We were out on a date around Yeonnam-dong and had dinner at Brivit, a Western restaurant there! We chose gnocchi and risotto with the Beet Set, and ended up with one pick for me and one pick for my date, haha. Here's how our dinner for two went :)

Where is Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam, and what are its hours?

Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam is at 93 Woldeukeopbuk-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor, Unit 2, about a 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station. It's open daily 11:30–21:15, with last order at 20:30.

Exterior of Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam on the 2nd floor of the Mega Coffee building

The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the building with Mega Coffee!! Look up and you'll see the red Brivit sign. There's no dedicated parking, and you can book through Naver.

Guests kept coming in while we ate! If you're planning a visit, booking ahead might be a good idea :)

Catchtable machine in front of Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam

There's a Catchtable machine in front of the restaurant too!!

What's the atmosphere like inside Brivit Yeonnam?

Inside Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam, frames hang on the walls, and the tables are set with red runners and wooden rocking-horse decorations.

Table seating inside Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam

There's some room between tables, so we didn't feel crowded by the neighbors! Frames hang on the walls, and red runners and wooden rocking-horse props sit on the tables. Very Christmassy ~~!

Brivit table with a red runner and rocking-horse decoration

Christmas-style interior of Brivit Yeonnam

I heard you can also get a free ade if you write a receipt review, so keep that in mind. Behind the counter, you can see the kitchen.

Counter and kitchen area of Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam

I think it would also be nice for a blind date or a wedding-invitation meetup, when you want a place with atmosphere to talk :)

Mains at Brivit include signature steak, handmade gnocchi, pasta and risotto, and there are sides like salads, fried dishes and soup! Drinks range from alcohol to ades and sodas. They ask for one main per person and for allergies to be mentioned in advance :)

We ordered the Beet Set!

What's in the Beet Set for two, and how much is it?

Brivit's Beet Set is 2 mains + 1 side + 2 drinks, starting at ₩50,700! That's based on mains at ₩17,900 and a side at ₩10,900, so if you pick pricier items you pay the difference! The Bri Set for two, which includes the signature steak, starts at ₩70,200, FYI :)

We chose the spicy jambon (cured ham) risotto, the porcini shrimp gnocchi and the Greek yogurt & tomato salad. The risotto and the salad each cost ₩1,000 extra, so it came to ₩52,700 in total! That was ₩3,000 cheaper than ordering them separately, haha.

A self bar with even a phone charger

The self bar at Brivit Yeonnam has glass cups, paper cups and wet wipes, and you can get water straight from the water purifier!

Brivit self bar with cups, wet wipes and a water purifier

The pickles were pinkish, with cucumber mixed in, and set out so you can take some with tongs!

Pinkish pickles and cucumber on the self bar

Brivit self bar pickles to take with tongs

On one side of the self bar there was also a phone charger. My battery was low, so I plugged in as soon as we walked in, and when we left after eating it was nicely charged!

Phone charger on one side of the Brivit self bar

I loved that they thought of even this!!

Our full Brivit Beet Set spread

With the Greek yogurt & tomato salad, porcini shrimp gnocchi and spicy jambon risotto on the table, our Beet Set spread was complete! It was plenty to share for two at dinner!!

Beet Set spread of salad, gnocchi and risotto

Greek yogurt & tomato salad

Let me start with the Greek yogurt & tomato salad, which came out first :) The Greek yogurt was smooth and slightly tangy, so it was great for getting the appetite going before the meal, haha.

Greek yogurt salad topped with basil leaves and marinated cherry tomatoes

Up close, there were plenty of marinated cherry tomatoes under big basil leaves, and biting into one released sweet, fresh juice!! With the basil aroma and a hint of olive oil, it was lovely scooped up together with the yogurt!

My date's pick: porcini shrimp gnocchi

Second is my date's pick, the porcini shrimp gnocchi! It's handmade gnocchi, crisp outside and soft inside! There was a faint porcini mushroom aroma too, haha.

Porcini shrimp gnocchi in cream sauce topped with shrimp and radish

It came with plenty of plump shrimp, and thinly sliced radish and fresh greens on top made the plate pretty. The cream sauce was thick and clung well to the gnocchi. My date's pick was this gnocchi!! We shared it and scraped up every bit of sauce, haha.

My pick: spicy jambon risotto

Third is my pick, the spicy jambon risotto!! It had plenty of thinly sliced jambon (cured ham) on top, and it wasn't salty but mild, so it went well with the risotto!

Brivit spicy jambon risotto topped with thinly sliced jambon

Spicy jambon risotto sprinkled with grated cheese and almonds

It was generously sprinkled with grated cheese and crushed almonds, and the crunchy almonds here and there tasted nutty, haha. The cheese cream blended in gently, and the spice wasn't overly sharp. I never got tired of it to the end, so the risotto is what I remember most from this Beet Set!

How was the Beet Set at Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam for a dinner for two?

My pick was the spicy jambon risotto, which never got boring thanks to the spice, and my date's pick was the porcini shrimp gnocchi with its thick cream sauce! With the salad and drinks from the Beet Set, we had a filling dinner for two, haha.

It's also a nice place to eat while chatting calmly, so I think it's worth stopping by on a Yeonnam-dong date :)

Western dinner date in Yeonnam-dong: gnocchi vs jambon risotto, Brivit

Good to know

Where is Brivit Hongdae Yeonnam, and what are its hours?

What's the atmosphere like inside Brivit Yeonnam?

What's on the Brivit menu?

What's in the Beet Set for two, and how much is it?

A self bar with even a phone charger