"Best Lunch in Apgujeong Rodeo: Jjajangmyeon, Tangsuyuk & Affordable Lunch Spots"
Finding an Affordable, High-Quality Lunch in Apgujeong Rodeo
Apgujeong Rodeo has a reputation for high-end dining, where casual pasta or brunch can easily exceed 30,000 to 50,000 KRW per person. But for office workers in Gangnam and budget-conscious travelers, finding a truly satisfying, affordable lunch spot is the ultimate win.
Here is why the Weekday Lunch Special at Daeho Banjeom 1987 has become a benchmark for lunch value in the area.
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The 15,900 KRW Weekday Lunch Special Breakdown
Served Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 to 14:30, this curated combo provides the holy trinity of Korean-Chinese comfort food:
- Signature Wok-Fired Jjajangmyeon:
Hand-pulled noodles coated in rich, caramelized black chunjang sauce with diced pork, sweet onions, and deep wok-charred aroma.
- Mini Fresh Pork Tenderloin Tangsuyuk:
Unlike frozen commercial nuggets, this is made from 100% domestic fresh pork tenderloin, twice-fried in clean oil for an airy, shatteringly crisp exterior and tender center.
- Velvet Egg Drop Soup:
A warm, savory egg broth that balances the rich savory flavors of the meal.
For approximately $11.50 USD, it offers one of the best culinary values in all of Gangnam.
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Beyond Lunch: Dinner, Highballs & Late-Night Food
If you are visiting in the evening, Daeho Banjeom 1987 transforms into an atmospheric Chinese bistro:
- Hangzhou Dongpo Pork (동파육): Thick-cut pork belly slow-braised for hours until fork-tender, glazed in aromatic star anise soy reduction.
- Yu Xiang Eggplant (어향가지): Crispy eggplant cubes flash-fried and tossed in sweet, sour, and spicy Sichuan garlic paste.
- Beverages & Cocktails: Pair your meal with Singha Soda Water, chilled Tsingtao, premium Yantai Kaoliang Liquor, or highballs.
- Late-Night Dining: Open until 23:00 (last order 22:00), perfect when you need late-night food in Apgujeong Rodeo after shopping or an evening tour.
