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Editor’s Pick:

Gangnam Restaurants

& Cafés

Editor’s Pick: Gangnam Restaurants & Cafés

Editor’s Pick: Gangnam Restaurants & Cafés

Editor’s Pick:

Gangnam Restaurants & Cafés

How to Enjoy Seoul: Gangnam Edition

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By day and by night—work and life coexist here.

Gangnam is a neighborhood with high daily density.


Where you eat and where you rest shape

the flow of the day.


Following that rhythm,

we’ve curated restaurants and cafés

through an editor’s lens.

By day and by night—work and life coexist here.

Gangnam is a neighborhood with high daily density.


Where you eat and where you rest shape

the flow of the day.


Following that rhythm,

we’ve curated restaurants and cafés

through an editor’s lens.

By day and by night—work and life coexist here.

Gangnam is a neighborhood with high daily density.


Where you eat and where you rest shape the flow of the day.


Following that rhythm, we’ve curated restaurants and cafés through an editor’s lens.

By day and by night—work and life coexist here.

Gangnam is a neighborhood with high daily density.


Where you eat and where you rest shape the flow of the day.


Following that rhythm, we’ve curated restaurants and cafés through an editor’s lens.

Our criteria are simple:


We’ve been there ourselves,

We’d go back again,

It doesn’t break the pace of the day.


Now, here are the places

that fill a full day in Gangnam—personally tested.

Our criteria are simple:


We’ve been there ourselves,

We’d go back again,

It doesn’t break the pace of the day.


Now, here are the places

that fill a full day in Gangnam—personally tested.

Our criteria are simple:


We’ve been there ourselves,

We’d go back again,

It doesn’t break the pace of the day.


Now, here are the places that fill a full day in Gangnam—personally tested.

Our criteria are simple:


We’ve been there ourselves,

We’d go back again,

It doesn’t break the pace of the day.


Now, here are the places that fill a full day in Gangnam—personally tested.

Sindonggung Spicy Pork Ribs
Sindonggung Spicy Pork Ribs
Sindonggung Spicy Pork Ribs

  • 21, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 21, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 21, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Open 24/7 year-round

    (Sat closes 9 PM / Sun opens 11 AM)

  • Open 24/7 year-round

    (Sat closes 9 PM / Sun opens 11 AM)

  • Open 24/7 year-round

    (Sat closes 9 PM / Sun opens 11 AM)

  • A go-to Korean spot for lovers of spicy food

  • Finish with fried rice—non-negotiable

  • A classic stress-relief restaurant

  • A go-to Korean spot for lovers of spicy food

  • Finish with fried rice—non-negotiable

  • A classic stress-relief restaurant

  • A go-to Korean spot for lovers of spicy food

  • Finish with fried rice—non-negotiable

  • A classic stress-relief restaurant

Tteokdoritan
Tteokdoritan
Tteokdoritan

  • 28-9, Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 28-9, Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 28-9, Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Mon–Sun 11:30–22:30

  • Mon–Sun 11:30–22:30

  • Mon–Sun 11:30–22:30

  • Rich broth that deepens as it simmers

  • Extra add-ins are a bit pricey

  • Crispy potato pancake is a must

  • Rich broth that deepens as it simmers

  • Extra add-ins are a bit pricey

  • Crispy potato pancake is a must

  • Rich broth that deepens as it simmers

  • Extra add-ins are a bit pricey

  • Crispy potato pancake is a must

Nongmin Baekam Sundae

Nongmin Baekam Sundae

Nongmin Baekam Sundae

  • 20-4, Yeoksam-ro 3-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 20-4, Yeoksam-ro 3-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 20-4, Yeoksam-ro 3-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00

    (Wed 11:00–15:30 / Sun closed)

  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00

    (Wed 11:00–15:30 / Sun closed)

  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00

    (Wed 11:00–15:30 / Sun closed)

  • Considered top-tier among Korean sundae soups

  • Deep, hearty broth with generous meat

  • Average wait time: ~30 minutes

  • Considered top-tier among Korean sundae soups

  • Deep, hearty broth with generous meat

  • Average wait time: ~30 minutes

  • Considered top-tier among Korean sundae soups

  • Deep, hearty broth with generous meat

  • Average wait time: ~30 minutes

Sindonggung Spicy Pork Ribs

  • 21, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Open 24/7 year-round

    (Sat closes 9 PM / Sun opens 11 AM)

  • A go-to Korean spot for lovers of spicy food

  • Finish with fried rice—non-negotiable

  • A classic stress-relief restaurant

Tteokdoritan

  • 28-9, Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Mon–Sun 11:30–22:30

  • Rich broth that deepens as it simmers

  • Extra add-ins are a bit pricey

  • Crispy potato pancake is a must

Nongmin Baekam Sundae

  • 20-4, Yeoksam-ro 3-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00

    (Wed 11:00–15:30 / Sun closed)

  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00

    (Wed 11:00–15:30 / Sun closed)

  • Considered top-tier among Korean sundae soups

  • Deep, hearty broth with generous meat

  • Average wait time: ~30 minutes

Sounds of APPLE

Sounds of APPLE

Sounds of APPLE

Sounds of APPLE

  • 13, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 13, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 13, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 13, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • Daily 08:00–01:00 (open year-round)

  • Daily 08:00–01:00 (open year-round)

  • Daily 08:00–01:00 (open year-round)

  • Daily 08:00–01:00 (open year-round)

