# Daehangno pub with hanok roof views: yuk-jeon beef pancake, Hyehwahwa

- By Dohyun P. (https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@amber-glass-seoul/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/index.md)

## In short

Hyehwahwa is a straw-fire fusion Korean pub on the second floor of an alley by exit 4 of Hyehwa Station in Daehangno, Jongno, Seoul. After a comedy play, we took an inner window table with a view of hanok tiled roofs and ordered the signature charcoal-grilled gopchang bomb spicy stew and yuk-jeon (pan-seared beef pancake), which came piled with meat. The bar snacks at Hyehwahwa are good enough that we would come back even on a night with no play to see.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 29-3 Daemyeong-gil, 2nd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- **Hours**: Tue–Sun 17:00–01:00 the next day (last order 00:00)
- **Regular closing day**: Every Monday
- **Parking**: No parking on site; use a nearby public lot
- **Reservations**: Accepted
- **How to order**: Scan the QR code on the table
- **What we ate**: (Signature) charcoal-grilled gopchang bomb spicy stew, yuk-jeon
- **Complimentary snacks**: White kimchi and oil-drizzled tofu (refills available)
- **Directions**: About a 2-minute walk from Hyehwa Station exit 4 toward CGV; head into the small alley across from CGV, 2nd floor above Jeongtongjip

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

Last week a friend and I watched a comic play and then went hunting for dinner, which led us to this Daehangno restaurant-bar I'd been wanting to try for a while — the menu looked great. Let's get into it.

![Red signage of Hyehwahwa, a 2nd-floor Korean pub in a Hyehwa alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-01-1x61m-900.webp)

## Where is Hyehwahwa, and what are its hours?

Hyehwahwa is a Hyehwa spot with a red sign tucked into an alley. The address is 29-3 Daemyeong-gil, 2nd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

- Address: 29-3 Daemyeong-gil, 2nd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours: Tue–Sun 17:00–01:00 (last order 00:00)
- Closed: every Monday
- No parking — please use a nearby public parking lot
- Reservations available

![Entrance and signboard of Hyehwahwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-02-d894m-900.webp)

## What does a straw-fire fusion Korean pub serve?

Good fire plus good ingredients makes the best food, and the most delicious food is the most primal food. Here, a young chef born in '96 who trained at a Michelin 3-star Korean restaurant teamed up with his mother, born in '66, a former owner of a restaurant people used to line up for — thirty years of generational recipes coming together into a one-of-a-kind straw-fire fusion Korean pub full of rich aroma and flavor.

Special bar snacks that make the night.

![Concept interior of Hyehwahwa, a straw-fire fusion Korean pub](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-03-fxq7q-900.webp)

I thought it looked messy at first, but it's actually the whole interior concept.

![Deliberately messy-looking concept interior of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-04-1m3c1-900.webp)

It's a straw-fire Korean pub, and you can even spot the straw fire near the entrance.

![Straw-fire prop placed by Hyehwahwa's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-05-1v4wi-900.webp)

The soft lighting felt upscale and the interior was really nice — I'd recommend this for a date.

![Softly lit interior of Hyehwahwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-06-9ux6z-900.webp)

The restroom inside was clean, so no issues using it.

## The hanok tiled-roof view from Hyehwahwa's window seats

We sat at a table further inside Hyehwahwa.

![Window table further inside Hyehwahwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-07-1hc8w-900.webp)

We went in the evening, so the sunset in the sky was romantic. The hanok roof view (the tiled roofs looked amazing) and the open window made it feel breezy, almost like a terrace. Sitting side by side at this Hyehwa restaurant-bar felt romantic, and the photos turned out great too.

![Hanok tiled-roof view and sunset seen through the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-08-d2pzl-900.webp)

The basic side dishes were white kimchi and savory oil-drizzled tofu — nice that they're on the healthier side.

![Basic side dishes of white kimchi and oil-drizzled tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-09-o9eu8-900.webp)

Ordering was easy — just scan the QR code at the table.

![QR code ordering sign on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-10-11s27-900.webp)

The interior was spacious and comfortable, with an open kitchen. The staff were kind too.

![Hyehwahwa's open kitchen and spacious interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-11-yoacp-m-900.webp)

![Hyehwahwa's dining hall with view of the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-12-z20gc-900.webp)

Even on an early weekday evening, there were plenty of customers.

![Hyehwahwa's hall filled with customers on an early weekday evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-13-95u0f-900.webp)

![Cooking in progress in the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-14-lsew6-900.webp)

With this much care going into the cooking, the drinks just kept flowing. If you're looking for a Daehangno pub or a great Hyehwa bar-snack spot, this is it. Check out the fire show from the kitchen.

![Straw-fire show in Hyehwahwa's kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-15-bq832-900.webp)

## Hyehwahwa's signature charcoal-grilled gopchang bomb spicy stew

With the tasty snacks out, I had a drink of Saero (soju).

![A glass of soju set beside the bar snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-16-1pwja-900.webp)

The (signature) charcoal-grilled gopchang (beef/pork intestine) bomb spicy stew came loaded with 500g of charcoal-grilled gopchang — the signature dish! Spicy and sharp, soju is basically required with this one. Inside is pork gopchang, served in long pieces you cut yourself as you eat.

![Charcoal-grilled gopchang bomb spicy stew with perilla leaves](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-17-fmf4r-1200.webp)

It paired really well with the yuk-jeon (pan-seared beef). The perilla leaves on top of the gopchang stew also added great aroma.

My hand just kept reaching for the soju. Ahh — even without drinking, this would be great to come for as a meal too.

![A bowl of gopchang stew with sharp, spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-18-1ecdk-900.webp)

There were chewy glass noodles in there too. The broth in this snack was so spicy and delicious I almost ordered another bottle.

![Chewy glass noodles inside the gopchang stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-19-1xw76-900.webp)

I've never had gopchang stew like this before. The visuals are wild too — should've mixed it with rice.

![A hearty, visually striking bowl of charcoal-grilled gopchang bomb stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-20-1avld-900.webp)

## Yuk-jeon thick as a burger patty

The portion of beef in the yuk-jeon (pan-seared beef) was enormous — genuinely felt like eating a burger patty, and I mean that in the best way. A fantastic combo of generous beef, savory-salty egg, and fragrant perilla-leaf scallion salad.

It's just delicious even without any sauce — go ahead and tear off pieces to eat.

![Thick pan-seared beef yuk-jeon with perilla-leaf scallion salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-21-13bbr-900.webp)

The sauce had this vinegared-gochujang kind of vibe — a fresh touch.

Every so often, top it with tofu or crunchy kimchi in between bites. It's refillable.

![A bite of yuk-jeon topped with tofu and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-22-19cv6-900.webp)

My friend who came along was eating so well — and she wasn't even drinking, haha. Getting drunk on the food alone.

![Yuk-jeon and stew spread shared with a friend](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-23-1b0le-900.webp)

We finished it off down to the very last bite, with perilla leaves.

![An empty yuk-jeon plate down to the last bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot/hyehwahwa-hanok-view-yukjeon-gopchang-hotpot-24-wqwje-900.webp)

## Why we would return to Hyehwahwa without a play

Hyehwahwa is the kind of place I want to return to just for the quality of the bar snacks. I'm curious about the knife-cut octopus and other dishes, so I'll be back even without a play to see. It was also a great spot for conversation — a satisfying pub overall.

### How to walk to Hyehwahwa from Hyehwa Station exit 4

Come out of Hyehwa Station exit 4 and walk straight toward CGV for about 2 minutes. There's a small alley across from CGV — go into that alley, and it's on the 2nd floor of the Jeongtongjip building.

## Where it is

- Hyehwahwa (혜화화)
- 29-3 Daemyeong-gil, 2nd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 종로구 대명길 29-3 2층
- 37.5830578, 127.0001101
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%9C%ED%99%94%ED%99%94/@37.5830578,127.0001101,17z

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