Gangnam · Apgujeong / Korean beef barbecue
삼원가든
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 · October 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.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
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
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
I brought my wife and parents here, and we ended up ordering the marinated galbi and doenjang jjigae. Honestly, everything was genuinely delicious. The marinade on the short ribs hit that perfect middle ground where it wasn't too sweet or overpowering, and the meat itself was inc
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NEAR YOU
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Order the signature marinated galbi grilled tableside, and finish with naengmyeon or doenjang-jjigae.
Expect about ₩80,000 per person. Marinated galbi ₩65,000; fresh Korean beef galbi ₩130,000; braised galbi-jjim ₩88,000.
Mon–Sat 11:30–21:30; Sun & holidays 11:00–21:00. Open daily.
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).
Samwon Garden suits Groups & sharing, Worth the trip.
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