[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Nomercy Wurst finally opens

That new currywurst restaurant in front of Gyeongnidan's front gate is finally open, but was it worth the wait? All the people crowding in seem to say so. For the past six months, the brightly glowing but empty storefront has been a landmark of the intersection between central Seoul's Gyeongnidan and Haebangchon neighborhoods.

That digital marquee promising to open soon has been taunting residents since last December. Finally, after overcoming an interminable delay in construction, the place opened last month. Despite the big red "Berliner Currywurst" sign glowing prominently, the place is actually named Nomercy Wurst, and it shares ownership with Nomercy Burger over in Itaewon's Quy Nhon-gil area.

Nomercy Wurst has several standout dishes, served with what appear to be pretty authentic flavors. The currywurst is a handsome meal, offering up two sausages — Nürnberger and Regensberger pork sausages — served drowning in curry ketchup, with a side of aioli and a helping of pretty good quality sauerkraut. Each plate also comes with a cornichon, plus a chunk of bread that is perfect for