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The great standing Buddha of Bongeunsa looking over the temple to the towers of Samseong-dong

Neighbourhood guide · Seoul

Gangnam, south of the river

Mingles and most of the starred tables, the Dosan flagships, COEX, Bongeunsa and the grand hotels of Teheran-ro.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Gangnam: Cheongdam, Apgujeong and Dosan

    Gangnam·In depth

    Mingles and most of the starred tables, the flagship stores of Dosan and Cheongdam, COEX and Bongeunsa.

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What to see and do

  1. A temple opposite COEX

    Bongeunsa

    Samseong·Buddhist temple

    A temple on the slope opposite COEX, with a great standing Buddha and a Templestay programme.

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  2. Shelves to the ceiling

    Starfield Library

    Samseong·Library

    The open library in the middle of COEX mall, its bookcases rising two storeys.

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  3. Contemporary art in Cheongdam

    Songeun

    Cheongdam·Art space

    An art foundation’s exhibition space in Cheongdam.

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Where to eat

  1. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Evett

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    10-5 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star

    Collage

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·French Contemporary

    Contemporary French cooking at Ananti at Gangnam. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, Ananti at Gangnam, 11 Nonhyeon-ro 136-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  3. One MICHELIN Star

    L'Amitié

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·French

    French cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 30 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  4. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Mingles

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean

    Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 19 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  5. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Kwonsooksoo

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean

    Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    4F, 37 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  6. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Jungsik

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    11 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  7. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Soigné

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    #201, 2F, Sinsa square, 652 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  8. Two MICHELIN Stars

    alla prima

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    13 Hakdong-ro 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  9. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Mitou

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    24 Dosan-daero 70-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  10. One MICHELIN Star

    Hakusi

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 8-4 Eonju-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  11. One MICHELIN Star

    Muoki

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 12-12 Hakdong-ro 55-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  12. One MICHELIN Star

    Muni

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B2, 26 Dosan-daero 70-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  13. One MICHELIN Star

    Exquisine

    Samseong & Gangnam·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Samseong & Gangnam. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    6 Samseong-ro 140-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  14. One MICHELIN Star

    GiwaKang

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Korean Contemporary

    Contemporary Korean cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    4F, 9 Nonhyeon-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  15. One MICHELIN Star

    KANG MINCHUL Restaurant

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·French Contemporary

    Contemporary French cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    5F, 18 Dosan-daero 63-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  16. One MICHELIN Star

    GAGGEN by Choi Junho

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 19-1 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  17. One MICHELIN Star

    7th Door

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean Contemporary

    Contemporary Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    4F, 41 Hakdong-ro 97-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  18. One MICHELIN Star

    VINHO

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    #162 Wellstone Bldg, 38 Hakdong-ro 43-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  19. One MICHELIN Star

    y'east

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    3F, 26-6 Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  20. One MICHELIN Star

    Légume

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Vegan

    Vegan cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    #207, 2F, Sinsa Square, 652 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  21. One MICHELIN Star

    Solbam

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 231 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  22. One MICHELIN Star

    SAN

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B1, 6 Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  23. One MICHELIN Star

    Sushi Matsumoto

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Sushi

    A sushi counter in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    24 Dosan-daero 75-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  24. One MICHELIN Star

    YUN

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean

    Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    805 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  25. One MICHELIN Star

    Goryori Ken

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 15-3 Eonju-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  26. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Restaurant Allen

    Samseong & Gangnam·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Samseong & Gangnam. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    E205, 2F, Center field EAST, 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  27. One MICHELIN Star

    Sushi Kanesaka

    Samseong & Gangnam·Sushi

    A sushi counter at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    1F, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, 521 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  28. One MICHELIN Star

    Eatanic Garden

    Samseong & Gangnam·Korean Contemporary

    Contemporary Korean cooking at Josun Palace. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    36F, Josun Palace Hotel, 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  29. Bib Gourmand

    Gebangsikdang

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Gejang

    Gejang, raw crab marinated in soy in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    17 Seolleung-ro 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

Shopping

  1. The underground city

    Starfield COEX Mall

    Samseong·Shopping centre

    The great underground mall at COEX, with the Starfield Library at its heart.

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  2. Eyewear as installation

    Gentle Monster Haus Dosan

    Dosan·Flagship store

    The Seoul eyewear brand’s flagship in Dosan, its floors staged like an art installation.

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  3. Ginseng and skincare

    Sulwhasoo Flagship Store

    Dosan·Flagship store

    The Korean skincare house’s flagship in Dosan, with a spa upstairs.

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Where to stay

  1. Gangnam’s grand hotel

    Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul

    Gangnam·Grand hotel

    The Josun group’s flagship in the Center Field complex on Teheran-ro, with the starred Eatanic Garden on the 36th floor.

    231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  2. Above COEX

    Park Hyatt Seoul

    Samseong·Grand hotel

    A hotel of 184 rooms on Teheran-ro, across from COEX and Bongeunsa.

    606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  3. By Garosu-gil

    Andaz Seoul Gangnam

    Sinsa & Apgujeong·Design hotel

    A design hotel on Nonhyeon-ro, between Sinsa and Apgujeong.

    854 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  4. Home of Sushi Kanesaka

    Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas

    Samseong·Grand hotel

    The Parnas tower beside COEX, home of Sushi Kanesaka (One MICHELIN Star).

    521 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  5. Near Garosu-gil

    La Casa Hotel Seoul

    Sinsa·Boutique hotel

    A small hotel of 88 rooms in Sinsa, near Garosu-gil.

    83 Dosan-daero 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

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