# Itaewon Korean set-menu restaurant with beef sirloin: Modam Itaewon - By Eunja (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-cupboard-table/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-cupboard-table/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-cupboard-table/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/index.md) ## In short Modam Itaewon is a hanjeongsik (Korean set-menu) restaurant on the first floor of the Mondrian Hotel, 921m from Noksapyeong Station in Yongsan, Seoul. On a Friday lunch date with her son, the writer ordered the hanwoo chaekkeut jeongsik (Korean beef sirloin set) and the Modam boyang jeongsik (nourishing set) and shared both, handing her son the plump shrimp while she took the tender beef. The boyang set was nothing like the sundubu-jjigae she expected, and Modam Itaewon's version is the dish she most recommends trying. ## Good to know - **Address**: Modam Itaewon, 1F Mondrian Hotel, 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul - **Location**: 921m from Noksapyeong Station Exit 3, just below Yongsan-gu Office - **Hours**: 11:00–21:30, break 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 13:40 and 20:10 - **Parking**: First 120 minutes free / valet 28,000 won - **Ordered**: Hanwoo chaekkeut jeongsik (Korean beef sirloin set), Modam boyang jeongsik (nourishing set) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ## Where is Modam Itaewon, the Korean set-menu restaurant in Yongsan? Modam Itaewon is a Korean restaurant (hanjeongsik) on the first floor of the Mondrian Hotel, 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Head down past the Yongsan-gu Office and you'll spot the Mondrian Hotel — this five-star building has Modam neatly tucked into the ground floor. Friday is always my son's date day, and today we came for an Itaewon date. Our destination: Modam hanjeongsik, famous as a Korean-food gathering spot in Itaewon. ![Exterior of Modam Itaewon on the first floor of Mondrian Hotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-01-s89ai-900.webp) > Address 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1F Mondrian Hotel, Modam Itaewon (921m from Noksapyeong Station Exit 3) / Hours 11:00–21:30, break time 15:00–17:00, last order 13:40 and 20:10 / Parking first 120 minutes free, valet available ₩28,000 ## The Mondrian Hotel lobby on the way in Before heading into Modam Itaewon, my son and I took photos first in the Mondrian Hotel lobby. My son, who's always loved a bright pink, made a beeline for it the second we walked in and — of course — stopped dead in a corner of the lobby full of pink. He seemed to love the pink space so much that he asked me to take his photo, so I snapped a few. I'd call that an Itaewon date success. Honestly, looking at the photos afterward, even I thought they turned out gorgeous. 💗 I never expected we'd have this much fun in the lobby before we'd even set foot in the restaurant we'd booked. He was already buzzing with excitement before we walked in. Photos in a pretty space put my son in an even better mood. It's such a small thing, but seeing him this happy made me happy too. ![Pink-toned space in the Mondrian Hotel lobby](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-02-alvoh-m-900.webp) ![Child taking photos in the hotel lobby](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-03-1hqel-m-900.webp) ## Inside Modam Itaewon: atmosphere and seating Modam Itaewon feels upscale from the entrance on — it's a Korean restaurant with a refined, calm mood that I really liked. Walking through the door, soft lighting and understated interiors caught my eye right away. Traditional-style accents and thoughtfully designed spaces are worked in throughout, so I was already loving the vibe before we even ate. Clean but still elevated — this felt like a great spot for a family meal or a special occasion. Mulling over what to eat with my son, we wandered slowly through the restaurant looking for a good seat. ![Entrance of Modam Itaewon with traditional decor accents](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-04-1qf75-900.webp) ![Interior of the hanjeongsik restaurant with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-05-15x46-900.webp) ![Overview of the dining hall seating at Modam Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-06-vmrmu-900.webp) ![Stylishly designed interior space of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-07-1xcwd-900.webp) ## What we ordered: Korean beef sirloin set and Modam boyang jeongsik Since I was sharing with my son, I ordered the hanwoo chaekkeut jeongsik (Korean beef striploin set) and the Modam boyang jeongsik (nourishing set) separately. Since this was an Itaewon date with my son, I picked dishes we could both enjoy together. Once we'd ordered, I couldn't wait to see what neatly arranged dishes would start arriving on the table. ![Table set neatly after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-08-11c2s-900.webp) ![Dining table at Modam Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-09-60gg6-900.webp) ![Hanjeongsik table and interior lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-10-vy8jd-900.webp) ![Seating with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-11-3bcuv-900.webp) Our table was neatly set, which I liked. The spacing between tables gave a comfortable feel overall — a relaxed atmosphere for a meal. With the soft lighting and upscale interior on top, it was clearly a great place to enjoy a quiet dinner. ![Hanjeongsik dishes being served one by one](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-12-ke6xp-900.webp) ![A carefully plated hanjeongsik dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-13-nucw1-900.webp) ![Colorful Korean course dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-14-1tvix-900.webp) ![Course dish plating at Modam Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-15-nmjld-900.webp) ![Hanjeongsik dishes served one at a time](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-16-16wi1-900.webp) ![One of the plates from the Korean course](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-17-5kpam-900.webp) ## What comes with each set at Modam Itaewon The dishes started arriving one by one, and the plating alone was gorgeous. This wasn't just a table full of banchan set down all at once — each dish felt carefully composed, and just looking at it lifted my mood. I got why Modam hanjeongsik in Itaewon is known as a go-to spot for Korean-food gatherings. Perfectly suited for an Itaewon date too. The colors were so vibrant I couldn't resist photographing everything. We'd ordered to share, but there turned out to be even more variety than I expected, so there was plenty of fun in trying each dish one by one. Time to actually dig into this feast. ![Boyang jeongsik served in a hot stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-18-1kv9w-900.webp) ![A neatly arranged spread of side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-19-bpvi1-900.webp) From the boyang dish served bubbling in a hot stone pot to a neat array of side dishes, the table came out generously full. Seeing something served piping hot instantly made me feel more settled. The rice and banchan were tidily arranged, and there was plenty to share with my son along the way. With everything laid out like this, it finally felt like a proper hanjeongsik meal. ![The full hanjeongsik spread at Modam Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-20-v32v3-1200.webp) ## How did the beef sirloin and boyang sets taste? The hanwoo chaekkeut jeongsik at Modam Itaewon had genuinely tender, delicious hanwoo (Korean beef). Soup and side dishes came along with the beef set too. ![Soup and side dishes served with the hanwoo set](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-21-c0e54-900.webp) *Soup and side dishes served with the hanwoo set* The hanwoo really was tender and delicious. ![Plate of tender grilled hanwoo striploin](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-22-1xx1u-900.webp) The shrimp were so big and plump that I let my son have them. He takes after his mom, apparently — he loves seafood even more than meat. ![Dish with big, plump shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-23-1hh1s-900.webp) The hanwoo set and the boyang set really complemented each other. You have to try the boyang jeongsik. I thought it would just taste like sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew) at first, but I kept wondering, how does it end up tasting like this? We wrapped up with a refreshing sherbet. Modam hanjeongsik — I'll happily call it a go-to spot for Korean-food gatherings in Itaewon. ![Sherbet served to close out the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam-24-j1coq-900.webp) ## Where it is - Modam Itaewon (모담 이태원점) - 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1F Mondrian Hotel) - 서울특별시 용산구 장문로 23 몬드리안 호텔 1층 모담 이태원점 - 37.5285648, 126.9931163 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EB%8B%B4%20%EC%9D%B4%ED%83%9C%EC%9B%90%EC%A0%90/@37.5285648,126.9931163,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-cupboard-table/itaewon-hanjeongsik-mom-son-lunch-modam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt