Seoul Forest Station Western restaurant: Huirit's octopus romesco

Today I'm bringing you a review of a Western restaurant that had a gorgeous atmosphere and food that looked absolutely perfect ✨ It's been a while since I found a place I genuinely loved, so I had such a good time!!!!!!!!! That place is Huirit!!!

How to get to Huirit: location, hours and parking

Huirit is on the 1st floor at 34 Wangsimni-ro 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Seoul Forest Station on the Suin-Bundang Line. Hours are Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 (break time 15:30–17:00) and Sat–Sun 11:30–22:00, with no break time on weekends.

• Location: 34 Wangsimni-ro 2-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Subway: Suin-Bundang Line, Seoul Forest Station Exit 1, about 5 min walk
• Hours Mon–Fri: 11:00 – 22:00 (break time 15:30 – 17:00)
• Hours Sat–Sun: 11:30 – 22:00 (no weekend break time)
• Parking: No on-site parking (use Seoul Forest public parking lot or nearby paid lots)

The garden photo spot at Huirit's entrance

The garden and trees in the background had such a lovely mood I couldn't not take pictures 📸 If you visit, definitely take photos here! They come out really nicely haha.

There were more seats than I expected! If the weather's nice, eating outside would be great too, and I think Huirit would work well for a pre-wedding gathering!! (a 청모, or pre-wedding invitation meetup)

What to order at Huirit: the dishes worth photographing

The main dishes I'd been waiting for finally arrived, and the moment I saw them I let out a 'wow' without even meaning to!

Rosé eggplant shrimp (₩23,000)

The rosé eggplant shrimp completely wowed me the moment it landed on the table!! A whole eggplant sitting on top made it so pretty for photos too!!!!

Split the eggplant in half and inside you'll find it packed edge to edge with minced shrimp. The soft, moist texture of the eggplant paired with the springy bite of the shrimp was a perfect combo.

The rosé sauce underneath is rich and savory without being heavy, so piling it onto the eggplant and shrimp fills your mouth with flavor. Even people who don't usually like eggplant would probably enjoy this without any complaints 👍 If you visit, this is the signature dish I'd definitely recommend ordering!!!!!!!

Ppolppo, Huirit's octopus romesco (₩23,000)

Ppolppo, whose name alone sparks curiosity, is apparently a distinctive dish based on a smoked house-made romesco sauce! On top of the savory romesco sauce with its faint smoky aroma sit golden-grilled octopus, corn kernels, and potato. The octopus wasn't chewy at all — it had a springy yet tender bite that made the texture really enjoyable!

On top of that, the pop of sweetness from the corn and the mellow potato blended with the sauce so well that I never got tired of it!!

The crisp, nutty pre-meal baguette

The baguette comes out freshly baked and crispy, with a light drizzle of olive oil and parsley on top — dipping it in the rosé sauce brings your appetite right back! I want to eat it again ㅠㅠ!

Is Huirit worth a visit? Verdict and tips

Atmosphere: The vibe is so nice it's perfect for a date course, and also great for a cozy meal with friends.

Taste: Instead of the usual Western-food menu, everything felt like Huirit's own special dishes, which made it even more satisfying!

Tip: Save some of the pre-meal bread and dip it in the melanzane ragu sauce or the pasta cream sauce — it's a great combo!

Between the delicious food and the pretty space, it was a proper healing day :) I'd genuinely recommend this to anyone who wants delicious Western food in a special atmosphere!!!