Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower — Mad Premium Set Honest Review (Menu · Price · Discount Tips)

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A full-package pick for year-end dining + Gwanghwamun gatherings + family dates — Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower honest review. In this 2016 Red Dot Award-winning interior design space we tried the Mad Premium Set (grand garlic bone steak with Filet + ricotta lux salad + 3 soups + nurungji di mare + 3 ades). Membership 20,000 KRW off (through Dec 31) + telecom/card stacking discounts + Mad Wine Dinner + Mad Lunch 1,000 KRW upgrade tips — all in one guide.

About Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower

Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Towercovers Gwanghwamun office workers, family dining, year-end gatherings, and dates all in one family restaurant. The 2016 Red Dot Award for Interior Design -winning interior with brick walls + warm lighting + generous table spacing creates a truly overwhelming vibe. The 3rd floor of Gwanghwamun Station D Tower Replace makes access top-tier. The Mad Premium Set — grand garlic bone steak with Filet + ricotta lux salad + 3 soups (free choice of mushroom/haejang) + nurungji di mare + 3 ades — is a limited menu with perfect course flow.

Location · Hours · Parking

Mad Premium Set — Components & Pricing Tips

Mad for Garlic Discounts — 4 Ways to Stack

What makes Mad for Garlic a value standout among family restaurants is the stackable discount structure. Memorize all four and the same menu can be 10,000–20,000 KRW cheaper.

① Membership 20,000 KRW Off (Limited)

Mad Premium Set only — 20,000 KRW off for members through Dec 31. New signups apply immediately. Membership signup also includes a free 25,000 KRW Mandarin Chicken Salad coupon. Non-members can sign up on the spot.

② Telecom Membership (T · KT)

SK Telecom T Membership + KT Membership are both Mad for Garlic partners. Telecom discounts can be used together— a solid combo.

③ Card Partner Discount

Pay with a partner card for additional discount. Between Telecom membership and card partner, only one can stack (not both). Membership 20,000 KRW + Telecom OR Card = max discount combo.

④ Mad Wine Dinner + Mad Lunch

Mad Wine Dinner: After 3pm, 4 wines unlimited. Top pick for office gatherings that love a drink. Mad Lunch: Every day until 4pm, on selected menus, just add 1,000 KRWfor the Mad Lunch set perks. Best lunchtime value.

Grand Garlic Bone Steak Tasting — Look · Doneness · Garlic Flavor

The star of the Mad Premium Set is, without question, the Grand Garlic Bone Steak with Filet. The giant bone-in cut sitting on the iron plate is so visually overwhelming that 'premium' doesn't feel like an overstatement at all. For doneness, medium-rare is the call — the iron plate keeps cooking it, so starting one notch under is the right move. Crust is beautifully seared, interior holds the juices, and flavor deepens the more you chew.

True to the Mad for Garlic signature, garlic notes are subtle— present but never dominating, just enough to elevate the beef. Don't miss the roasted garlic garnish— pile it on a slice of steak and the nutty-sweet depth jumps another level, and the Brussels sprouts garnishresets the palate. Toss in the perilla cheongyang chimichurri + olives for even more flavor variation. The portion is plenty for two — perfect to share with family or a partner.

Seasonal Ricotta Lux Salad — Why It's the #1 Menu

Opening the Mad Premium Set is the Seasonal Ricotta Lux Salad— the store's #1 in customer satisfaction menu. On fresh greens, ricotta cheeseis generously placed, joined by colorful toppings like apricot, cherry tomato, olives, and beans — the plating itself sings of the season. Ricotta is light and creamy rather than heavy, blending well with the crunch of the greens. The dressing is restrained, letting each ingredient shine — perfect for opening the palate before the main.

Mushroom Soup & Haejang Soup — The Secret to Course Flow

One reason the Mad Premium Set wins is you can choose 3 soups freely . My pick: 2 mushroom + 1 haejang.

Mushroom Soup— deep mushroom aroma with a creamy texture, smooth on the way down yet rich in flavor — a reliable warm-up before the steak— perfect. Haejang Soup— sharp and refreshing broth that cuts through the richness — resets the palate mid-course— pure pleasure. Alternating between the two is the core rhythm of the Mad Premium Set.

Nurungji Di Mare — The Best Choice for the Finale

Between pasta and rice, Nurungji Di Mare is my pick. A seafood stew topped with nurungji (scorched rice), where the umami of scallops and clams soaks beautifully into the crispy rice. As the nurungji absorbs the broth, the texture shifts from crispy → soft— a playful change. Distinct from the usual cream or tomato pasta, it's a great way to close the set. Clean without being heavy, but still satisfying — the flow carries beautifully to the very end.

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Store Atmosphere · Group Use

Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower — Red Dot Award for Interior Design an award-winning store with brick walls + warm lighting + wood tables, perfect for year-end gatherings and Christmas dates — the vibe sets itself. Seat spacing is generous so even groups of 8–12+ don't feel cramped, and high chairs are available — covers family dining too. Takeout and deliveryare available, so picking up a portion for a coworker who couldn't make the company dinner is fine. 3F of Gwanghwamun Station D Tower — the 'Mad for Garlic' sign next to the 1F entrance is visible from far away, easy to meet up.

Orange Ade + Garlic Flavor Pairing

The drinks in the Mad Premium Set are 3 ades — lemon, grapefruit, and orange. Orange Adeis the best pick. From the first sip, the orange's natural acidity refreshes the palate — clean balance instead of artificial sweetness. the steak's garlic notescome on strong, but a sip between bites washes the oil and garlic off cleanly — a pairing that just works.

Visit Info at a Glance

Mad for Garlic Visit Tips

✅ Mad Premium Set: 20,000 KRW membership discount through Dec 31 — non-members can sign up on the spot for the discount

✅ Recommend medium-rare for the steak — the iron plate keeps cooking, so start one notch under

✅ Soup combo: 2 mushroom + 1 haejang — reliable warm-up + mid-course reset, perfect flow

✅ After 3pm — Mad Wine Dinner — 4 wines unlimited (top pick for office dinners)

✅ Until 4pm — Mad Lunch +1,000 KRW — best lunchtime value full set

✅ 3F D Tower Gwanghwamun — 5 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station / cars use D Tower parking

Gwanghwamun Pairing Courses

📍 Gocheongdam Gwanghwamun Hanwoo Omakase (5 min walk): Gwanghwamun D Tower premium hanwoo course — top pick for year-end office dinners

📍 Dot Blanket Anguk Hanok Brunch (5 min by subway): Anguk Station Samcheong-dong Hanok brunch — date course connection

📍 Bukak Skyway Octagonal Pavilion (15 min by car): Gwanghwamun night view spot — after-dinner night drive

📍 Gangnam Macho Steak (30 min by subway): worth a look for Gangnam steak comparison

Wrapping Up

Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Towercovers year-end gatherings · Christmas dates · family dining in one Gwanghwamun family restaurant. Red Dot Award interior + Mad Premium Set full-course flow + 4 stackable discounts. Mad Premium Set: 20,000 KRW membership discount through Dec 31 — stacking one telecom or card discount lets you enjoy a real steak course at a comfortable price. One Gwanghwamun year-end gathering wraps up the whole year.

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