It was by pure accident that we passed and saw Shake Shack in Gangnam.  I didn't even know that there was a Shake Shack in Seoul, South Korea.  I have been wanting to try it since learning about it a few years ago.  While we were in London last 2015 - I was aware that there was a Shake Shack, we just didn't have time to visit, and then that same year, we went to Tokyo - we still didn't get to visit.

It was right after our Samgyupsal dinner, we came from Everland and got dropped off at Gangnam.  We were quite tired and dreading the commute back to our Airbnb apartment as it was 20 stops from Gangnam to our nearest stop.  We were just walking and figuring out where the subway stop was.

When we reached the main Gangnam street, I turned around to see what was behind us, you know to figure out where we were then I saw the big bold letters and neon signage said SHAKE SHACK.  My heart leaped a bit and it was that exact moment that my Panget said outloud SHAKE SHACK!  We were both suddenly alert again.  My Panget said for us to try their burgers, I told him that I didn't want to eat anymore.  We effing just came from a few minutes from dinner!  But you know what, since there wasn't a line AND the servers were speaking English, I gave in.  Hahaha!!  So we ordered one burger each for me and my Panget and a milk shake.  The milkshake special that time was Matcha, my Panget's favorite.  I totally forgot to order the fries.

So we ordered and waited.  We got the ShackBurge because it had 3 stars and the 'Shroom Burger because I liked mushrooms.  Hahaha!!

Finally, the buzzer was lighting up, it was time to get our orders from the counter.




We had the kids try the milkshake.  It took them a while sipping because the milkshake was so thick.


The burgers were Ahhhhhhhh-MAZING, they were really REALLY good.  In tagalog, pikit mata sa sarap!!  I would have wanted to get another burger to try but we were already full.  I gave Yaya Belen pieces to try, and she also said they were very good, she said it was different from what we are used to in Manila.  It was so refreshing to eat this real burger amidst all the Korean food, it was something different and it was really worth it.

Finally, I can say - I've tried Shake Shack, and it's really good.  I don't know if I'd line up to have it again, but you'll never know!  Hahaha..  I will make sure to get the fries next time, and MORE milkshakes!

Shake Shack Gangnam
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