Gogong Seongsu (고공 성수)

Gogong (고공) is a modern Korean dining concept on Wangsimni-ro 8-gil that takes a design-forward approach to Korean classics — small plates, considered plating, a tightly edited menu, and a space that feels closer to a contemporary art gallery than the typical Seongsu neighborhood eatery. The location places it just steps from Seoul Forest and within walking distance of the major Seongsu Station crossroads, putting Gogong within the orbit of the gallery walks, design pop-ups, and end-of-day cocktail outings that have come to define the neighborhood. The restaurant's 15:30 opening time skips lunch entirely, signaling that the kitchen is built for dinner service and slow evenings rather than the lunch-rush economics that drive many of its neighbors. Expect the menu to emphasize seasonal Korean ingredients prepared with the kind of careful technique that gets borrowed from fine-dining playbooks without crossing into formal territory — think modernized banchan, refined main plates, and a drink list that pairs well with the kitchen's approach. The space is intimate, with seating arranged to support conversation and shared plates, and the design language leans muted and minimal, with a touch of warmth that prevents the room from feeling sterile. Gogong has been mentioned among Marie Claire's Seongsu newcomers, signaling that the restaurant lands in the conversation around the neighborhood's emerging dining concepts. With 182 Google reviews at a 4.4-star average, Gogong represents the kind of design-forward modern Korean restaurant that defines the next wave of Seongsu dining — less hype, more considered execution.