# Thai date dinner in Mapo: chili sea bass, tom yum pho, Saeng Augustine - By Chorok (https://superchart.com/en/@a-kept-receipt/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@a-kept-receipt/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@a-kept-receipt/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/index.md) ## In short Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is a Thai restaurant on B1 of Mecenatpolis, about a 2-minute walk from Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. On a date for two, the order was chili sea bass, tom yum goong rice noodle soup and giant prawn pad thai: the sea bass is fried whole so there are no bones to worry about, and the tom yum noodle soup is mild rather than sharply sour. Staff explain how to eat each dish, which makes Saeng Augustine an easy pick for a Thai meal near Hapjeong Station. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Chili sea bass, tom yum goong rice noodle soup, giant prawn pad thai - **Location**: About 200 m from Hapjeong Station Exit 9, a 2-minute walk (Mecenatpolis, B1) - **Parking**: Up to 3 hours 30 minutes - **Ordering**: Table order system; sets, lunch specials and drinks on separate menus - **Seating**: Sofa seats and table seats sized for different group counts - **Restroom**: Outside the restaurant, to the right *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I visited Saeng Augustine in Hapjeong. Went on a date, just the two of us. ![Visiting Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch at Mecenatpolis, Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-01-bz944-1200.webp) This place has been a well-known Mecenatpolis restaurant for a long time, so at lunchtime it was hard to even find an empty seat. ## How to walk to Saeng Augustine from Hapjeong Station, and where to park Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is about 200m from Exit 9 of Hapjeong Station, a 2-minute walk. If you drive, parking is free for up to 3 hours 30 minutes, so you can eat leisurely and even look around the area afterward. Whether you come by public transit or car, finding this Hapjeong Station restaurant shouldn't be much of a hassle. ![The walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 9 to Saeng Augustine](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-02-3lkxy-900.webp) Even if there's a wait because it's crowded, you don't need to rush too much. If you're coming by bus, there are stops near Exits 1, 2, and 9 of Hapjeong Station, so keep that in mind. ## Inside Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch: mood and menu lineup ![Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch's open, single-space interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-03-kvsx8-900.webp) Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is set up as one big open space. ![Table seating at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-04-1jr0e-900.webp) ![Sofa seating at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-05-l3lh2-900.webp) ![Seating arranged by group size at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-06-9wu10-900.webp) Tables, sofa seats, and regular table seats sized for different group counts were all visible at a glance, which made it easy to pick the seat we wanted. It seemed like a great spot for family gatherings, date nights, and also for larger group meetups. You check and order the menu through the table order system. ![Table order menu screen at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-07-12y9k-900.webp) ![Set menu and lunch special menu board at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-08-1db2l-900.webp) Set menus, lunch specials, and the drink menu were shown on separate menu boards. It's worth looking through those to find a good value combo. ![Drink menu at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-09-4bmuy-m-900.webp) ![Chang beer and wine on Saeng Augustine's alcohol menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-10-1l6h8-900.webp) True to being a Thai restaurant that's a well-known Mecenatpolis spot, the drink and alcohol selection was quite varied too. Mangosteen, fresh coconut drink, Chang sparkling water, Chang beer — the authentic, local-feeling drinks were impressive, and there was a good range of wine too, so I'd definitely recommend checking before ordering. ## The three Thai dishes we ordered at Saeng Augustine ![Thai dishes ordered at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-11-xdpr2-900.webp) That day we ordered chili sea bass, tom yum goong pho, and giant prawn pad thai. ### Giant prawn pad thai: how to mix it with fresh bean sprouts The giant prawn pad thai came out first, and besides the two big, eye-catching prawns on top, there were more peeled shrimp mixed into the noodles, so there was no shortage of shrimp to enjoy. The staff showed us how to squeeze a bit of lemon and mix it in with the bean sprouts, which let us really taste the pad thai the way it's meant to be eaten here. The noodles and sauce were exactly the flavor I expected, and what stood out was the raw, uncooked bean sprouts — a bit unfamiliar at first, but the texture was fresh and the aroma came through much more clearly, which I liked. ### Chili sea bass: a whole fried fish with no bones to worry about ![Whole fried chili sea bass at Saeng Augustine](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-12-1x7fb-900.webp) The chili sea bass is made with an entire fish cooked whole, so I was already excited before we even got there. It comes out as a whole fried sea bass topped with chili sauce, and the chili wasn't too spicy while still having a rich, savory depth, which I loved. ![Chili-topped sea bass served with a side salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-13-1i52v-900.webp) The salad on the side and the bits of pineapple mixed in made the flavor even richer. ![Plate of chili sea bass with pineapple mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-14-sjt5r-900.webp) It tasted great, of course, but what made it even better was being able to enjoy it comfortably without worrying about bones. ### Tom yum goong rice noodle soup: is it very sour? Last was the tom yum goong pho, and it completely changed how I think about tom yum goong. I usually don't enjoy it much because it tends to be too sour and sharp, ![Saeng Augustine's tom yum goong pho with meat and noodles together](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-15-n40tc-900.webp) but here the sour notes weren't overpowering, and with the meat and rice noodles both in the bowl, everything balanced out smoothly and was easy to enjoy. It really lived up to the reputation of being a great tom yum goong spot. ## Fine-dining-style service at a Mapo Thai restaurant What stood out to me was that all the staff were kind and paid attention down to the small details, so we never felt uncomfortable throughout the meal. ![Full view of the dining table at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-16-1kpwe-900.webp) In particular, every time a dish came out, they explained how to eat it, which really helped us taste the dishes the way they were meant to be enjoyed. ## Where is the restroom? Outside the restaurant ![Restroom sign outside Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-17-sk281-900.webp) There's a sign for the restroom to the right, just outside the store, so keep that in mind. It might feel a little inconvenient at first since it's outside, ![Restroom direction sign in the outdoor corridor](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-18-em4s4-900.webp) but with no other customers coming and going during the meal, it actually turned into an advantage — we could enjoy the meal fully undisturbed. ## Worth it for a date near Hapjeong Station? ![Thai food and drink pairing at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-19-1ik6i-m-900.webp) I'd recommend Saeng Augustine, a well-known Mecenatpolis restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of Thai dishes along with drinks that pair well with them. ![Wrapping up the meal at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date-20-pi165-900.webp) They also have set menus and lunch specials, so it might be worth stopping by at least once. ## Where it is - Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch (생어거스틴 합정점) - B1118, B1F Mecenatpolis, 45 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로 45 메세나폴리스 지하1층 B1118호 - 37.5514404, 126.9135867 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%9D%EC%96%B4%EA%B1%B0%EC%8A%A4%ED%8B%B4%20%ED%95%A9%EC%A0%95%EC%A0%90/@37.5514404,126.9135867,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@a-kept-receipt/saint-augustin-hapjeong-chili-seabass-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt