Elsewhere in Gangnam

Feel like exploring other areas of Seoul’s infamous business and entertainment district? Check out these individual neighborhoods and experience the many different sides to Gangnam!

1 Garosugil, Sinsa-dong

Literally meaning “tree lined street”, Garosugil is a hip and trendy road full of restaurants and cafes, where many head to socialize and relax. Garosugil is also home to countless clothes and jewelry boutiques, shoe and bag shops, and big brand stores – shop till you drop before enjoying delicious bite to eat and a coffee!

How to get there from Coex

By Subway (22 mins) Take the green line to the Seoul National University of Education and change to the orange line 3 in the direction of the Express Bus Terminal. Get off at Sinsa Station and take exit 8. Walk straight for three minutes and Garosugil is on your left

By Taxi (12 mins) Ask for ‘Ga-ro-su-gil’ and alight at the top of the street Taxi fee approx $ 6 from Coex.

92 A taste of Coex 9 3 2 Gangnam Station 4 Cheongdahm-dong

In the very heart of Gangnam lies Gangnam Station Cheongdahm-dong is famous for housing flagship designer label stores, up-market eateries, ~ a bustling subway stop surrounded by street and exclusive art galleries. Head over to Cheongdahm-dong for a spot of high-end shopping after street of dining and entertainment. Gangnam (or browsing), and culture, followed by some luxury cuisine. Although Cheongdahm-dong Station can get very busy on weekends, and most nightlife is not as energetic as some other Gangnam neighborhoods, a range of swanky cocktail of the action can be found by taking one of two and lounge bars remain open until the early hours. exits.Take exit 10 for bars, clubs and lively eating and drinking establishments, and take exit 11 for cafes, bakeries and more laid-back restaurants.

How to get there from Coex By Subway (6 mins) Take the green line 2in the direction of Seolleung and alight at Gangnam Station. The streets behind the main road on which the station is located are where you’ll find most of the entertainment!

By Taxi (5 mins) Ask for ‘Gangnam Yuk’ (‘Yuk’ meaning ‘station’)Taxi fee approx $4 from Coex.

3 Apgujeong and Apgujeong Rodeo

Apgujeong is a relatively newly developed area of Gangnam with a laid back and fashionable feel. A popular destination for romantic dates and relaxed evenings with friends, Apgujeong offers a vast selection of restaurants, live music and wine bars, bowling alleys, and coffee shops. Apgujeong Rodeo street is especially known for its many high-street fashion stores. The Galleria Department Store, CGV movie theater, and Gangnam Tourist Office are also located in Apgujeong. How to get there from Coex

By Subway (27 minutes) (Cheongdahm station is a very short taxi ride or a fifteen minute walk from Coex) Take green line 2 and change at Seolleung to the yellow Bundang line. How to get there from Coex Change at Gangnam-gu Office station onto the dark green line 7 and alight one stop over at Cheongdahm Station. Take exit two. By Subway (25 mins) Take the green line to the Seoul National University By Taxi (3 minutes) Ask for ‘Cheongdahm (also pronounced ‘Chungdahm’) Station and alight of Education and change to the at Taxi fee approx $4 from Coex. orange line in the direction of the Express Bus Terminal. Get off at Apgujeong Station and take exit 2. Tip! Gangnam’s roads can become very busy during the evening rush hours (6 – 9pm), and taxi By Taxi (15 mins) Ask for ‘Ap-gu- journeys may take up to twice as long and cost twice as much during these times. Other jung Yuk’, or Apgujeong Station. methods of transport mid-evening are advised. Taxi fee approx $8 from Coex.

94 A taste of Coex 9 5 10 Useful phrases for your 7 Tips for dining in Korean dining experience Korean restaurants

01 Hello! 안녕하세요! 01 Upon entering a restaurant, sit wherever you like. In most cases, there’s Annyeonghaseyo! no host or hostess to seat you, so find any vacant seats and enjoy.

02 Thank You! 감사합니다! 02 To get the waiter or waitress’s attention, press the call button. If there Gamsahabnida! is no button at the table, feel free to call a server over by loudly saying “jeogiyo” (저기요 excuse me). 03 Do you have a fork? 포크 있어요? Pokeuiss-eoyo? 03 Once situated, find the utensils are your table. If at first you can’t find them, check the underside of the table as some restaurants use draws 04 What is this? 이게 뭐예요? to store them. Set out napkins for each individual and place the uten- Igemwoyeyo? sils on top of them.

05 Where’s the restroom? 화장실이 어디예요? 04 Be ready to share your food! At most Korean restaurants it is typical for Hwajangsil-ieodiyeyo? main dishes to be served in a large portion in the center of the table. If you feel uncomfortable with this and want to scoop your own portion 06 Cheers! 건배! into a smaller dish, ask for an extra plate, or “apjeobshi” (앞접시). Geonbae! 05 Water is self-serve in most restaurants. Either containers of water will 07 Could I have some water, please? 물 좀 주세요. be set out on your table, or you get up to fill your cup at a water cooler. (litGive me some water, please.) Muljomjuseyo. Local Koreans tend to not drink water during their meals but rather wait until the end. 08 Could I have the check, please? 계산서 주세요. (litGive me the bill, please.) Gyesanseojuseyo. 06 When you are done, bring your check to the front of the restaurant to pay. Waiters and waitresses do not pick up your payment at the table. 09 How much is it? 얼마예요? Eolmayeyo? 07 Try everything! 10 Goodbye! 안녕히 계세요! Annyeonghigyeseyo!

