone call): Yeoboseyo? (여보세요?)

• I’d like to make a reservation for two people: Du-myeong yeyak hae-juseyo (두 명 예약해주세요)

• My name is ___: Je ireum-eun [your name] imnida. (제 이름은 ___입니다)

Camp Casey

Osan Air Base

Camp Humphreys

USAG Daegu

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