Pasta and steak near Seoul National University Hospital: Omil Hyehwa

A pasta lunch near Seoul National University Hospital: finding Omil Hyehwa Daehangno

While looking for somewhere to eat after a visit to Seoul National University Hospital, I found out that Omil, a place I'd wanted to try for a while, had just opened a new Hyehwa Daehangno branch. It happened to be close to the hospital, so I went right away. 😀 From the vibe of the place to the food itself, everything was satisfying — a Hyehwa pasta restaurant worth recommending!! Let me introduce Omil Hyehwa Daehangno.

Omil Hyehwa Daehangno location, hours and parking

• ❤️ Location: 2F, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul / 163m from Hyehwa Station (Line 4) Exit 4
• ⏰ Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–21:15 (break 15:30–16:30), Sat–Sun 11:30–21:00 (no break)
• 🚘 Parking: use nearby parking lots
• 👍 Amenities & services: group seating, takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, high chairs

Omil Daehangno is right next to the CGV building by Hyehwa Station, and the cute smiley sign on the 2nd floor made it easy to spot. 😊

Inside Omil Hyehwa Daehangno: the room and the self-service bar

Walking up the stairs from the building entrance, you hit a bright yellow door that's the standout feature of the place. 💛 The interior overall was clean and pleasant. The pops of yellow and the cute phrases on the walls also caught my eye.

The tables weren't crammed together, with a good mix of seats for two and four, making it comfortable to dine in. 😆

Pickles and water were freely available at the self-service bar on one side of the restaurant.

What's on the menu at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno

Omil Hyehwa is a place where you can enjoy a wide range of Western food, from pasta to omurice, gnocchi, and steak!! Their signature dishes include the rubber duck omurice, loved by all ages, and the gochujang butter pasta. There were also unique options like buckwheat soba maki. Truffle fries and corn fritters made for simple sides, plus a lineup of refreshing ades to round it all out. 😍

Oh! Basil Tomato Ade: what it tastes like

I started off with the basil tomato ade to cool down. ♥️ The fragrant basil and sweet cherry tomatoes blended together better than expected, making it clean and refreshing.

How spicy is the pollock roe oil pasta at Omil?

I ordered the spicy pollock roe oil pasta. The savory, salty roe was evenly coated through the noodles, giving it a deep umami flavor. >.<

There was also plenty of plump garlic, and the finely chopped chives and generous black pepper on top gave it fragrance with a slight kick. 😊

There was plenty of oil too, so the noodles were moist and soft — perfect for someone like me who loves pollock roe, haha.

Omil Steak: sous-vide chuck flap with red wine sauce

The second dish, the Omil Steak, arrived next. 😊 The plate was piled generously with fan-shaped skirt steak and fries, looking delicious from the first glance.

Cooked sous-vide at a low temperature, the steak was moist and tender, and not chewy at all, so my mom enjoyed it too 😋

It was tasty dipped in the whole grain mustard served alongside, but the rich red wine sauce underneath was the real hit!! Its subtle sweetness and deep flavor paired wonderfully with the tender meat, making the dish even more enjoyable. ♥️

Is Omil Hyehwa Daehangno good for a date or a meal with kids?

Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is easy to get to right by Hyehwa Station, making it a perfect stop while out on a date in Daehangno. >.< The place is clean and has a relaxed vibe, so it also seemed fine to visit with kids. Everything we ordered, from the pasta to the steak, was delicious and satisfying. If you're looking for a date spot or a restaurant to visit with your kids in Hyehwa, I'd recommend this one.