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A Wine Bar Worth Seeking Out in Gangnam
Les Copains sits on a quiet stretch of Dosan-daero in Gangnam, Seoul, and has earned recognition that puts it in rare company: a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, one of the most respected distinctions a restaurant wine program can receive anywhere in the world.
French and Italian at the Table
The kitchen draws from both French and Italian traditions — a pairing that feels natural when the focus is on wine-friendly cooking. Whether the mood calls for something rooted in the bistro culture of France or the convivial spirit of an Italian table, the menu is built to complement a serious cellar rather than compete with it.
The Wine List
The Wine Spectator award speaks directly to the depth and curation of what's in the glass here. Earning that recognition in Seoul, where the fine-wine dining scene is still maturing, signals a genuine commitment to sourcing and selection that goes well beyond the expected. For guests who care about what they drink as much as what they eat, Les Copains offers a destination-worthy list.
The name itself — French for "the friends" or "the pals" — hints at the register the place aims for: serious about wine and food, but never stiff about it.
Recognition
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