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Koekseu restaurants in Seoul: where Koreans really eat

10 places in and near Koekseu. We counted them from 96 Korean blog posts by people who ate there. This is a count, not a ranking.

  • 2,493blog posts found
  • 100posts we read
  • 96posts with a real meal
  • 10places with 2+ bloggers
01
Korean beef (hanwoo) tasting course

Grill houseKorean

Modou Samseong-jeom 모도우 삼성점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled beef · near Samseong Stn

About 9 min walk from Samseong Jungang Stn

4 bloggers ate here · 10 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

  • Every table is a private room. It is quiet and easy to talk with family. · 3 bloggers
  • Staff grill the hanwoo (Korean beef) at your table and explain each dish. · 2 bloggers
  • The course moves from raw fish and fried bites to top-grade hanwoo and seaweed soup. · 2 bloggers
  • The grilled seasonal fish and the beef sandwich bite stand out. · 1 blogger

short walk 3 · booking recommended 3 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered Korean beef (hanwoo) tasting course

More about Modou Samseong-jeom (30 posts read) →
Sources (4)

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

02
jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) with steak and truffle

Chinese

MUTAN 무탄 코엑스점 no complaints · recommended

Noodles in black bean sauce · near Bongeunsa Stn

About 4 min walk from Bongeunsa Stn

4 bloggers ate here · 15 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 3

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

Why they liked it

  • Thick black bean noodles with soft steak and lots of real truffle. Well seasoned and worth the price. · 3 bloggers
  • The fried chicken and pork dishes are crispy and tender. · 3 bloggers
  • The beef jjajang noodles go well with green onion kimchi. · 1 blogger
  • The stuffed mushroom dish is also good. · 1 blogger

good with kids 1 · expect a line 1 · got in without waiting 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) with steak and truffle

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Sources (4)

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

03
uni oil pasta (sea urchin pasta)

Japanese

Hoho Sikdang 호호식당 스타필드코엑스 no complaints · recommended

Rice bowls · near Samseong-dong

About 4 min walk from Bongeunsa Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 11 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 salmon rice bowls are fresh and generous, with thick slices. · 3 bloggers
  • The oil pasta comes with plenty of sea urchin and tastes rich. · 1 blogger
  • The pork fillet cutlet is tender and crisp. · 1 blogger
  • They take your order while you wait in line. · 1 blogger

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

They ordered uni oil pasta (sea urchin pasta)

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Sources (3)

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

04
sushi and seafood buffet (dinner)

Western

BONO BONO 보노보노 삼성점 no complaints · recommended

Marinated short ribs · near Samseong Stn Exit 4, 8 min walk

About 9 min walk from Samseong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 15 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 2

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

Why they liked it

  • Lots of fresh seafood: sashimi, sushi, abalone and more. · 3 bloggers
  • Beer and wine are unlimited. · 3 bloggers
  • Cooked dishes like lamb rack, shrimp toast and mango shrimp are good too. · 2 bloggers
  • A good place for group dinners. · 1 blogger

short walk 3 · good value 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered sushi and seafood buffet (dinner)

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Sources (3)

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

05
jat samgyetang (chicken soup with pine nuts)

Korean

Yeouido Samgyetang 여의도삼계탕 코엑스점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Bongeunsa Stn

About 4 min walk from Bongeunsa Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 7 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 1

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

Why they liked it

  • The pine nut broth is thick, nutty and rich. · 2 bloggers
  • A big abalone goes in, and the chicken is very tender. · 1 blogger
  • The boneless braised chicken is well seasoned too. · 1 blogger

They ordered jat samgyetang (chicken soup with pine nuts)

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Sources (3)

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

06
bulgogi ssambap (sweet soy beef with rice and lettuce wraps)

Korean

Muwol Siktak Coex Parnas 무월식탁 코엑스 파르나스점 no complaints · recommended

Braised pig's trotter / boiled pork · near Samseong-dong

About 3 min walk from Samseong 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 1

Why they liked it

  • Each person gets a neat tray meal of their own. · 2 bloggers
  • Soft sweet-soy beef with fresh lettuce wraps. · 1 blogger
  • The thick soybean paste sauce is savory, not too salty. · 1 blogger

They ordered bulgogi ssambap (sweet soy beef with rice and lettuce wraps)

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Sources (2)

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

07
shabu-shabu (hot pot with beef flank and Korean beef brisket)

Korean

SHA BLANC 157 샤블랑157 삼성역점 no complaints · recommended

Chinese hotpot · near Samseong Stn Exit 5, 5 min walk

About 9 min walk from Samseong 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

  • Clean broth made daily, with fresh beef brisket and vegetables. · 2 bloggers
  • Vegetables are refilled, and noodles and rice porridge finish the meal. · 1 blogger
  • High booth walls make it easy to talk quietly. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered shabu-shabu (hot pot with beef flank and Korean beef brisket)

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Sources (2)

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

08
smoked and grilled jangeo (freshwater eel)

Korean

SAM GANG 삼강장어 no complaints · recommended

Grilled eel · near Samseong Jungang Stn Exit 5, 5 min walk

About 6 min walk from Samseong Jungang Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 9 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

  • Big eel, slowly smoked then grilled. Firm, less oily, with a soft smoky taste. · 2 bloggers
  • Private rooms make it good for dinner with parents. · 1 blogger
  • The side dishes are good. · 1 blogger
  • The thick eel soup is also good. · 1 blogger

booking recommended 2 · good with kids 1 · short walk 1

They ordered smoked and grilled jangeo (freshwater eel)

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Sources (2)

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

09
spicy stir-fried octopus, bossam (boiled pork) and makguksu set

Korean

Obongjip Samseong-jeom 오봉집 삼성점 no complaints · recommended

Braised pig's trotter / boiled pork · near Samseong Stn

About 6 min walk from Samseong Jungang Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 18 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 spicy stir-fried octopus has a smoky flavor. · 2 bloggers
  • The soft boiled pork (bossam) pairs well with the octopus. · 2 bloggers
  • Noodles come with the set, cold or in soup. · 2 bloggers
  • The side dishes are tasty. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered spicy stir-fried octopus, bossam (boiled pork) and makguksu set

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Sources (2)

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

10
seasonal raw fish rolled in aged kimchi

Korean

Nanpo COEX 난포 코엑스 no complaints · recommended

Rice bowls · near Samseong-dong

About 4 min walk from Bongeunsa Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 21 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

  • Creative Korean food in a calm room. · 1 blogger
  • Seasonal raw fish wrapped in aged kimchi is the best dish. · 1 blogger
  • The soybean paste rice wraps are hearty, and the octopus soy noodles taste fresh. · 1 blogger
  • The boiled octopus with fresh herbs is also good. · 1 blogger

fast 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered seasonal raw fish rolled in aged kimchi

More about Nanpo COEX (30 posts read) →
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 “코엑스 맛집” (what you might search in English as “coex 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.