No break time American restaurant near Hongdae, Yeonnam-dong: Hey Joji

Hey Joji

I visited Hey Joji, a pasta restaurant in Yeonnam-dong near Hongdae! :) It has a cute, cozy vibe with an American home-cooking concept, serving steak, risotto, pasta, and other Western dishes.

Also, it has no break time, so you can visit and eat anytime, which is a nice perk! Let me tell you the details.

Hey Joji basic info (location, hours, parking)

• 📍 Location: 42-24 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1st floor
• ⏰ Hours: Daily 12:00 - 21:00
• 🅿️ Parking: Not available

How far is it from Hongik Univ. Station? Location and exterior

Hey Joji, this Yeonnam-dong pasta spot near Hongdae, is located within about 500m of Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station. It's a bit further than I expected — it took a good 10 minutes on foot.

After walking about 10 minutes, you'll find it tucked into a cute little Yeonnam-dong alley. The red motorcycle out front, the mirror photo zone, brick decor, and green signage all together made a really cute, memorable vibe haha. There's no parking support, so I'd recommend public transit or walking!

What's the interior vibe like?

Stepping inside Hey Joji, the vibe is soft green and cozy, kind of a cute feel. The combination of wooden tables and vintage-style lamps gave it a comfortable atmosphere too haha.

Overall the interior felt comfortable yet cute, so I thought it'd be easy to visit with friends, a date, or family without any pressure. When I visited, there were a lot of tables of friends dining together!

Menu lineup and QR ordering

The menu at Hey Joji, this pasta spot in Yeonnam-dong near Hongdae, is mainly pasta and steak dishes as shown above. Besides that, there's salad, chicken risotto, wine, beer, soda, and even lemonade — a lineup that fits the American home-cooking concept! It's a QR ordering system, so I ordered easily on my phone.

What I ordered

• Cajun shrimp rosé pasta
• Corn ribs
• Lemonade

This is what I ordered!

They brought out dishes and water as the basic setting, and after a short wait, my ordered drink, the lemonade, came out first. It was sweet and tangy, like homemade lemonade! Perfect to pair with pasta!

Cajun shrimp rosé pasta

The Cajun shrimp rosé pasta arrived about 5 minutes later. The portion was generous, the noodles were cooked just right, the sauce was warm and creamy, and it was loaded with plump shrimp — so tasty! I'd heard it's a pasta hotspot in Yeonnam and I can confirm haha. Next time I want to try the steak too!

What does the side menu corn ribs taste like?

I got curious about a side menu item called corn ribs, so I ordered it! It felt like grilled corn coated in sauce, kind of like seasoned potatoes(?). It's too much to order another main while eating your main, but this seemed like a good option when your mouth feels a bit bored. Haha~

A shot of the full spread!

Overall review

An American home-style restaurant located in Yeonnam-dong near Hongdae. If you're looking for pasta, risotto, or steak in Yeonnam-dong near Hongdae, stop by Hey Joji, this pasta restaurant in Yeonnam. :) You'll be able to enjoy tasty Western food in a cute, comfortable atmosphere.