El Iberico Apgujeong
엘이베리코 압구정점
About
Refined pork dining bar near Apgujeong Station serving grilled Spanish Iberico specialty cuts alongside creative tapas and wine.
Tucked into an alleyway just steps from Apgujeong Station, El Iberico marries the convivial atmosphere of a Spanish tavern with the hands-on service of a high-end Korean grill. Encased in dark wood with a cozy, cabin-like warmth, the dining room accommodates everything from intimate bar-seating dates to lively group dinners tucked into private rooms. Overhead ventilation hoods sit right against the tabletop grills, sweeping away smoke so you leave smelling completely fresh. The kitchen revolves around Spanish Iberico black pork, foregrounding prized specialty cuts alongside Iberian-inspired tapas. The star cut is the *pluma*—a delicate, triangular cut from between the neck and loin that balances lush marbling with concentrated, beef-like juiciness. Alongside the *hwangjesal* (emperor cut), the meats are handled entirely by the staff, who grill each piece to your preferred doneness and plate it alongside roasted vegetables and tender potatoes. The spread bridges Spain and Seoul: tender cuts meet flaky finishing salt, wasabi, and a familiar Korean array of kimchi and pickled radish, which sharply cuts through the pork's rich fat. Dinners often begin with Spanish small plates. The signature tapas sampler offers a playful, fusion prelude—featuring warm brownie churros, honey salmon, rich Iberico rillettes, endive boats, and guacamole-stuffed egg whites crowned with grilled shrimp. If sticking strictly savory, the menu also branches into Spanish classics like garlic-slicked gambas and homestyle comforts like kimchi fried rice. With valet parking out front and wine corkage available, the room easily fills with neighborhood office teams and families dining with children, well tended to by an attentive staff. Cap the meal with the house-made chocolate brick brownie, served subtly sweet alongside cool scoops of vanilla ice cream to counter the sizzling richness of the grill.
Menu
- Iberico Pluma₩25,000
- 이베리코 플루마 150g₩24,000
- 이베리코 황제살 150g₩19,000
- 이베리코 시크릿 150g₩19,000
- 이베리코 늑간살 150g₩17,000
- 버크셔 삼겹살 150g₩19,000
Local tips
- Staff grills the pork for you directly at the table.
- Reserve via Naver or phone; weeknight dinners frequently fill up with office gatherings.
- Valet parking is available for 5,000 KRW for up to 2 hours.
- Corkage free is available when spending over 40,000 KRW per person.
Details
- Apgujeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:00
- Monday
- 16:30–23:30
- Tuesday
- 16:30–23:30
- Wednesday
- 16:30–23:30
- Thursday
- 16:30–23:30
- Friday
- 16:30–23:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–22:30