“Apgujeong†is a town connected by tree-lined streets from Dosan Park. A place that felt so far away from fine restaurants, foreign tea, and fashionistas. People in their 20s continue to visit Apgujeong these days. From trendy food stalls that hit social media, to bakeries and Taiwanese restaurants from San Francisco! It's popular at a price that you can enjoy casually. A place with a variety of flavors regardless of nationality! Here are the 5 best rediscovered restaurants in Apgujeong.
1. “Dosan Bunsik †in Apgujeong , the most popular hip food restaurant
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“Dosan Bunsik†is a food stall that has been popular on social media since it opened. The signature menu is the “tonkatsu sandwich,†which contains crispy deep-fried domestic pork loin between soft milk bread. The spicy and chewy “king kamaboko tteokbokki†is one of the best dishes to go with. There are also special food items that can only be enjoyed here, such as “Dosan Bibim-myeon †and “Hong Kong Toast,†so be sure to check out .
This is a place I was really curious about when I saw the Instagram photos that have been posted every day since EUNAE opened! As famous as it was, the waiting line was huge. Cute props such as red lights and water bottles with stickers. From spicy tteokbokki to deep-fried fish paste, soft white bread with thick, crunchy pork cutlets, sweet Hong Kong toast, and aromatic milk tea It was a place where I could feel the meticulous effort on each menu.
â–² Location: 10-6 Dosan-daero 49-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 11; 30 — 20:30 every day; break time 15:00 — 17:30
â–² Price: Tonkatsu sandwich 10,000 won, Dosan bibim-myeon 7,500 won, Hong Kong toast 6,500 won, Dosan milk tea 5,000 won
â–² Review (Let's buy shikigin gyoza ): Dosan Bunsik, a sensible food stall! The visuals are beautiful and the taste is great ~ It's a place I want to go again if I'm not just waiting!
2. 'Bee Patisserie' in Apgujeong , a bakery from San Francisco
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“Bee Patisserie †is one of San Francisco's top three bakeries. It opened its doors in Seoul for the first time in Asia. It operates on 4 floors and consists of a bakery and coffee bar. The signature menu includes pastries such as “Queen Aman †and “Almond Croissant.†As a result of the crispy bread, you can enjoy the sweetness at the same time. Please note that simple brunch menus such as sandwiches and soups are also available.
EUNAE The entire building from the 1st floor to the 4th floor is a bakery! It's a place where the scent of butter stimulates the sense of smell from the moment you walk in, and the shelves full of bread stimulate the eyes. After eating the tasting cookie, her eyes widened and she repeatedly shouted “It's delicious. †From queen amans, which are characterized by their soft bread and crispness, to almond croissants covered with sticky cookie dough. I was really depressed until the day before, but the ultimate sweet taste made me feel better.
â–² Location: 36, Apgujeong-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 10:00 — 22:00 every day
â–² Price: Queen Aman Classic 4,500 won, Valrhona fudge cookie 3,500 won, Chicken Greg sandwich 12,000 won
â–² Testimonial (HP_070): Queen Aman looked like sugar-coated pastry bread, but it was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside! I want to conquer miso powder , mango, black sesame, and even matcha!
3. Life tamago sandwich , 'Marvin Stand' in Apgujeong
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“Marvin Stand†is a sandwich specialty store that operates as a shop-in-shop within the fashion boutique “Barrels.†The popular menu is the “Mentaiko Tamago Sandwich,†where you can feel the sweet and salty charm of mentaiko and tamago. A special sour sauce was added to the Japanese-style omelette containing low-salt mentaiko. Please note that this is a take-out store and may be sold out before business hours.
When I saw the exotic exterior of EUNAE and thought it was “pretty,†I took a picture, and this was the place I was looking for. It was already a sold-out place when I visited during the daytime on a weekday. It wasn't until I visited on my way to work that I was able to enjoy each type. The low price is a bonus for a homemade style sandwich that looks like it was made at home. All three sandwiches are characterized by moist, soft eggs. Each comes with wasabi sauce, mentaiko sauce, and spicy sauce, so you can eat it all the way to the end without getting bitten.
â–² Location: 52, Nonhyeon-ro 159-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 08:00 to 17:00 on weekdays, 12:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Tamago sandwich 3,500 won, mentaiko tamago sandwich 4,000 won, omelette sandwich 3,500 won
â–² Testimonial (Margherita): You don't have to go to Japan ~ The eggs are soft and moist. Thumbs up! Egg lovers won't be able to get rid of it~
4. A colorful and healthy bowl , Apgujeong's 'Veggie Table'
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“Veggie Table†is a salad specialty store located in Garosu-gil Alley. You can enjoy 12 kinds of dressings made every day and salads carefully prepared at the same time you order them. The signature menu is “Fisherman,†which is topped with raw salmon. Along with fresh salmon, you can enjoy various vegetables such as avocado, broccoli, kale, and lettuce. Please note that all menus can be packaged.
Are you hungry with the EUNAE salad? I wanted to, but there was so much left over that I was really hungry. The variety of menus and sauces is difficult to choose from, but I am fully satisfied with only the best menu and recommended sources. In particular, “grilled vegetables†were mouth-watering from grill marks and had a moist yet sweet flavor. It was the place where you could best enjoy the sweetness of vegetables as they are.
â–² Location: 41-22, Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day
â–² Price: Shampoo 11,000 won, Fisherman 12,500 won, cleanse juice added 4,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami COLORFY): You can make and eat whatever you want, but I'm quite satisfied with the standard menu!! The meat is juicy and the vegetables are fresh!
5. Taiwanese restaurant “Shaochan†in Apgujeong
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The Taiwanese restaurant “Xiao Zhan †opened by singer Henry. The signature menu is “tantan mien,†which has a spicy yet savory flavor. It features hearty meat ingredients and a savory peanut soup. “Popcorn chicken,†which is crispy deep-fried chicken mixed with a special salty powder, is also a popular menu. Please note that there may be queues at lunchtime on weekdays.
Like EUNAE Henry's Restaurant, it is a place visited by many foreign customers. “Shaolong Bao,†a Taiwanese dumpling, is characterized by its chewy and thicker blood than anything you've eaten before. The crispy deep-fried “popcorn chicken †is a flavor that reminds me of the Taiwanese fried chicken. It was a salty sauce and I thought everyone would enjoy it. Overall, Taiwanese food seemed new , but it felt like a Taiwanese food stall.
â–² Location: 23-3 Seolleung-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:00 every day, break time 13:30 — 16:00
â–² Price: Tantanmien 8,500 won, popcorn chicken 7,000 won, Xiaolongbao 4,500 won
â–² Testimonial (Jotatsu Shikigami): There was a bit of a wait, but the food came out much faster than I expected! They don't skimp on additional ingredients , and they have a variety of menus, so it's great to share.
