# Gwanghwamun hanjeongsik with 90-minute rooms and highball 2+1: Modam - By Harin (https://superchart.com/en/@errand-rice-stops/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as part of a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@errand-rice-stops/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-5f1c/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@errand-rice-stops/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-5f1c/index.md) ## In short Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is a modern hanok-style hanjeongsik (Korean course meal) restaurant on basement level 1 of the Deoksugung D Palace building in Jongno, Seoul. The abalone tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) set and the abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set are 40,000 won each, running from mung bean porridge through seven appetizers and perilla oil capellini to the mains. With private rooms booked in 90-minute blocks and group seating for family gatherings, plus an omija and whiskey highball 2+1 event during the visit, Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is a safe pick for a formal meal near Deoksugung Palace. ## Good to know - **Open days**: Every day - **Hours**: 11:00 - 22:00 - **Break time**: 15:00 - 17:00 - **Last order**: 20:10 - **Parking**: D Palace building B3, 2 hours free (register at the counter) - **Room time limit**: 1 hour 30 minutes - **Abalone tteokgalbi set**: 40,000 won - **Abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set**: 40,000 won - **Deodeok flame-grilled pork set**: 32,000 won - **Jindo scallion crispy bulgogi set**: 34,000 won - **Bori-gulbi (dried yellow corvina) set**: 37,000 won - **Korean beef 1++ bulgogi hot pot set (2 or more)**: 39,000 won - **Korean beef 1++ tripe hot pot set (2 or more)**: 39,000 won - **Modam royal table**: 64,000 won - **Modam Korean beef grill table**: 88,000 won - **Event**: Omija and whiskey highball 2+1, ongoing *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Hanjeongsik course table setting at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-01-nnras-900.webp) A hanjeongsik (Korean course meal) spot in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. I visited 'Modam Dining Gwanghwamun', famous for its neat hanjeongsik courses in a modern hanok atmosphere near Gwanghwamun, Seoul! Here's my review after enjoying the tteokgalbi set and the abalone shrimp jang set at Modam! ![Business hours notice at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-02-fm6xr-900.webp) ## Modam Dining Gwanghwamun hours, break time and parking Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is open every day from 11:00 to 22:00, with a break time from 15:00 to 17:00. Building parking is available. - Open days | Every day - Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 - Break time | 15:00 - 17:00 - Last order | 20:10 - Parking | Building parking available You can park on B3 of the D Palace building! ✶ 2 hours free building parking ✶ (register your car at the store counter) ![Entrance to Modam Dining on the basement floor of Deoksugung D Palace](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-03-1qn1g-900.webp) ## A gallery-like room on basement level 1 of Deoksugung D Palace Take the escalator down to the basement floor and ta-da — there's Modam! (It's located at unit B102 on the basement floor of the D Palace building.) Walking through the entrance, a cozy, gorgeous space greets you, like stepping into a small gallery! Inside, Modam is decorated in beige and wood tones with soft lighting as the highlight, giving off a modern yet luxurious vibe! ⊹ The hall table seats are separated by partitions, making it private and comfortable for chatting while eating - ! ![Hall table seating divided by partitions at Modam Dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-04-g3wh0-900.webp) Besides the main hall, there's a spacious group seating area and private rooms too, which is why Modam Gwanghwamun is famous as a spot for sangyeonrye (formal meetings between families before marriage) and family gatherings ໒ ꒱ (room usage time is 1 hour 30 minutes) ## Modam Dining Gwanghwamun menu and set prices ![Menu board at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-05-hkncz-900.webp) ![Modam Table and Modam Special menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-06-11mo3-900.webp) • Modam Table - Deodeok grilled pork set 32.0 - Jindo scallion crispy bulgogi set 34.0 - Dried yellow corvina set 37.0 - Korean beef 1++ bulgogi hot pot set (2+ people) 39.0 - Korean beef 1++ tripe hot pot set (2+ people) 39.0 - Abalone tteokgalbi set 40.0 - Abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set 40.0 • Modam Special (must order the same menu for all) - Modam Sura table 64.0 - Modam Korean beef grill table 88.0 ![Mung bean porridge served as the seasonal porridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-07-1k1no-900.webp) ## The course opens with mung bean porridge What we ordered that day was the abalone tteokgalbi set at 40.0 and the abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set at 40.0. The seasonal porridge came out as mung bean porridge! The rich, nutty flavor unique to mung bean was full and comforting, gently filling my stomach without feeling heavy -! ![Seasonal salad with yuzu dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-08-1c63f-900.webp) ## Seven appetizers, from salad to perilla oil capellini Next came two kinds of refreshing salad and mul-kimchi (watery kimchi) to wake up the palate! Seasonal salad with yuzu dressing! The vegetables were fresh and topped generously with fragrant yuzu dressing — refreshing and so delicious!! ![Mustard vegetable salad with pine nut sauce appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-09-3r6sb-900.webp) Mustard vegetable salad with pine nut sauce! The crunchy cucumber texture was great, and the nutty pine nut sauce combined with a subtle tangy mustard sauce made for a well-balanced flavor .