Daekyung Sik Apgujeong Branch
대경식 압구정점
About
Cozy Japanese-style noodle eatery near Apgujeong Station specializing in clear pork broth soba and rich ramen dishes.
Tucked steps away from Apgujeong Station’s Exit 5, Daegyeongsik feels like a slice of quiet Tokyo hidden within Gangnam’s bustle. Marked by a wooden facade draped with a modest white curtain, the compact noodle shop operates on an understated rhythm. Inside, seating is intentionally arranged for solitary dining, featuring an open-kitchen counter, wall-facing perches, and a hidden four-seat alcove in the back. Animated scenes from Studio Ghibli flicker from a wall projector while ambient city livestreams murmur in the background, creating an unhurried, calm cocoon for solo diners and small parties alike. The kitchen blurs the line between Japanese ramen craft and clean Korean broth traditions, specializing in pork-based *butasoba* and clear pork gomtang. Ordering happens quickly via CatchTable QR codes, but the resulting bowls reflect steady patience. Daegyeongsik’s defining signature is the Black Garlic Butasoba. Arriving beneath an expansive layer of tender pork cuts—thinly sliced pieces interspersed with thick, pink-hued cuts—the broth reveals an aroma of fermented black garlic that is nuanced rather than overpowering. A squeeze of fresh lemon cuts through the rich, glistening broth, which clings generously to every strand of springy noodles. Those seeking deeper comfort gravitate toward the Baek Soba, a heavier white broth adorned with seasoned kelp (*shiokonbu*) and generous pork cuts that manage rich depth without any gamey pungency. Meanwhile, traditionalists can opt for the clear *dwaeji gomtang*, served with a bowl of rice or swapped for noodles, finished with a vigorous shake of black pepper from the counter shelf. Help-yourself stations offer banchan like pickled ginger, pickles, and kkakdugi alongside free rice refills. Complete with checked aprons and entryway coat hangers, Daegyeongsik strips away the district’s pretense, delivering a focused, deeply warming bowl engineered for quiet satisfaction.
Menu
- Black Garlic Pork Soba₩11,000
- Rich White Soba₩11,000
- Clear Pork Gomtang₩10,000
- Spicy Red Soba₩12,000
- 맑은 부타 냉소바₩10,000
- 매콤한 마제소바₩11,000
- 마늘 베이컨 버터₩12,000
- 명란 레몬 버터₩13,000
- 소유 버섯 버터₩13,000
Local tips
- Order directly at your seat via Catch Order QR code.
- Extra rice and water are available for free at the self-service bar.
- Counter seats and a small nook make it an ideal spot for solo dining.
- Reservations for parties of up to 4 are available on Naver (call for 5+).
Details
- Apgujeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 10:00–20:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00–20:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–20:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–20:30
- Friday
- 10:00–20:30
- Saturday
- 10:00–20:30