Gangnam
Bunker Company Apgujeong
Gangnam
An award-winning specialty coffee roastery with industrial-chic design. Winner of the 2023 Korean Barista Award for Best Coffee Bar, known for homemade baked goods and high-quality in-house roast beans.
Cafe Delmar
Gangnam
An elegant hotel lounge cafe located in the Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul in Gangnam. Cafe Delmar offers a sophisticated European ambiance with an extensive menu featuring premium desserts, bakery items, and light meals. Known for their exquisite cream brûlée, freshly baked scones, and portobello dishes, this upscale cafe provides a luxurious retreat in the heart of Gangnam's business district.
Cafe Knotted (Dosan)
Gangnam
Seoul's most popular donut cafe featuring fluffy kaya butter donuts that attract long queues daily. The flagship Dosan Park location offers a multi-story space with cute interior design perfect for photos. Famous for fresh cream donuts, premium coffee, and seasonal specials, Cafe Knotted has grown to over 40 locations across Korea and even expanded to Los Angeles.
Cheongdam The Table
Gangnam
An exclusive fine dining restaurant opened in January 2025 by a Michelin-starred chef, featuring contemporary Korean cuisine with an innovative twist. This intimate establishment offers a sophisticated dining experience with meticulously crafted tasting menus that showcase the best of Korean ingredients.
Dalmatian Apgujeong
Gangnam
A trendy European-style brunch cafe in Apgujeong with a stunning outdoor terrace featuring a water fountain surrounded by beautiful flowers. Popular among Gen Z for its Instagram-worthy aesthetics, this hotspot serves fine wine and warm shakshuka alongside an extensive brunch menu in a chic atmosphere.
Drunken Bean
Gangnam
A remarkable NYC subway-themed cafe spanning from B1 to 5th floor, designed to replicate a Manhattan subway station. Complete with authentic turnstiles and detailed recreations of the 55th Street station entrance, this immersive cafe offers coffee, sweets, and incredible photo opportunities in a unique New York-inspired setting.
Eatanic Garden
Gangnam
A one-Michelin-star restaurant on the 36th floor of Josun Palace Hotel, offering contemporary Korean cuisine with breathtaking Han River views. Chef Son Jong-won creates innovative, wholesome dishes that blend Korean tradition with modern techniques.
GML Dosan
Gangnam
GML (Good Materials for Life) is a unique multi-roaster cafe concept featuring specialty coffee beans from world-renowned roasteries. This second location in Apgujeong's Dosan coffee alley showcases 17 different international specialty coffee roasters under one roof, creating a curated coffee experience. Partnering with Obeor for pastries and desserts, GML offers high-quality baked goods alongside exceptional coffee selections. The modern minimalist space attracts coffee enthusiasts and professionals seeking rare coffee varieties.
Kim Young Mo Bakery
Gangnam
A legendary Seoul bakery with over 43 years of tradition, representing the pinnacle of Korean French pastry craftsmanship. Founded by master baker Kim Young-mo in the Dogok neighborhood of Gangnam, this institution has earned recognition from Blue Ribbon Survey and remains a beloved destination for discerning pastry lovers.
Kimssibooin
Gangnam
An elegant Korean dessert café in charming Seorae Village, renowned for its exquisite royal court-style rice cakes, yakgwa, and jooak beautifully presented on traditional soban tables. This Blue Ribbon awarded establishment offers an authentic taste of Korean palace desserts in a refined, hanbok-friendly atmosphere.
Légume
Gangnam
Asia's first and only Michelin-starred vegan restaurant, Légume showcases Chef Sung Si-woo's innovative plant-based Korean cuisine. This refined dining destination earned its Michelin star through creative vegetable-forward dishes that highlight seasonal Korean produce, offering a sophisticated vegan tasting experience with signature creations like flounder with gochujang-marinated caviar reimagined with plant-based ingredients.