96 A taste of Coex 9 7 Neighborhood Map

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Korean International

26 H Bistro Seoul 비스트로 서울 38 24 H Asian Live 아시안 라이브 34

34 GangJang-guem Hanbang Gejang 강장금한방게장 48 25 D Autumn in New York 오텀인뉴욕 36 29 42 38 Heukdonga 흑돈가 50 Butcher’s Cut 붓처스컷 32 H 44 41 Hwantogung 황토궁 56 Chef’s Note 셰프스노트 35 H Grand Café 그랜드 카페 48 45 Kkakdukgogi & Jijimkimchi 깍둑고기와 지짐김치 62 42 D Hyundai Department Store Food Court 현대백화점 스토어 푸드코트 58 57 Son-keun Bujajib 손큰부자집 72 46 H Lobby Lounge 로비 라운지 62 61 Sanchaewang, Sanchaechon 산채왕산채촌 80 49 Marco Polo 마르코폴로 66 62 Yang Mi Ok 양미옥 80 53 Pho Saigon 포 사이공 68 63 Yangcheonji 양천지 81 59 H The Brasserie 더 브래서리 76 64 Yeontabal 연타발 82 67 Corner Stone 코너스톤 87 69 Daedo Sikdang 대도식당 90 Italian Japanese 30 Cavallo Bianco 까발로비안코 43 23 H Akamatsu 아카마츠 32 47 Mad for Garlic 매드 포 갈릭 64 36 H Hakone 하코네 49 48 Mano di Chef 마노디셰프 66 39 Hirameki 히라메키 52 56 H Sky Lounge Restaurant & Bar 스카이 라운지 레스토랑 & 바 70 43 Jagaimo 자가이모 58 66 Cipolla Rosso 치폴라로쏘 87 50 Namdo Yeosu 남도여수 67 70 Vapiano 바피아노 90 Chinese Cafes 40 Ho Lee Chow 홀리차우 54 27 Bonguengsa Tea Café 봉은사 티 카페 40 54 Riming 리밍 69 33 CT Bakery 씨티 베이커리 46 55 Sichuan House 시추안하우스 69

65 H Yongkoong 용궁 84 Bars French 37 Helen’s Kitchen 헬렌 키친 49 58 H Table 34 테이블 34 74 46 H Lobby Lounge 로비라운지 62

68 La Scala 라스칼라 88 56 H Sky Lounge Restaurant & Bar 스카이 라운지 레스토랑 & 바 70

98 A taste of Coex 9 9 Daedo 69 Sikdang 대도식당

NamdoYeosu 남도여수 Cavallo Bianco 30 까발로비안코 50 Hwanto Sanchaewang, gung 61 Sanchaechon 황토궁 산채왕산채촌 Hirameki 41 37 Helen’s Kitchen 히라메키 헬렌 키친 KkakdukGogi & 39 Jijimkimchi 깍둑고기와 Riming GangJang-guem 지짐김치 리밍 Hanbang Gejang 강장금한방게장 Son-keun Yang 45 Bujajib 54 cheonji Sichuan 손큰부자집 34 Mano di House Yeon Yang 양천지 Ho Lee Mad for Mi Ok 57 Garlic(Bongeunsa-ro) Butcher’s Cut Chef 시추안 tabal 63 Chow CT Bakery 매드 포 갈릭 붓처스컷 마노디셰프 하우스 연타발 양미옥 홀리차우 씨티 베이커리 Heukdonga 38 흑돈가 29 48 55 64 62 53 43 40 33 47 Pho Jagaimo Saigon 가이 Gangnam ASEM-ro 포 사이공 Loading Dock Express Bus Station Rooftop Parking Gate Terminal

City Air Oakwood Lotte Tower West Premier Hotel 7 Luck Casino Duty Free Shop Gate Hotel Coex Intercontinetal Hyundai 23 Akamatsu Seoul Hotel Textile Department 아카마츠 Center Store Hotel Department City Airport 26 Bistro Seoul 24 Asian Live 25 Autumn in D 비스트로서울 아시안 라이브 New York 오텀인뉴욕 32 Chef’s Note 46 Lobby Lounge Bonguengsa Vapiano 셰프스노트 로비라운지 바피아노 South Gate 1 Tea Café 42 Hyundai Starting at Coex Hall A 27 봉은사 Department Grand on the first floor 65 Yongkoong 59 The Brasserie 티 카페 70 Store Food Court Intercontinental 용궁 더 브래서리 현대백화점 Hotel Bongeun 스토어 푸드코트 Central Plaza Temple Hotel 200M 200M North Gate 35 Grand Café 3Minutes Walking 그랜드 카페 Walking 3Minutes 36 Hakone South Gate 2 300M Teheran-ro 300M 하코네 Walking 5Minutes 5Minutes Walking 56 Sky Lounge Marco Polo Restaurant & Bar 마르코폴로 스카이 라운지 Trade 500M 500M Exit5 레스토랑 & 바 Tower 49 Walking Minutes 10 10Minutes Walking Exit4 58 Table 34 ASEM Millennium테이블 34 Tower

Plaza Bongensa-ro Glass ASEM 700M 700M Plaza Walking Minutes Tower East Gate 20 Samseong Exit6 20Minutes Walking Exit3 Stn. Line No.2 Coex Parking Lot ASEM Parking Lot

Su seo Yeongdongdae-ro Yeongdongdaegyo(bridge) Exit2 Exit7 Exit1 Jamsil 66 CipollaRosso Korea Electric Power 치폴라로쏘 Exit8 Corporation(KEPCO) Park Hyatt Hotel Corner Stone 67 코너스톤 La Scala 라스칼라 68