Lunar New Year 2027 in Seoul — Planning a Family Hanwoo Dinner in Cheongdam
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 February, which is also Seollal, one of Korea's biggest holidays — many restaurants close or change hours around it, so check closures before you fix a dinner date. SEOLYA GALBI Cheongdam operates year-round and announces any temporary holiday closures, including for Seollal, on CatchTable and Instagram (@seolyagalbi). For a family dinner, a private room (one for four, two for six) is the easiest choice; online bookings take 2–6 guests, and groups of seven or more book by phone at +82-2-6941-1179.
First, check Seollal closures
Seollal is when many Korean families travel home and gather, and many shops and restaurants close or shorten their hours around it. Official holiday dates are announced by the Korean government, so confirm them closer to your trip rather than assuming.
SEOLYA GALBI Cheongdam operates year-round, and any temporary closure for a holiday such as Seollal is announced on CatchTable and Instagram (@seolyagalbi). The simplest check is to open CatchTable Global and see whether your date shows bookable times.
The restaurant currently serves dinner only, 17:30–22:00, with last order at 21:00. Lunch service is temporarily paused.
Book early
Lunar New Year is a popular time to visit Seoul, and even in ordinary weeks Friday and Saturday dinners are best booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Once your flights are set, reserve your dinner — it is easier to change a booking than to find a table at the last minute. Cancellation rules are shown on the booking page; read them before you confirm.
A private room for the family
There are three private rooms: one for four guests and two for six. With 3–4 guests in the four-person room, or 4–6 in a six-person room, there is no room charge. If only 2–3 guests use a room, a ₩40,000 room charge applies, waived when the bill reaches ₩400,000 (four-person room) or ₩500,000 (six-person room).
Children are welcome and high chairs are available. Every cut is grilled at the table by a dedicated server, so no one in the family has to stand over the grill.
Online bookings take 2–6 guests. For seven or more, call +82-2-6941-1179.
Checklist before you book
- Check whether your date shows bookable times on CatchTable Global, and watch Instagram (@seolyagalbi) for holiday notices
- Decide on a private room or the main dining room, and count your party (2–6 online; 7+ by phone)
- Bringing children? High chairs are available — note it when you book
- Read the cancellation rules on the booking page before confirming
- Save the Korean address from the shop info page to show your taxi driver
Getting there
The restaurant is at 18, Seolleung-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, on the 1st and 2nd floors — 414 m (about a 6-minute walk) from Exit 4 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station on the Suin-Bundang Line. Valet parking is available. The shop info page has the address in Korean to show a taxi driver; payment questions are answered in the FAQ.
Last verified: 2026-10-05