Gangnam brunch meetup dipping katsu sando in rose sauce: Eulji Darak
In short
Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is a Western restaurant on the second floor of a building on Gangnam-daero 96-gil in Gangnam, Seoul, and it runs with no break time. Visiting for a wedding invitation meetup, the writer ordered rose pasta, katsu sando (breaded pork cutlet sandwich) and crab risotto, and dipping the katsu sando into the rose sauce was the standout combination. With wood-tone group tables, Eulji Darak Gangnam Station works well as a meetup spot.
Good to know
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 11:30–21:15, last order 20:30
- Closed
- Friday, September 25 (Chuseok holiday)
- Break time
- None, on weekdays or weekends
- Reservations
- Accepted; walk-ins also welcome
- Entrance
- The elevator is the way into the second-floor restaurant, not the wooden door at the top of the stairs
- Seating
- Wood-tone group tables, good for small groups up to large parties
- Self-service
- Water and aprons are self-serve; wet wipes and napkins are set on the table
- Ordering
- Choose your dishes, then ring the bell to order
- Signature dishes
- Omelet rice, pork neck steak, rose pasta, risotto, katsu sando
- Parking
- Yeoksam Culture Park Public Parking Lot No. 1, a 2-minute walk; Public Parking Lot No. 2 near Kukkiwon
as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026
Today I want to introduce Eulji Darak Gangnam Station, a go-to Gangnam Station spot that's perfect whether you go for brunch, lunch, or dinner :) I went there for a wedding invitation meetup, and it's the kind of place that satisfies no matter when you visit.
Eulji Darak Gangnam Station hours and reservations
Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is open Monday through Sunday from 11:30 to 21:15, with last order at 20:30. It's closed on Friday, September 25 for Chuseok, and walk-ins are welcome without a reservation.
- Monday–Sunday 11:30–21:15
- Closed Friday, 9/25 for Chuseok
- Last order 20:30
- Walk-ins welcome without reservation
Why the entrance is the elevator, not the wooden door
The entrance at Eulji Darak is a little unusual. Once you climb the stairs, you'd assume the wooden door is the entrance, but it's actually the elevator, haha. Keep that in mind when you visit.
Eulji Darak runs with no break time on weekdays or weekends, so you can drop by comfortably even at an awkward hour in between meals. Reservations make things even easier, but you can also just show up on the day without one and still get a table.
Cold water and aprons are self-serve, while wet wipes and napkins are already set at your table. Just use the self-serve corner if you need anything extra.
Eulji Darak Gangnam Station for a wedding invitation meetup
Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is popular enough to be counted among the go-to spots for wedding invitation meetups and restaurants with a great atmosphere, drawing a steady stream of customers. It works for small meals as well as larger group gatherings, and you can drop in comfortably for lunch or dinner.
Signature dishes include omurice, pork neck steak, rose pasta, risotto, and katsu sando, and every single one is delicious! They're pretty enough to photograph, and the refreshing pineapple, yuzu, and lemonade also aren't to be missed — they really wake up your appetite!
It's a system where you pick your menu, then ring a bell to order.
Inside Eulji Darak: atmosphere and wood-tone group tables
The spacious dining room, clean interior, and warm, bright natural light are the main appeal here, and the pretty tables paired with chandeliers give it a distinctly stylish mood.
There are even wood-tone group tables set up, which are perfect for gatherings. The brightness of the white tones and the warmth of the wood tones blend together beautifully, creating a mood that's both stylish and comfortable — the kind of place where every photo turns out great.
How the rose pasta, katsu sando and crab risotto taste
For this Eulji Darak Gangnam Station gathering, we ordered rose pasta, katsu sando, and crab risotto. Our top pick, the rose pasta, is topped generously with a deep, savory house-made meat sauce and smooth cream. One bite and the umami spreads throughout, showing off an incredible balance of flavors. It's the kind of popular yet refined taste that anyone, young or old, would love.
The thick, creamy sauce mixes beautifully with the hot pasta.
The katsu sando (breaded pork cutlet sandwich) features a thick, juicy cutlet that's genuinely savory and delicious on its own, but try dipping it generously into the rose pasta sauce. The combination is a perfect synergy.
The crab risotto is slightly spicy while boasting an intense creaminess. It's packed with plump crab meat, which adds great texture along with artful flavor. There's no fishy taste at all, so I could enjoy it cleanly and satisfyingly right to the end. Thanks to the spicy yet creamy seasoning, it's the kind of addictive dish you keep reaching back for.
With hearty portions and great value for the price, I highly recommend Eulji Darak Gangnam. Next time, I'd love to come back and try the gnocchi with sweet and nutty house-made corn purée, the savory beef brisket and perilla oil pasta, and the flat carbonara pasta with rich truffle cream and bacon!
With a menu lineup that never disappoints, Eulji Darak Gangnam Station also works great as a Gangnam Station date spot or meetup venue! How about filling this weekend with a satisfying meal of delicious food?
Parking near Eulji Darak Gangnam Station
Use Yeoksam Culture Park Public Parking Lot No. 1, a 2-minute walk away, or Yeoksam Culture Park Public Parking Lot No. 2 near nearby Kukkiwon.
Where it is
22 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강남구 강남대로96길 22 2층
