If you love trying Michelin restaurants while traveling, you’re in for a treat with today’s blog! Today, we’re introducing 'ELPIC', a famous steak restaurant that started in Jeju and has now made its way to Cheongdam, Seoul! You'll get to taste the perfectly aged steaks and dishes made with fresh ingredients straight from Jeju!
ELPIC
Information
Hours: Tue-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00; Last Order 20:50; Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Reservation Available: Tue-Thu 17:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-20:00
* Reservations are available in 1-hour intervals.
Languages: English, Korean
Address: 25, Dosan-daero 78-gil, 1F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
서울 강남구 도산대로78길 25 1층
Why We Recommend It
ELPIC has featured in the Michelin Guide 2024.
Head Chef Kim Soo-hong, has experience at world-class restaurants: Denmark Noma, Spain Etxebarri, Portugal Areias do Seixo, and Australia Orana.
You can enjoy uniquely flavored steaks through dry aging, wet aging, and wax aging, ensuring rich juiciness and softness.
Enjoy special dishes made with Korean herbs and fresh seafood from Jeju Island.
The meat is grilled and cooled over low charcoal heat which makes it incredibly tender and juicy.
Enjoy a richer taste with seasonal wines paired with steaks and various dishes.
Get exclusive benefits through reservations with Creatrip.
Benefits
| For reservations through Creatrip | Mashed potatoes (one serving per table) |
* If you present your Creatrip reservation, you will receive a free serving of mashed potatoes per table.
* Each table can accommodate 1 to 6 people.
Price
Creatrip Voucher | 50,000 KRW (34.37 USD) |
* The voucher amount is 50,000 KRW per table.
* Each table can accommodate 1 to 6 people.
* During final payment on-site, pay the total amount excluding the voucher you've already paid.
Menu
USDA Tenderloin Steak (220g) * Located beneath the bone attached to the striploin, this cut has relatively less marbling compared to the ribeye but is the most tender and lean among steaks. * Aging method: 4 weeks WET AGING | 92,000 KRW (63.24 USD) |
USDA Striploin Steak (300g) * Only prime-grade U.S. striploin is selected, offering rich marbling and a deep, savory flavor. * Aged for 4 weeks using the dry aging method. | 140,000 KRW (96.23 USD) |
Bon & Bread 1++ No.9 Tenderloin (220g) * This cut, located beneath the bone attached to the striploin, is a top-grade 1++ NO.9 steak from Bon & Bread, offering the best texture, excellent beef flavor, and decent marbling. * Aged for 4 weeks using the wet aging method. | 200,000 KRW (137.47 USD) |
Okan F4 Wagyu MB9 Striploin Steak (350g) *Limited Quantity * The highest quality striploin (striploin) from Australian Okan F4 Wagyu, graded MB9, is a top-tier steak available in very limited quantities. It offers excellent marbling and texture, providing a rich and savory flavor with a slightly firmer bite compared to tenderloin. * Aged for 6 weeks using the wet aging method. | 230,000 KRW (158.09 USD) |
Special Dry-Aged Korean Hanwoo T-Bone Steak (100g) * This cut combines ribeye and tenderloin on the bone, dry-aged with natural yeast from ground beef for extra flavor. * ELPIC's most popular steak * Aging method: 4-6 weeks DRY AGING | 35,000 KRW (24.06 USD) |
Wax-Aged Steak * Steak aged for over 100 days with beef fat and butter. * Available for order if in stock. * Cut and weight vary, so please inquire on-site. | - |
Mashed Potato | 11,000 KRW (7.56 USD) |
Jeju Fish Ceviche | 26,000 KRW (17.87 USD) |
Potato Mille-Feuille Fries with Truffle | 26,000 KRW (17.87 USD) |
Shrimp Bisque Pasta | 26,000 KRW (17.87 USD) |
* As of July, 2024.
* Please keep in mind that menu items may change depending on the season.
Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 3 days before visit | 100% refund |
| Cancellations up to 2 days before visit | No refund |
| No-show | No refund |
| If you are more than 10 minutes late | Reservation cancellation and no refund |
Head Chef Kim Soo-hong's Work Experience
Singapore Hilton Hotel
World's No. 1 restaurant Noma (Denmark)
World's No. 2 restaurant Etxebarri (Spain)
Areias do Seixo (Portugal)
Orana (Australia)
Elpic (South Korea)
Things to Keep in Mind
Please make sure to reserve your desired date and time accurately on the reservation page.
Please make sure to visit on your reserved date and time.
The voucher amount is 50,000 KRW per table. During final payment on-site, pay the total amount excluding the voucher you've already paid.
Each table can accommodate 1 to 6 people.
Each table must order a steak menu.
The steaks are aged and sold in small quantities, so your preferred cut and weight may not always be available.
Steaks are served medium-rare by default. If your desired doneness is different, additional cooking will be done after you taste it.
Outside food is not allowed.
The bar table is a no-kids zone, but children are allowed in the rooms.
For room reservations, please contact help@creatrip.com.
Rooms can be reserved for groups of 3 or more, with a minimum order amount of 500,000 KRW.
Corkage is allowed with a limit of one bottle per table. You have to pay an additional fee of 30,000 KRW.
Please bring your passport for age verification if you wish to order alcohol.
You are not allowed to order alcohol if you are accompanied by a minor.
If you have any questions regarding your reservation, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
How to Reserve
- Please fill in all the required information accurately on the reservation page.
- Proceed with the voucher payment.
- Once the payment is completed, your reservation will be confirmed within 1-2 business days. If there is a need to change the reservation date, you'll be notified through e-mail or messenger app.
- During your visit, show your reservation details to the staff.
- During final payment, pay the total amount excluding the voucher you've already paid.
