{"id":2512,"date":"2026-05-15T09:57:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T00:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/%eb%a7%a4%eb%93%9c%ed%8f%ac%ea%b0%88%eb%a6%ad-%ea%b4%91%ed%99%94%eb%ac%b8-%eb%94%94%ed%83%80%ec%9b%8c\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T10:31:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:31:19","slug":"mad-for-garlic-gwanghwamun-d-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/%eb%a7%a4%eb%93%9c%ed%8f%ac%ea%b0%88%eb%a6%ad-%ea%b4%91%ed%99%94%eb%ac%b8-%eb%94%94%ed%83%80%ec%9b%8c\/","title":{"rendered":"Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower \u2014 Mad Premium Set Honest Review (Menu \u00b7 Price \u00b7 Discount Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\ud83d\udce2 Sponsorship disclosure:<\/strong> This review was written after a complimentary meal provided by Mad for Garlic<\/strong> . The menu and prices are accurate as of the visit date and the tasting experience is shared honestly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A full-package pick for year-end dining + Gwanghwamun gatherings + family dates \u2014 Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower<\/strong> honest review. In this 2016 Red Dot Award-winning interior design space we tried the Mad Premium Set<\/strong> (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 \u2014 all in one guide.<\/p>\n

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About Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower<\/h2>\n

Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower<\/strong>covers Gwanghwamun office workers, family dining, year-end gatherings, and dates all in one family restaurant. The 2016 Red Dot Award for Interior Design<\/strong> -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 \u2014 grand garlic bone steak with Filet + ricotta lux salad + 3 soups (free choice of mushroom\/haejang) + nurungji di mare + 3 ades \u2014 is a limited menu with perfect course flow.<\/p>\n

Location \u00b7 Hours \u00b7 Parking<\/h2>\n
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Address<\/strong><\/td>\n17 Jongno 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul \u2014 D Tower Replace Gwanghwamun, 3F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hours<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily 10:30 \u2013 22:00 (last order 20:30)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/strong><\/td>\nD Tower parking lot (spacious)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amenities<\/strong><\/td>\nGroups \u00b7 Takeout \u00b7 Delivery \u00b7 High chairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Awards<\/strong><\/td>\n2016 Red Dot Award for Interior Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mad Premium Set \u2014 Components & Pricing Tips<\/h2>\n
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Main steak<\/strong><\/td>\nGrand garlic bone steak with Filet (doneness selectable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salad<\/strong><\/td>\nSeasonal Ricotta Lux Salad (#1 in customer satisfaction)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soup (3)<\/strong><\/td>\nFree choice of Mushroom Soup or Haejang Soup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pasta \/ Rice<\/strong><\/td>\nChoose one (e.g. Nurungji Di Mare)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drinks (3)<\/strong><\/td>\nChoice of Lemon \u00b7 Grapefruit \u00b7 Orange Ade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udc8e Key discount tips:<\/strong> Mad Premium Set \u2014 20,000 KRW Membership Discount<\/strong> (through Dec 31) + 1 of either Telecom (T\/KT membership) or partner card stackable<\/strong>. A free 25,000 KRW Mandarin Chicken Salad coupon comes with new membership signup. For best value: sign up + stack one discount on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Mad for Garlic Discounts \u2014 4 Ways to Stack<\/h2>\n

What makes Mad for Garlic a value standout among family restaurants is the stackable discount structure<\/strong>. Memorize all four and the same menu can be 10,000\u201320,000 KRW cheaper.<\/p>\n

\u2460 Membership 20,000 KRW Off (Limited)<\/h3>\n

Mad Premium Set only \u2014 20,000 KRW off for members through Dec 31<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n

\u2461 Telecom Membership (T \u00b7 KT)<\/h3>\n

SK Telecom T Membership + KT Membership are both Mad for Garlic partners. Telecom discounts can be used together<\/strong>\u2014 a solid combo.<\/p>\n

\u2462 Card Partner Discount<\/h3>\n

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

\u2463 Mad Wine Dinner + Mad Lunch<\/h3>\n

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

Grand Garlic Bone Steak Tasting \u2014 Look \u00b7 Doneness \u00b7 Garlic Flavor<\/h2>\n
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The star of the Mad Premium Set is, without question, the Grand Garlic Bone Steak with Filet<\/strong>. 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<\/strong> is the call \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

True to the Mad for Garlic signature, garlic notes are subtle<\/strong>\u2014 present but never dominating, just enough to elevate the beef. Don't miss the roasted garlic garnish<\/strong>\u2014 pile it on a slice of steak and the nutty-sweet depth jumps another level, and the Brussels sprouts garnish<\/strong>resets the palate. Toss in the perilla cheongyang chimichurri + olives for even more flavor variation. The portion is plenty for two \u2014 perfect to share with family or a partner.<\/p>\n

Seasonal Ricotta Lux Salad \u2014 Why It's the #1 Menu<\/h2>\n
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Opening the Mad Premium Set is the Seasonal Ricotta Lux Salad<\/strong>\u2014 the store's #1 in customer satisfaction<\/strong> menu. On fresh greens, ricotta cheese<\/strong>is generously placed, joined by colorful toppings like apricot, cherry tomato, olives, and beans \u2014 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 \u2014 perfect for opening the palate before the main.<\/p>\n

