[Seoul/Sillim] 'Dough Mansion', a small brunch spot inside a house‘

On a weekend morning, I climbed the hill between Sillim and Bongcheon for quite a while.
A brunch cafe in a secluded residential area? The location is unique.

As I opened the door and stepped inside, the Christmas tree was the first thing to catch my eye.
‘Teddy bears wearing clothes that say 'DOUGH MANSION' are hanging on the tree.
I wondered if they had left it there even though the season had passed, but at this point, it seems to be the shop's signature decoration.

The interior is cozy. About three or four tables.
The wooden materials, warm lighting, and paintings on the wall blend together to create a cozy atmosphere.
Christmas decorations are wrapped around the lights as well.

Plates with swallow drawings on them are stacked at the self-service bar.
You can also take cutlery and napkins from here.

The menu offers a variety of options, including sweet brunch and drinks in addition to brunch.
The menu illustration is cute.
I ordered the Dou Mansion Brunch Platter, Salmon Avocado Benedict, and an Americano.

Rye bread, antibiotic-free jambon, scrambled eggs, homemade brunch potatoes,
Bacon & Scallions sour cream, It consists of homemade spicy mayo and portion butter.
It said it was a best-seller, so I ordered it first.

The composition on the plate is substantial.
Golden-brown toasted rye bread and flower-shaped jambon,
Fluffy scrambled eggs, golden french fries.
Potion butter is sold separately.

Take a bite of the bread spread with whole grain mustard and butter.
It was baked well, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It's good because it's not tough.

Jambon is light and soft.
French fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They have a fluffy texture like sweet potatoes.
The bacon crumble was also good, cooked well without being hard.

The highlight of brunch is definitely the scrambled eggs.
The moist and soft scrambled eggs are like a sauce in themselves.
It tastes so good that you don't even need a separate sauce when eaten on bread.

Brunch menus are bound to be pretty similar at any restaurant,
Since each element was well-cooked, it felt paradoxically distinctive.
I was satisfied with the first plate, so I ordered another one.

Rye bread, smoked salmon, avocado, poached egg, Hollandaise,
It consists of roasted lemon, tomato, and 'Duca' spiced nuts as toppings..

Smoked salmon, avocado, and a poached egg are placed on top of rye bread.
Hollandaise sauce was drizzled over it.
Next to it are cherry tomatoes and lemon wedges.

When I break the poached egg, the yolk flows out.
A combination of tender salmon, creamy avocado, and nutty hollandaise.
An exotic spice called duca hit me pleasantly. It is a Middle Eastern spice with a nutty aroma.

However, I thought it would have been better if I had eaten this first.
The brunch platter I had earlier was seasoned more heavily, so the delicate flavor of the Benedict felt a bit masked.

Personally, I was more satisfied with the brunch platter.
It has a standard composition, but each element is well-crafted, leaving a lasting impression.
If you are someone who likes brunch
Try walking up the hill between Bongcheon and Sinlim!