# Weekend family lunch in a room-style seat near COEX: Obongjip Samseong - By Chaerin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) ## In short Obongjip Samseong Branch is a Korean restaurant near COEX and Samseong Jungang Station in Gangnam, Seoul, serving fire-grilled octopus stir-fry, pork belly bossam (boiled pork wraps), and makguksu (buckwheat noodles) as one set. Visiting for a late weekend family lunch, the writer ordered the Obongjip Special and was full before even getting to the rice bowl mix-in, thanks to the banchan, seaweed soup, bossam, octopus stir-fry, and noodles all arriving on a silver tray. With room-like separated seating and a self-serve bar, it was a satisfying spot for a family gathering. ## Good to know - **Signature menus**: Obongjip Special (fire-grilled octopus stir-fry + bossam + makguksu), Squid Obongjip Special (fire-grilled squid stir-fry + bossam + makguksu), Maesaengi Yeonpotang (seafood hot pot + bossam + porridge + kalguksu) - **Other menus**: Suyuk jeongol (boiled pork hot pot), jogaetang (clam soup), bossam set meal, seafood kalguksu, lunch specials - **Included with meal**: Banchan on a silver tray, seaweed soup, self-serve bar with rice cooker - **Seating**: Spacious restaurant, wide tables, room-like separated seating (recommended for group or family reservations) - **Address**: 1F, 62 Teheran-ro 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (347m from Samseong Jungang Station Exit 5) - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 (break 14:30–17:00), Sat–Sun 11:30–22:00 (break 15:00–16:00) *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![A full table of the Obongjip Special at Obongjip Samseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-01-xqq9r-966.webp) We had a family gathering after a long time, so we headed near COEX for a late lunch~ ![Visiting Obongjip Samseong Branch near COEX](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-02-acez3-1200.webp) ## Obongjip Samseong Branch, a Korean restaurant near COEX for family gatherings Since it was a bit past regular lunchtime, everyone was really hungry, so we went looking for a hearty Korean meal that everyone would like without any pickiness, and ended up at Obongjip Samseong Branch, which word of mouth has been calling a COEX must-visit restaurant. ![The retro exterior and signage of Obongjip Samseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-03-1c43f-966.webp) > 38 years of a mother's hand-made taste / Fire-grilled octopus, Obong bossam / 五福 When we got to the restaurant, the sign that stood out even from a distance, along with the cozy yet retro exterior, was impressive. ![The restaurant's exterior with the '38 years of a mother's hand-made taste' phrase](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-04-1racn-966.webp) And '38 years of a mother's hand-made taste'~ That warm, nostalgic sentiment you don't see much these days really made me feel the depth of experience behind this place~😁 ## A spacious, comfortable interior with room-style seating ![The spacious, clean interior of Obongjip Samseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-05-1002l-966.webp) Once inside, the restaurant was much more spacious and clean than I expected. The tables were also wide, which made it look comfortable to eat at~ ![Seating area with wide tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-06-11lkb-966.webp) On one side there was also room-like separated seating, which seemed perfect for booking ahead when coming in a group or for a family gathering. ![Room-like separated seating for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-07-ppmn0-966.webp) ![The self-serve bar and rice cooker in the middle of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-08-11ua9-966.webp) In the middle of the restaurant, the self-serve bar and rice cooker were neatly arranged, making it easy to walk over and help yourself. ## Obongjip's signature Obong Special, the menu lineup ![The Obong Special made up of fire-grilled octopus stir-fry, bossam, and makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-09-1la9z-966.webp) *Obong Special* Obongjip's representative menus are ⤵️⤵️ - Obongjip Special (fire-grilled octopus stir-fry + bossam + makguksu) - Squid Obongjip Special (fire-grilled squid stir-fry + bossam + makguksu) - Maesaengi Yeonpotang (seafood hot pot + bossam + porridge + kalguksu) Besides these, there were also à la carte items like suyuk jeongol, jogaetang, bossam set meal, seafood kalguksu, and a separate lunch special. ![Banchan and seaweed soup set on a silver tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-10-1oe9x-966.webp) As soon as we ordered, this round silver tray with strong retro vibes came out first, set with the banchan (side dishes) and a hot bowl of seaweed soup. Right as we picked up our spoons for the seaweed soup, the bossam was placed down too! ![Pork jowl bossam served with bossam kimchi and dried radish strips](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-11-167oj-966.webp) ### Pork jowl bossam and bossam kimchi The moment the bossam arrived, everyone let out a 'wow' just from the look of it. The glossy meat came out generously topped with red-seasoned bossam kimchi and mumallaengi (dried radish strips), and because it was pork jowl, there was no dryness at all — the lean-to-fat ratio was just right!!! The bossam kimchi in particular was the real deal — crunchy with such delicious seasoning that I genuinely thought about working here just to learn how to make kimchi from the owner~😆 ![A table set with bossam and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-12-g196b-966.webp) ### Fire-grilled octopus stir-fry Next up, the fire-grilled octopus stir-fry! ![Fire-grilled octopus stir-fry topped with plump octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-13-8v7ep-966.webp) ![Fire-grilled octopus stir-fry cut with scissors](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-14-1lmh9-966.webp) Wow~ the octopus was really big and plump, right? Cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors, it wasn't chewy at all — the springy texture was the best. The spicy-sweet special sauce paired perfectly with the smoky charcoal flavor, and it had that addictive quality where you just keep reaching for more. ![A close-up of the spicy-sweet seasoned octopus stir-fry](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-15-1uaeq-966.webp) ### With the makguksu also arriving, we never even got to the rice Just as I was about to mix rice with the octopus, the makguksu (buckwheat noodles) came out~😆 ![The makguksu that came with the Obong Special](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-16-5lwx8-966.webp) So we diligently mixed up the makguksu instead..haha Actually, I'd heard that the real highlight at Obongjip is scooping warm rice from the self-serve rice cooker and mixing it with the fire-grilled octopus stir-fry, bean sprouts, dried seaweed flakes, and a generous drizzle of sesame oil for a bibimbap. But the bossam, makguksu, and octopus stir-fry portions were so generous that we were full before we even got to the rice.😆 The value, portion size, and flavor were all on point~~😆 ![The generously laid out spread at Obongjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch-17-f8mqp-966.webp) ## To sum up Obongjip was such a satisfying place for a hearty meal with family, with its generous spread. If you're searching for a Korean restaurant near COEX that has both great taste and generous portions, or for a standout COEX-area restaurant, be sure to stop by Obongjip Samseong Branch and try the Obong Special set~~👍 ## Obongjip Samseong Branch info - Address: 1F, 62 Teheran-ro 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (347m from Samseong Jungang Station Exit 5) - Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 (break time 14:30–17:00) - Sat–Sun 11:30–22:00 (break time 15:00–16:00) ## Where it is - Obongjip Samseong Branch (오봉집 삼성점) - 1F, 62 Teheran-ro 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로81길 62 1층 오봉집 - 37.5105267, 127.0558633 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EB%B4%89%EC%A7%91%20%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EC%A0%90/@37.5105267,127.0558633,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-compass/obongjip-samsung-family-weekend-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt