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Korean BBQ · Gangnam
Samwon Garden
삼원가든
Gangnam's landmark galbi house: a big traditional restaurant with a garden and waterfall, where Seoul families have celebrated for decades. Order the house marinated beef short ribs or plain prime Korean beef ribs, grilled at your table, or come at lunch for a bowl of galbitang and cold noodles.
서울특별시 강남구 언주로 835
How it works here
🥢 How Korean restaurants usually workWaiting
Short wait
ReservationJust join the line
Book for dinner and rooms. The weekday lunch galbitang draws a line, but it moves quickly.· 3 reviews
What to order
- Samwon traditional marinated galbi삼원 전통 양념갈비
The signature beef short ribs.
- Hanwoo saeng-galbi (plain Korean beef ribs)한우 생갈비
- Hanwoo yukhoe (raw beef)한우 육회
- Haemul-pajeon (seafood scallion pancake)해물파전
- Galbitang and naengmyeon (lunch)갈비탕·냉면 (점심)
A cheaper way to visit.
How much to order
- 👤 1Galbitang at lunch.
- 👤 2Two servings of marinated galbi, then naengmyeon to finish.
- 👤 3-4Marinated galbi and plain beef ribs to compare, plus yukhoe or a seafood pancake.
Insider tips
- Its private rooms and separate annex make it a classic place for family milestones and business dinners; ask for a room when booking.· 4 reviews
Why it's famous
- Michelin GuideListed in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2026, and often named one of Seoul's great galbi houses.· 4 reviews
- On TVVisitors on MBC Every1's Welcome, First Time in Korea? were taken here for Korean beef galbi.· 2 reviews
Did you know?
- The garden is so large that the restaurant also hosts outdoor weddings.· 3 reviews
Good to know
- On Eonju-ro near Dosan Park, a walk from Apgujeong Station (Line 3) or Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang line). Parking available.· 3 reviews
Where this comes from (20 reviews)
Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-28.
- 2026-10-08 blog.naver.com/kjen1224/224435470098
- 2026-10-07 blog.naver.com/neosisyhpus/224433765040
- 2026-10-06 blog.naver.com/tonyangzip/224432925928
- 2026-09-25 blog.naver.com/mmpwl2/224422308521
- 2026-09-21 blog.naver.com/wlq8404/224418871351
- 2026-09-20 blog.naver.com/yennie00_/224417913951
- 2026-09-19 blog.naver.com/cookmancreator/224416935005
- 2026-09-16 blog.naver.com/justinmi_/224414215777
- 2026-09-14 blog.naver.com/beany9/224411746923
- 2026-09-06 blog.naver.com/gyuraning/224402487681
- 2026-09-05 blog.naver.com/sweetmocha77/224401384854
- 2026-09-04 blog.naver.com/dplusp/224401096559
- 2026-09-03 blog.naver.com/fdamin/224399724100
- 2026-09-01 blog.naver.com/2jlog/224397859712
- 2026-09-01 blog.naver.com/markjacob1522/224397787517
- 2026-09-01 blog.naver.com/quokka-_-95/224397846019
- 2025-07-07 blog.naver.com/hohohihihe/223924461253
- 2024-09-27 foodwater.tistory.com/2200
- 2024-09-27 blog.naver.com/catpartner/223598161269
- 2024-08-28 culibrary.tistory.com/1628