# Western restaurant near Olympic Park for dinner with kids: Hope So - By Eungyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-guestbook-4db6/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review from a visit sponsored by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-guestbook-4db6/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-guestbook-4db6/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/index.md) ## In short Hope So is a two-story Western restaurant near Bangi Station and Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul. On an early-evening visit with a child, the writer ordered Margherita pizza, spicy cream jjamppong (chili seafood noodle soup) and beef brisket soy cream risotto, and the staff brought out kid-sized dishware and a drink unasked. With high ceilings and room on both floors, Hope So works for date nights, group dinners and family meals alike, and the writer plans to return. ## Good to know - **Location**: 21 Wiryeseong-daero 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (near Bangi Station and Olympic Park) - **Seating**: Two-story layout, plenty of seats on both the first and second floors - **What we ordered**: Margherita pizza, spicy cream jjamppong, beef brisket soy cream risotto - **Included**: Pickled radish and pretzel snacks / kid-sized dishware and a drink for children - **Discount hours**: Mon–Thu, 4–7 pm: pasta of the day at a lower price *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* Today I'm bringing you a review of Hope So, a Western food restaurant near Olympic Park that nails the trifecta: atmosphere, taste, and friendly service. ![Main image of Hope So, a Western food restaurant near Olympic Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-01-1eug5-m-1200.webp) ## What Hope So looks like inside: two floors with high ceilings Hope So is a two-story Western food restaurant on Wiryeseong-daero 18-gil in Songpa-gu, Seoul, between Bangi Station and Olympic Park. My first impression walking in was, "Wow, this place is huge and so open!" ![Interior of Hope So's two-story space with high ceilings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-02-11j01-900.webp) Thanks to the two-story structure, the ceilings are really high and the space feels wide open, with none of that cramped feeling. Seating was generous on both the first and second floors. ![First-floor seating at Hope So with a view toward the stairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-03-x58k9-900.webp) ![Spacious seating area leading up to Hope So's second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-04-11ut8-900.webp) Head up the stairs to the second floor and a whole other set of spacious seats opens up — the vibe there is really stylish, making it perfect for a date, and given the size of the place, it also works great for group dinners or gatherings. We visited in the early evening because we wanted to take it easy, and as dinner time rolled around, customers kept streaming in — if we'd come just a bit later, we might have had to wait! This place is seriously popular during peak dinner hours. ## Hope So's menu and the Mon–Thu pasta of the day Hope So's menu has a huge range — pizza, pasta, risotto, and even chicken as a side. It's great for a hearty dinner, and just as good for round two or three with a beer and some conversation afterward. ![Hope So's menu featuring pizza, pasta, and risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-05-1vzc8-900.webp) Just a heads up: Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 pm, you can get today's pasta at a discounted price!! ;) ![Table setting at Hope So with complimentary dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-06-uesb0-900.webp) ![Complimentary pickled radish and pretzel snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-07-5golu-900.webp) ![Table set with kid-sized dishware and a drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-08-59ljk-900.webp) ### What Hope So brings out when you come with a child After we ordered, they brought out crunchy pickled radish and nutty pretzel snacks as a default. But here's the part that really got me — since we came with our kid, the staff were so kind about it, even bringing out kid-sized dishware and a drink just for her. ## Three main dishes at Hope So that never miss ![Table set with Hope So's three main dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-09-ney0k-900.webp) ![Freshly baked Margherita pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-10-1ykt4-900.webp) ### 1. Margherita pizza, nuttier straight from the oven The Margherita pizza came out first, piping hot and freshly baked — it passed the visual test right away. The chunks of cheese piled generously on top took the flavor up another notch. ![A slice of Margherita pizza topped with chunks of cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-11-1cyqh-900.webp) The seasoning wasn't overpowering at all, more clean and mild, which made it perfect to share with our kid. She took one bite and clearly loved it — she kept saying "more pizza please!" and it made me so happy watching her eat. ![A mild pizza slice that's kid-friendly](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-12-1whvv-900.webp) ![Hope So's signature spicy cream jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-13-1i6sq-900.webp) ### 2. Spicy cream jjamppong, the signature we scraped clean If you visit Hope So, this is a must-order! One bite and I understood immediately why it's the signature dish. The heat level is just right — about as spicy as Shin Ramyun — and it cuts through the richness of the cream sauce perfectly, creating an amazing balance. ![Noodles in spicy cream jjamppong loaded with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-14-9r3wh-900.webp) The plump, springy shrimp were loaded in generously too, giving it perfect texture. My husband and I were both so impressed we scraped up every last drop of the broth! ![A bowl of cream jjamppong emptied down to the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-15-1uqqe-900.webp) ![Hope So's beef brisket soy cream risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-16-1iare-900.webp) ### 3. Beef brisket soy cream risotto: salty, smooth, savory True to its status as a signature dish, the combo of beef brisket and soy cream was better than I ever imagined. The savory, salty flavor of the brisket soaked well into the rice, and the soy cream sauce wasn't salty at all — the seasoning was just right. ![A spoonful of soft soy cream risotto topped with beef brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-17-6ovna-900.webp) It's a mild, not-spicy risotto, so our kid devoured this one too! My husband loved it as well, saying it was totally his taste haha — the umami really pops for adult palates too, so this is a dish everyone from kids to grown-ups can enjoy without any complaints. ## Who is Hope So best for? ![A table at Hope So after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-18-1eick-900.webp) Today's visit was to Hope So, a restaurant near Bangi Station that satisfied every kind of palate — grown-ups with simple tastes, people who love spice, and even our kid's no-nonsense palate! - Atmosphere: two-story layout with high ceilings, stylish and spacious — perfect for dates, group dinners, or gatherings - Kid-friendly: kid-sized dishware and drinks provided, plus plenty of mild, kid-friendly options on the menu - Recommended dishes: spicy cream jjamppong (a must!), beef brisket soy cream risotto, Margherita pizza ![Closing shot of Hope So, a Western food restaurant near Bangi Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining-19-1rkj0-900.webp) If you're looking for a Western food restaurant near Olympic Park with great atmosphere and even better food for a date, definitely give this place a try! I'm planning to revisit next time I'm out at Olympic Park. Highly recommend it! 👍 ## Where it is - Hope So (홉쏘) - 21 Wiryeseong-daero 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 송파구 위례성대로18길 21 홉쏘 - 37.5103221, 127.1255317 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%89%EC%8F%98/@37.5103221,127.1255317,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-guestbook-4db6/hopsso-bangi-duplex-dining/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt