# Yeonnam-dong Italian restaurant solo dining: duck risotto at Hey Joji - By Yerin K. (https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-gyeonggi/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-gyeonggi/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afternoon-gyeonggi/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/index.md) ## In short Hey Joji is an Italian restaurant in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul, serving pasta, risotto, and ade drinks. On a solo visit, Chunsam ordered duck truffle cream risotto, sweet potato fries, and lemonade in its relaxed setting. Verdict: a reliably satisfying meal for a date or dining alone. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 42-24 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 동교로46길 42-24 1층) - **Hours**: Daily 12:00–21:00 - **Parking**: Not available - **Ordering**: Order by QR code at your table - **Menu**: Pasta, risotto, steak, sweet potato fries, corn ribs, Caesar salad *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## From Hongik Univ. Station to Hey Joji This spot sits in the direction of the Yeonhui-ro intersection. It is an easy 7-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station, where Line 2 and the Airport Railroad intersect, so it is very accessible. Parking is difficult because of the alleyway setting, so I recommend using a nearby public parking lot. ![Hey Joji exterior with store information](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-01-r2t8x-900.webp) ![Exterior of Hey Joji in Yeonnam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-02-19fbe-866.webp) ![Alleyway leading to Hey Joji](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-03-whl92-874.webp) ## A cozy, fresh interior The interior at Hey Joji, a great Yeonnam-dong restaurant, is cozy, tidy, and even fresh-feeling. I arrived just as lunch was beginning, so the window seats were full and I could only capture the remaining seats. Seeing that most guests appeared to be women, it seems just right for a date. ![Cozy, tidy seating inside Hey Joji](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-04-141gw-835.webp) ## Hey Joji's menu and my solo order The menu here consists of pasta, risotto, steak, sweet potato fries, corn ribs, and Caesar salad. It is not hugely extensive, but every single item is seriously delicious, so you cannot go wrong with any choice. ![Hey Joji menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-05-k44yi-900.webp) ![Hey Joji menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-06-1fn6y-900.webp) Chunsam came here for a solo meal today, and even alone, I did not feel self-conscious at all—it was comfortable. Being able to order by QR code right from the table was the best, too. After much deliberation, I ordered the duck truffle cream risotto, sweet potato fries, and lemonade. ![Table set up for QR-code ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-07-db2av-900.webp) Known for pasta among Yeonnam-dong food lovers, Hey Joji is a hidden gem that those in the know visit again and again. Every piece of tableware was so cute and clean, and even the water bottle was pretty, so the brief wait at the table felt healing. ![Table with cute tableware and a water bottle](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-08-1e9g7-900.webp) ## Lemonade with a whole lemon The lemonade, this spot's signature drink, comes in a truly huge glass with a whole lemon inside. It is made with freshly squeezed fruit, so the brightness is on another level; it is not overly sweet, and you can chew little bits of pulp, too. It is the secret weapon that cuts through any richness, so I never skip ordering it. ![Large lemonade with a whole lemon inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-09-1xh94-1200.webp) ## Sweet potato fries and duck truffle cream risotto Then today's lunch dishes arrived. Wow... they looked so pretty just at a glance, and I was so excited to find out how they would taste. I had not eaten a single meal yet, and waiting was hard, so I had to dig in immediately. ![Table set with lunch dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-10-1boxg-900.webp) ![Risotto and sweet potato fries for lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-11-1qsij-900.webp) First, I thought these sweet potato fries would be similar to regular French fries, but they arrived in a large mug. They were generously topped with cheese and a salty cheese sauce, giving them that irresistible sweet-and-salty appeal. They would be great with wine or beer, and perfect as a snack, too. I initially wondered if they might be expensive, but one bite proved they were worth it. ![Sweet potato fries topped with cheese sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-12-ftnep-900.webp) ![Sweet potato fries served in a mug](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-13-3aim2-900.webp) And this is the dish I most want to recommend at Hey Joji: the duck truffle cream risotto. The thick duck steak makes you think, “Is this really right for this price?” The more you chew, the more satisfyingly springy, mild, and nutty it is—seriously excellent. ![Risotto topped with a thick duck steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-14-1olvu-900.webp) And the risotto, gently scented with truffle, was truly wow..! The savory, salty cream sauce and the little popping texture of brown rice and oats were absolutely on point. There were mushrooms and onions throughout, too, and the textures were so fun that it felt even more comforting. ![Truffle cream risotto with mushrooms and onions](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-15-16d5f-900.webp) I cannot help but give the owner credit for really knowing food..! The harmony of duck steak and cream risotto was so good, and every bite made me furrow my brow and think, “This is it, this is it!” It has that addictive flavor. There really is a reason so many people recommend this dish. ![Duck steak paired with cream risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto-16-r79va-900.webp) Whenever it starts to feel a little rich, take a long sip of lemonade and add a crisp pickle—then this is a meal you can finish to the very end. Sweet-and-salty sweet potato, then salty, nutty risotto, then duck for protein: that is a proper meal, seriously..! ## What I thought of Hey Joji So, after visiting Hey Joji, this Yeonnam-dong favorite, Chunsam's personal takeaway is that it is a fresh-feeling Italian restaurant that is great for pasta and a glass of ade. This autumn, it is perfect for unwinding over delicious food in a lovely atmosphere. If you want to enjoy a date over reliably delicious food, make sure to stop by! ## Where it is - Hey Joji (헤이죠지) (헤이죠지) - 1F, 42-24 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 마포구 동교로46길 42-24 1층 헤이죠지) - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로46길 42-24 1층 헤이죠지 - 37.5617323, 126.9265566 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%97%A4%EC%9D%B4%EC%A3%A0%EC%A7%80/@37.5617323,126.9265566,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-gyeonggi/yeonnam-duck-truffle-risotto/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt