Opened in 1976, Samwon Garden is a garden-style barbecue house that has hosted generations of Seoul families and business dinners over grilled short ribs. Private rooms and a landscaped courtyard make it feel like an occasion rather than a quick meal.
Menu and ordering
Order the signature marinated galbi grilled tableside, and finish with naengmyeon or doenjang-jjigae.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.1 from 1,846 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 삼원가든 — 양념갈비
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Takes reservations (Google listing)
Getting there
Hak-dong Station (Line 7) · Mon–Sat 11:30–21:30; Sun & holidays 11:00–21:00
Budget
about ₩80,000 per person
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
4.1★★★★☆1,846 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
song hun lee★★★★★7 months ago
Truly exceptional!
My parents were absolutely delighted with the meal.
As one of Korea's most renowned galbi restaurants, the taste and service were both top-notch. I visited with my parents, and the galbi was incredibly tender, melting in the mouth with a perfectly balanced mar
Tommy Kim★2 weeks ago
We had dinner in a private room with a party of 12 and spent over KRW 2 million, but unfortunately had an extremely disappointing experience.
While the food was great, the service was unacceptable. Our waitress, Shin Ahyoung, was extremely unfriendly and seemed to take out her s
JW Kim★★★★★9 months ago
Samwon Garden’s bulgogi is just as good as I remembered—no surprises in the best way.
This time I also tried the borigulbi, and eating it the classic way with rice soaked in green tea was so clean and comforting. Simple, but seriously delicious.
They renovated a few years ago, an
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Order the signature marinated galbi grilled tableside, and finish with naengmyeon or doenjang-jjigae.
How much does a meal at Samwon Garden cost?
Expect about ₩80,000 per person. Marinated galbi ₩65,000; fresh Korean beef galbi ₩130,000; braised galbi-jjim ₩88,000.
When is Samwon Garden open?
Mon–Sat 11:30–21:30; Sun & holidays 11:00–21:00. Open daily.
Where is Samwon Garden and how do I get there?
Samwon Garden is at 835 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 강남구 언주로 835. The nearest station is Hak-dong Station (Line 7).
Who is Samwon Garden good for?
Samwon Garden suits Groups & sharing, Worth the trip.
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