Our Visit
Today, I had a chance to dine at ELPIC, a famous steakhouse in Cheongdam. ELPIC is known for its exceptional wood-grilled steaks and even featured in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2024!
As soon as I walked in, the Michelin Guide 2024 mark caught my eye. Right next to it, I also spotted the Blue Ribbon Survey certification, which is another trusted food guide in Korea.
ELPIC has a sleek, modern interior with a bar table offering a view of the open kitchen, and private rooms for a more intimate dining experience. The private rooms come with tables for 4 or 6 people which is perfect for group gatherings. There is also a coat rack on the side to hang your outerwear.
Near the entrance, there's a wine fridge showcasing a variety of wines. They offer a great selection of wines that pair perfectly with the steaks.
The steaks here are aged for over 150 days. You can actually see the aging process in their fridge, with steaks aged using beef fat, dry aging, wet aging, and wax aging.
These steaks are aged for over 100 days with beef fat and butter, they're a must-try if available. Be sure to check on-site for availability!
I've visited with my friend and we were seated at the bar table with a view of the open kitchen. It is exciting to watch how the food is prepared!
The drink menu includes wines, champagne, and other beverages that pair well with ELPIC's menu. Please keep in mind that the menu items and prices are subject to change.
I ordered the special dry-aged Korean T-bone steak (about 750g), Jeju fish ceviche, potato mille-feuille fries with truffle, and shrimp bisque pasta. I also showed the reservation page from Creatrip to receive the mashed potato benefit.
Steaks are aged in small quantities, so the desired type and weight might not always be available!
At ELPIC, steaks are carefully cooked on a wood grill over charcoal, taking about 30-40 minutes. So it is recommended to order your steak first before other dishes!
They began grilling the T-bone steak by separating the sirloin, ribeye, and bone portions. While grilling, they spread the marrow from the T-bone over the meat to enhance its flavor. The steak is cooked over high heat and repeatedly rested to achieve the perfect doneness.
If the meat shows a gray band, it means the juices are leaking and it loses flavor. ELPIC grills the steak to perfection without this gray band. While the steak is cooked in multiple rounds, other dishes are being prepared.
I watched the chef make mashed potatoes right in front of my table. The process involved melting and mixing high-fat butter and cream to create the perfect mashed potatoes.
Mashed Potatoes
The mashed potatoes looked perfectly creamy and delicious! They're a perfect side for the steak!
I was told that the vegetables for the ceviche are harvested directly from the mountains. ELPIC mainly uses wild plants from Jeju Island, including seasonal Korean herbs, which might be unfamiliar but offer a unique opportunity to experience local ingredients.
Jeju Fish Ceviche
The Jeju fish ceviche is made with fish caught off Jeju Island, and the fish used in the dish is always seasonal. It includes pickled red onions, pickled seaweed, and various types of radishes that change with the season.
Shrimp Bisque Pasta
The pasta is topped with plenty of Korean shrimp and features a rich bisque sauce made from shrimp heads and shells. For an extra ocean flavor, you can add sea urchin from Udo, Jeju Island (keep in mind you need to pay an extra for it).
Potato Mille-Feuille Fries with Truffle
The potato mille-feuille, made from thinly sliced and fried potatoes, pairs perfectly with the truffle hollandaise sauce. Fresh truffle, which changes with the season, is added on top. Since I've visited during summer, I got to enjoy it with black winter truffle.
I started my meal with the Jeju fish ceviche before the steak arrived. The dish had a delightful mix of Spanish and South American flavors. The ingredients from Jeju Island were fresh, and the tangy, citrusy sauce and herbs made it a perfect appetizer.
The shrimp bisque pasta that had an incredibly rich shellfish aroma. The chewy fresh noodles paired perfectly with the rich, non-fishy bisque sauce full of ocean flavor. If you're looking for a dish to complement your steak at ELPIC, I highly recommend it!
The potato mille-feuille had layers of thinly sliced potatoes and a creamy sauce, offering a mix of textures. The fresh truffle on top also added a subtle flavor.
Special Dry-Aged Korean T-Bone Steak (about 750g)
The long-awaited T-bone steak finally arrived! This is ELPIC's signature dish. It's made from young cows under 36 months old, making it especially tender with a mild, balanced flavor.
The steak was sprinkled with Maldon salt for added texture. The T-bone steak includes both tenderloin and sirloin sections. It is served with wasabi and whole grain mustard to balance the richness of the meat.
At ELPIC, steaks are typically cooked to a medium-rare. Though the meat may appear red and look rare, it's actually perfectly cooked. But if the medium rare is not to your liking, they will cook it further upon request, so no worries!
It's recommended to eat the tenderloin first, as the sirloin might make the tenderloin taste bland in comparison. The aging process definitely made the meat incredibly tender and maximized its juiciness!
Next, I cut the sirloin into bite-sized pieces. With the first bite, I experienced the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Despite its thickness, the meat was not tough at all and had a strong, delicious flavor.
A delicious steak is never complete without wine! They usually offer two types of white wine and two types of red wine. The selection also changes by season!
The mashed potatoes, perfect with the steak, are rich in buttery flavor. They have a creamy texture that melts in your mouth and a deep, satisfying aroma.
From the simple ceviche to the richly flavored steak, the entire meal was incredibly satisfying. If you're looking for a stylish restaurant in Seoul to celebrate a special occasion, I highly recommend Cheongdam's ELPIC for its unique grilling method and exceptional steak!
How to Get There
Come out of Cheongdam Station Exit 8.
Leave the exit behind you and go straight for about 405 meters.
Make a left turn at the corner.
Go straight and turn right.
Keep going straight.
Make a left turn at the corner.
You'll see the building right away. You've arrived at ELPIC!
ELPIC
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