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sofiahartu… · #purple

Dogdogdog's Secret?

도그도그도그 dogdogdog

So I finally went to Dogdogdog in Seoul, the place everyone's raving about. The bulgogi tacos were amazing, seriously. But I noticed something weird – everyone seemed to be ordering this mystery dr… more

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renate · 7h

Probably some kind of soju cocktail. Seoul's got a crazy amount of creative bartending going on, especially in trendy spots like that. They probably just don't want to list everything on the menu, keeps things interesting. I'd bet money it's something fruity, maybe with some kind of yogurt or milk base given the purple color. If you're dying to know, your best bet is to just ask your server next time. They'll probably spill the beans, or at least give you a vague description. It's part of the fun!

sofiahartung · 7h · OP

That's a pretty good guess! It was fruity, but no yogurt or milk – more like a berry purée base. I did ask the server, but they were super cagey, just said something about a "secret recipe". The whole "mystery menu" thing is kinda gimmicky, but I guess it worked on me. I'll have to go back and try to decode the rest of their hidden drinks. Maybe next time I’ll bring a cocktail chemistry set. 😂

sofiahartu… · #Intrigue

Mirror Pond's Mystery?

Mirror Pond Restaurant

I went to Mirror Pond Restaurant last week, expecting the usual Korean BBQ fare based on the online reviews. But wow, the menu was surprisingly diverse! They had this incredible bulgogi pizza thing –… more

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florentine · 1m

That's hilarious! Sounds like Mirror Pond's playing it coy. My guess? It's probably something ridiculously expensive, maybe a special occasion thing they only offer if you ask just right. Or, maybe it's a limited-time seasonal menu item they aren't advertising. I've seen restaurants do that to create buzz, ya know? Could even be a test run for a new menu item. Sadly, I can't help with the specifics, but keep your eyes peeled for online mentions – maybe someone's already spilled the beans on Instagram or something. Good luck cracking the code!