Gangnam Station Gopchang Restaurant Dami Gopchang Gangnam Main Branch - 2+1 Event Generous Review

A New Gopchang Place in Gangnam Recommended by a Friend

A colleague kept saying, "The newly opened gopchang place in Gangnam is really delicious," so I was curious! It's Dami Gopchang Gangnam Main Branch. I heard it's in the alley behind Gangnam Station CGV, so I went there right after work with a friend, haha.

It was about a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11, so it was easy to find. The sign was simple and neat, making it stand out. Since it hadn't been open for long, the interior was really clean and pleasant.

The 2+1 Event is Truly a Bargain

As soon as we entered, the staff said, "As an opening special, if you order two servings of gopchang, you get one serving for free!" Wow, a deal like this in the heart of Gangnam?! My friend and I went together, so getting to eat three servings was super lucky.

The menu, as expected from a Korean beef gopchang specialty place, included gopchang, daechang, Korean beef garlic gopchang, etc. The price was about 24,000 KRW for 250g of Korean beef gopchang and 23,000 KRW for 250g of Korean beef daechang, but thanks to the 2+1 event, the value for money was absolutely top-notch.

Entry Without Waiting

We went around 7 PM on a weekday evening and could enter without waiting. It seemed like not many people knew about it yet since it had just opened. The interior was more spacious than expected, and the tables were arranged comfortably.

The interior had a modern and clean feel. There was almost no greasy smell typical of gopchang places, and the ventilation seemed good. Each table had an individual hood, so there was no worry about the smell sticking to clothes.

Ordered Korean Beef Garlic Gopchang and Daechang

After pondering the menu, we ordered the signature Korean beef garlic gopchang and Korean beef daechang. The staff kindly explained, "The gopchang is stir-fried with garlic, and the daechang is grilled with soy sauce seasoning."

They also mentioned that the raw liver and tripe were unlimited, which is quite a deal, isn't it? I've never seen unlimited raw liver at a gopchang place before, haha.

Finally, the Gopchang's Visuals

The Korean beef garlic gopchang came out first! Wow, the visuals were amazing from the start. You could see the white fat filling the gopchang, and the garlic stir-fried with it smelled really good. The staff confidently said, "We only use 100% Korean beef fresh gopchang, so there's a lot of fat."

The daechang came out quickly too, glazed with soy sauce seasoning and looking glossy. The pieces were quite large and thick. Daechang is often tough, so I was curious about how it would be here.

The First Bite's Impression

I tried the Korean beef garlic gopchang first... Wow, it was really to my taste! It was full of fat, with a subtle garlic aroma and no off-putting smell. The texture was chewy yet soft, and the unique savory flavor of gopchang filled my mouth.

The daechang was truly surprising too. Daechang is usually tough, but here it melted in my mouth. The soy sauce seasoning wasn't too sweet or salty, just perfect. My friend kept saying, "This is really good," while continuously eating, haha.

The Service Side Dishes Were Excellent Too

The side dishes like chives, aged kimchi, cheese rice cake, and mushrooms were really tasty. Especially the chives were fresh and crisp, which removed the greasiness when eaten with the gopchang. The cheese rice cake was an unexpected combination, but it was unique and delicious with the gopchang.

As promised, they gave us more raw liver and tripe, which were fresh and tasty. The raw liver was tender without any off-putting smell, and the tripe had a nice chewy texture.

Finishing with Radish Kimchi Fried Rice

When we were somewhat full, we ordered radish kimchi fried rice. The price of 4,000 KRW was reasonable, and since it was cooked in gopchang oil, it was really savory. The radish kimchi was crisp, and the kimchi flavor was alive, pairing well with the fried rice.

My friend and I ate until we were stuffed, and there was still about a bite left. Thanks to the 2+1 event, the portions were generous, and the price was a real bargain.

Price and Value for Money

Originally, Korean beef gopchang 24,000 KRW + Korean beef daechang 23,000 KRW = 47,000 KRW, but with the 2+1 event, we ate a total of 71,000 KRW worth for 47,000 KRW. Adding the radish kimchi fried rice for 4,000 KRW, the total was 51,000 KRW!

For two people to eat until they're full at this price, the value for money is unbeatable. Especially in the heart of Gangnam, it's hard to find such value.

Visit Tips and Information

Location: 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11, in the alley behind CGV
Parking: Need to use a nearby paid parking lot
Reservation: Phone reservations available (0507-1303-1671)
Business Hours: 13:30~23:00

The 2+1 event is an opening special, so it might be good to check in advance how long it will last. Also, it might get crowded during dinner hours, so I recommend making a reservation!

Places to Explore Nearby

Near Dami Gopchang, there's Gangnam Station's food alley, so there are plenty of places to go for a second round. It's also nice to watch a movie at CGV or have dessert at a nearby cafe. The subway station is close, so accessibility is really good.

Honest Overall Impression

I had delicious gopchang for the first time in a long while. They say it's 100% Korean beef, and the quality was definitely different. It was full of fat, had no off-putting smell, and was soft, making it easy to chew.

The 2+1 event is truly a bargain, the service was friendly, and the store was clean, so overall, I was satisfied. I think I'll come again if I crave gopchang when I'm in Gangnam!

I recommended it to my friends, and they all said they want to try it, haha. I really recommend it to those looking for a good value gopchang place in Gangnam!