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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.
Restaurant was up a fleet of stairs, was not prominent from the street, if not for my Korean friend, I wouldn't know there is a Restaurant up there that serve gulgul pap, oyster porridge
I had no idea there was such a delicious oyster noodle soup place near Gangnam Station! It's a great place to enjoy a clean and delicious meal with a friend, along with some soju. 😀👍
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The restaurant is located in the basement. You have to take off your shoes before entering. There are no slippers, so it's best to wear socks. We went for breakfast around 10 AM. We asked about the portion size for three people and ordered three bowls of oyster soup and a small portion of oyster pancakes. The radish kimchi was served in a way that you take only what you want to eat. The soup was piping hot, and there were plenty of oysters; it was delicious. Since you can portion it out into small dishes, I think it's good for families with children. The toilet is outside the restaurant, shared within the building, so you need a passcode.
