Thai restaurant in Sangam for an office-worker lunch: Drunken Thai

In short

Drunken Thai Sangam Branch is a Thai restaurant near Digital Media City Station in Sangam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. At lunch the writer had beef rice noodle soup, shrimp pad thai and pad kra pao moo sap (stir-fried minced pork with holy basil). Extra noodles and rice were free, and the owner kindly explained the menu and handled extra requests. Drunken Thai Sangam Branch is worth recommending to office workers looking for a filling, exotic lunch.

Beef rice noodle soup at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

Good to know

Getting there
Digital Media City Station Exit 9 · 7-min walk (store listing, Oct 6, 2026)
Dishes ordered
Beef rice noodle soup, shrimp pad thai, pad kra pao moo sap
Free extras
Extra noodles and extra rice at no charge
How to order
Self-order kiosk
Help yourself
Free vitamin candy and toothpicks
Location
Unit 105, 1F Cheongun Sangga, 338 Woldeukeopbuk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

as written by the visitor on Jun 17, 2026

I recently visited Drunken Thai Sangam Branch (드렁킨타이 상암점), a place that really captures the feel of Thailand.

First photo of the visit to Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

From the moment I walked in, it felt like I was traveling down a Thai alley, and not just the food quality but the owner's kindness stuck with me. Free extra noodles and free extra rice made it a very satisfying office-worker lunch spot too! Let me tell you about this Thai lunch place in Sangam.

Is Drunken Thai Sangam Branch a good lunch choice in Sangam?

Drunken Thai Sangam Branch is a good Thai restaurant when you want a different kind of lunch in Sangam. That's exactly why I went: I wanted something different for lunch in Sangam.

Exterior of Drunken Thai Sangam Branch with a Thai-language sign

The Thai-language sign and bold colors on the outside catch your eye, and you'd probably glance over at it as you walk past. I like Thai food in general, so I went in with high expectations, and to cut to the chase, I'd definitely go back.

View of Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

On top of tasty food, the owner was genuinely kind, which made a great first impression. 😊 He explained the menu carefully and handled extra requests without any fuss, so I was in a good mood through the whole meal. If you work in Sangam, this is a Thai lunch spot worth remembering.

Atmosphere at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

The inside of Drunken Thai Sangam Branch is decorated with pink chairs, patterned tiles and Thai knickknacks. Stepping in, those pink chairs, patterned tiles and Thai props really stood out.

Interior of Drunken Thai Sangam Branch with pink chairs and patterned tiles

It felt like a local restaurant in Bangkok, enough to give you a little holiday feeling. The self-order kiosk was neat and tidy, and every small prop had Thai charm.

Self-order kiosk and Thai decor at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

I also liked the thoughtful touch of vitamin candy and toothpicks that you can help yourself to. Overall it was cute yet comfortable.

Vitamin candy and toothpick corner at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

Above all, I was impressed by how the owner treated every single customer kindly. Food matters at a good restaurant, but service is what you end up remembering, right? With that added in, I'm happy to recommend this as a Thai lunch spot in Sangam.

Menu and free extra noodles and rice at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

Extra noodles and extra rice are free at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch. The menu offers a range of authentic Thai dishes, including pad thai, rice noodle soup, tom yum goong (spicy shrimp soup) and pad kra pao moo sap (stir-fried pork with holy basil).

Thai dishes on the Drunken Thai Sangam Branch menu
Menu lineup at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch
Thai food menu guide at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch
Menu page at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

From familiar dishes like pad thai, rice noodle soup, tom yum goong and pad kra pao moo sap to food with a strong local feel, there was plenty to choose from.

Scene related to free extra noodles and rice at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

What surprised me most was that extra noodles and extra rice are free! With restaurant prices these days, that's a rare service, and I'd say it's the best perk for an office-worker lunch. It's a big plus if you want to eat your fill.

📌 What I ordered

  • Shrimp pad thai
  • Pad kra pao moo sap
  • Rice noodle soup

It nails both value and flavor, so I imagine this Sangam Thai lunch spot is especially popular at lunchtime.

How were the beef noodle soup, shrimp pad thai and pad kra pao moo sap?

Beef rice noodle soup

The first thing I tried at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch was the beef rice noodle soup.

Beef rice noodle soup at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

Generous chunks of beef sat in a rich broth, and the soup was clean yet deep in flavor, which impressed me.

Rice noodles with beef in a rich broth

Even someone new to Thai food could enjoy it without any worry.

Thai lunch spread at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

Shrimp pad thai

The shrimp pad thai was better than I expected! Plump shrimp, chewy noodles and a sweet-and-sour sauce came together nicely.

Shrimp pad thai at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch
Shrimp pad thai with plump shrimp and chewy noodles

A light squeeze of lemon brought out the local flavor even more.

Shrimp pad thai served with lemon

Pad kra pao moo sap

The pad kra pao moo sap suited Korean tastes really well.

Pad kra pao moo sap at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch
Pad kra pao moo sap rice bowl topped with a soft-yolk egg

The basil aroma and savory minced pork really came through, and when I broke the soft-yolk egg and mixed it into the rice, a bowl was done in no time! I've saved it as one of the Thai lunch spots in Sangam I want to revisit. haha

Is Drunken Thai Sangam Branch worth going back to?

Drunken Thai Sangam Branch is a Thai restaurant with good food, atmosphere, kindness and value, so I'd happily go again. It isn't just a place that sells Thai food; it offers the feel and experience of Thailand too.

Thai-style space at Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

The food captured authentic Thai flavor well, and above all the owner's kindness stayed with me for a long time. Free extra noodles and free extra rice are, I think, the best advantages for an office-worker lunch. If you want an exotic lunch in Sangam, or a filling and satisfying meal, I highly recommend it!

Closing photo of the visit to Drunken Thai Sangam Branch

Next time I plan to go back for tom yum goong and other Thai dishes. 😍 If you work in Sangam, this is a Thai lunch spot worth saving. The atmosphere, the taste and the kindness all satisfied me, so I recommend it with confidence.

Where it is

Drunken Thai Sangam Branch드렁킨타이 상암점

Unit 105, 1F, Cheongun Sangga, 338 Woldeukeopbuk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 마포구 월드컵북로 338 청운상가 1층 105호

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