GiwaKang

GiwaKang, contemporary Korean cuisine in Gangnam

GiwaKang is a fine dining Korean restaurant located on the fourth floor of 9 Nonhyeon-ro 152-gil, in the Gangnam district of Seoul. The project is led by Chef Minchul Kang, who according to the restaurant's own presentation holds a Michelin star, and offers an innovative interpretation of Korean cuisine and ingredients.

The restaurant's name is explained on its website through two concepts: Gi (氣), the energy that flows through all things, and Kang (江), the river that carries it. The culinary proposal is presented as a journey that combines tradition and innovation.

Menus and published prices

The main dining room seats up to four guests per table and offers two services:

• Lunch: 220,000 KRW
• Dinner: 360,000 KRW

Wine pairing is offered in two options, a five-glass (200,000 KRW) and an eight-glass (290,000 KRW), as well as a non-alcoholic cocktail pairing (75,000 KRW). There is also the option to bring your own wine with a corkage fee of 150,000 KRW, limited to one bottle per table and wine only.

Private rooms

The restaurant has private rooms for groups of up to nine people, with access to the regular lunch and dinner menu and the possibility of requesting a private menu. Booking these rooms is handled exclusively by email.

GiwaBar, the attached wine bar

In the same building, GiwaBar operates, an intimate and private space that Chef Kang presents as an extension of GiwaKang. It offers an à la carte experience inspired by the restaurant's culinary philosophy, accompanied by a wine selection curated by Head Sommelier Jeongin Lee. The list ranges from vibrant natural wines to Old World classics, designed to accompany the evolving flavors of each dish. The chef himself describes GiwaBar as a canvas to explore the fluidity and expansiveness of modern Korean cuisine.

Reservations and conditions

Reservations open at 00:00 KST on the first day of each month for the following month; for example, February reservations open on January 1. They are made through the restaurant's online system. To secure the reservation, a guarantee fee of 160,000 KRW per person applies, automatically refunded on the day of the visit upon check-in.

Changes and cancellations without penalty can be made up to four days before the reservation. The published refund policy is as follows:

• Six days or more before: 100% refund
• Four or five days before: 50% refund
• Three days before or no-show: no refund

The restaurant welcomes guests aged 13 and older as long as they can enjoy the tasting menu. Guests are asked to inform of any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance, as menu changes notified on the same day may not be possible. Bringing cakes for special occasions is allowed, but consuming them inside the restaurant is not. Group reservations are handled by email and the deposit amount may vary depending on the scale of the event.

Location and contact

4F, 9, Nonhyeon-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (06025) · Phone: +82 (0)2-517-2511 · Email: adrien@kangminchul.com