Elsewhere in Gangnam Feel like exploring other areas of Seoul s infamous business and entertainment district? Check out these individual neighborhoods and experience the many different sides to Gangnam! 1 Garosugil, Sinsa-dong Literally meaning tree lined street, Garosugil is a hip and trendy road full of restaurants and cafes, where many head to socialize and relax. Garosugil is also home to countless clothes and jewelry boutiques, shoe and bag shops, and big brand stores shop till you drop before enjoying delicious bite to eat and a coffee! By Subway (22 mins) Take the green line to the Seoul National University of Education and change to the orange line 3 in the direction of the Express Bus Terminal. Get off at Sinsa Station and take exit 8. Walk straight for three minutes and Garosugil is on your left By Taxi (12 mins) Ask for Ga-ro-su-gil and alight at the top of the street Taxi fee approx $ 6 from Coex. 92 A taste of Coex 9 3
2 Gangnam Station In the very heart of Gangnam lies Gangnam Station ~ a bustling subway stop surrounded by street after street of dining and entertainment. Gangnam Station can get very busy on weekends, and most of the action can be found by taking one of two exits.take exit 10 for bars, clubs and lively eating and drinking establishments, and take exit 11 for cafes, bakeries and more laid-back restaurants. 4 Cheongdahm-dong Cheongdahm-dong is famous for housing flagship designer label stores, up-market eateries, and exclusive art galleries. Head over to Cheongdahm-dong for a spot of high-end shopping (or browsing), and culture, followed by some luxury cuisine. Although Cheongdahm-dong nightlife is not as energetic as some other Gangnam neighborhoods, a range of swanky cocktail and lounge bars remain open until the early hours. By Subway (6 mins) Take the green line 2in the direction of Seolleung and alight at Gangnam Station. The streets behind the main road on which the station is located are where you ll find most of the entertainment! By Taxi (5 mins) Ask for Gangnam Yuk ( Yuk meaning station )Taxi fee approx $4 from Coex. 3 Apgujeong and Apgujeong Rodeo Apgujeong is a relatively newly developed area of Gangnam with a laid back and fashionable feel. A popular destination for romantic dates and relaxed evenings with friends, Apgujeong offers a vast selection of restaurants, live music and wine bars, bowling alleys, and coffee shops. Apgujeong Rodeo street is especially known for its many high-street fashion stores. The Galleria Store, CGV movie theater, and Gangnam Tourist Office are also located in Apgujeong. By Subway (25 mins) Take the green line to the Seoul National University of Education and change to the orange line in the direction of the Express Bus Terminal. Get off at Apgujeong Station and take exit 2. By Taxi (15 mins) Ask for Ap-gujung Yuk, or Apgujeong Station. Taxi fee approx $8 from Coex. By Subway (27 minutes) (Cheongdahm station is a very short taxi ride or a fifteen minute walk from Coex) Take green line 2 and change at Seolleung to the yellow Bundang line. Change at Gangnam-gu Office station onto the dark green line 7 and alight one stop over at Cheongdahm Station. Take exit two. By Taxi (3 minutes) Ask for Cheongdahm (also pronounced Chungdahm ) Station and alight at Taxi fee approx $4 from Coex. Tip! Gangnam s roads can become very busy during the evening rush hours (6 9pm), and taxi journeys may take up to twice as long and cost twice as much during these times. Other methods of transport mid-evening are advised. 94 A taste of Coex 9 5
10 Useful phrases for your Korean dining experience 7 Tips for dining in Korean restaurants 01 Hello! 안녕하세요! Annyeonghaseyo! 01 Upon entering a restaurant, sit wherever you like. In most cases, there s no host or hostess to seat you, so find any vacant seats and enjoy. 02 03 04 Thank You! Do you have a fork? What is this? 감사합니다! Gamsahabnida! 포크 있어요? Pokeuiss-eoyo? 이게 뭐예요? Igemwoyeyo? 