Gangnam dakgalbi restaurant with ramen noodles added: Dakgalbijeon

Hi! It's Melon. Every time I try to eat out in Gangnam, the portions never quite match the prices — it's always a bit disappointing. But today I found the "cheapest and most generous dakgalbi place" I've ever been to in my life, packed with chicken, so I rushed there with my boyfriend!

A witty vibe, an overwhelming amount of food, and a genius flavor combo — here's my honest, paid-with-my-own-money review of 'Dakgalbijeon' near Gangnam Station!

Where is Dakgalbijeon Gangnam Branch, and what are its hours?

Dakgalbijeon Gangnam Branch is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 7 of Sinnonhyeon Station, on Line 9 and the Sinbundang Line. It's open daily from 11:00 to 22:00.

Dakgalbijeon Gangnam Branch: easy-to-spot storefront, cozy wood-toned interior

Even directionally-challenged folks won't get lost here! The sign reads 'Dakgalbijeon' in huge red letters on a white background, so I could spot it from far away.

Once inside, it's a totally different atmosphere from the exterior. The whole space has a warm wood concept with round yellow bulb lights hanging everywhere, giving it a cozy, welcoming feel — perfect for a date night.

What does the "the spatula is mine" sign mean?

At Dakgalbijeon Gangnam Branch, staff stir-fry the dakgalbi for you. While looking around, I noticed a super cute detail — the phrase "the spatula is mine" plastered in giant letters on the wall and all over the tables.

Turns out it's a witty way of saying, 'We'll do all the stir-frying, so please don't touch the spatula!' Thanks to that, you don't have to worry about burning anything — just sit back and wait.

How to get the 2,000 won set menu discount at Dakgalbijeon

At Dakgalbijeon Gangnam Branch, ordering a set instead of individual items saves you ₩2,000 off the total. As we were about to order, the staff kindly explained, "We put in a huge amount of chicken, but that means no noodle sides come included!"

So we added a ramen noodle side — dakgalbi's soulmate — and ordered the restaurant's signature set.

• Gamssadak set (perilla leaf potato pancake + dakgalbi for two)
• Added ramen noodles
• Flying fish roe cheese fried rice, 1 serving (a must for the finish)

Pro tip: instead of ordering items separately, get the 'Gamssadak' (potato pancake + dakgalbi) or 'Gamssachidak' (Gamssadak + cheese) set for a ₩2,000 discount on the total. Always go for the set to grab that deal!

How much chicken do you get? Dakgalbi with perilla leaf potato pancake

At last, the dakgalbi and perilla leaf potato pancake, finished off with the staff's dazzling spatula skills! The portion was seriously insane... At other places, it's mostly a mountain of cabbage with barely any meat in sight, but here, big chunks of chicken filled the whole pan!

When I lifted the mountain of dakgalbi aside, the ramen noodles I'd added were hiding underneath, glistening after soaking up all that sauce.

The crispy-chewy perilla leaf potato pancake that came as a side was delicious even just dipped in soy sauce, with the perilla aroma bursting through.

But the real move is piling a plump piece of dakgalbi on top of the potato pancake and wrapping it up like a little parcel! The spicy-sweet dakgalbi with the savory potato pancake was an absolutely fantastic combo.

Finishing with flying fish roe cheese fried rice

To finish at Dakgalbijeon Gangnam Branch, I chose the flying fish roe cheese fried rice, one serving. On the staff's recommendation that leftover dakgalbi makes for much tastier fried rice, we deliberately left some chicken behind before ordering.

No matter how full you are, you know there's always room for fried rice, right?

Popping flying fish roe, melty savory cheese, and rice fully soaked in the dakgalbi sauce — it was such a perfect finish that we scraped the pan clean!

Is Dakgalbijeon Gangnam Branch worth it for a meal near Gangnam Station?

From the funny "the spatula is mine" sign to the most chicken I've ever seen at a dakgalbi restaurant in my life — the value here was overwhelming. Taste, portion, price, and service were all on point at 'Dakgalbijeon' near Gangnam Station!

That amazing combo of spicy-sweet dakgalbi wrapped in crispy potato pancake — if you're looking for a filling, delicious meal near Gangnam Station, I highly recommend giving this place a try!