Gangnam Station date spot, back for spicy crab risotto: Eulji Darak

Why I Went Back to Eulji Darak Gangnam Station

Eulji Darak Gangnam Station (을지다락) is a Western restaurant with a lovely atmosphere near Gangnam Station, and this was a revisit because I kept craving the spicy crab risotto. I ordered three things: the spicy crab risotto, the signature katsu sando (fried cutlet sandwich), and the Darak Ade.

Spicy yet nutty, packed with crab, the wildly addictive spicy crab risotto; the signature katsu sando with juice bursting out and melting in your mouth; and a refreshing Darak Ade with chewy pineapple pulp. Perfect looks and flavor together.

I fell completely for the spicy crab risotto on my last visit, and it kept popping into my head, so I rushed right back! The mood is great and the food quality is excellent, so it's my go-to favorite whenever I'm around Gangnam Station, hahaha.

This time too, I didn't hesitate: my favorite spicy crab risotto, plus the katsu sando, Eulji Darak's signature that I absolutely adore. I was already giddy while ordering, thinking about the good food ahead. T_T

What Does Eulji Darak's Darak Ade Taste Like?

Eulji Darak's Darak Ade is a refreshing ade (fruit soda) full of chewy pineapple pulp, and it arrived before the food. It's a crisp drink that resets your palate before the meal.

The Darak Ade came out before the food, so I took a nice cold sip first! It's packed with pineapple pulp, and the sweet-tart chewy texture is so good, hahaha. It tidies up your mouth and the fizz pops, so it's perfect for whetting your appetite before the mains. It's also so colorful and pretty, just right for photos. T_T

Eulji Darak's Katsu Sando with Wasabi Coleslaw

The signature katsu sando at Eulji Darak Gangnam Station has thick, juicy meat. If you put a little wasabi coleslaw on the bread and meat, it never feels heavy.

Next came the signature katsu sando, and the thickness of the meat was insane just to look at............ The moment I bit in, the juices packed inside burst out and I couldn't help but gasp. T_T It's so soft and melting that I honestly couldn't tell if it was ice cream or meat, hahaha.

Bread, meat, and a little wasabi coleslaw on top: no heaviness at all, and it just melts away in your mouth. I can't describe the feeling of that first bite. T_T When you come to Eulji Darak, the katsu sando is a must, order it no matter what!

Why the Spicy Crab Risotto Keeps Calling Me Back

Eulji Darak's spicy crab risotto has a nutty, mildly spicy sauce base loaded with tender crab. It isn't heavy, just cleanly spicy, and I never got tired of it down to the last spoonful.

And finally, my beloved spicy crab risotto arrived! As expected, it did not disappoint and the flavor is absolutely perfect. T_T The nutty, slightly spicy sauce base is full of tender crab, and the savory depth is insane, hahaha.

It's not heavy at all, just cleanly spicy, so I never got sick of it through the last spoonful. Picking out the crab bit by bit is genuinely fun, and it's so tender, haha. It's sneakily addictive, the kind of dish that keeps coming back to mind the moment you turn away!

Eulji Darak Gangnam Station as a Date or Blind-Date Spot

Eulji Darak Gangnam Station combines good food with a moody interior, so I strongly recommend it as a Gangnam Station date spot. The juicy katsu sando and spicy-savory crab risotto are a combo anyone will like.

If you want a Western restaurant with a nice atmosphere or something special near Gangnam Station, do give it a visit, hahaha.

• Location: 22 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, near Yeoksam-dong (easy access from Gangnam Station, recommended for dates)
• Recommended menu: spicy crab risotto, katsu sando, Darak Ade
• Features: moody interior, juicy handmade katsu sando, addictive spicy risotto