# Gangnam Korean restaurant with NFC table ordering: 1992 Deopbap - By Boram (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-order-card/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review after visiting with a meal provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-order-card/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-order-card/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/index.md) ## In short 1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch is a Korean restaurant one minute on foot from Exit 3 of Gangnam Station in Seoul, with an indoor garden, a water wheel and single-seat bar tables for solo diners. The meal was the meat-packed jjageuli (13,500 won) and the solo meat set, with the stew's broth spooned over egg-blanket rice and pork belly served already grilled, so no smoke smell clung to clothes. 1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli suits Gangnam Station office workers and students who want a full Korean spread without feeling awkward eating alone. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 6 Gangnam-daero 84-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Gangnam Station (Sinbundang Line); 100m from Exit 1 (Line 2) - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 10:30–23:00 (last order 22:20), Sat–Sun 10:30–22:00 (last order 21:20) - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; use nearby paid lots such as Yeoksam Tax Office or Seocho Tax Office - **Meat-packed jjageuli (thick spicy stew)**: 13,500 won - **Rice option**: Egg-blanket rice included; jumbo egg-blanket rice for 1,500 won more - **Seating**: Single-seat bar tables, each with its own lamp and NFC wireless ordering tag - **Ordering**: Kiosk at the entrance; side dishes (dried radish, seasoned black beans, stir-fried kimchi and more) can be chosen or left out - **Price reference**: ₩13,500 ≈ $9.7 · ₩1,500 ≈ $1.1 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Today I'm bringing you a review of '1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch,' which I visited while looking for something hearty and clean-tasting near Gangnam Station. The area around Gangnam Station is always packed and hectic, so eating a proper full spread solo can feel awkward — but this place has solo seating fully sorted out and great value too, so I came away really satisfied. ## Where is 1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch, and what are its hours? - 📌 6 Gangnam-daero 84-gil, 1st floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - 🚊 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Gangnam Station (Sinbundang Line), also just 100m from Exit 1 (Line 2) - 🕖 Mon–Fri 10:30–23:00 (last order 22:20), Sat–Sun 10:30–22:00 (last order 21:20) - 🅿️ There's no dedicated parking, so if you're driving you'll need to use nearby paid lots like Yeoksam Tax Office or Seocho Tax Office! Public transit is highly recommended. ## Hanok tiled eaves outside, indoor garden and water wheel inside 1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch stood out even from a distance with its impressive hanok tile-roof eaves. Under the sign it read 'the place where value for money ends,' which got my expectations up before I even walked in! ![Hanok tile-roof eaves exterior of 1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-01-m2okr-900.webp) The moment I stepped inside, I was greeted by a stylish indoor garden and water wheel — hard to believe this was a restaurant in the middle of downtown. ![Indoor garden and water wheel inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-02-y1hq6-900.webp) With water trickling and mist rising, the atmosphere felt like stepping into a traditional hanok tavern or garden, and it put me at ease right away. Interior that foreign tourists would love too. ![Interior with a traditional hanok atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-03-1lnsm-900.webp) ![Garden area with a water wheel inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-04-m5ner-900.webp) ## What are the solo seats like? Bar tables with NFC ordering Inside, there was a row of 1-person bar tables lined up. This really is a solo-dining spot. ![Row of 1-person bar tables inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-05-18wur-900.webp) Each seat came with its own light and a wireless ordering tag (NFC), which immediately made me think this place is a holy grail for solo diners at Gangnam Station. ![Lighting and NFC wireless ordering tag at each seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-06-7nld7-900.webp) ![Bus tray return spot and recycling bins in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-07-qo0cd-900.webp) ![Self-service corner with disposable aprons](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-08-7vs47-900.webp) With a bus tray