Suwon bar with perilla pollock roe pasta and shrimp jeon: Raon

I had a meal with a mojito at Raon Asian Dining Bar, an Ingye-dong bar with a great view.

Where is Raon Asian Dining Bar, and how is the parking?

Raon Asian Dining Bar (라온 아시안 다이닝 바) is on the 11th floor of Useong Tower at 44 Gwongwang-ro 188beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi. It is 400 m from Exit 9 of Suwon City Hall Station on the Suin-Bundang Line.

Parking is free. Use the elevator-style car park across from the back of Useong Tower, toward Hyewon Park and Gyeonggi Arts Center. Note that there are vehicle size limits.

What is the atmosphere of the 11th-floor window view like?

Thanks to the open 11th-floor view through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Raon is a Nahyeseok Street bar that lifts your mood the moment you walk in. I'll share honest reviews of what I ordered while gazing at that pretty view!

This is the 11th floor. The nice weather made it even better.

Raon Asian Dining Bar menu and prices

Raon's signature items are the Premium Raon Signature Menu at ₩114,000 (4 or more people), the Raon Tasting Menu at ₩52,000 (said to be a must-order for dates), and 1++ Korean beef charcoal grill at ₩62,000.

• Braised pork belly (dongpayuk) ₩35,000
• NEW aged raw fish 3-piece set ₩28,000
• Raon Korean beef tartare (yukhoe) ₩24,000
• Cheese platter ₩24,000
• Put Pang Pong curry ₩24,000
• Charcoal-grilled lamb chops ₩46,000, and more

The menu is varied, so picking what to eat is half the fun.

For drinks, the Dancing with Cherry Blossoms cocktail is ₩16,000, and there is a Raon wine list, highballs, whisky and gaoliang liquor too.

They are running an event: leave a Naver photo review and get a free cheesecake. You can order easily through Catch Order.

Opening hours

• Closed every Monday and Tuesday
• Wednesday–Thursday 5 PM – 1 AM
• Friday–Saturday 5 PM – 2 AM
• Sunday 4 PM – 12 AM
• (Closed August 10–14)

Reservations, group seating and house rules

• Sommelier and vegan menu available
• Reservations and Wi-Fi available
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• No pets allowed
• One drink per person required
• Corkage allowed (fee applies)
• Groups welcome; private hire up to 40 people, group seating for 6–12

What I ordered that day

• Perilla-leaf mentaiko bibim pasta, 1 × ₩16,000
• Shrimp namul jeon (savory pancake), 1 × ₩8,000
• Pickled tomatoes, 1 × ₩5,000
• Mojito (no sugar), 1 × ₩11,000

How does the perilla-leaf mentaiko pasta taste?

Raon's perilla-leaf mentaiko bibim pasta (₩16,000) blends the aroma of perilla leaves with salty mentaiko (spicy pollock roe) really well. Red mentaiko sits beautifully on the green perilla pesto sauce, and it made my mouth water just looking at it.

With the first bite, the fragrant perilla fills your mouth, followed by the salty mentaiko, and the two go together well. The perilla and shredded scallion cut right through what could have been a heavy, greasy pasta, so I could keep eating without feeling weighed down. Oriental ingredients and pasta come together naturally for an unusual combination.

Are the pickled tomatoes good as a palate cleanser?

The pickled tomatoes (₩5,000) were perfect for cleansing the palate after the pasta and jeon. They come in an elegant cocktail glass garnished with herbs and lemon, and look refreshing just to look at.

Sweet juice fills your mouth, which makes them ideal to eat in the middle of a meal. The sweetly pickled tomatoes have a tangy kick, so they cleanse the palate neatly.

Is the shrimp namul jeon good bar food?

The shrimp namul jeon (₩8,000) is crispy outside and tender inside, served with a special seasoned soy sauce, and it was a satisfying snack with drinks. It's pan-fried golden and crunchy as if deep-fried, and the special soy dipping sauce comes in the center.

Biting in, the outside was crackly enough to hear, and I loved the fragrant namul (seasoned greens) with the springy shrimp.

The more you chew, the better the namul and shrimp combination gets! Dip it in the salty, spicy sauce in the middle and I think nothing beats it as a drinking snack.

Is the mojito too sweet?

Raon's mojito (₩11,000) isn't sweet, so it was easy to drink with a meal. The fresh, zesty scent of lime and apple mint went really well with the cool feel of the 11th-floor view, and the lime left a clean finish.

They also have candy and mouthwash.

Who is Raon Asian Dining Bar recommended for?

Raon was a place to enjoy a leisurely meal while looking out at the refreshing view through the 11th-floor windows. The menu reworks Korean and Asian styles in a modern way, and each dish had its own character, so choosing was fun.

With good food and atmosphere together, it suits dates, get-togethers with friends, or a special day when you want to set the mood. If you're looking for a Nahyeseok Street bar or a Suwon wine bar, I recommend Raon Asian Dining Bar for the mood, food and view all in one.