Mushroom Soup & Haejang Soup \u2014 The Secret to Course Flow<\/h2>\n

One reason the Mad Premium Set wins is you can choose 3 soups freely<\/strong> . My pick: 2 mushroom + 1 haejang.<\/p>\n

Mushroom Soup<\/strong>\u2014 deep mushroom aroma with a creamy texture, smooth on the way down yet rich in flavor \u2014 a reliable warm-up before the steak<\/strong>\u2014 perfect. Haejang Soup<\/strong>\u2014 sharp and refreshing broth that cuts through the richness \u2014 resets the palate mid-course<\/strong>\u2014 pure pleasure. Alternating between the two is the core rhythm of the Mad Premium Set.<\/p>\n

Nurungji Di Mare \u2014 The Best Choice for the Finale<\/h2>\n

Between pasta and rice, Nurungji Di Mare<\/strong> 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 \u2192 soft<\/strong>\u2014 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 \u2014 the flow carries beautifully to the very end.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccd<\/span>View Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower on KakaoMap<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Store Atmosphere \u00b7 Group Use<\/h2>\n

Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower \u2014 Red Dot Award for Interior Design<\/strong> an award-winning store with brick walls + warm lighting + wood tables, perfect for year-end gatherings and Christmas dates<\/strong> \u2014 the vibe sets itself. Seat spacing is generous so even groups of 8\u201312+ don't feel cramped, and high chairs<\/strong> are available \u2014 covers family dining too. Takeout and delivery<\/strong>are available, so picking up a portion for a coworker who couldn't make the company dinner is fine. 3F of Gwanghwamun Station D Tower \u2014 the 'Mad for Garlic' sign next to the 1F entrance is visible from far away, easy to meet up.<\/p>\n

Orange Ade + Garlic Flavor Pairing<\/h2>\n

The drinks in the Mad Premium Set are 3 ades \u2014 lemon, grapefruit, and orange. Orange Ade<\/strong>is the best pick. From the first sip, the orange's natural acidity refreshes the palate \u2014 clean balance instead of artificial sweetness. the steak's garlic notes<\/strong>come on strong, but a sip between bites washes the oil and garlic off cleanly \u2014 a pairing that just works.<\/p>\n

Visit Info at a Glance<\/h2>\n
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Name<\/strong><\/td>\nMad for Garlic (Gwanghwamun D Tower)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature<\/strong><\/td>\nMad Premium Set (Grand Garlic Bone Steak with Filet)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taste Review<\/strong><\/td>\nSteak \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \/ Salad \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \/ Nurungji Di Mare \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Value<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 when stacking Membership 20,000 KRW + Telecom\/Card<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for<\/strong><\/td>\nYear-end family gatherings \u00b7 Gwanghwamun dates \u00b7 Christmas dining \u00b7 office dinners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Mad for Garlic Visit Tips<\/h2>\n

\u2705 Mad Premium Set: 20,000 KRW membership discount through Dec 31<\/strong> \u2014 non-members can sign up on the spot for the discount<\/p>\n

\u2705 Recommend medium-rare for the steak<\/strong> \u2014 the iron plate keeps cooking, so start one notch under<\/p>\n

\u2705 Soup combo: 2 mushroom + 1 haejang<\/strong> \u2014 reliable warm-up + mid-course reset, perfect flow<\/p>\n

\u2705 After 3pm \u2014 Mad Wine Dinner<\/strong> \u2014 4 wines unlimited (top pick for office dinners)<\/p>\n

\u2705 Until 4pm \u2014 Mad Lunch +1,000 KRW<\/strong> \u2014 best lunchtime value full set<\/p>\n

\u2705 3F D Tower Gwanghwamun<\/strong> \u2014 5 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station \/ cars use D Tower parking<\/p>\n

Gwanghwamun Pairing Courses<\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udccd Gocheongdam Gwanghwamun Hanwoo Omakase (5 min walk):<\/strong> Gwanghwamun D Tower premium hanwoo course \u2014 top pick for year-end office dinners<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Dot Blanket Anguk Hanok Brunch (5 min by subway):<\/strong> Anguk Station Samcheong-dong Hanok brunch \u2014 date course connection<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Bukak Skyway Octagonal Pavilion (15 min by car):<\/strong> Gwanghwamun night view spot \u2014 after-dinner night drive<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Gangnam Macho Steak (30 min by subway):<\/strong> worth a look for Gangnam steak comparison<\/p>\n

Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n

Mad for Garlic Gwanghwamun D Tower<\/strong>covers year-end gatherings \u00b7 Christmas dates \u00b7 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<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd69<\/span>Gocheongdam Gwanghwamun D Tower Hanwoo Omakase \u2014 Same D Tower premium course<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Related Posts<\/h2>\n

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Bukak Skyway Octagonal Pavilion \u2014 Seoul Night View Spot<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Gangnam Macho Steak \u2014 Gangnam Steak Comparison<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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