# Pufferfish soup in Gangnam, Seoul: Bogi-o Boguk - By Dambaek (https://superchart.com/en/@mirror-and-menu/) - Written Sep 5, 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/@mirror-and-menu/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mirror-and-menu/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/index.md) ## In short Bogi-o Boguk (복이오복국) is a pufferfish restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. I had the ₩24,000 wild milbok jiri, and liked its clear, savory broth and tender fish; the spacious dining room and two private rooms also suited group meals. ## Good to know - **Address**: 540 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 도산대로 540 청담 덕영빌딩 2층) - **Public transport**: About 625 m from Exit 13 of Cheongdam Station - **Weekday hours**: Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00; last order 21:30 - **Weekend hours**: Sat–Sun 11:00–20:30; last order 20:00 - **Parking**: Building parking and valet parking available - **Space**: Spacious dining room and two private rooms - **Ordered menu**: Wild milbok jiri ₩24,000 - **Weekday lunch menu**: Haejang bokguk ₩17,000 - **Information current as of**: Original post dated Sep 5, 2026 *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* I had pufferfish soup with a friend at Bogi-o Boguk (복이오복국) in Cheongdam-dong. I chose the wild milbok jiri (clear pufferfish soup), while my friend chose the spicy version made with the same milbok pufferfish. It was a meal of clear, refreshing broth and tender pufferfish. ![Visit to Bogi-o Boguk, a Cheongdam-dong pufferfish restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-01-fy2ee-966.webp) ## Where is Bogi-o Boguk, and is parking available? The restaurant is on the second floor of Cheongdam Deokyeong Building at 540 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is about 625 m from Exit 13 of Cheongdam Station. Building parking and valet parking were available, which made parking less of a concern. ![Bogi-o Boguk in Cheongdam Deokyeong Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-02-hb64l-960.webp) At the time of the original post, hours were 11:00–22:00 on weekdays and 11:00–20:30 on weekends. Last orders were listed as 21:30 on weekdays and 20:00 on weekends. ## What is the space like for a group meal? When I went up to the second floor, I found a bright, spacious dining room. It felt clean and well lit overall, and the tables were roomy enough to sit comfortably. There was also plenty of space between tables, so it did not feel cramped during the meal. ![Bright, spacious dining room at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-03-16tu2-966.webp) ![Roomy dining tables at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-04-ea4n1-966.webp) ![Bright, clean interior at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-05-tzdk4-966.webp) ![Spacious table arrangement in Bogi-o Boguk's dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-06-gdx1y-966.webp) There were also two private rooms. I did not use one myself, but they seemed worth considering for a family gathering or a company dinner with several people. ![Private room for group meals at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-07-ymp13-966.webp) ## How much are the pufferfish soup and other dishes? Beyond pufferfish soup, there were fried pufferfish, pufferfish bulgogi, boiled octopus slices, and course meals. The wild milbok jiri I chose was ₩24,000, while the weekday lunch-only haejang bokguk (hangover-relief pufferfish soup) was ₩17,000. These are the menu prices listed in the original post. ![Bogi-o Boguk menu for pufferfish soup and dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-08-1ehns-966.webp) - Haejang bokguk: ₩17,000, weekday lunch only - Wild milbok jiri: ₩24,000 - Fried pufferfish: ₩35,000 - Pufferfish bulgogi: ₩35,000 - Pufferfish samgyetang: ₩44,000 - Wild boiled octopus slices: ₩50,000 - Bogi-o set meal: ₩37,000 - Bogi-o special selection: ₩42,000 - Wild seafood course: ₩80,000 - Bogi-o course: ₩100,000 - Cheongdam special course: ₩130,000 ## What were the side dishes with the pufferfish soup like? Stir-fried anchovies, stir-fried fish cake, kkakdugi, and kimchi arrived neatly arranged. The lightly fermented kimchi in particular went well with the pufferfish broth, so I kept reaching for it. Overall, the side dishes had clean, tidy flavors. ![Side dishes served with pufferfish soup at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-09-efrof-966.webp) ![Neatly arranged side dishes eaten with pufferfish soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-10-cej6m-966.webp) ## How did the wild milbok jiri broth and fish taste? The wild milbok jiri had a clear, refreshing broth. Having the hot soup made me feel warmed through. ![Wild milbok jiri ordered at Bogi-o Boguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-11-1lclm-966.webp) Although the broth was clear, it was not bland; it had a subtle savory depth. The bean sprouts were crisp and the minari was fragrant, both pairing well with the refreshing broth. It was also good with rice mixed into it. My friend's spicy version was pleasantly spicy and refreshing, and my friend enjoyed it too. ![Clear wild milbok jiri broth eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-12-bmr63-966.webp) ![Milbok jiri broth with bean sprouts and minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-13-c8nr5-966.webp) The pufferfish had no fishy smell and was mild and tender. The pieces were plump, working well with a little wasabi or alongside rice. Overall, I was satisfied with the broth, pufferfish, and side dishes that day. ![Plump pufferfish pieces in wild milbok jiri](https://img.superchart.com/images/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup-14-a353m-1200.webp) ## What kind of meal would I return for? I would return when I want a warm bowl of soup in Cheongdam. With its spacious, clean dining room and private rooms, it also seemed worth considering for a meal with my parents or a gathering. Next time, I would like to try the fried pufferfish or a course meal that I did not have this time. ## Where it is - Bogi-o Boguk (복이오복국) (복이오복국) - 540 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 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/@mirror-and-menu/bokio-bokguk-cheongdam-milbok-soup/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt