The search for western breakfast in the morning may be a frustrating experience in South Korea. Maybe the place looks fantastic on Instagram but you learn it opens after 11:00 am. That’s why we organized the Gangnam Breakfast and Brunch post based on opening times.
What ‘Best’ Means to South of Seoul
Best has no intrinsic meaning. We choose our ‘best’ options based on the fact that these locations have solid reviews on Naver, may be recommended in groups like Pyeongtaek Travelers or Seoul Food & Fun, or are open during convenient hours. We’ve done our best to research locations that people with a Western pallet may enjoy.
About Morning in Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is a large business and residential district. It tends to have wide streets and tall buildings. Gangnam-gu contains over 25+ subway stops across 6 subway lines. It may take up to 4 hours to walk from the northernmost point in Gangnam to the southernmost point of Gangnam-gu. Additionally, it takes about 1 hour to walk from western Gangnam-gu to eastern Gangnam-gu.
Since Gangnam-gu is large, it’s not easy to simply walk around and find breakfast when you stay in the area. These ten restaurants may be spread over a wide area so simply because you are in Gangnam-gu does not mean each of these locations is within walking distance.
Possible Cultural Differences
You may or may not experience the following cultural differences when you go for breakfast or brunch. We mention these cultural differences since many international guests feel surprised by the following points:
- Taste: Keep in mind these restaurants exist in South Korea. This means they may not be trying to exactly match what you enjoy at home. Instead, chefs may adapt recipes for the local taste or local ingredients. This means you may find new flavors and surprising experiences. Such newness is the purpose of travel.
- Service: In South Korea we often share food. We rarely order our own meal and just eat it alone. Instead, we buy a few meals and share them. This means food may not come out at once, serving sizes may be large, etc.
- Prices: In South Korea, Western breakfast and brunch are premium products and expensive. Bacon prices here can be like gold. Expect to pay far more than you do at home for what may not feel special to you but feels very special to those of us that live here.
- Opening times: Kitchens often aren’t fully ready at opening time. It may take an extra 15-20 minutes to get focused once the doors open. Additionally, they will not usually be in a hurry to serve the meal. It’s often ‘slow food’.
Call 1330 To Confirm Business and Times
Always, always, always contact 1330 to confirm business times and if the business still exists. Restaurants in Seoul change faster than you can blink. Additionally, if you find any information on this blog has changed please let South of Seoul know and we will update the blog.
8:00 AM Breakfast and Brunch
Doux Reve
02-451-1411
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Hangul Address
서울 강남구 헌릉로569길 23
8:30 AM Breakfast and Brunch
New York Lots O Bagels
02-3448-7777
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This bagel join my has a cool aesthetic - industrial meets bamboo. The bagels are huge and come as either a sandwich or with cream cheese. The set menu comes with yogurt bowl and salad.
Hangul Address
서울 강남구 압구정로48길 28
Black Lab
070-4858-3588
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Hangul Address
서울 강남구 선릉로96길 5-16
9:00 AM Breakfast and Brunch
bills
0507-1312-9012
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Extremely delicious British owned restaurant. It’s expensive and worth if you like food from the Pacific Northwest or Europe.
Hangul Address
서울 강남구 테헤란로 142
Butter Finger pancakes
02-532-5740
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This restaurant serves American style large portion breakfast. Huge portions of pancake varieties. Omelette and other lunch option available. This place opens till 1am!
Hangul Address
서울 서초구 강남대로61길 13
Original Pancake House
02-511-7481
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Hangul Address
서울 강남구 강남대로162길 41
Coffee Brewer
0507-1345-7587
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Hangul Address
서울 강남구 남부순환로391길 15
Oasis Brunch
02-548-8859
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Hangul Address
서울 강남구 도산대로55길 20
10:00 AM Breakfast and Brunch
Flapjack Pantry
0507-1376-0134
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Hangul Address
서울특별시 강남구 율현동 218-1
Common Weekend
02-556-6991
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Hangul Address
서울 강남구 봉은사로6길 34
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