Window-seat forest view lunch course for 3 at Casamil, Gangnam

On a day when I wanted to treat some people I'm grateful for somewhere with great atmosphere and great food, I visited Casamil Sinsa Garosu-gil. Trees filled the view beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, so it felt like sitting in a forest.

Location and basic info for Casamil Sinsa Garosu-gil

• Address: 83 Dosan-daero 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1st floor of La Casa Hotel / about 6 minutes on foot from Sinsa Station Exit 6
• Hours: Daily 11:30–22:00, break time 15:30–17:00
• Parking: Valet at La Casa Hotel, ₩5,000 for 2 hours, then ₩1,000 per 10 minutes
• Amenities: Corkage-free, reservations available, 8-person room, dogs allowed in a separate glass house by reservation

It's located on the 1st floor of La Casa Hotel. Turn slightly inward from the main Garosu-gil street and you'll see lush green plants right at the hotel entrance. Walk past them and you're at the restaurant. You could get lost on the main road, but if you keep heading toward the hotel lobby, it's not hard to find.

This is the glass house where dogs are welcome, seen from inside the main dining room looking out. It's separated like its own standalone building right next door.

Window seats that feel like sitting in a forest

We arrived around 1:30pm. Since it was a weekday afternoon, seats were plentiful and we were seated by the window.

Right outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, trees were packed in tight. Sunlight came through, but the leaves filtered it so it was softly bright rather than glaring.

A cool breeze happened to be blowing, and watching the branches sway outside while staring at all that green really gave off an early-autumn feeling.

The ceiling is exposed, giving high ceilings, and the glass globe lighting doesn't block the sightlines at all, so the whole space feels wide open and airy.

Private room for 8–10 people

To the left of the entrance, there's a separate private room that fits 8 to 10 people. It's perfect for family gatherings or group meetups.

In one corner there were dishware and heated warming containers that looked like a buffet setup. In the mornings, this space also serves as the breakfast area for hotel guests.

The kitchen is open, so you can even see the wood-fired oven blazing away.

Casamil menu and prices

Course menus

• Lunch pasta course ₩39,000
• Lunch steak course ₩56,000
• Corkage-free dinner course ₩90,000

Pasta and risotto

• Seafood tomato pasta ₩33,000
• Seafood oil pasta ₩33,000
• Coco rosé pane pasta ₩35,000
• Quattro mushroom cream pasta ₩28,000
• Mushroom cream risotto ₩33,000
• Whole squid ink risotto ₩33,000
• Florence wheel cheese pasta ₩42,000
• Paprika rosé gnocchi ₩33,000

Brunch and salad

• Guacamole shrimp salad ₩28,000
• Beef mushroom salad ₩35,000
• Cobb salad ₩19,000

Pizza

• Arugula prosciutto pizza ₩28,000
• Margherita pizza ₩27,000

Appetizers and sides

• Panzerotti ₩19,000
• Eggplant chorizo lasagna ₩37,000
• Melanzane ₩14,000

What we ordered

We all went with the lunch course. ₩39,000 x3, but we each chose a different main.

• Seafood tomato pasta
• Mushroom cream risotto
• Coco rosé pane pasta (₩2,000 extra)
• Hot americano, iced americano, latte (₩500 extra)
• Total: ₩119,500

Food review

Potato soup

Strong potato flavor and creamy texture. It was thick, almost like potatoes sautéed in butter, but went down smoothly, closer to a potato cream soup. Having it on an empty stomach eased my stomach gently.

Salad

Fresh vegetables with a refreshing olive oil-based dressing. Light enough to just perk up the appetite, perfect before diving into the main dish.

We ordered coffee alongside the meal. The dark notes of the coffee paired well with the creaminess of the pasta and risotto.

Seafood tomato pasta

Tomato sauce base, but the mussels were big and the shrimp were plump — a generous amount of seafood.

The seafood flavor came through properly — if you like seafood, this one's a must.

Coco rosé pane pasta

The bread is shaped into a bowl with the pasta inside. Various vegetables, cream, and rosé sauce blend into a rich rosé cream, with shrimp, mushrooms, and vegetables giving good texture. The sauce soaked into the bread thickly, and both the bread bowl and its lid were crispy enough to dip into the sauce. The portion was generous, about 1.5 servings' worth.

Mushroom cream risotto

The beef cubes were tender with a nice bite. The cream was smooth with a subtle mushroom aroma, and the seasoning was spot-on. Clean-tasting without being overpowering.

Handmade yogurt ice cream

The yogurt flavor felt like it cleansed the palate. After such a filling meal, it was the perfect way to finish.

Frequently asked questions

Does Casamil have a break time?

There's a break time daily from 15:30 to 17:00. If you want a relaxed lunch, I'd recommend going around 1pm or so.

Is the lunch course only on weekdays?

Yes, it's a weekday lunch course. At ₩39,000 you get everything from soup to a drink, which is better value than ordering several à la carte dishes.

Is corkage allowed?

It's a corkage-free restaurant. If you book through Naver Reservations, you can get an unlimited corkage-free coupon, so if you're bringing wine, it's worth reserving ahead.

Visitor guide summary

• About 6 minutes on foot from Sinsa Station Exit 6.
• Valet parking available, ₩5,000 for 2 hours.
• Break time is 15:30 to 17:00 — avoid that window.
• Request a window seat in advance when you make your reservation.
• There's an 8-person room, great for treating a group.
• Corkage-free, so it works well for wine gatherings too.
• Garosu-gil is a 3-minute walk away, perfect for strolling around after your meal.
• Hangang Jamwon Park is also a 10-minute walk, good for a walk afterward on a nice day.

Overall review

It was a lovely, delicious lunch course in a great atmosphere. The price is a bit on the higher side, but with the lunch course you get everything you need in one place, without moving to a café afterward, so it's decent value overall. If you're looking for somewhere to take someone you're grateful for, give Casamil Sinsa Garosu-gil a try. It could be a great choice!!