# Seafood restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul: Bogi-o Boguk pufferfish dishes - By Osol (https://superchart.com/en/@meal-by-meal-4/) - Written Aug 29, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: Sponsorship status and the scope of any provided items need to be confirmed. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@meal-by-meal-4/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@meal-by-meal-4/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/index.md) ## In short Bogi-o Boguk is a pufferfish restaurant on Dosan-daero in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. I ordered milbok bokguk and bokbulgogi, and liked alternating the clear, refreshing soup with the spicy seasoning. The partitions between tables and private rooms made it seem suitable for a family meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 540 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2F Cheongdam Deokyeong Building - **What I ordered**: Milbok bokguk ₩24,000; bokbulgogi ₩35,000 - **Bokguk varieties and prices**: Domestic milbok ₩24,000; special ₩29,000. Chambok ₩35,000; special ₩45,000. Live chambok ₩55,000; special ₩70,000. - **Bokguk flavor options**: Milbok, chambok, and live chambok are available in clear or spicy versions. - **Course menus**: Wild-caught course ₩80,000; Bogi-o course ₩100,000; live chambok course ₩130,000. - **Parking**: Valet parking available; the evening valet fee was ₩5,000 when I visited. - **Seating and reservations**: Partitions between tables, dining hall seating, and private rooms are available; reservations are possible. - **Price basis**: Prices shown were listed in the original post written on Aug 29, 2026. *as written by the visitor on Aug 29, 2026* At Bogi-o Boguk (복이오복국) in Cheongdam, I had milbok bokguk (pufferfish soup) and bokbulgogi (spicy stir-fried pufferfish). I had assumed it was a place where you could only have a bowl of bokguk, but the menu also included pufferfish sashimi, boiled pufferfish, and course meals. That day, I chose these two dishes so I could try both clear broth and spicy seasoning. ![Cheongdam Bogi-o Boguk pufferfish dish visit photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-01-1hk4o-900.webp) ## Where is the restaurant, and is parking available? Bogi-o Boguk is on the second floor of Cheongdam Deokyeong Building, 540 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. There was signage for the restaurant inside the building, so it was not difficult to find. ![Bogi-o Boguk location guide inside the building](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-02-1j3xj-900.webp) ![Bogi-o Boguk entrance found inside the building](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-03-tct0c-900.webp) Valet parking was also available. When I visited, the evening valet fee was ₩5,000, which made parking feel less burdensome when arriving by car. ![Valet parking information for Bogi-o Boguk visitors](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-04-1k3k0-900.webp) ## What are the seats and private rooms like for family gatherings? There were partitions between the tables, creating a layout where I could dine comfortably. ![Bogi-o Boguk seating with table partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-05-8zuvb-900.webp) ![Bogi-o Boguk dining area divided by partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-06-6j0cv-900.webp) ![Partitioned table area at Bogi-o Boguk in Cheongdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-07-1gk3u-900.webp) ![Bogi-o Boguk tables and partition layout](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-08-1seot-900.webp) The restaurant was generally neat and felt easygoing for a meal. ![Neatly arranged interior of Bogi-o Boguk in Cheongdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-09-qh0eb-900.webp) In addition to the dining hall, there were separate private rooms farther inside, and reservations were available. ![Private room seating inside Bogi-o Boguk in Cheongdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-10-1bovb-900.webp) Looking at the seating arrangement, it seemed suitable for a meal with parents or a family gathering. ![Bogi-o Boguk dining space for family meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-11-j41kc-900.webp) ## How much are bokguk and the course meals? At the time of my visit, bokguk was divided into milbok, chambok, and live chambok varieties. All three could be ordered with clear or spicy broth, and there were also pufferfish karaage, dressed pufferfish skin, pufferfish sashimi, and boiled pufferfish. - Domestic milbok bokguk: ₩24,000; special ₩29,000 - Chambok bokguk: ₩35,000; special ₩45,000 - Live chambok bokguk: ₩55,000; special ₩70,000 ![Menu introducing bokguk and various pufferfish dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-12-vnvqm-900.webp) ![Pufferfish dish menu at Bogi-o Boguk in Cheongdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-13-faet7-1200.webp) ![Menu guide for choosing various pufferfish dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-14-1cy81-900.webp) The course menus were listed as the wild-caught course at ₩80,000, the Bogi-o course at ₩100,000, and the live chambok course at ₩130,000. If visiting with several people, a course could also be an option. ![Course meal menu at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-15-wx8pv-900.webp) We ordered the milbok bokguk for ₩24,000 and bokbulgogi for ₩35,000. ![Milbok bokguk and bokbulgogi ordered at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-16-1q19v-900.webp) ## How were the bokbulgogi seasoning and pufferfish texture? The bokbulgogi came in a large bowl with generous pieces of pufferfish and vegetables. It was topped with plenty of perilla leaves and scallions. ![Bokbulgogi with pufferfish, vegetables, perilla leaves, and scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-17-3rw7w-900.webp) The spicy seasoning had soaked well into the pufferfish, but it did not taste like seasoning alone. ![Bokbulgogi with spicy seasoning absorbed into pufferfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-18-tsiw3-900.webp) The pufferfish was tender while retaining a pleasantly springy texture. There were also plenty of onions and other vegetables, which went well with it. ![Bokbulgogi with large pufferfish pieces, onions, and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-19-ur4l4-900.webp) When I put perilla leaves on a spoonful with it, their fragrant aroma, the spicy seasoning, and the mild pufferfish came together well. I usually think of clear bokguk first when I think of pufferfish dishes, but I enjoyed the bokbulgogi this time too. ![Bokbulgogi eaten with perilla leaves and pufferfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-20-s87uq-900.webp) ## Was milbok bokguk good alongside bokbulgogi? The milbok bokguk arrived bubbling in a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot). It also contained plenty of vegetables, including minari, bean sprouts, and enoki mushrooms. ![Milbok bokguk with minari, bean sprouts, and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-21-iasi1-900.webp) The broth was not overpowering; it was clear and refreshing. After the richly seasoned bokbulgogi, a spoonful of bokguk refreshed my palate, so the two were good to alternate. The fish in the soup was fairly thick, mild and tender, with just the right amount of springiness. ### How did I use the special bokguk sauces? At one side of the table, there was a container of special sauce and instructions for eating bokguk. ![Bokguk sauces and eating instructions on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-22-kt9zd-900.webp) The pufferfish was good simply with minari, and it was also tasty with kelp vinegar and the bokguk-specific cho-gochujang (vinegared chili paste). ![Special bokguk sauce served with milbok pufferfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-23-9qoeq-900.webp) I lifted out a thick piece of milbok and lightly dipped it in the special cho-gochujang, which added a tangy, spicy flavor. It went well with the mild pufferfish. ![Milbok dipped in bokguk-specific cho-gochujang](https://img.superchart.com/images/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal-24-1l3u1-900.webp) What I liked about this meal was enjoying the spicy seasoning of the bokbulgogi alongside the refreshing broth of the milbok bokguk. If visiting with several people, I thought it would be nice to add an order of bokbulgogi to bokguk and share it. ## Where it is - Bogi-o Boguk (복이오복국) (복이오복국) - 540 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2F Cheongdam Deokyeong Building - 서울특별시 강남구 도산대로 540 청담 덕영빌딩 2층 - 37.524594, 127.0527876 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B3%B5%EC%9D%B4%EC%98%A4%EB%B3%B5%EA%B5%AD/@37.524594,127.0527876,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@meal-by-meal-4/bogio-bokguk-cheongdam-pufferfish-meal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt