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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.
If you order raw cod, they give you raw squid, roe, and liver for free. The fact that they handle fish intestines itself shows that they are serious about their ingredients!! The portions are large, so please bear with one pot per person. I'm not a big fan of cod soup, but the broth is really refreshing and has a pure flavor without any other seasonings. Next time, I definitely want to try stir-fried intestines or steamed pollack.
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