“Hannam-dong†is a great place to enjoy musicals and exhibitions at Blue Square and D Museum. It is also a place where many couples and families enjoy a date. In the alley of Hannam-dong, there are many restaurants that will make your outing a pleasant end, from sweet desserts to unique pasta and hearty Korean food . How about enjoying a walk through the alleys of Hannam-dong before the weather gets hot ?
1. New and diverse pasta , 'La Sandok Osteria' in Hannam-dong
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The Italian restaurant “La Sandok Osteria†offers creative pasta using a variety of pasta noodles and ingredients. The popular menu is “Mentaiko Goni Spaghetti.†It is an oil pasta made with fresh mentaiko and gourd. The characteristic is that it is eaten with savory wasabi. The mild flavor without being fishy is excellent. Please note that it is possible to bring a dog along.
â–² Location: 62-9, Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:30 every day, break time 14:30 — 17:30 (no weekends), closed on Mondays
â–² Price: Mentaiko Goni Spaghetti 19,000 won, Lamb Ragu Lasagna 20,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Food for two): It's a one-person chef restaurant, so it may take some time. Eating pasta after waiting is the best!
2. A quiet time to enjoy tea , 'Sansuhwa Tea House' in Hannam-dong
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A “landscape painting tea house†where you can enjoy tea in a clean and calm space. You can find a variety of Chinese teas that are hard to come by, such as Boicha, Baek Ho Orong tea, and Muiam tea. It's often full even during the daytime on weekdays, so it's a good idea to make a reservation before visiting. You can also buy tea bowls, and they also run tea classes and meditation rooms , so keep in mind.
â–² Location: 21-14, Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 11:00 — 19:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Boicha 15,000 won, Baekmodan 15,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Shikigami Mochi): A quiet space allows me to focus more on tea! It's not as noisy as cafes these days, so it's a place where you can relax your body and mind. I still can't forget the rich aroma of tea !
3. Refrain from Korean food , 'air ' in Hannam-dong
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“Air†is a space with a modern atmosphere where you can check the cooking process through an open kitchen. The characteristic of all foods is that they are prepared using domestic seasonal ingredients without adding artificial seasonings. The signature menu is “Hangjeongsal samjangyaki,†which is marinated in samjang for a day and stir-fried. If you eat it with pickled cabbage, you can enjoy it even more refreshingly .
â–² Location: 16-7, Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 12:00 — 22:30 every day. Break time 15:00 — 17:30
â–² Price: Boiled raw mackerel 16,000 won, grilled pork ribs 16,000 won, air dak-galbi 16,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Shikshin Edamame Mom): This is a place I often go to when I want to eat fine Korean food in Hannam-dong. The staff are also very kind, so it's a pleasant restaurant.
4. Cute Japanese bakery cafe , “Bakery Motto†in Hannam-dong
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“Motto†is a Japanese-style bakery cafe. It is a bright and comfortable space with wooden furniture and a white-toned interior. The signature menu is “Tamago Sando,†which contains a thick omelette between homemade buns. By adding a special mustard sauce, you can eat it cleanly without getting bitten. The chewy “dango†topped with caramel sauce and matcha ganache is also a popular dish, so be sure to check it out.
â–² Location: 47, Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–² Price: Tamago Sando 7,500 won, Danggo 6,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Listerine addict): When I see a table with tamago sandou and dango on it, I really think I'm in Japan!! The dango was chewy and the sweet and salty sauce that came with it was delicious.
5. 'Bao 27' in Hannam-dong , a late-night restaurant you want to go on a date
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The Taiwanese restaurant “Bao 27†is a great place for a date with dim lighting and unique food. The signature menu is “Bao,†a Taiwanese dumpling. It's an open dumpling shaped like a small burger. The characteristic is that soy milk is added to the dough to give it a savory and soft flavor. You can enjoy it in two flavors: shrimp and pork. Please note that a reservation is required when visiting.
â–² Location: 32, Hannam-daero 27ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 12:00 and 24:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Bao (pork/shrimp) 6,000 won, beef salad 12,000 won, chickpea hummus 18,000 won
â–² Testimonial (sweet and sweet): Bao bread is really fluffy! The pork bao is particularly tasty, and the mayonnaise sauce goes well with torn pork like soy sauce!