The Verdict
Poom Seoul serves banga cuisine, the food of the Joseon noble class, as a modern seasonal course menu. Owner-chef Noh Young-hee, a food stylist and ceramicist, opened it in 2008 and now runs it from the Bogojae Building at 6 Samseong-ro 126-gil in Cheongdam, Gangnam. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Seoul, and the seven-course Gipoom lunch is 165,000 won.
Dishes change with the season and are plated on Noh’s own ceramics: signatures include pufferfish (bok) shabu-shabu and summer butterfish braised in gochujang. The eight-course Sangpoom dinner is 275,000 won and a private-dining menu is 385,000 won. Diners reserve and pre-order at least a day ahead, with private rooms for parties of six to sixteen.
The Kitchen
Owner-chef Noh Young-hee built Poom around banga, the aristocratic cuisine of the Joseon court, reworked as a modern seasonal tasting and served on the artisanal Korean ceramics she also designs. The seven-course Gipoom lunch is 165,000 won and the eight-course Sangpoom dinner 275,000 won. Recurring dishes include pufferfish shabu-shabu and summer butterfish braised in gochujang, alongside seasonal banga side dishes.
The Room
Poom occupies the upper floor of the Bogojae Building in Cheongdam, a quiet, gallery-like setting in Seoul’s luxury district near Cheongdam Station. The restaurant relocated here from its former Namsan hanok and now offers private rooms for groups of six to sixteen, with valet parking, suited to discreet business and family meals.
Best for Impressing a Client or a Family Celebration
A fixed banga course needs no menu negotiation, which makes Poom a strong choice for a client lunch, a milestone or a multi-generation family celebration. The private rooms hold six to sixteen, and the calm Cheongdam setting and one-day-ahead ordering let the kitchen prepare a tailored sequence.
Not For
Not for a walk-in or a spontaneous meal: Poom requires reservations and pre-orders at least a day in advance. It is a refined, traditional course restaurant rather than a casual room or a single-star tasting bar, so diners wanting flexibility or a quick bite should choose elsewhere in Gangnam.
Reservations
Reservations are taken by phone on +82 2-777-9007 and through the CatchTable app, with orders placed at least one day ahead. The Gipoom lunch is 165,000 won, the Sangpoom dinner 275,000 won and private dining 385,000 won. Poom is listed in the Michelin Guide Seoul; it is not a starred restaurant. Vegetarian course menus are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poom Seoul worth it?
Poom Seoul is worth it for a refined take on banga, the noble-class cuisine of the Joseon court, served as a seasonal course menu on owner-chef Noh Young-hee's own ceramics. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Seoul, with a 165,000-won lunch and 275,000-won dinner. You must reserve and pre-order a day ahead, so it suits planned, special-occasion dining rather than a casual drop-in.
How much does Poom Seoul cost?
Poom Seoul serves fixed course menus: the seven-course Gipoom lunch is 165,000 won, the eight-course Sangpoom dinner 275,000 won, and a private-dining menu 385,000 won, before drinks. There is no a la carte. The lunch is the more accessible way to try the kitchen, while dinner is the longer sequence. Beverage pairings and private rooms add to the total.
Does Poom Seoul have a Michelin star?
Poom Seoul does not have a Michelin star. It is listed, or Selected, in the Michelin Guide Seoul rather than starred. The restaurant is a banga, noble-class Korean course room in Cheongdam, Gangnam, run by owner-chef Noh Young-hee, who is also a food stylist and ceramicist. Its credibility rests on that long record and a 2008 opening, not on a star.
Do you need to book ahead at Poom Seoul?
Yes. Poom Seoul requires a reservation and a pre-order at least one day in advance, so it is not a walk-in. Book by phone on +82 2-777-9007 or through the CatchTable app. Private rooms are available for groups of six to sixteen, and valet parking is offered. The restaurant is at 6 Samseong-ro 126-gil in Cheongdam, near Cheongdam Station exit 6.
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