Palseon 팔선

The pan-fried dumplings release a rush of juice on the first bite, and the xiaolongbao are just as full. Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, a long-simmered soup, holds abalone, black-skinned silkie chicken, ribs and sea cucumber. Yangjangpi, a cold platter with a mustard kick, stays sharp without overwhelming. Fried back ribs come plain, with no sauce, and the crab soup is thick with crabmeat. Staff portion shared dishes without being asked and slow the pace of courses for slower eaters. Palseon occupies the second floor of The Shilla Seoul, and the dish of cashews on the table keeps getting refilled.