Evening Tabler · 20 stories

After Work, A Table

I write about restaurants I visit around Seoul after work. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés · Bars · Things to do

PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Samseong-dong Korean BBQ: Seolhwa galbi lunch for 3, Gukbo Garden

Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch (국보가든 삼성본점) is a premium Korean BBQ restaurant serving Korean pork and 1++ hanwoo beef. It occupies a standalone building right by Exit 3 of Samseong Jungang Station in Gangnam, Seoul. The writer booked through Catch Table and ordered three portions of the Gukbo Seolhwa marinated galbi lunch set at ₩29,000 each, adding mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth), bibim-naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles) and doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew); staff grilled the galbi over charcoal, and the meal ended with yogurt ice cream from the self-serve dessert corner. With valet parking, free corkage and private rooms, Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch suits both a Samseong lunch and a business meal.

Written Jul 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Seolleung pasta restaurant early dinner with green grape ade: Kkuudeok

Kkuudeok Seolleung Main Branch is a pasta and steak restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Seolleung Station. For an early dinner, the writer ordered the Kkuudeok Hansang Set (46,800 won), which comes with top blade steak, two pastas and drinks, choosing bacon carbonara and shrimp oil pasta, plus a Sprite and a green grape ade for an extra charge. With generous pasta portions and tender steak you grill yourself on a mini brazier, Kkuudeok Seolleung Main Branch offers great value for money.

Written Aug 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Samseong Station pasta with parking: crab & shrimp pasta, Mano di Chef

Mano di Chef Samsung Branch is an Italian restaurant on the basement floor of the Dongsung Building, a short walk from Exit 5 of Samseong Station in Gangnam, Seoul. Three of us ordered the steak pizza at 35,900 won, the crab & shrimp pasta at 27,900 won and the premium tomato seafood pasta at 28,900 won; the cream pasta was not heavy at all, and the seafood pasta went down well with the child at the table. With parking behind the building and group tables inside, Mano di Chef Samsung Branch suits family meals and get-togethers alike.

Written Aug 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Apgujeong steak restaurant, ₩88,000 lunch course: Rabo Steakhouse

Rabo Steakhouse Cheongdam is a garden-view steak restaurant a 302m walk from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station in Gangnam, Seoul. Booked through Catchtable, the ₩88,000 lunch course brought pre-meal bread, an abalone and tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) appetizer, Caesar and burrata salads, a 200g sirloin steak and a chef's dessert. Rabo Steakhouse Cheongdam is a strong pick when an anniversary date calls for atmosphere and a proper steak at the same time.

Written Aug 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Baekjegobun-ro tonkatsu in Songpa with kid-friendly spice levels

Matsumi Seokchon Lake Main Branch is a tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) and mazesoba (mixed noodles) restaurant on Baekjegobun-ro in Songpa, Seoul, 118 meters from Exit 4 of Seokchon Gobun Station. Visiting with a child, the writer ordered through the table QR code: a mixed katsu set for 20,000 won and a spicy cheddar tonkatsu for 16,500 won, which lets you pick your own heat level. With bar seats that make solo dining easy and Seokchon Lake a short walk away, Matsumi suits both a date and a meal with kids.

Written Aug 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Songpa noodle restaurant with a child: herbal suyuk set at Hanyang Dak

Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch is a chicken noodle soup (dak kalguksu) restaurant in Garak-dong, Songpa, Seoul, 88 meters from Exit 4 of Gyeongchal Hospital Station. Visiting with a child who wanted noodles, we ordered Hanyang Dak Kalguksu at 11,900 won, dak kalguksu with laver topping at 10,900 won, the herbal suyuk (boiled pork) set at 10,900 won and galbi mandu at 6,900 won. The 48-hour cold-aged house-made noodles, chicken broth that is not salty and the fresh kimchi from the self-bar all made Hanyang Dak Kalguksu an easy place to eat with a kid.

Written Sep 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Songni-dan-gil, Songpa premium jokbal and roe rice balls: Narae Jokbal

Narae Jokbal Songpa Direct Branch is a jokbal (Korean braised pig's trotters) restaurant near the entrance to Songridan-gil's main street in Songpa, Seoul. Ordering the small size domestic premium jokbal and a flying fish roe rice ball also brought free fresh fruit makguksu, sundubu-jjigae, and old-style patbingsu, and the jokbal itself was soft with no gamy smell, mixing collagen and lean meat. A generous, good-value jokbal spot that's just right for two people to eat until full.

Written Sep 4, 2026Sponsored
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