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About
Cozy Thai restaurant tucked into the residential streets near Mokdong Station, serving authentic braised pork trotters over rice and rich crab curry.
Tucked along a quiet residential alleyway between Mokdong and Sinjeong stations, Baan Zaab serves faithful Southeast Asian cooking in Yangcheon-gu. Near the Seoul Southern District Court, the modest shop draws a steady flow of local office workers and neighborhood regulars who pack the dining room during weekday lunches. Inside, vintage curios near the entrance and thoughtful decorative accents create an inviting setting. An open kitchen anchors the space, while seating ranges from neat two- and four-top tables to a window-facing counter designed for solo diners looking to enjoy a peaceful meal. The menu balances Bangkok street staples with rich curries and stir-fries. A standout is the khao kha moo, featuring tender, slow-braised pork trotter laid over rice; the gently seasoned meat pulls apart easily, sharpened by a tangy, mustard-laced dipping sauce. Tom yum broth delivers an assertive balance of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty notes, often ordered with bouncy wontons packed with minced shrimp or supplemented with rice noodles. For rich savory profiles, the kitchen prepares pu phat phong kari—a soft-shell crab curry served in generous lunch and dinner portions—alongside moo phat phrik thai dam, which pairs seared pork belly with a punchy black pepper sauce. Lighter sides and starters maintain the same care in texture. Crisp fried spring rolls arrive with sweet chili dip, and plates are balanced by a complimentary cabbage salad tossed with a zesty, chili-flecked dressing and crushed nuts. Groups often share shrimp pad thai brightened with a wedge of fresh lemon or coconut chili shrimp tossed with broccoli and diced apple. With an accessible a la carte list and multi-course options for gatherings, Baan Zaab offers a dependable neighborhood anchor for regional Thai flavors.
Menu
- Poo Phad Pong Curry₩19,000
- Khao Kha Mu
- 뿌팟퐁커리(런치)₩15,000
- 치킨팟타이₩13,000
- Tom Yum Noodle Soup₩12,000
- Pad Thai₩14,000
- 소갈비쌀국수₩10,000
- 소갈비국밥₩9,000
- 팟카파오무쌉₩12,000
- Tom Yum Goong₩9,000
- 얌운쎈(런치)₩10,000
- Som Tam₩14,000
Local tips
- Weekday lunch draws courthouse crowds, so arrive right at 11:30 opening to avoid waits.
- Solo diners can take advantage of window counter seating with Wi-Fi.
- Poo Phad Pong Curry is offered at a discounted lunch portion compared to dinner.
- Parking space next to the building is very limited, so check ahead if driving.
Details
- Mok-dong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
- 11:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:00
- Friday
- 11:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:00