Korea's 10 Must-Visit Brunch Restaurants in Gangnam

A few minutes from Sinnonhyeon Station, Labrick’s “Neutral New Brunch” glows in natural light with pale woods, tidy plating, and the aroma of beans just ground. Loved by locals and travelers alike, this spot serves light-feeling dishes that still deliver depth, the kind you linger over with a second pour of coffee or an early glass of wine.

• Order this: Signature brunch plates with seasonal garnishes; pair with house coffee by day or wine by dusk.

High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and trees beyond the window set a relaxed rhythm for the brand’s globally loved brunch. Equally popular with residents and visitors, bills’ ricotta hotcakes are the kind that perfume the table with butter and maple before the fork even lands.

• Order this: Ricotta hotcakes and a savory plate to share. Coffee is excellent, though portions lean modest.

When your “brunch” mood leans refined, Pavrandt’s seasonal course offers quiet luxury at midday. Cherished by both locals and food travelers, Chef Shin Min-joo folds French technique into Korean seasonality so plates look artful yet taste comforting and pure.

• Order this: Lunch tasting for a serene weekend midday; ask for recommendations if bringing a light white or bubbles.

This snug European bistro brings brick chicken and spice-rubbed steak to the midday table with aromas that invite a glass of wine. Welcoming to regulars and visitors alike, Epice keeps brunch-lunch unpretentious while letting spices make familiar things feel new.

• Order this: Brick chicken or a spice-rubbed cut and a leafy side. A glass of red or a bright white pairs well.

For a European-leaning brunch that feels like a deli in Paris, Hho Charcuterie cures, brines, and smokes in-house, then stacks it into sandwiches and hot dogs by day. Locals and travelers adore the bring-your-own-bottle freedom which turns a casual noon into a festive lunch.

• Order this: Charcuterie board to share, a warm sandwich, and your favorite bottle. Ask staff for glassware suggestions.

Perched on the 9th floor with a cityscape view, Gioia pours the spirit of modern Italy into a breezy lunch. Popular with both locals and visitors, it is where you catch the sunset over pasta and a glass of something cold while the terrace glows.

• Order this: A seasonal appetizer, pasta, and a chilled bottle. Terrace tables are magic near dusk.

Part cultural salon, part European-styled restaurant, La Scala is the brunch-to-lunch answer when you want music, poise, and privacy. Loved equally by event-goers and casual diners, it is ideal for anniversaries, family luncheons, and corporate gatherings.

• Order this: A classic steak-and-salad set for an elegant midday, then stay for jazz on Fri–Sat evenings.

With a façade straight out of Vienna and a modern, gleaming interior, The Mignon is the brunch darling near Gangnam Station. Popular with couples and friend groups alike, the popover pancakes arrive puffed and golden, while truffle-laced ragout pasta perfumes the air.

• Order this: Popover pancakes with ricotta and caramelized banana, corn soup, and the white ragout pasta.

A glass-wrapped lounge on the 13th floor where the city view steals your breath and the sunlight lingers long. A favorite of both locals and tourists, it is perfect for a leisurely midday with bites and a bottle before golden hour rolls in.

• Order this: Daytime café-and-dessert set before 16:00, or a light lunch with a glass of bubbles if you snag a window seat.

Boskett’s “For:rest” philosophy makes brunch feel like a pause inside a city winery, with European-leaning plates and a curated wall of bottles. Beloved by locals and visiting wine lovers alike, it is where terrace seats, calm music, and fresh ingredients reset the day.

• Order this: Seasonal brunch with a seafood tomato pasta chaser and a glass from the shop. Pasta portions run modest but flavors sing.