Gangnam Gyoza Sangdo Branch
강남교자 상도점
About
A comforting noodle eatery inside an apartment arcade near Soongsil University, serving savory meat-broth kalguksu and juicy steamed dumplings.
Tucked away on the second floor of the Sangdo Central Park apartment complex, Gangnam Gyoza offers a comforting neighborhood retreat near Soongsil University. With roughly eight to ten tidy wooden tables, high chairs at the ready, and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere, it operates without an afternoon break, welcoming solo diners and local residents throughout the day. The kitchen specializes in the hearty, Seoul-style noodle soups and dumplings famously rooted in the Myeongdong tradition. The signature *kalguksu* skips seafood entirely, relying on a savory, bone-broth meat foundation. Tender noodles arrive topped with stir-fried ground pork, delicate wanton-style dumplings, wood ear mushrooms, and a generous mound of caramelized onions that lends the broth a mellow sweetness and a smoky aroma faintly reminiscent of *jjajang*. For those craving heat, an *eolkeun* (spicy) version offers a punchier profile, while the chilled *bibim-guksu* tosses noodles and textured beef in a lively, piquant dressing accompanied by a small bowl of mild broth and cooling white kimchi. The steamed *gyoza mandu* are an essential companion to the noodles. Encased in tender, thin skins, they burst with rich, clean juices and savory filling. Service here is thoughtful: kimchi is plated on individual dishes for each diner rather than shared communally. Punchy, thick, and distinctly sweet with a heavy kick of raw garlic, the bright red cabbage kimchi cuts right through the rich broths and dumplings. Every noodle and soup bowl includes a complimentary *mini gonggibap* (a small portion of steamed rice) upon request. Stirring the rice into the leftover broth ensures not a drop of the savory, onion-rich soup goes to waste. Drivers will appreciate the free parking available within the apartment grounds, making the steep uphill approach from the subway station painless.
Menu
- Kalguksu (Chopped Noodle Soup)₩11,000
- Gyoza Dumplings₩10,000
- Spicy Bibim Noodles₩10,000
- Spicy Kalguksu₩10,000
- 강남샤브샤브(2인이상)₩16,500
- 콩국수(계절메뉴)₩12,000
- 초계국수₩12,000
- Ox Bone Soup₩12,000
- Dak Gaejang₩11,000
- 시골완당떡국₩10,000
Local tips
- Ask staff for a complimentary mini bowl of rice to enjoy with leftover noodle soup.
- Free parking is available inside the apartment complex by informing the front gate guard.
- Each guest receives their own individual dish of garlicky kimchi.
Details
- Soongsil University Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00