ᐟ ![Refreshing cheongyang mul-kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-10-1ae16-900.webp) Cheongyang mul-kimchi! The napa cabbage and radish were nicely crisp, and the refreshing broth cleared my palate the moment I took a sip! ![Seasonal raw fish and pickle ceviche](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-11-1emvc-900.webp) Seasonal raw fish and pickle ceviche! The chewy flounder paired with crunchy aged kimchi and a very tangy sauce was fantastic! ![Whole deep-fried shiitake mushroom Modam fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-12-1utz1-900.webp) Modam fritters! Whole shiitake mushrooms deep-fried, crispy outside and juicy inside — the combination with the sweet sauce was really delicious! ![Perilla oil capellini topped with sweet shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-13-1qs1k-900.webp) ![A bowl of perilla oil capellini with various garnishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-14-1v8hg-900.webp) The ultimate in nuttiness — perilla oil capellini! The noodles were full of perilla oil aroma, topped with various garnishes and sweet shrimp — so delicious I couldn't help but rave about it! 👏🏻👏🏻 ![Scooping up a portion of the capellini](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-15-n1oh5-900.webp) ## Main: the abalone tteokgalbi set, 40,000 won Now the main dish arrived -! ![Main course table with kimchi, salted pollack roe, stir-fried eggplant and zucchini side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-16-1pctu-900.webp) Four side dishes came out — kimchi, salted pollack roe, stir-fried eggplant, and zucchini -! Abalone tteokgalbi! The juicy tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) was mildly seasoned, and topping it with sharp wasabi and crunchy sliced onion made for a great balance of flavors .ᐟ The abalone was chewy and the sauce on top was perfect — the best! ![Abalone tteokgalbi main dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-17-149x2-900.webp) ## Main: the abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set, 40,000 won Abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set! This one is truly a specialty, and I highly recommend it!! ![Full spread of the abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-18-ov2me-900.webp) ![Abalone shrimp jang loaded with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-19-z0gq4-900.webp) The abalone shrimp jang came loaded with red shrimp, soy sauce-marinated shrimp, octopus, abalone, sliced boiled meat, white wood ear mushroom, egg, and more -! ![Plate of red shrimp, octopus and abalone in jang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-20-108d5-900.webp) ![A large plump red shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-21-kbwbk-900.webp) The big red shrimp had plump, chewy flesh, and the rich, savory flavor of the roe spread through my mouth with every bite .ᐟ ![A spoonful of butter rice topped with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-22-b0dld-900.webp) Mixing the nutty butter rice with the mildly salty soy sauce dressing and topping it with seafood — this is basically the ultimate rice thief! ## Dessert and the omija and whiskey highball 2+1 event For dessert, sweet plum tea 〰️! From the seven appetizers to the abalone tteokgalbi and fresh abalone shrimp jang, Modam kept my palate happy right to the end! If you want to enjoy a neat, elegant course meal, I definitely recommend stopping by Modam Dining! ![Dessert plum tea and highball event signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-23-1xypq-900.webp) An omija (schisandra berry) and whiskey highball 2+1 event was also running, so keep that in mind when you visit .ᐟ ![Full view of Modam Dining Gwanghwamun's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-24-1so2e-1200.webp) Both the luxurious atmosphere and the course meal were perfect at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun ໒꒱ ˖* If you're looking for a hanjeongsik restaurant for a date in Gwanghwamun, I highly recommend Modam!! ## Where it is - Modam Dining Gwanghwamun (모담다이닝 광화문점) - 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Deoksugung D Palace B1 B102, B103, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 새문안로2길 10 덕수궁디팰리스 지하 1층 B102호, B103호 - 37.5687024, 126.9720468 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EB%8B%B4%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%9D%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5687024,126.9720468,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@errand-rice-stops/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-course-5f1c/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt