Apgujeong fusion spot with feather lights & corn gnocchi: Eulji Darak
In short
Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan Park is an Italian-fusion Western restaurant on the 2nd floor behind Space Dosan, between Apgujeongnodeo Station and Dosan Park in Gangnam, Seoul. Catching up with a friend, the writer entered through a bookshelf secret door and ordered spicy crab risotto (19,000 won), corn gnocchi (19,000 won) and a pineapple ade; the sweet, nutty corn gnocchi paired with the spicy risotto was the standout. For a stylish fusion restaurant in Apgujeong, Eulji Darak's corn gnocchi and spicy crab risotto combo is well worth ordering.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Apgujeongrodeo Station Exit 5 · 8-min walk (store listing, Oct 7, 2026)
- Location
- 2nd floor, 25 Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Apgujeongnodeo Station and Dosan Park, behind Space Dosan)
- Weekday hours
- Lunch last order 14:30, dinner last order 20:30; break time in between (check before visiting)
- Weekends & holidays
- Dinner last order 20:30
- Parking
- No private parking or valet; use Daesung paid parking (about 2 min walk) or the Dosan-daero 45-gil public street parking (about 5 min walk)
- What we ordered
- Spicy crab risotto 19,000 won, corn gnocchi 19,000 won, pineapple ade, sparkling water
- Other menu items
- Darak omurice 17,000 won, Darak rosé pasta 19,000 won, flat carbonara pasta 19,000 won, chopped pork neck steak 24,000 won, truffle fries 10,000 won, Darak pineapple ade 6,900 won
- Price reference
- ₩19,000 ≈ $14.5 (2026-11-13)
as written by the visitor on Nov 13, 2026 · not checked with the business
A date with my beloved friend, who I hadn't seen in ages!! While looking for where to go, the place looked cozy and delicious, so I decided to visit Eulji Darak Dosan in Apgujeong.
Where is Eulji Darak Dosan, and what are its hours?
Eulji Darak Dosan is at 25 Eonju-ro 168-gil, 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It's near Apgujeongnodeo Station and Dosan Park, behind Space Dosan, so it's a good spot to wander around before or after your meal.
- Weekdays: lunch last order 14:30, dinner last order 20:30
- Weekends and holidays: dinner last order 20:30
- There is a weekday break time (check the exact time before visiting)
Where to park near Eulji Darak Dosan
Eulji Darak Dosan has no parking lot of its own and no valet. If you drive, you'll need a nearby paid lot.
- Daesung paid parking: 6-9 Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul / about 2 minutes on foot
- Dosan-daero 45-gil public roadside parking: Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul / about 5 minutes on foot
Eulji Darak's secret bookshelf door entrance
The entrance of Eulji Darak Dosan.
Go up the stairs to the 2nd floor and you'll find a rather unusual entrance.
A secret door that looks just like a bookshelf! At first it was so full of books that I wondered if this was really the entrance. You push the bookshelf to go in, which was so cool. The fun starts right at the door.
It would make a great photo spot too.
What's the atmosphere like inside Eulji Darak Dosan?
The inside of Eulji Darak Dosan.
Opening the fairytale-like door and heading in!
Inside, the mood was totally different from the exterior. White feather lights and marble tables made it feel cozy and sentimental ✨
Overall it's vintage yet warm, so it looked good for a blind date or a date date too.
There are lots of chargers too!! Such a great point 🫶🏻
Eulji Darak Dosan menu and prices
Eulji Darak serves a variety of Western dishes, including omurice (omelet rice), pasta and risotto.
- Darak omurice ₩17,000
- Darak rosé pasta ₩19,000
- Spicy crab risotto ₩19,000
- Corn gnocchi ₩19,000
- Flat carbonara pasta ₩19,000
- Chopped pork neck steak ₩24,000
- Truffle fries ₩10,000
- Darak ade, pineapple ₩6,900
We ordered the spicy crab risotto, corn gnocchi, a pineapple ade and sparkling water.
How does Eulji Darak's corn gnocchi taste? Sweet, nutty, crispy outside, chewy inside
The Eulji Darak corn gnocchi (₩19,000) was the most unusual dish we had this time! 🌽🌽🌽 It felt a bit different from regular gnocchi, which was fun. The sweetness and nuttiness of corn blended together and it was really, really good. It's kind of a flavor Koreans would love, haha. Sweet yet nutty, so I kept reaching for more.
I'm so glad we ordered it with the spicy crab risotto!! The two dishes taste so different that they were great to alternate between.
It looks great too. The cream is smooth and the gnocchi is crispy outside, chewy inside 💛
Spicy crab risotto: best eaten alongside the corn gnocchi
The Eulji Darak spicy crab risotto (₩19,000)! 🦀🦀🦀 It was spicier than I expected, haha. The spicy sauce with crab meat was delicious, and again, this is a flavor any Korean will definitely love!!
Eating it with the sweet corn gnocchi made the combo really good!! Highly recommend this pairing 💛💛💛 One bite of spicy risotto, then one bite of nutty gnocchi, perfect!
Drinks: pineapple ade and sparkling water
For drinks we ordered a pineapple ade and sparkling water.
The pineapple ade looked pretty right away, and it went well with the spicy risotto.
Is Eulji Darak Dosan a good Apgujeong restaurant for a date with a friend?
Eulji Darak is Italian fusion. If you're looking for a Western fusion place with a nice mood around Apgujeong Rodeo, I recommend it. From the unique bookshelf entrance to the sentimental interior, I was so, so satisfied 💛
Above all, the corn gnocchi was the best, and the combination worked too. The corn gnocchi is sweet and nutty, and the spicy crab risotto is spicy, so they pair well. The corn gnocchi especially isn't something you often get elsewhere, so please try it!! I'd order this combo again next time, haha.
If you're looking for an Apgujeong date or a good place near Dosan Park, I recommend Eulji Darak!
Where it is
25 Eonju-ro 168-gil, 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강남구 언주로168길 25 2층
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