Two-floor Taiwanese restaurant in Gangnam for dim sum: Namsogwan

Hi, I'm Binchobi ⭐️ In the always-lively area near Gangnam Station, this is the place I keep coming back to — a great solo lunch spot for office workers on weekdays, an interesting date-night restaurant for Taiwanese food in the evening, and just a reliably good-value Chinese restaurant any time. This is Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon.

Unlike ordinary noodles, dosakmyeon (knife-cut noodles) are made by shaving dough right off the block with a knife, giving them a uniquely chewy, satisfying bite — paired here with a deep, long-simmered broth that doesn't disappoint. Here's my detailed review of this Taiwanese restaurant in Yeoksam-dong, full of clean yet exotic flavors.

Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon hours, address and parking

Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon is open daily from 11:00 to 22:20, with last order at 22:00. It's located at 19 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, near Exit 11 of Gangnam Station, and there's no parking available.

• Hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:20 (last order 22:00)
• Group seating available
• Takeout available
• Separate men's/women's restrooms
• No parking
• Zero Pay accepted

Two floors of group seating near Gangnam Station Exit 11

You know Exit 11 of Gangnam Station is famous for its restaurant street, right? Standing out unmistakably in the busy Yeoksam-dong alleys with its exotic, stylish exterior is Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon.

The restaurant uses both the 1st and 2nd floors, so it's big and imposing enough to spot from a distance — and the clean yet distinctive signage and interior really caught my eye. Both floors are spacious and comfortably run, making it perfect for group gatherings, engagement dinners, family meals, or company dinners. It's also great for a good-value solo lunch during a tight midday break. I walked in feeling excited to enjoy unusual Taiwanese food in such a stylish atmosphere.

Watching dim sum folded by hand in the Yeoksam-dong dining room

The cozy yet exotic vintage interior makes this a great pick for an unusual date-night restaurant.

What's especially great is a corner of the restaurant where you can watch the chefs hand-shaping dim sum in real time — it's fun to watch and it builds even more trust in the food.

It's so fascinating. I think kids would love it too, so it'd be a great spot to visit with children...

Following the spacious first floor, the equally roomy second floor has an even cozier, more relaxed atmosphere.

Overall, the seating is generously spaced and the layout well-divided, making it ideal for a relaxed, intimate meal. It's especially well-suited — comfortable enough — for engagement dinners, family gatherings, friend meetups, group meetups, and company dinners. If you're looking for a gathering spot near Gangnam Station or Yeoksam-dong, I highly recommend this restaurant.

What's on the Namsogwan menu: beef noodles, guobaorou and dim sum

Besides Namsogwan's signature dishes — u yuk dosakmyeon, shaomai, and guobaorou — there's a whole spread of varied Chinese dishes.

• Noodles: Sichuan-style u yuk dosakmyeon, yupo dosakmyeon, beef stir-fried dosakmyeon
• Dim sum: xiaolongbao, crystal moon dumplings, har gow, eggplant dumplings
• Rice dishes: beef fried rice, shrimp fried rice, eggplant rice bowl in fish-fragrant sauce, shredded pork rice bowl in fish-fragrant sauce, tiger stir-fry rice bowl, gongbao chicken rice bowl, honey char siu rice bowl
• Fried dishes: guobaorou, fried eggplant, yuliqi, gan pung shrimp, cream shrimp, gan pung chicken
• Stir-fried dishes: mala tofu, tomato and egg stir-fry, jing jiang shredded pork, tiger stir-fry, cumin beef, Chinese-style cabbage stir-fry, Sichuan-style lazi chicken, suzhouyuk pyeon
• Cold dishes: refreshing cold salad, refreshing cucumber salad, Sichuan-style chicken
• Alcohol: Chamisul, Chum Churum, Jinro, soju by the glass

For reference, here's what I ordered: u yuk dosakmyeon for ₩11,000, shaomai for ₩9,800, and crystal moon dumplings for ₩9,800, totaling ₩30,600.

U yuk dosakmyeon, 11,000 won: deep beef-bone broth and hand-shaved noodles

The moment the u yuk dosakmyeon landed on the table, a rich, deep broth aroma swept right past my nose.

Big, tender chunks of beef shank were piled generously on top, adding texture and savory depth. Unlike ordinary noodles, the dosakmyeon — shaved right off the block with a knife in the kitchen — had that uneven, chewy texture unique to hand-cut noodles, soaking up the broth beautifully. I could only sigh in admiration...

The broth was rich yet spicy and clean — the kind of soup that cures a hangover the moment you take a spoonful. It's an appealing Taiwanese dish that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy without any dislike.

Shaomai, 9,800 won: handmade dim sum bursting with juice

The visual alone — gentle steam rising off it — was amazing: handmade shaomai dim sum. Shaomai is a dumpling filled with pork and shrimp. It arrived in a steamer, small and round and adorable.

Inside the thin, chewy dumpling wrapper was a generous filling of minced pork and plump shrimp, delivering a rich, savory flavor with every bite.

Dipped into the accompanying special soy sauce, the flavor turned savory-salty with an extra layer of clean sharpness that elevated the shaomai even further. It's a great side dish to pair with noodles or rice dishes — one I'd recommend to anyone, regardless of age or preference.

Crystal moon dumplings, 9,800 won: translucent skins with a chewy bite

True to its name, the crystal moon dumplings looked like they were glowing with soft moonlight, their translucent skin making the filling visible and even more appetizing. These dumplings are filled with whole shrimp and chives.

Fresh out of the steamer, they were glossy and shiny. The green filling showing through the thin, chewy wrapper made the visual alone worth an exclamation.

Biting into the chewy wrapper, the rich harmony of chives and whole shrimp filled my mouth — even better than I expected. The juices were greaseless, clean, and light, exactly my taste. Not overpowering, and easy on the stomach, it's a perfect side dish to pair with a main.

Is Namsogwan worth a return visit?

From the rich broth of the u yuk dosakmyeon to the chewy handmade dim sum, it was a proper meal that delighted both the eyes and the palate. The chewy, bouncy texture of the dosakmyeon — worlds apart from ordinary noodles — and the deeply flavored broth had a way of staying on my mind.

The dim sum, too, had a great balance between wrapper and filling, with nothing to complain about. On a day when you're craving something distinctly Taiwanese-Chinese, I genuinely recommend Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon to anyone wanting deep flavor, good value, and great atmosphere all at once. Come check out this unusual find in Yeoksam-dong~