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Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

Pungryugak • 풍류각

풍류각
August 07, 2025 by greysuitcase in Food, Seoul, South Korea

Pungryugak (풍류각) is a Korean BBQ restaurant located near Hapjeong Station (합정역) that specializes in dry-aged 1++ Hanwoo meat. The restaurant has a clean, modern interior with plenty of seatings around the space. Each table is equipped with its own modern BBQ exhaust pipe that prevents smokes from filling up the room which is always a nice touch to a Korean BBQ restaurant. On the further end of the dining area, there are 2 private rooms that can accommodate 8 people in each room if you wish to have a more private dining experience. The restaurant also seems to have been visited by a number of celebrities and public figures, evident by the number of framed signatures they hung up on the wall of the restaurants. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

If you’re not familiar with Hanwoo, it is a breed of Korean cattle known for its high-quality, marbled beef. For that reason alone, it is usually compared to Japanese Wagyu (if Japan has Wagyu, Korea has Hanwoo). Hanwoo has their own grading system for their quality of the meat and the highest grade is called the 1++ or 투플러스 (투뿔) in Korean. 1++ grade Hanwoo usually has the highest marbling and tenderness and a higher price point compared to the lower tiers.

Just like a lot of newer restaurants in Seoul that just opened these past couple of years, Pungryugak uses the tabletop tablet ordering system. So all you have to do is browse the menu on the tablet, add the menu you want to order to the cart and press order. For this restaurant though, I don’t remember if they have language options. I came with my Korean friend and since we both can read Korean, I didn’t pay attention if they have option to change the language (you can always use Google Translate camera to read the menu if they don’t). Anyways, not long after we got seated, we placed our orders and the food came out soon after. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

Gochujang Beef Tartare (고추장육회) ₩15,000 | 8.5/10

The yukhoe (beef tartare) was nice and fresh. The temperature was also just right, not too cold or too warm. The gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce was a tad spicy for me but it’s a solid yukhoe.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

Dry-Aged Hanwoo Beef Tounge (한우 우설) ₩29,000 | 9/10

20-Day Dry-Aged Beef Tounge
한우우설을 20일간 드라이에이징하여 쫀득하면서 아삭한 식감의 스페셜메뉴

The texture of the beef tongue was soft but still has that chewiness in the bite and it was juicy. Also there’s no meaty smell at all (sometimes there’s a certain smell in beef tongue if they don’t prepare or cook it properly).

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

Assorted 1++ Hanwoo Platter (투뿔한우모듬) ₩69,000 | 9/10

The Assorted 1++ Hanwoo Platter consists of the 1++ Hanwoo Kkotsal (top) and Dry-Aged 1++ Hanwoo Galbi (bottom).

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

Dry-Aged 1++ Hanwoo Galbi (Short Ribs) | 8.5/10

드라이에이징 투뿔한우갈비살 

The galbi was juicy, chewy but not tough at all. Galbi is usually a safe choice if you want a good, delicious meat for Korean BBQ and this one was no different. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

1++ Hanwoo Kkotsal (Chuck Flap Tail) | 9/10

투뿔 꽃살

The kkotsal has a very nice marbling. It was also the softest and juiciest out of all the cuts we ordered. Definitely my favorite cut of this meal.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.

After my first visit with my friend, I actually came back again a few days later with another friend. This time we ordered the Hanwoo Dry-Aged Beef Tounge (한우 우설) and 1++ Hanwoo Anchangsal (Outside Skirt) (투뿔 안창살). Didn’t take proper picture of the anchangsal but it was actually pretty good too. A 8.5/10 from me. This restaurant has officially made it to my ‘K-BBQ Restaurants in Hapjeong Area’ list. Definitely worth visiting if you want to get some high-quality Hanwoo.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Pungryugak (풍류각), Hapjeong-dong (합정동), Seoul, South Korea.
 

Pungryugak • 풍류각

Address: 서울 마포구 월드컵로 33 1층
Telephone: 0507-1425-9279
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 - 02:00 (Break Time: 15:00 - 17:00) | Sat-Sun 11:00 - 02:00

Instagram: @pungryugak


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Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

3F Lobby Seoul

3F Lobby
May 15, 2025 by greysuitcase in Cafe, Seoul, South Korea

Walking into 3F Lobby is like walking into the reception area of a small independent architect’s studio. The only difference is the said reception area has been transformed into a cafe where people can walk in, get a cup of coffee (or milk tea in my case) and hang around the space for a bit, even if you’re not a client of the architect.

Located on the third floor of an unassuming walk-up in Yongsan neighborhood (용산구), the cafe’s concept is clearly stated by the tagline printed under the logo on their signage—‘hand drip coffee brewed by architects’. The idea is simple, straightforward and a very good use of the space that they have considering that the architects only use one corner of the room for their private working studio. The rest of the modest space is furnished with minimal modern unique furnitures that give visitors both a collaborative atmosphere where you can discuss your ideas with your table mates as well as a private intimate mood if you want to be left alone with your thoughts. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
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Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
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Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Earl Grey Milk Tea (얼그레이 밀크티) ₩6,800 | 8.5/10

I ordered their Earl Grey Milk Tea and was surprised that it was served with an ice ball. I thought that was a nice touch to the presentation of the drink. The milk tea was good and not too sweet. The ratio of the milk and tea was just how I like it. They also give a cube of brownie on the side with the drink which was a nice surprise. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Other than coffee, non-coffee drinks, tea, and desserts, they also serve Whiskey and Highball on the menu. Since the place is a bit small, it can get a tad noisy when all the tables are fully occupied. I also have an inkling that this place might be busy on the weekends seeing that there are chairs lined up in front of the cafe for people who are waiting for a table (I went on a weekday so it wasn’t a full house. But considering it’s a weekday, the place was pretty packed). But all and all, this was a cool space to check out if you’re looking for a cafe to hang out at around Yongsan area.

