Chipotle Gangnam is scheduled to officially open on September 2, 2026. The restaurant, located at 423 Gangnam-daero in Seocho-gu, Seoul, will be Chipotle’s first location in Korea and Asia. It is situated near Exit 10 of Gangnam Station and has 96 seats.
Key Changes
Chipotle is an American Mexican fast-casual brand, and the opening of its Gangnam location marks its first entry into the Korean market. The Korean business will be operated by S&C Restaurants Holdings, a joint venture established by BigBite Company and Chipotle.
Scheduled to officially open on September 2, Chipotle Gangnam marks the starting point of the brand’s expansion into Korea and Asia.
Current Status
Chipotle said the Korean restaurant will use the same ingredient standards and cooking and ordering methods as its locations in the United States. Customers will choose one of five formats—burrito, burrito bowl, tacos, salad, or quesadilla—and then select their protein and toppings.
Burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and salads reportedly have no price difference based on format, and some standard ingredients can be selected at no additional cost. However, because this information was confirmed shortly before opening, prices and menu details may change later.
Impact
Visitors near Gangnam Station will be able to try Chipotle’s American-style customizable ordering experience. The operator said it plans to add its second and third locations in Korea within the year and open its first Singapore location in the first half of the following year.
Chipotle’s headquarters previously announced in September 2025 that it planned to open its first locations in Korea and Singapore in 2026 through a joint venture with SPC Group. The Gangnam location is the first confirmed restaurant in this Asian expansion plan.
Next Checkpoint
Whether the restaurant is operating as planned and its hours should be reconfirmed after the September 2 opening. Before visiting, customers should check the latest official channels for operating hours, prices, menu items, and ingredient details.
The sources used for verification are as follows.
- [Yonhap News - Chipotle opens first Asia location in Gangnam with local flavors and customized ordering](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260901103500030) Checked: September 1, 2026
- [The Korea JoongAng Daily - Chipotle opens first Asia restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/business/chipotle-makes-asia-debut-in-seoul/12853630) Checked: September 1, 2026
- [The Korea Economic Daily - U.S. chain Chipotle arrives in Gangnam through first equity partnership with Sangmidang](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202609016484i) Checked: September 1, 2026
- [Chipotle Official Newsroom - Chipotle to Expand to Asia for the First Time Through a Joint Venture with SPC Group](https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2025-09-10-CHIPOTLE-TO-EXPAND-TO-ASIA-FOR-THE-FIRST-TIME-THROUGH-A-JOINT-VENTURE-WITH-SPC-GROUP) Checked: September 1, 2026
- [Maeil Business Newspaper - U.S. Mexican food specialist Chipotle opens first Asian location in Gangnam](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/business/12141584) Checked: September 1, 2026