  • 100% cold-pressed juice made from fresh fruit

  • Free mini apple with takeout drinks before 10 AM

  • Afternoon tea and chicken platters also available

  • 100% cold-pressed juice made from fresh fruit

  • Free mini apple with takeout drinks before 10 AM

  • Afternoon tea and chicken platters also available

  • 100% cold-pressed juice made from fresh fruit

  • Free mini apple with takeout drinks before 10 AM

  • Afternoon tea and chicken platters also available

  • 100% cold-pressed juice made from fresh fruit

  • Free mini apple with takeout drinks before 10 AM

  • Afternoon tea and chicken platters also available

Sodis Espresso Bar

Sodis Espresso Bar

Sodis Espresso Bar

Sodis Espresso Bar

  • 11, Yeoksam-ro 37-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 11, Yeoksam-ro 37-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 11, Yeoksam-ro 37-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 11, Yeoksam-ro 37-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • Weekdays 7:30–21:00 / Weekends 11:00–18:00

  • Weekdays 7:30–21:00 / Weekends 11:00–18:00

  • Weekdays 7:30–21:00 / Weekends 11:00–18:00

  • Weekdays 7:30–21:00 / Weekends 11:00–18:00

  • Calm, focused espresso bar

  • Handmade egg tarts with deep flavor

  • Solid, diverse espresso lineup

  • Calm, focused espresso bar

  • Handmade egg tarts with deep flavor

  • Solid, diverse espresso lineup

  • Calm, focused espresso bar

  • Handmade egg tarts with deep flavor

  • Solid, diverse espresso lineup

  • Calm, focused espresso bar

  • Handmade egg tarts with deep flavor

  • Solid, diverse espresso lineup

Selected Nicks

Selected Nicks

Selected Nicks

Selected Nicks

  • 37, Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 37, Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 37, Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • 37, Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1F)

  • Weekdays 8:00–24:00 / Weekends 11:00–23:30

  • Weekdays 8:00–24:00 / Weekends 11:00–23:30

  • Weekdays 8:00–24:00 / Weekends 11:00–23:30

  • Weekdays 8:00–24:00 / Weekends 11:00–23:30

  • Great views near Gangnam Station

  • Popular for its variety of tiramisu

  • Large-scale café with spacious seating

  • Great views near Gangnam Station

  • Popular for its variety of tiramisu

  • Large-scale café with spacious seating

  • Great views near Gangnam Station

  • Popular for its variety of tiramisu

  • Large-scale café with spacious seating

  • Great views near Gangnam Station

  • Popular for its variety of tiramisu

  • Large-scale café with spacious seating

UH FLAT SIGNATURE GANGNAM

UH FLAT SIGNATURE GANGNAM

UH FLAT SIGNATURE GANGNAM

UH FLAT SIGNATURE GANGNAM

  • 11, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 11, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 11, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 11, Teheran-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 1

  • Surrounded by great eateries—delivery is easy

  • Experience relaxed Gangnam living in maisonette rooms

  • 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 1

  • Surrounded by great eateries—delivery is easy

  • Experience relaxed Gangnam living in maisonette rooms

  • 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 1

  • Surrounded by great eateries—delivery is easy

  • Experience relaxed Gangnam living in maisonette rooms

  • 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 1

  • Surrounded by great eateries—delivery is easy

  • Experience relaxed Gangnam living in maisonette rooms

UH SUITE THE GANGNAM

UH SUITE THE GANGNAM

UH SUITE THE GANGNAM

UH SUITE THE GANGNAM

  • 4F–11F, 20, Yeoksam-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 4F–11F, 20, Yeoksam-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 4F–11F, 20, Yeoksam-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • 4F–11F, 20, Yeoksam-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Accommodates up to 8 guests—ideal for groups

  • Direct access to a beauty clinic in the same building

  • Jacuzzi rooms for a fun staycation with friends

  • Accommodates up to 8 guests—ideal for groups

  • Direct access to a beauty clinic in the same building

  • Jacuzzi rooms for a fun staycation with friends

  • Accommodates up to 8 guests—ideal for groups

  • Direct access to a beauty clinic in the same building

  • Jacuzzi rooms for a fun staycation with friends

  • Accommodates up to 8 guests—ideal for groups

  • Direct access to a beauty clinic in the same building

  • Jacuzzi rooms for a fun staycation with friends

UH FLAT THE SEOCHO

UH FLAT THE SEOCHO

UH FLAT THE SEOCHO

UH FLAT THE SEOCHO

  • 50, Hyoryeong-ro 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Building A)

  • 50, Hyoryeong-ro 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Building A)

  • 50, Hyoryeong-ro 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Building A)

  • 50, Hyoryeong-ro 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Building A)

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00

  • Prime location toward Garosu-gil, Sinsa

  • Massage chairs in every room to reset travel fatigue

  • Right by Nambu Bus Terminal Station,

    easy access to Jongno

  • Prime location toward Garosu-gil, Sinsa

  • Massage chairs in every room to reset travel fatigue

  • Right by Nambu Bus Terminal Station,

    easy access to Jongno

  • Prime location toward Garosu-gil, Sinsa

  • Massage chairs in every room to reset travel fatigue

  • Right by Nambu Bus Terminal Station, easy access to Jongno

  • Prime location toward Garosu-gil, Sinsa

  • Massage chairs in every room to reset travel fatigue

  • Right by Nambu Bus Terminal Station,

    easy access to Jongno