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57 Te British Brew Pub Battered Sole Just as the adorable Sam, Charlie and Minsoo have redefined British cooking in Seoul, so do they aim to redefine your therapeutic Christmas experi- ence in Itaewon. They know what happiness is at Christmastime: a big, juicy, shimmering chicken. Brushed with butter, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and Par- mesan cheese and baked for two and a half hours at 160 degrees, this is a meal the chicken would have been happy to die for. It is stuffed with bacon, sausage, chestnuts, carrots, peas and po- tatoes, all in large chunks rath- er than being mashed into mush. Duck-fat roast potatoes and a salad are served on the side. The real treat, however, is the classic gravy. Made with the drippings off the baking chicken, it has the perfect consistency, with a bit of oil, a bit of grease and a bit of opacity, and mixed with onions and roux. Pour it on everything, including each other, if you wish. Battered Sole’s chicken makes it a perfect place to enjoy in a group or with your family — one chicken should serve three people. Ask for lots of gravy. The meal is 24,000 won and will be served throughout De- cember. More info j Battered Sole, Itaewon branch Address: Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-dong 118-9 (at the west end of the road behind Hamilton Hotel) Website: batteredsole.com Brushed with butter, thyme, roemary, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese and baked for two and a half hours at 160 degrees, this is a meal the chicken would have been happy to die for.