Haru

Located in a corner of an alleyway behind Apgujeong Rodeo, Haru is a well-kept local secret. The restaurant’s signature dish is the pan-soba, cold buckwheat noodles served with broth on the side. The noodles taste extremely fresh and the leeks and grated radish add a little kick to the dish. Other popular dishes include the tonkatsu and inari sushi (sushi stuffed in tofu pouches). But beware of hectic service and long lines pouring out into the street during the lunch hour.