02 03 To get the waiter or waitress s attention, press the call button. If there is no button at the table, feel free to call a server over by loudly saying jeogiyo (저기요 excuse me). Once situated, find the utensils are your table. If at first you can t find them, check the underside of the table as some restaurants use draws to store them. Set out napkins for each individual and place the utensils on top of them. 05 06 07 08 09 10 Where s the restroom? Cheers! Could I have some water, please? (litgive me some water, please.) Could I have the check, please? (litgive me the bill, please.) How much is it? Goodbye! 화장실이 어디예요? Hwajangsil-ieodiyeyo? 건배! Geonbae! 물 좀 주세요. Muljomjuseyo. 계산서 주세요. Gyesanseojuseyo. 얼마예요? Eolmayeyo? 안녕히 계세요! Annyeonghigyeseyo! 04 05 06 07 Be ready to share your food! At most Korean restaurants it is typical for main dishes to be served in a large portion in the center of the table. If you feel uncomfortable with this and want to scoop your own portion into a smaller dish, ask for an extra plate, or apjeobshi (앞접시). Water is self-serve in most restaurants. Either containers of water will be set out on your table, or you get up to fill your cup at a water cooler. Local Koreans tend to not drink water during their meals but rather wait until the end. When you are done, bring your check to the front of the restaurant to pay. Waiters and waitresses do not pick up your payment at the table. Try everything! 96 A taste of Coex 9 7
Neighborhood Map Less than 10 Minutes Away Less than 20 Minutes Away Korean 26 H Bistro Seoul 34 GangJang-guem Hanbang Gejang 38 Heukdonga 41 Hwantogung 45 Kkakdukgogi & Jijimkimchi 57 Son-keun Bujajib 61 Sanchaewang, Sanchaechon Yang Mi Ok 63 Yangcheonji 64 Yeontabal 69 Daedo Sikdang 비스트로 서울 강장금한방게장 흑돈가 황토궁 깍둑고기와 지짐김치 손큰부자집 산채왕산채촌 양미옥 양천지 연타발 대도식당 38 48 50 56 72 80 80 81 82 90 International 24 H Asian Live 25 D 29 Autumn in New York Butcher s Cut 32 H Chef s Note 35 H Grand Café 42 D Hyundai Store Food Court 46 H Lobby Lounge 49 Marco Polo 53 Pho Saigon 59 H The Brasserie 67 Corner Stone 아시안 라이브 오텀인뉴욕 붓처스컷 셰프스노트 그랜드 카페 현대백화점 스토어 푸드코트 로비 라운지 마르코폴로 포 사이공 더 브래서리 코너스톤 34 36 42 44 48 58 68 76 87 Japanese 23 H Akamatsu 36 H Hakone 39 Hirameki 43 Jagaimo 50 Namdo Yeosu Chinese 40 Ho Lee Chow 54 Riming 55 Sichuan House 아카마츠 하코네 히라메키 자가이모 남도여수 홀리차우 리밍 시추안하우스 32 49 52 58 67 54 69 69 Italian 30 Cavallo Bianco 47 Mad for Garlic 48 Mano di Chef 56 H Sky Lounge Restaurant & Bar Cipolla Rosso Vapiano Cafes 27 Bonguengsa Tea Café 33 CT Bakery 까발로비안코 매드 포 갈릭 마노디셰프 스카이 라운지 레스토랑 & 바 치폴라로쏘 바피아노 봉은사 티 카페 씨티 베이커리 43 64 87 90 40 46 65 H Yongkoong French 58 H Table 34 68 La Scala 용궁 테이블 34 라스칼라 84 74 88 Bars 37 46 H 56 H Helen s Kitchen Lobby Lounge Sky Lounge Restaurant & Bar 헬렌 키친 로비라운지 스카이 라운지 레스토랑 & 바 49 98 A taste of Coex 9 9
69 Daedo Sikdang 대도식당 Gangnam Station Hirameki 히라메키 39 NamdoYeosu 남도여수 Sichuan Mano di House Yeon Chef 시추안 tabal 마노디셰프 하우스 연타발 29 48 55 64 Butcher s Cut 붓처스컷 50 ASEM-ro Yang Mi Ok 양미옥 30 Cavallo Bianco 까발로비안코 Hwanto Sanchaewang, gung 61 Sanchaechon 황토궁 산채왕산채촌 41 37 Helen s Kitchen 헬렌 키친 KkakdukGogi & Jijimkimchi 깍둑고기와 Riming 지짐김치 리밍 Son-keun 45 Bujajib 54 Yang 손큰부자집 cheonji 양천지 57 Ho Lee 63 Chow CT Bakery 홀리차우 씨티 베이커리 53 43 40 33 Pho Jagaimo Saigon 자가이모 포 사이공 Loading Dock Rooftop Parking Gate 38 GangJang-guem Hanbang Gejang 강장금한방게장 34 Heukdonga 흑돈가 Mad for Garlic(Bongeunsa-ro) 매드 포 갈릭 47 Express Bus Terminal Vapiano 바피아노 Textile Center Exit3 500M Exit4 Walking 10Minutes Glass 25 Autumn in New York 오텀인뉴욕 Teheran-ro 42 Hyundai Store Food Court 현대백화점 스토어 푸드코트 Exit5 Samseong Stn. Line No.2 Hyundai Store D Exit6 300M 56 Sky Lounge Restaurant & Bar 스카이 라운지 레스토랑 & 바 58 Table 34 Millennium 테이블 34 Plaza Walking 5Minutes City Airport South Gate 1 Grand Intercontinental Central Plaza 35 Grand Café 그랜드 카페 36 Hakone South Gate 2 하코네 200M Walking 3Minutes Marco Polo 마르코폴로 Trade 49 City Air Coex Parking Lot Oakwood West Premier Gate Starting at Coex Hall A on the first floor East Gate 200M Walking 3Minutes 7 Luck Casino 23 Akamatsu 아카마츠 26 Bistro Seoul 비스트로서울 32 Chef s Note 셰프스노트 65 Yongkoong 용궁 ASEM Parking Lot ASEM Lotte Duty Free Shop Coex Intercontinetal Seoul 24 Asian Live 아시안 라이브 46 Lobby Lounge 로비라운지 59 The Brasserie 더 브래서리 300M Walking 5Minutes ASEM Plaza North Gate Bongensa-ro 500M 27 Bongeun Temple Walking 10Minutes Bonguengsa Tea Café 봉은사 티 카페 Wa Su seo Exit2 Exit7 Yeongdongdae-ro Yeongdongdaegyo(bridge) Exit1 Jamsil Park Hyatt 67 Corner Stone 코너스톤 Exit8 La Scala 라스칼라 68 Korea Electric Power Corporation(KEPCO) CipollaRosso 치폴라로쏘