Best food in Gangnam, Seoul

If you’re staying in Gangnam and want to eat well without blowing your budget on tourist traps, you’re in luck, because the neighbourhood punches well above its flashy reputation when it comes to proper food. From a Michelin-featured cold noodle institution to a 24-hour hangover soup spot, here are the 20 best Gangnam food spots to check out.

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1. 진미평양냉면 (Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon)

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Most of Seoul’s legendary Pyeongyang-style cold noodles joints are north of the Han River. Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon is the major exception, and it’s good enough that Michelin listed it in its Seoul Guide. Celebrity Sung Si-kyung has openly called it one of his favourite cold noodle spots, which should tell you everything.

The broth sits in a sweet spot of flavour: distinctly meaty, just salty enough, and immediately likeable even for first-timers to the style. Order the Cold Noodles (₩15,000) and add a Half-Portion Warm Pork Belly (₩15,000) on the side. The pork is meltingly tender, served warm against the ice-cold noodles.

Address: 305-3 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06061, South Korea Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm Tel: +82 2-515-3469 Website Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon is not halal-certified.

2. 무월식탁 (Muwol Table)

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Wedged between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station, Muwol Table is the kind of Korean home-cooking restaurant that punches well abo...