Korea's under $100 restaurants in Gangnam, Seoul

Herb steam rises from porcelain bowls and the first spoonful lands soft and savory, proving plant based can feel indulgent. Plating is serene and color forward, with sauces that glide and a finish that feels clean yet satisfying. Loved by locals and travelers alike, the Blue Ribbon listed dining room makes it easy to keep the bill under $100 per person with a set course or a la carte mains and a drink.

• Order this: Seasonal course for two or mix pasta and risotto with a signature cocktail.

Morning light slides across rustic plates while the room smells of good coffee and warm butter. Eggs sink into soft bread, greens are crisp, and sauces lean bright so you leave refreshed rather than weighed down. It is a gentle spot that many keep as a neighborhood favorite and it is easy to dine well under $100 per person even with dessert and a drink.

• Order this: A big plate plus a sweet to share, then linger with a second coffee in the courtyard feel.

The grill hums and a savory perfume fills the modern space as marbled Hanwoo and Iberico take turns searing, resting, and shining. Textures land tender and bouncy with a clean finish, and the servers keep the pace calm for groups. Stay under $100 per person by focusing on Iberico or a measured selection of aged cuts with simple sides.

• Order this: Iberico loin and a lean Hanwoo cut for contrast, paired with greens and a light stew.

A brick oven whispers while lacquered char siu glows and crispy pork crackles loud enough to make you grin. The roast duck is glossy and deeply aromatic and Singaporean chicken rice rounds the table with comfort. It is a crowd pleaser where a shared platter keeps the experience under $100 per person without compromising the good stuff.

• Order this: Char siu, crispy pork, and roast duck trio. Add chicken rice and a bright pickle for balance.

The room quiets as the chef lifts a basket and the fragrance of sesame and warm oil drifts over the counter. Each piece emerges pale gold with a whisper thin shell, the prawn sweet and the vegetables singing with season. Weekday seatings help you keep the experience near or under 100 thousand won per person if you pace drinks.

• Order this: Standard tempura omakase and one clean sake to let the batter stay front and center.

A swirl of creamy sauce meets the pull of melted curds and the room smells like a warm dairy hug. From fondue to sharp gratin, the team plays across textures so every bite lands different yet familiar. Sharing two plates and a board makes this an easy under $100 per person stop during a COEX day out.

• Order this: A cheese board to start then split a pasta and a baked dish for contrast.

The first sear sends a nutty aroma into the cool, basement dining room and the staff guide you to that perfect bite with salt, then leaves, then a gentle heat. If you want a taste of prime Hanwoo without overspending, choose leaner cuts or lunch time portions to keep it near or under $100 per person. Do note that premium marbled plates can push the budget upward.

• Order this: Sirloin and a lean cut to compare flavor. Finish with a simple soup or rice.

From a bar seat you watch stock turn glossy and garnishes land with a quiet precision, then the aroma of chicken broth and toasted grains wraps the room. Sets are well paced so you can add one extra and still remain under $100 per person. It is a calm lunch for families and a focused evening for dates.

• Order this: The main set, add one signature extra, and let the warm broth and dessert close the loop.

Low light, generous table spacing, and plates that lean clean and precise make this an easy choice for conversation and celebration. A pasta and rice course with a salad to share keeps things fresh and unhurried while staying under $100 per person, even with a glass of wine. During the short break you can still enjoy drinks or dessert.

• Order this: One pasta and one rice to split with a leafy salad and a tea or wine by the glass.

Elevators open to a panorama that glows at sunset and the room shifts from airy lunch to cozy evening with music that frames conversation. Order a classic main and a shared appetizer and you are comfortably under $100 per person while enjoying a view that feels like a splurge. It is popular for proposals and special days so plan ahead.

• Order this: A shareable starter and one main each, then finish with dessert before the city lights pull you back out.