Gadam

It's a two-minute walk from exit 3 of Apgujeong Station, and this neighborhood Chinese restaurant has made the Blue Ribbon Survey two years running — after eating here, it's easy to understand why.

The gochu tangsuyuk is a must-order: crispy fried pork topped with dried chili peppers and scallions, a spin that sets it apart from typical sweet and sour pork. Everything else on the table was good too, but the tangsuyuk is the real highlight — if you're a fan of sweet and sour pork, this one is worth seeking out.