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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.
Here's a restaurant near Hanti Station that I recommend: Omokjip Hanti Branch, which is delicious for its rich, chewy texture and deep flavor. It's located on the second floor of the building immediately to the left of The Conran Shop Gangnam Branch right in front of Exit 2 of Hanti Station. It has a retro vibe, comfortable and friendly service, and reasonable prices for a rich and delicious pig's feet with a drink. It's also convenient for public transportation, making it an attractive place for a company dinner near Hanti Station. When you order pig's feet, they serve a variety of side dishes, including a seafood pot with crabs, mussels, and various vegetables that has a refreshing and deep savory flavor, making it the perfect pairing with a drink. They even serve it with a bowl of buckwheat noodles to finish the meal, which made it even more delicious.