Greysuitcase Seoul Cafe Series: 3F Lobby Yongsan, Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
 

3F Lobby

Address: 서울 용산구 한강대로15길 19-19 3층
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솔솥 청담점
April 04, 2025 by greysuitcase in Food, Seoul, South Korea

Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점) is a chain restaurant that is specialized in “Sotbap” (솥밥) (or“pot rice” in Korean), a Korean traditional dish where short-grain rice is cooked with various ingredients in a heavy pot placed directly on a stove or over an open flame. The dish has been gaining popularity (or at least I’ve seen more and more clips online of restaurants serving Sotbap) in the past couple of years and in my opinion is one of the food trends that’s pretty popular in Korea in recent times (not recent recent, but pretty recent). I still remember a couple of years ago when it started with one or two restaurants that went viral because of their Sotbap menu. But these days, you can find multiple restaurants that have similar concepts in different places in the country. Solsot is one of the bigger franchise in this category with 77 locations all over South Korea. 

I went to the Cheongdam location (솔솥 청담점) on a Friday for lunch with a friend of mine. We arrived at 11:30 am, right before the lunch rush started and managed to get a table right away. The restaurant is not too big with about 24 seatings available around the room. The tables are for mostly for 4 people, but there are about four tables that accommodate party of two. And good thing we came a little early because minutes later, the restaurant was full with people and there’s even a line forming outside. So yes, the place is definitely pretty popular and you might have to wait for a table if you come during lunch or dinner rush. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.

The menu here is pretty straight forward with accompanying pictures so you don’t have to guess what you’re getting. Each Sotbap set comes with sides of salad, soup, banchan, dipping sauce and a Yakult drink. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.

How To Eat

First, mixed everything inside the pot. Add the sauce too according to your preference and liking. After everything is mixed together, scoop the rice out and place them on the empty plate they gave with your set. If you want to enjoy the Nurungji (or scorched rice), leave the crispy rice that’s sticking to the pot and then pour the hot tea/broth that they gave you inside the white sake bottle shaped container into the pot and put the lid back on top. You can eat this at the end of your meal after you finish your Sotbap.

Overall Comment

One thing I have to say about the flavors, if you’re imagining Sotbap to have a bold flavors (as in South East Asian standard for bold flavors and strong seasonings for example), you might be disappointed when eating it. In general, I think when talking about what considered comfort food in Korea, most of the dishes are very mildly seasoned, especially if you’re comparing it to the flavors one usually finds in South East Asian cooking. Even my Korean friends have told me that SEA foods are generally stronger in seasonings and saltier compared to Korean food (not all, but majority of it). So for the locals, the flavors and seasonings might already hit their level of comfort, but if you are from South East Asia or prefer a strongly seasoned dishes like those found in the SEA countries, Sotbap could taste a tad under seasoned for your taste buds. Just a heads up.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.

Abalone Sotbap (전복솥밥) ₩18,000 | 8/10

The abalone is fresh and chewy, not tough at all. This Sotbap tastes very earthy especially with the addition of the sesame seeds. For the Abalone Sotbap, it does come with a pack of seaweed sheet on the side. And they recommend you to wrap the rice with the seaweed, dip it into the sauce and eat it in one bite. Eating it this way does add a layer of complexity to the Sotbap and enhance that sea flavor in your bite.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.

Steak Sotbap (스테이크솥밥) ₩18,000 | 8/10

The steak is nice and tender with pretty generous portion. The egg yolk added an extra creaminess to the Sotbap which I enjoyed. The sauce for the Steak Sotbap is a bit saltier than the Abalone Sotbap’s sauce so I would recommend you to pour it little by little first and taste it in case pouring everything in all together is too salty for you. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.

All and all, my friend and I enjoyed our meal. We were pretty stuffed by the end of our lunch (we didn’t even finish all of our rice, just the proteins cause the portion is actually bigger than we thought) and the Sotbap felt like a very healthy meal. If you’re looking for something warm, comforting and nutritious for your body, I think Sotbap is the way to go.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Solsot Cheongdam (솔솥 청담점), Dosan Park (도산공원), Cheongdam-dong (청담동), Gangnam (강남), Seoul, South Korea.
 

Solsot Cheongdam • 솔솥 청담점

Address: 서울 강남구 도산대로53길 16
Telephone: 0507-1334-6806
Hours: Everyday 11:30-21:00 (Last Order 20:30)

Instagram: @solsot_official


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언베니쉬 한남
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Unvanish Hannam 언베니쉬 한남 - Sea of ​​Green Life Mood Spray 씨 오브 그린 라이프 무드 스프레이

Image Courtesy: Unvanish Website

 

Unvanish Hannam • 언베니쉬 한남

Address: 서울 용산구 이태원로49길 19 2층 언베니쉬
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Yoo Bang Nyeong The Hyundai Seoul • 유방녕 더현대서울점

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