A no-nonsense sundae gukbap spot a short walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station, packed with office workers and tradesmen at lunch, which tells you most of what you need to know. Ordering is by table tablet, service is quick, and turnover is fast.

The broth is the star: milky, rich and clean, without the heavy porky funk some gukbap places lean on. The individual ttukbaegi arrives bubbling, ready for you to season with perilla seed powder, black pepper and a dab of dadaegi.

If you’re with company, the big shared pot is worth it, generously loaded with sundae, assorted offal and pork, topped with a heap of fresh buchu (chives) that wilts into the hot broth.

Banchan are the classic gukbap lineup: well-fermented cabbage kimchi, crunchy kkakdugi, seasoned buchu, and saeujeot for salting your broth to taste.

Verdict: Reliable, hearty and great value for Gangnam. Not a place to linger, but an honest, comforting bowl in a neighborhood better known for brunch cafés. Go for lunch, and add the saeujeot a little at a time.