Anju House

About

Spacious basement modern pub near Sinsa Station specializing in Korean fusion dishes, ideal for group gatherings with private dining rooms.

Tucked into a basement along Dosan-daero just off Sinsa Station, Anjujip operates like a welcoming subterranean hideaway designed specifically for gatherings. Between the glass front entrance and neon street sign, steps lead down into an unexpectedly expansive room fitted with plush group sofa seating and private rooms capable of accommodating up to ten guests. It has naturally evolved into a favored spot in Garosu-gil for wedding invitation dinners, birthday celebrations, and year-end reunions, with hosts often booking the private spaces via Naver or CatchTable. Staff greet seated parties with thoughtful touches—like individual raisin tree (hutgae) condition sticks to fortify guests before the evening’s drinks begin. The kitchen leans into contemporary Korean pub dining, updating familiar drinking dishes with Western comfort elements. The indisputable centerpiece on most tables is the signature Anjujip Pasta, tossed in a dense, velvety cream sauce alongside gnocchi-like bites and fragrant strips of perilla leaves that cut through the richness. Another crowd favorite is the tender grilled chicken thigh served over a bed of creamed spinach, offering a savory, balanced alternative to standard fried chicken plates. Traditional drinking staples round out the sprawling menu when large groups order across the board. Plates of seasoned sea snails (*golbaengi muchim*) bring tart, chili heat to the table alongside folded, pan-fried beef pancakes (*yukjeon*). Diners looking for shareable stove fare can also pull in seafood-loaded tteokbokki or order pints of draft beer and bottles of soju to mix table-side somaek. With valet parking available along the street, dedicated clean restroom facilities, and ample space that avoids the cramped noise of typical basement pubs, it provides a relaxed, convivial shelter right in the heart of Gangnam.