Gangnam · Apgujeong / Korean beef barbecue
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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.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · September 2026
On a food route: Seoul in 3 days, one meal at a time
Galbi · marinated grilled short ribs
Order the signature marinated galbi grilled tableside, and finish with naengmyeon or doenjang-jjigae.
This is a higher-end splurge, so reserve ahead, especially for dinner or a private room.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
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
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
This is a beef spot. If you’re wondering how I found it, it’s from the series Beyond the Bar—the lead actor takes his team here for lunch. In the show, the place looked huge and the beef was so mouth-watering that I had Gemini track it down for me using a screenshot from the movi
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