Gecko's Restaurant

In Korea, I am always on the look out for some comforting western food. When I go out for a meal with a group of friends, I am the only vegetarian which can present us with the difficult task of finding a restaurant that caters for all of our needs. Gecko’s offers a wonderful variety of western food, from breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, salads, fish and lasagna; everyone will find something on the menu that will satisfy their hunger.

It is here that I fell in love with the vegetarian burgers, also known as a well being burger. It is by far one of the best vegetarian burgers I have had and reasonably priced at 10,500 won served with either your choice of potato chips (fries) or a salad.






My vegetarian burger in the front and Ian's cheese burger on the left.








Gecko’s restaurants can be found in a number of places around Korea. In Itawon you can stumble across a Gecko’s Terrace and a Gecko’s Garden, however the two are different. Gecko’s Terrace, where is burger is served, is situated right above the subway stop. It presents a laid back, comfortable atmosphere and a decent cocktail, beer and wine menu to wash your meal down. Gecko’s Garden however offers a more up market menu then the Terrace that is equally as delicious for those non vegetarian.

There are three other Gecko’s restaurants that are modeled on the Gecko’s Terrace, Gecko’s Island in Jeju-do (Jungnum), Gecko’s by the beach in Busan (Hyundai beach, Pala de CS) and Gecko’s Jukjeon (Bundang Area in Seoul).






Ian at Gecko's in Busan. A truly magical setting at Hyundai beach.








If you are not into burgers, Gecko’s also serves a tasty tofu enchilada 10,500 won that you could order.