The Verdict
Hanmiok is the Cheongdam beef house behind the chadol gujeolpan that went viral in 2023 — thin brisket and water parsley cooked tableside on a cauldron lid, finished with egg and a torch. It opened in 2020 and later moved to its flagship in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam.
It is an operator-run beef house rather than a chef's restaurant, and the menu runs deep on Korean beef. Prices are firm and waits can be long, so it earns its place as a hosting room rather than an everyday one.
The Kitchen
Hanmiok is an operator-run Korean beef house, not a chef's restaurant, that opened in 2020 and later moved to its flagship in Cheongdam-dong. Its signature is the chadol gujeolpan: thin beef brisket and water parsley cooked tableside on a cauldron lid with kimchi, scallops, octopus and buckwheat pancakes, finished with egg and a torch (from ₩59,000 for the small). The menu runs deep on Korean beef — 1++ hanu sirloin bulgogi (₩45,000), charcoal LA galbi (₩70,000) and beef tartare — with a house mul-naengmyeon at ₩9,000.
The Room
The restaurant sits below ground on Seonjeungno in Cheongdam-dong, a two-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo station, with a clean, modern dining room and private rooms for hosting. iPad ordering and valet parking make it an easy room for a business dinner. It draws long waits and a heavy tourist crowd since the chadol gujeolpan went viral in 2023.
Best for Impressing Clients
Book Hanmiok for hosting because the chadol gujeolpan is a tableside performance, the private rooms keep a conversation discreet, and the beef quality reads as generous without a tasting-menu price. Valet parking and table-side iPad ordering smooth the evening for a client dinner in Gangnam.
Not For
Not for a quick or cheap bite. The signature dish starts at ₩59,000 and is built for sharing, waits can be long at peak times, and value scores lower than the taste — this is a special-occasion beef house, not an everyday one.
Reservations
Hanmiok takes bookings through CatchTable and a waitlist machine on site; a Korean phone number helps at peak times. The chadol gujeolpan runs ₩59,000 to ₩113,000 by size, sharing sets from ₩133,000, and lunch cauldron-rice sets from about ₩16,000. Valet parking is ₩5,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hanmiok worth it?
Hanmiok is worth it for high-quality Korean beef and its signature tableside chadol gujeolpan, a brisket-and-parsley dish finished with egg and a torch. It opened in 2020 and is a Cheongdam favourite for hosting. It is pricey and often busy, so it suits a planned dinner rather than a casual bite.
What should I order at Hanmiok?
Order the chadol gujeolpan, the tableside brisket dish that made Hanmiok famous, from ₩59,000 for the small. Add 1++ hanu sirloin bulgogi (₩45,000) or charcoal LA galbi (₩70,000), and the ₩9,000 mul-naengmyeon to finish. Sharing sets start at ₩133,000.
Where is Hanmiok?
Hanmiok is at Seonjeungno 822, below ground in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, about a two-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo station. It has private rooms and valet parking. For more Seoul options, see our Seoul dining guide.
Does Hanmiok have a Michelin star?
Hanmiok does not appear in the Michelin Guide Seoul; it is not starred or a Bib Gourmand. Its reputation comes from its viral tableside chadol gujeolpan and consistent Korean beef rather than awards. It opened in 2020 and is popular for hosting and special occasions in Gangnam.
Also in Seoul
Explore the full Seoul dining guide, or compare it with Born and Bred and Hadongkwan. See our fine dining guide and the best restaurants to impress clients.