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Apgujeong restaurants where Koreans really eat

10 places. We counted them from 99 Korean blog posts by people who ate there. This is a count, not a ranking.

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  • 100posts we read
  • 99posts with a real meal
  • 10places with 2+ bloggers
01
signature course (dim sum and Chinese dishes)

Chinese

GOLDFISH 골드피쉬 딤섬퀴진 no complaints · recommended

Steamed dumplings · near Apgujeong Stn Exit 3, 15 min

About 6 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

6 bloggers ate here · 32 posts in this search named it · we read 6

recommended by 6 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The dim sum has thin, chewy skin and lots of juice inside. · 6 bloggers
  • One set course lets you try many house dishes, like stir-fried radish cake and mild mapo tofu. · 4 bloggers
  • The shrimp dim sum is packed with shrimp and is a standout. · 3 bloggers
  • The food is not greasy, so you feel light after the meal. · 3 bloggers

Note 5 of the 6 posts went up in one week, from Sep 26 to Oct 2, 2026. Several titles share the same pattern ("Apgujeong (Rodeo) restaurant Goldfish Dim Sum Cuisine…"). None of them says whether it was sponsored. Some may be sponsored review posts.

short walk 4 · booking recommended 2 · good value 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered signature course (dim sum and Chinese dishes)

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Sources (6)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

02
whole miso-glazed toothfish

BarJapanese

KAPPO KARIN 갓포 카린 no complaints · recommended

Raw fish · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 5

About 5 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 8 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 0

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • The aged raw fish is rich and not fishy at all. · 2 bloggers
  • Grilled fish is excellent, from charcoal-grilled sea bream to soft miso-glazed fish. · 2 bloggers
  • Soba with sea urchin, sweet shrimp and perilla oil is nutty and deep in flavor. · 1 blogger
  • The calm mood makes it a good date spot. · 1 blogger

open late 2 · short walk 2 · booking recommended 2

They ordered whole miso-glazed toothfish

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

03
dongpo pork (braised pork belly)

Chinese

Bobo Sikdang 보보식당 압구정 no complaints · recommended

Sweet-and-sour fried pork · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 6, 6 min walk

About 7 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 8 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The beef steak, crisp outside and tender inside, comes with a great pepper stir-fry. · 2 bloggers
  • The room is upscale with a nice mood, good for a group meal. · 2 bloggers
  • The signature braised pork belly is tender, and you wrap it in soft steamed buns. · 1 blogger
  • The crispy sweet-and-sour pork with melting butter is a highlight. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · good value 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered dongpo pork (braised pork belly)

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

04
goldongmyeon (wide noodles mixed with greens, minced Korean beef and chili soy sauce)

Noodle houseKorean

Myeon Seoul 면서울 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 5

About 7 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 17 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 2

Why they liked it

  • Goldongmyeon, wide noodles mixed with greens, meat and sweet-spicy soy sauce, is rich and nutty. · 2 bloggers
  • The house-made noodles in perilla oil taste rich and nutty. · 1 blogger
  • Six kinds of namul (seasoned vegetable sides) come with the meal, and they are good. · 1 blogger
  • The dumplings are very soft. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · got in without waiting 2 · expect a line 1 · fast 1

They ordered goldongmyeon (wide noodles mixed with greens, minced Korean beef and chili soy sauce)

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

05
bacon burger with Korean hanwoo beef patty

Western

Melcheubeogeo Apgujeong 멜츠버거 압구정 no complaints · recommended

Burgers · near Apgujeong Stn Exit 3

About 3 min walk from Apgujeong Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 12 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The Hanwoo (Korean beef) patty is ground in the shop. It is juicy and full of beef flavor. · 2 bloggers
  • Thick fries come out hot and tasty. · 1 blogger
  • The burger is not too tall, so it is easy to eat. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered bacon burger with Korean hanwoo beef patty

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

06
unadon set (Tokyo-style grilled eel rice bowl)

Japanese

TSUKIYOWA 츠키요와 no complaints · recommended

Grilled eel · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 4, 5 min walk

About 3 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 10 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The eel over rice is soft with no fishy taste. · 2 bloggers
  • Even the side sashimi and soup feel carefully made. · 1 blogger
  • The cold soy-milk noodles with caviar are rich and nutty. · 1 blogger
  • The quiet counter seats feel elegant. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered unadon set (Tokyo-style grilled eel rice bowl)

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

07
Earl Grey jambon-beurre (ham and butter sandwich)

BakeryWestern

DONAR 도나르 압구정점 no complaints · recommended

Sandwiches · near Apgujeong Stn, 5 min walk

About 4 min walk from Apgujeong Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 8 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The ham sandwiches are generous, with plenty of burrata or rich butter. · 2 bloggers
  • The focaccia and baguette are baked in the shop. · 1 blogger
  • The lavender butter is a standout. · 1 blogger
  • It is a calm, small bakery. · 1 blogger

short walk 2

They ordered Earl Grey jambon-beurre (ham and butter sandwich)

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

08
awabi kimo nabe (abalone hot pot in abalone liver sauce)

BarJapanese

SANNO 산노 no complaints · recommended

Stew · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 6

About 9 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The abalone liver sauce hot pot is rich and creamy, with no fishy taste. · 2 bloggers
  • You can mix sushi rice into the leftover sauce. · 1 blogger
  • The grilled horned turban shell is full of flavor. · 1 blogger

booking recommended 1

They ordered awabi kimo nabe (abalone hot pot in abalone liver sauce)

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

09
Peking duck set for two

Chinese

MEIRIM YANGJANG 미림양장 압구정점 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Sinsa-dong

About 7 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 16 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The Peking duck has crisp skin, juicy meat and almost no gamey smell. · 2 bloggers
  • The upscale room is good for a date. · 1 blogger
  • Semi-private tables make it easy to talk. · 1 blogger

open late 1 · good value 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered Peking duck set for two

More about MEIRIM YANGJANG (30 posts read) →
Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

10
hanu porterhouse (Korean beef steak)

Western

Butcher's Cut 붓처스컷 도산점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled beef · near Apgujeong Stn, 7 min walk

About 7 min walk from Apgujeong Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 5 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The Korean beef steak comes out as ordered and is very tender. · 2 bloggers
  • Sides are good too: bread, onion soup, mac and cheese and truffle fries. · 2 bloggers
  • The lamb chops are very tender. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · good value 1

They ordered hanu porterhouse (Korean beef steak)

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

How we counted

Naver and Daum are Korea’s big web portals. Koreans use them the way much of the world uses Google, and many people post restaurant reviews on blogs there. Those posts are in Korean, so most visitors never see them. We searched there in Korean for “압구정 맛집” (what you might search in English as “apgujeong restaurants”) and similar phrases, and had AI read 100 of the posts. We counted only posts where the writer actually ate at the place. One blogger counts once for a place, even with many posts. Sponsored reviews are left out of the order. There is no score.

The dish pictures are drawings made by Gilpost from the posts. They are not photos of the real food.