Apgujeong brunch restaurant for a birthday lunch: Awesome Rose
In short
Awesome Rose is a rose-themed Western restaurant in a basement space on Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, a 10-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 8 in Gangnam, Seoul. Arriving around 11 a.m. to celebrate a friend's birthday, the writer ordered mushroom soup at 5,500 won, rose caprese at 13,000 won, rose aglio e olio at 16,900 won and a rose steak rice bowl at 14,900 won. With outside cake allowed and a free black-and-white photo booth on site, Awesome Rose works well for birthdays and anniversaries.
Good to know
- Location
- Basement 1, 40 Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (10-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 8)
- Mushroom soup
- 5,500 won
- Rose caprese
- 13,000 won
- Rose aglio e olio
- 16,900 won
- Rose steak rice bowl
- 14,900 won
- Zero Coke
- 3,000 won
- Seating
- Basement tables plus bar seats
- Reservation perk
- Fresh flower for guests who book ahead
- Cake
- Outside cake allowed, candles can be lit and cake eaten in-store
- Extras
- Free self-service black-and-white photo booth, QR ordering at the table
- Price reference
- ₩5,500 ≈ $4.1 · ₩13,000 ≈ $9.6 · ₩16,900 ≈ $12.5 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026
This is Chacha, here to be useful! (ᵔᴥᵔ) It was an old friend's birthday, so I headed to Sinsa-dong to celebrate. Let me introduce Awesome Rose, an Apgujeong restaurant with great vibes and great value!~
Where is Awesome Rose and how do you get there from Sinsa Station?
Awesome Rose is a Western restaurant on the basement floor of 40 Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It's a 10-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 8.
Arrived while soaking up the clear autumn weather! True to its name, Awesome Rose greets guests with roses decorating the entrance.
What is the basement space at Awesome Rose like?
Since Awesome Rose is a basement restaurant, you head down a staircase. The space has a dreamy feel, with soft golden lighting against a dark backdrop.
Shall we go inside~? Let's head down the stairs.
A space this stylish and atmospheric..! The dark backdrop with soft golden lighting gives it such a dreamy feel. There are several tables in the basement space (bar seating too). A big wall shows romantic movies via screen.
Coming here in the evening must feel amazing. Blind date success rate: increased 👍🏻😍 We came around 11 a.m. for brunch, and even saw a woman dining alone.
Why Awesome Rose suits birthdays: fresh flowers, outside cake, photo booth
Every table at Awesome Rose has fresh roses, and reserved guests get fresh flowers too. Outside cakes are welcome, and you can light candles and dig in — a great spot for special occasions.
Various props, lighting, and flowers come together to create Awesome Rose's own special mood. Fresh roses at every table make you smile each time you glance at them. Reserved guests get fresh flowers, so it's a great pick for flower lovers!
There's also a free self-serve black-and-white photo booth you can use anytime! Awesome Rose is perfect for making memories on special days 🌹
Awesome Rose menu and how to order at the table
At Awesome Rose, you scan the QR code on your table to browse and order via your phone. The menu is divided into set menus, appetizers, pasta and rice, sides, and drinks/alcohol.
You can easily order by scanning the QR code on the table and choosing from the menu on your phone.
- Set menu
- Appetizers
- Pasta, rice
- Sides
- Drinks and alcohol
The set menus are like a full course meal. Beyond that, there are à la carte dishes — salads, pasta, rice — Awesome Rose's own dishes that light up the table.
What we ordered: mushroom soup, rose caprese, aglio e olio and steak rice bowl
At Awesome Rose we ordered mushroom soup (₩5,500), rose caprese (₩13,000), rose aglio e olio (₩16,900), rose steak rice bowl (₩14,900), and a Zero Coke (₩3,000). A good spread for three people at brunch.
Here's what we ordered:
- Mushroom soup ₩5,500
- Rose caprese ₩13,000
- Rose aglio e olio ₩16,900
- Rose steak rice bowl ₩14,900
- Zero Coke ₩3,000
Excited just from the visuals 👀❤️
The mushroom soup that warmed us right up. It was truly packed with mushrooms. The cream soup was seasoned just right, with a milky taste that made me feel so cozy.
This is the rose caprese. My friend, the birthday girl, loves tomatoes, so we ordered this. A generous burrata cheese sits in the center, creating a dreamy tomato + cheese combo.
Cutting the burrata into quarters revealed chewy mozzarella on the outside and soft, creamy cheese inside! Paired with cherry tomatoes and green olives tossed in a special sauce, it's a salad that really gets your appetite going.
The rose aglio e olio arrived. With a red edible rose placed in the center, it's easily Awesome Rose's signature dish!
Noodles sautéed in olive oil, loaded with cocktail shrimp and sliced garlic. My husband loves oil pastas and I make aglio e olio at home often, but having it served to me today made it taste even better haha
Last up, the rose steak rice bowl. A piece of Hanwoo (Korean beef) strip loin steak and grilled onions come with wasabi — a light dab of it on a spoonful with rice.
Savory and satisfying, delicious 😋
Visiting Awesome Rose with a baby
Taking one black-and-white photo before leaving
We brought our baby Dulzzi, who just passed 100 days, along to Awesome Rose. She's been smiling so brightly whenever we make eye contact lately, and her mom just melts every time 🫠
All that's left is the photos! Saved a memory of the three of us women with the instant photo machine ⭐️
Who should book Awesome Rose in Apgujeong?
Awesome Rose is an Apgujeong restaurant with real atmosphere, well suited to Gangnam dates, blind dates, and occasion gatherings like birthdays. If I get the chance later, I'd love to have a cozy dinner here with my husband.
Highly recommend it as a spot for anniversaries with a partner, wedding-announcement get-togethers, or birthday parties!~
Where it is
40 Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (basement floor)서울특별시 강남구 압구정로10길 40 지하1층
