Gadam — Spicy sweet-and-sour pork in Sinsa-dong

Name: Gadam
Address: 35 Eonju-ro 167-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: $$

Ratings

Google: ★ 4.3 (674)
Kakao Map: ★ 3.2 (124)
DiningCode: 78/100 · ★ 4 (23)

Review split — 2,197 on Korean platforms, 674 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.

Average ★ 3.8 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

A longtime overseas-Chinese-run neighborhood restaurant near Apgujeong Station, known for spicy gochu tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour pork), nanjawanseu, and samseon jjamppong — a local favorite for years before wider attention brought visible waits. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Muktende.

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Order this

Know before you go

₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person

Tangsuyuk from ~36,000 won and nanjawanseu ~42,000 won, both sized to share; smaller plates from ~7,000 won (2026)

Daily 11:20-21:30 (break 15:00-17:00) per blog-cited business info; verify current hours before visiting.

Short waits at peak

5-20 minute waits at peak lunch/dinner since exposure on Muktende; reserving ahead is recommended.

Walk-in

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam

강남구 언주로167길 35 (신사동) — show this to your taxi driver

Open since 1999

Photos

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Who's featured this place

From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.

Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 신사동 가담 2024-04-15

Good to know

What is Gadam?

Gadam is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, operating since 1999. The dish to order is Gochu Tangsuyuk (spicy sweet-and-sour pork).

Do I need a reservation at Gadam?

No — Gadam is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.

How long is the wait at Gadam?

At Gadam: 5-20 minute waits at peak lunch/dinner since exposure on Muktende; reserving ahead is recommended.

How much does Gadam cost per person?

Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Gadam. Tangsuyuk from ~36,000 won and nanjawanseu ~42,000 won, both sized to share; smaller plates from ~7,000 won (2026)

Can I order at Gadam without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Gadam keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.