return spot, recycling bins, and disposable aprons all conveniently placed, the overall flow felt hygienic and well organized. ## Ordering at the kiosk: menu and side dish choices Ordering is done easily via the kiosk at the entrance. There's a wide range of rice bowls, jjageuli (Korean stew), and hearty set meals. ![Kiosk ordering screen at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-09-qgfk2-900.webp) ![Menu lineup including rice bowls, jjageuli, and set meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-10-1bcq9-900.webp) We ordered the signature 'meat-packed jjageuli' (₩13,500) and, for the meat lovers among us, the '1-person meat set.' On the kiosk, you can choose or remove side dishes to go with your jjageuli (dried radish, seasoned black beans, stir-fried kimchi, etc.), and rice comes standard as 'egg-blanket rice' topped with a fried egg. For big eaters, you can upgrade to jumbo egg-blanket rice for ₩1,500 — a nice touch. You can also add various sides. There's a one-review-per-receipt event too, worth checking out! ## How did the food taste? An honest review of both dishes After a short wait, the food arrived as a full spread on neat traditional brassware and ceramic dishes. ![Full spread served on brassware and ceramic dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-11-12gg5-900.webp) ### 1. Meat-packed jjageuli (13,500 won) This is the signature dish — a Chungcheong-style jjageuli (thick stew) reinterpreted in 1992's own way. It was generously loaded with thick pork, zucchini, onion, and tofu. Julienned green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top made it look mouthwatering right away. ![Meat-packed jjageuli topped with julienned green onion and sesame seeds](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-12-arhd3-900.webp) I tried a spoonful of the broth first — it was spicy and rich with umami, no heaviness at all. The rice comes topped with a soft-boiled fried egg, and once I poured on plenty of the jjageuli ingredients and broth and sprinkled the seaweed flakes over it, it was seriously irresistible! No gamey meat smell at all, and the texture held up well — I scraped the bowl clean to the very last spoonful. ![Egg-blanket rice with a soft-boiled fried egg and jjageuli](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-13-1tx10-1200.webp) ### 2. Solo meat set with egg-blanket rice This is the best choice for when grilling meat alone feels like too much of a hassle. ![Pork belly served in a brass bowl as part of the solo meat set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-14-23ebn-900.webp) ![Meat set with sausage and grilled vegetables on the side](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-15-14tm4-900.webp) ![Steamed egg in a stone pot with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-16-zybo5-900.webp) ![Solo meat set served with ssamjang and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli-17-brsfh-900.webp) In a brass bowl, golden-grilled pork belly came out fully stir-fried together with sausage, mushrooms, onion, shishito peppers, and green onion. This was served as a set with soft, generous steamed egg in a stone pot (optional), ssamjang dipping sauce, rice, and neat side dishes. There was a subtle grilled-meat aroma throughout, and dipping the sausage and grilled vegetables in ssamjang made it really filling. Since the meat comes already grilled rather than you having to cook it yourself, you can enjoy it cleanly without worrying about the smell sticking to your clothes — perfect for an office worker's lunch! ## Final verdict: would I eat alone at 1992 Deopbap again? - Taste & portion: ★★★★★ (deep flavor without being overpowering, really generous amount of meat) - Atmosphere: ★★★★★ (the water wheel and folding-screen interior make it feel cozy and special) - Solo-dining difficulty: lowest (fully equipped with 1-person bar tables and NFC add-on ordering) If you're near Gangnam Station looking for hearty, warm, home-style Korean food, or you want to eat solo comfortably without feeling self-conscious, I highly recommend '1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch' to office workers and students alike. I'm planning to come back next time for the spicy pork intestine rice bowl! ## Where it is - 1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch (1992 덮밥&짜글이 강남본점) - 6 Gangnam-daero 84-gil, 1st floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로84길 6 1층 1992덮밥&짜글이 - 37.4964603, 127.029156 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/1992%20%EB%8D%AE%EB%B0%A5%26%EC%A7%9C%EA%B8%80%EC%9D%B4%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4964603,127.029156,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-order-card/gangnam-solo-dining-bar-seat-jjaguli/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt