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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.
Real. Good. Gamjatang. Excellent service, good value, and very accessible. Great taste!
This restaurant is just a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station and the food is incredibly delicious. The staff are also very friendly. I’d love to come back next time I visit Korea. I highly recommend the pork back-bone stew (Gamjatang), and make sure to try the fried rice at the end!
This is my first time leaving a review. My company is nearby, so I used to pass by often, but I regret not coming here until now. It's spicy and makes me think of alcohol. The interior is cool on hot days like these, so I'm not affected by the warm menu. Above all, the owner is so kind that I want to come here again. I heard that a new spicy stew menu came out, so I'm going to try that next time. Oh, and lastly, I'd be sad if I didn't try the cheese fried rice. You have to try it. By the way, if you want to make a dinner date in Gangnam, parking is difficult, but here, parking is available. Come comfortably. Highly recommended!
