# Garosu-gil Chinese restaurant with a round-table lunch: Samsin - By Yuna S. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-placecard/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-placecard/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-placecard/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/index.md) ## In short Samsin Garosu-gil is a Chinese restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, with flashy interiors, round tables, and several private-room-style spaces. I tried Lunch Course A with Sokcho snow crab soup, xiaolongbao, Tokyo tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon, and jjamppong, plus the opening-event free corkage. Verdict: a solid spot for taking your time over a Chinese course in Garosu-gil. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00 - **Break time**: 16:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 22:00 - **Parking**: Valet parking: ₩5,000 for 2 hours - **Lunch Course A**: Sokcho snow crab soup, 2 handmade xiaolongbao, Tokyo tangsuyuk, Taean potato jajangmyeon or meat jjamppong, and dessert *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* I visited Samsin Garosu-gil, a hot spot for Chinese course meals in Garosu-gil. The interior caught my eye from afar because it was so flashy, and with the Tokyo tangsuyuk I had been curious about plus xiaolongbao in the course, it was just right for lunch. ![Exterior of Samsin Garosu-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-01-9iyjq-966.webp) ## A flashy restaurant atmosphere Samsin Garosu-gil has a pretty lavish interior. ![Flashy interior of Samsin Garosu-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-02-15egu-966.webp) Even the entrance is a little unusual, and it feels a touch upscale rather than like a typical Chinese restaurant. ![Unusual entrance at Samsin Garosu-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-03-391hi-966.webp) ![Upscale Chinese restaurant atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-04-1c8af-966.webp) I thought it would be nice for a date or a get-together, too. ![Restaurant space suited to dates and gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-05-19462-966.webp) The whole concept feels like it really puts effort into the interior, so it was fun to look around from the moment I walked in. A golden dragon welcomes you, haha. We sat at a round table, and it felt somewhat enclosed—almost like a private room—which I liked! ![Round table partitioned like a private room](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-06-1uutd-966.webp) Everyone had left before break time, so I got to look around the different rooms. Even the basic tableware is gold-toned, so it seems like a good place for hosting guests too, haha. ## Samsin Lunch Course A Since I came for a Chinese course meal in Garosu-gil, I looked over the courses first. ![Samsin Lunch Course A menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-07-3lycg-966.webp) Lunch Course A includes Sokcho snow crab soup, two handmade xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Tokyo tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour fried pork), and a choice of Taean potato jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) or meat jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), followed by dessert. It seemed very reasonably priced, so I ordered it! ![Lunch Course A information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-08-6j5ve-966.webp) ![Tokyo tangsuyuk and xiaolongbao course information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-09-4s43f-966.webp) I had originally been curious about the Tokyo tangsuyuk and xiaolongbao, and since both came with the course, I chose it right away. It would be good to check the lunch-course ordering time ahead of time, before break time. When I visited, it felt like around 15:00 was the last time to order lunch. ![Samsin's varied alcohol menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-10-rty6a-966.webp) There is a wide range of alcohol too, from soju and beer to makgeolli and whisky. ## Side dishes and accompaniments ![Chinese course side dishes and accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-11-1xsff-966.webp) As with a Chinese course, the dishes came out one by one to enjoy in sequence, though I was a little disappointed that the side dishes did not include zhacai. They were offering free corkage as an opening event, so I asked to cork a bottle of wine and they brought wine glasses and an opener! ![Wine corkage setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-12-1aczp-966.webp) Overall, the clean interior and course setup made it easy to focus on the food. ![Soup prepared before the course meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-13-10udn-966.webp) They started us with soup, which was nice for settling the stomach before the meal. ![Sokcho snow crab soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-14-5r3wa-966.webp) *Samsin Sokcho snow crab soup* It was savory and full of umami! ![Juicy xiaolongbao](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-15-lpoga-966.webp) The xiaolongbao were full of juices, so I had to eat them carefully, haha. If you eat one in a bite, the juices can come pouring out, so I recommend letting them cool slightly first. ## From Tokyo tangsuyuk to jajangmyeon and jjamppong ![Samsin's signature Tokyo tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-16-tmp03-966.webp) My personal favorite of everything I had that day was, of course, the Tokyo tangsuyuk. ![Tokyo tangsuyuk served in the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-17-bzo2g-966.webp) I had heard that Samsin was known for its tangsuyuk, so I was curious. ![Tokyo tangsuyuk with sauce and fried pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-18-1cyu9-966.webp) Once I tried it, I understood why it is a signature dish. The sauce and fried coating worked well together, and it was the dish that stayed with me most. One slight disappointment: I am not sure whether the person who brought it over was the owner or simply not the main server, but it was unclear whether they were meant to do the presentation or not... haha. For the Tokyo tangsuyuk, it seemed like the main point was watching the butter melt and hearing the sauce sizzle as it was poured over, but they did not show that part. Another staff member came over later and explained it, haha. For the noodles, you choose either jajangmyeon or jjamppong, and we picked one of each to try. ![Jajangmyeon chosen for the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-19-1erpa-966.webp) ![Jjamppong chosen for the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-20-1ov16-966.webp) Both the jajangmyeon and jjamppong were easy, dependable choices. ![Jajangmyeon and jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-21-eknzo-966.webp) ![Noodle dishes with a subtle kick](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-22-1dk7p-966.webp) But they did not just end up being ordinary—each dish had a subtle little kick, which made them fun to eat. ![Dessert to finish the course meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-23-b1ysk-966.webp) Dessert came at the end too, making for a sweet finish, and the course felt quite substantial for a Chinese meal in Garosu-gil. ## My overall take on Samsin Garosu-gil ![Course meal at Samsin Garosu-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin-24-1se4o-966.webp) When I visited, there was free corkage as an opening event, so it may be worth checking out for anyone looking for free corkage in Gangnam. If you want to enjoy a leisurely Chinese course meal in Garosu-gil, I recommend Samsin Garosu-gil! ## Where it is - Samsin Garosu-gil (삼신 가로수길점) - 46 Gangnam-daero 156-gil, 2nd and 3rd floors, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 강남구 강남대로156길 46 2층, 3층) - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로156길 46 2층, 3층 - 37.5190089, 127.0226277 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%BC%EC%8B%A0%20%EA%B0%80%EB%A1%9C%EC%88%98%EA%B8%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5190089,127.0226277,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-placecard/sinsa-garosugil-chinese-corkage-samsin/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt