Kappo Karin갓포 카린

Kappo cuisine in Apgujeong Rodeo · izakaya with 9 rooms

Updated Oct 6, 2026

Kappo Karin is an izakaya on the 4th floor of 12 Seolleung-ro 155-gil, a 4-minute walk (246 m) from Exit 5 of Apgujeongrodeo Station. At Kappo Karin, sashimi and sushi cost ₩34,000–58,000, cooked dishes such as eel, tempura and steak cost ₩39,000–58,000 (the grilled blackthroat seaperch is market price), noodle dishes cost ₩35,000–39,000 and sides cost ₩10,000–16,000. Kappo Karin is open daily 17:00–02:00 (last order 00:30).

Today: Daily 17:00–02:00
Getting there: Apgujeongrodeo Station Exit 5 · 4-min walk (246m)
Prices: Sashimi & Sushi ₩34,000–₩58,000 · Grilled, Fried & Steak ₩39,000–₩58,000
Try: Karin Futomaki ₩37,000Whole Freshwater Eel ₩48,000Uni and Sweet Shrimp Perilla Oil Soba ₩39,000

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Key facts

Address: 4F, 12 Seolleung-ro 155-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul서울 강남구 선릉로155길 12 4층
Nearest station: Apgujeongrodeo Station Exit 5 · 4-min walk (246m)
Opening hours: Daily17:00–02:00last order 00:30Open every day
Phone: 02-544-0405
Reservations: Accepted · groups welcome
Parking: Valet booth in front of Dosan Jeongyuk on the 1st floor · ₩5,000 for the first 2 hours, then ₩5,000 per hour
Amenities: Separate men's and women's restrooms · Wi-Fi · Valet parking
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About

At Kappo Karin, a chef invited from Kyoto serves kappo cuisine, including seasonal sashimi and sushi, nabe hot pots and robatayaki, Japanese open-fire grilling. The name Kappo Karin comes from the Japanese word "karin", meaning quince, chosen to bring the fragrance of quince to robata dining.

The Kappo Karin menu runs from fish dishes such as the sashimi moriawase, the special sushi platter and the Karin futomaki to freshwater eel with a choice of shio (salt) or tare sauce, snow crab leg tempura, Hanwoo striploin steak topped with uni, abalone liver pasta and uni and sweet shrimp perilla oil soba. Kappo Karin is divided into 9 private rooms for 2 to 8 people, a bar and table seating.

FAQ

What are Kappo Karin's opening hours?

Kappo Karin is open daily 17:00–02:00 (last order 00:30); there are no regular closing days.

Which station is closest to Kappo Karin?

Kappo Karin is a 4-minute walk (246 m) from Apgujeongrodeo Station, Exit 5. The address is 4F, 12 Seolleung-ro 155-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

How much is the sashimi & sushi at Kappo Karin?

Kappo Karin's 3 sashimi & sushi items cost ₩34,000–₩58,000. Grilled, Fried & Steak (5) cost ₩39,000–₩58,000.

Can I book a table at Kappo Karin?

Yes, Kappo Karin takes reservations and groups. Call 02-544-0405 to book.

Is there parking at Kappo Karin?

Yes, Kappo Karin has parking (Valet booth in front of Dosan Jeongyuk on the 1st floor · ₩5,000 for the first 2 hours, then ₩5,000 per hour).

What amenities does Kappo Karin have?

Kappo Karin offers Separate men's and women's restrooms, Wi-Fi, Valet parking.

Is there a minimum spend for the private rooms?

Yes, Kappo Karin's private rooms have a minimum spend of ₩150,000 for 2–4-person rooms and ₩300,000 for 6–8-person rooms. If the minimum is not reached, Kappo Karin adds a room charge of ₩30,000 for 2–4-person rooms and ₩50,000 for 6–8-person rooms.

Is there a time limit for dining?

Yes, dining at Kappo Karin is limited to 3 hours, and guests can stay longer if no one is waiting. Kappo Karin cancels a reservation once 10 minutes have passed after the reserved time.

How many visit stories are there about Kappo Karin?

Superchart has 16 first-hand visit stories about Kappo Karin; the latest visit was on October 5, 2026.

33 visit stories about Kappo Karin

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Apgujeong izakaya room minimums, corkage and valet: Gatpo Karin
“The writer ordered abalone innards pasta, nodoguro bouzushi (pressed bar sushi) and spicy minari fish cake nabe, and noted Gatpo Karin's room minimum spend, 3-hour time limit, corkage and valet terms.”
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Apgujeong kappo dinner for two: gyukatsu sando & sushi, Gatpo Karin
“At dinner with a friend we ordered a Hanwoo striploin gyukatsu sando (beef cutlet sandwich), a special sushi platter and truffle Hanwoo striploin jjapaghetti, for a total of ₩145,000.”
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Apgujeong izakaya dinner: uni soba and tomato highball at Gatpo Karin
“On a dinner outing the writer ordered the uni and sweet shrimp perilla oil soba (39,000 won), shime saba bōzushi, a cured mackerel bar sushi (34,000 won), a tomato highball (13,000 won) and a ginger highball (12,000 won).”
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Apgujeong Japanese dining: charcoal-smoked mackerel sushi, Gatpo Karin
“On a weekday evening date with her husband, the writer ordered the sashimi moriawase for two (₩78,000), shime saba bou-zushi (mackerel bar sushi, ₩34,000) and Iberico pork neck miso-yaki (₩36,000), and watched the chef give the mackerel its charcoal aroma from the tachi counter.”
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Apgujeong izakaya with private rooms: uni 5-color sashimi, Gatpo Karin
“After a birthday beef dinner with friends, we stopped at Gatpo Karin and ordered the 5-color sashimi of uni (sea urchin), sweet shrimp, scallop and tuna for 68,000 won, plus the Hanwoo beef tendon oden nabe (fish cake hot pot) for 35,000 won.”
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Apgujeong izakaya birthday party with Hanwoo seaweed soup: Gatpo Karin
“Gatpo Karin (갓포 카린) is an izakaya on the 4th floor of 12 Seolleung-ro 155-gil, near Exit 5 of Apgujeongnodeo Station in Gangnam, Seoul.”
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