Zest

Near Apgujeong Rodeo, Zest is a highly regarded cocktail bar that placed second on Asia's best list. I have returned several times, and the menu is broad enough to make choosing difficult; asking the team for a recommendation or following your usual preferences both work well.

The room is not large, but it feels comfortable, and the restrained interior and mood are part of the appeal. It is popular enough that joining the waitlist, visiting somewhere else, and returning for a second round may be the easiest approach. The cocktails are consistently excellent, and the finger food is well worth ordering too.