# Weekend lunch special ribs & yogurt dessert near Coex: Gukbo Garden - By Daseul (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-small-restaurants/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written after a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-small-restaurants/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-small-restaurants/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/index.md) ## In short Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant right at Exit 3 of Samseong Jungang Station in Gangnam, Seoul. The weekend lunch special runs 11:30am to 3pm, with two orders of bakpo fresh ribs, Gukbo seolhwa marinated ribs, crab miso stew, bibim naengmyeon, and a self-serve yogurt ice cream dessert corner. At around 30,000 won a person, it's a solid pick for a formal gathering or a Coex date. ## Good to know - **Location**: 608 Samseong-ro, 1st & 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:30am–11:00pm - **Break time**: Mon–Fri 3:30pm–5:00pm - **Parking**: Parking available in front of the restaurant - **Walk**: 30 seconds from Exit 3, Samseong Jungang Station, Line 9 - **Lunch special hours**: 11:30am–3:00pm (same on weekends) - **Bakpo fresh ribs set for 2**: 31,000 won per person - **Gukbo seolhwa marinated ribs**: 29,000 won - **Lunch special meal choice**: Cold noodles or stew + rice *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* There are weekends when you just want to treat someone to good meat in a calm, refined atmosphere. Whether it's bringing your parents along or finding the right spot for a special gathering, it's always a puzzle — and this time a good opportunity came up, so I went and checked it out. From the excellent location to the great taste of the meat and the perfect dessert corner, I was genuinely impressed. Here's my review of Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch (국보가든 삼성본점)! ![Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch main image](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-01-13hx1-1200.webp) ## Location and parking at Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch - 📍 Location: 608 Samseong-ro, 1st & 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 📍 Hours: Daily 11:30am–11:00pm (break time Mon–Fri 3:30pm–5:00pm) - 📍 Parking: Available in front of the restaurant - 📍 Walk: 30 seconds from Exit 3, Samseong Jungang Station, Line 9 ![Exterior of Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch in front of Samseong Jungang Station Exit 3](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-02-1diiy-900.webp) Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch sits right at Exit 3 of Samseong Jungang Station, so it's really convenient to get to by public transit. Finding parking in central Seoul is usually a headache, but there's parking right in front of the restaurant, which makes it just as easy to visit by car. Between the subway access and the parking convenience, this place earns full marks as a spot to set as your meeting point. ![Entrance area of Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-03-1cvx1-900.webp) ![Clean, tidy interior of Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-04-1s7sl-900.webp) ### What's the atmosphere like? Once you step inside, the clean, tidy interior catches your eye right away. It has that upscale Korean restaurant mood, which makes it a great setting for a meal with people you care about or a more formal gathering. Staff kindly showed us to our seats and we started looking through the menu. ## A lunch special that runs even on weekends ![Lunch special menu at Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-05-1attu-1280.webp) *Source: Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch* One of the big advantages here is the generously composed lunch special. It runs from 11:30am to 3pm, and the fact that it applies on weekends too, not just weekdays, is really appealing. It gives you plenty of time flexibility for a weekend gathering or a date, which I really liked. ![Table setting at Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-06-1hxhh-900.webp) ![Table setup before ordering at Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-07-ss26t-900.webp) We ordered the bakpo fresh ribs set for two (31,000 won per person) and the Gukbo seolhwa marinated ribs (29,000 won). ![Refillable side dishes at Gukbo Garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-08-1yjqy-900.webp) ### Side dishes and the grilling service The side dishes laid out neatly on the table were all clean and delicious, and refills were available whenever we wanted more. The seasoning was just right and had a refined taste, making this a great spot to bring parents or older guests. The staff grilled the meat skillfully from start to finish, even keeping an eye on our pace of eating and adjusting carefully, so we could relax, chat, and focus on the meal. ![Staff grilling ribs at Gukbo Garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-09-f4dow-900.webp) ## Crab miso stew and bibim naengmyeon The lunch special includes a meal, and you can choose between cold noodles or stew with rice. To try a bit of everything, we picked stew with hot pot rice for one and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) for the other. The crab miso stew (꽃게된장찌개) came packed with seafood, with a broth that was refreshing and full of savory depth. ![Crab miso stew packed with seafood, served with hot pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-10-z9oau-900.webp) ![Stew and rice included in the lunch special](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-11-1dbzg-900.webp) The bibim naengmyeon was as good as the cold noodles at my favorite BBQ spot, so I ate it up without even noticing, haha. ![Bibim naengmyeon from the Gukbo Garden lunch special](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-12-1bwuc-900.webp) ![A piece of ribs alongside the bibim naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-13-voucv-900.webp) ### The taste of bakpo fresh ribs and seolhwa marinated ribs The fresh ribs were grilled to a nice golden brown and were juicy and delicious. Eaten with the side dishes, the flavor was doubled, haha. ![Golden-grilled bakpo fresh ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-14-183rq-900.webp) The marinated ribs we added weren't overly sweet, and the meat was so tender that it seemed like something everyone from kids to adults would love. Between the quality of the meat and the friendly staff service, it was a genuinely good mood the whole meal through. ![Gukbo seolhwa marinated ribs on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-15-noxrz-900.webp) ![A plate of marinated ribs with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-16-1ng57-900.webp) ## The yogurt ice cream dessert corner Right as we were finishing our hearty meal, one more delight was waiting. There's a dessert corner set up on one side of the restaurant. Like the trendy yoajeong-style shops these days, you can drizzle chocolate syrup over yogurt ice cream to your taste, and there are various drinks too, so we finished off the meal perfectly. ## Overall thoughts on Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch ![Yogurt ice cream at the dessert corner in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-17-4neaw-900.webp) ![Yogurt ice cream dessert drizzled with chocolate syrup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi-18-1dgoq-900.webp) For a reasonable price in the 30,000-won range per person, we got a refined meal plus a great dessert, so it felt like it nailed both value for money and value for the heart. Looking around, a lot of people seemed to be there for family occasions and gatherings. Visiting Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch as a Samseong Jungang Station restaurant and Samseong-dong BBQ spot for a date left me satisfied enough that I'd want to come back with my parents. Great meat, friendly service, and convenient parking made all three elements click, so I've bookmarked it for my next gathering too. It's also close to Coex, so after our meal we headed over there for the rest of our date. If you're looking for a formal yet satisfying meal spot in the Samseong-dong area, this is worth a visit! ## Where it is - Gukbo Garden Samsung Main Branch (국보가든 삼성본점) - 608 Samseong-ro, 1st & 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 삼성로 608 1층, 2층 - 37.5138611, 127.0532607 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%AD%EB%B3%B4%EA%B0%80%EB%93%A0%20%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5138611,127.0532607,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-small-restaurants/gukbo-garden-samsung-lunch-special-galbi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt