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Read guide →Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.
Gangnam-gu is Seoul's upscale business and entertainment district south of the Han River. Home to K-pop entertainment companies, COEX Mall, and the Apgujeong-Rodeo shopping strip, it attracts young professionals, tourists, and K-drama fans. Restaurants here tend toward the polished and premium, with a density of international cuisine, high-end Korean dining, and trendy cafés.
Manseon Hof, a bar near Gaepo-dong Station A Hof franchise offering above-average quality. Here, you can enjoy nearly the same snacks and drinks as the Euljiro flagship location at reasonable prices. I ordered the half-and-half garlic chicken, and it had a sweet flavor reminiscent of the famous Samtong Chicken.
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