Apgujeong Rodeo first-date restaurant: corn gnocchi, Eulji Darak Dosan
In short
Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan Park is a Western restaurant specializing in omurice (Korean omelette rice) and pasta, a 10-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station near Dosan Park in Gangnam, Seoul. A local living in Apgujeong Rodeo revisited with a visiting friend and ordered the signature Darak omurice at 17,000 won, the signature corn gnocchi at 19,000 won, and two ades, plus a free drink from the review event. With its bookshelf-door entrance and sunlit, cozy room, Eulji Darak Dosan is worth saving as a first-date meeting spot.
Good to know
- Location
- 25 Eonju-ro 168-gil, 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan Park)
- Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Exit 5, Apgujeong Rodeo Station; also walkable from Apgujeong Station (Line 3)
- What we ordered
- Signature Darak Omurice 17,000 won / Signature Corn Gnocchi 19,000 won / Signature Darak Ade, pineapple 6,900 won / Dosan Ade 6,900 won
- Parking
- No dedicated lot. Daesung paid parking lot 2 minutes' walk away (6-9 Eonju-ro 168-gil), Dosan-daero 45-gil public street parking 5 minutes' walk. No parking fee support or valet
- Weekday lunch
- Free signature Americano with your meal
- Review event
- One free Americano or 3,500-won drink each for a verified Naver receipt review and a Google Maps review
- Price reference
- ₩3,500 ≈ $2.6 (2026-09-23)
as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026
As an Apgujeong Rodeo local, when a friend came to visit and we went hunting for a good Apgujeong pasta spot, I ended up back at Eulji Darak, which I'd already visited before! (So this is a revisit review.)
It's Eulji Darak Dosan, near Dosan Park, and the moment I saw the vibe I thought — this is perfect for a blind date spot ><
It's an omurice and pasta specialty place, so I went in with sky-high expectations haha
Where is Eulji Darak Dosan, and where do you park?
Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan Park is walkable from both Apgujeong Station (Line 3) and Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line)! From Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station it's about a 10-minute walk.
It's close to Dosan Park too, so it's a great spot to follow up your meal with a stroll.
And honestly the entrance here is genuinely so fun!! What looks like a door isn't actually the door — the real door is a bookshelf lol, aaah. You might be a little confused the first time you go, so it helps to know in advance lol
There's no dedicated parking lot! You can use Daesung Paid Parking (2-minute walk, 6-9 Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu) or the Dosan-daero 45-gil public street parking (5-minute walk). There's no parking fee support or valet, so I'd recommend public transit.
Why the interior works for a first date
The moment you open the bookshelf door and step in, a space full of sunlit vibes appears out of nowhere!
Every corner was so pretty that I started taking photos as soon as I sat down haha
The warm, cozy atmosphere feels like it takes the edge off any awkwardness on a blind date or regular date.
It'd also work fine for group get-togethers or a weekday office lunch!
Menu prices and the free-drink review event
There was a review event going on. Verify a Naver receipt review or a Google Maps review and you get a free Americano coffee or a ₩3,500 drink, one each. If you'd like a free drink, it's worth taking part!
The mains are omurice and pasta, but the lineup is actually pretty varied — steak, risotto, katsu sando, even fries. Weekday lunch comes with a free signature Americano, so it doubles as great-value Apgujeong brunch or lunch!
Today we ordered these 4 items
- Signature Darak Omurice ₩17,000
- Signature Corn Gnocchi ₩19,000
- Signature Darak Ade (Pineapple) ₩6,900
- Dosan Ade ₩6,900
Since it was our first time back, I went with mostly signature items — figured you have to start with the signatures haha. And I couldn't skip the corn gnocchi, the combination itself had me curious!
Dosan Ade and Darak Ade, 6,900 won each
The ades came out first, and the colors were so pretty I spent ages photographing them. The Darak Ade is pineapple-flavored, so it's tangy and sweet ><. The Dosan Ade is yuzu-flavored, sweet and worked perfectly alongside the meal.
Signature Darak Omurice, 17,000 won
Finally, the long-awaited signature omurice arrives aaah!! When you cut into it slightly, the egg unfurls in one smooth motion — this is 100% video-worthy footage. The soft egg covers the rice like a blanket...
Scooping it up with the sauce, this moist, savory flavor hit right away.
The egg texture is so soft and fluffy that I went speechless after the first bite...
You can't help but confirm — this is why it's the signature dish.
Signature Corn Gnocchi, 19,000 won
Next up, the corn gnocchi!
The visual alone — yellow and cute — already won me over haha
The gnocchi is chewy, and corn kernels pop between bites here and there, making the texture fun. It pairs well with corn's subtle natural sweetness, so I kept reaching for more.
The two of us cleaned the plate! If you're looking for a good Apgujeong pasta spot, I really want to recommend this dish.
Final verdict on Eulji Darak Dosan
A Dosan Park restaurant that nails the vibe, the food, and the location all at once!
I'd recommend this for blind dates, regular dates, friend gatherings, or a stop before or after a walk in Dosan Park. Especially if you're still deciding on a spot for a first blind-date meeting, I'd suggest saving this one haha
Next time I'm 200% coming back for the spicy cream pasta and the pork neck steak. My friend who came with me said it was seriously delicious too and wants to come again lol
Where it is
25 Eonju-ro 168-gil, 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강남구 언주로168길 25 2층
