# Thai restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul with tender beef pho: Soi Nana - By Evening Notes (https://superchart.com/en/@evening-notes/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@evening-notes/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@evening-notes/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/index.md) ## In short Soi Nana is a Thai restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul, near Seongsu Station. On a weekday evening, I had its chunky yet tender beef pho and rich, mild pu pad pong curry in a tropical wood-and-rattan setting. Verdict: a nice choice for a Thai dinner in Seongsu with atmosphere included. ## Good to know - **Location**: 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Seongsu Station - **Parking**: 1 hour of parking support when using the building's indoor parking lot - **Takeout**: Available - **Pets**: Dogs under 10 kg are allowed only at designated outdoor seats when kept in a carrier - **Reservations**: Available through Naver Reservation - **What I ordered**: Beef pho with arongsatae, pu pad pong curry, and draft beer *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Thai food menu at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-01-labyt-900.webp) ![Thai food meal at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-02-1ttun-1200.webp) After work one weekday evening, I went to Soi Nana in Seongsu with my bestie for dinner. Seongsu has lots of office workers, so it gets busy with people eating out at weekday lunch. Soi Nana is fairly busy at lunchtime too, so I visited in the comparatively quieter evening. They serve a range of Thai dishes including pho, pu pad pong curry, pad thai, and bun cha. With its tropical-looking décor too, it was a nice place to head to when I was craving Thai food in Seongsu. ## Walking to Soi Nana from Seongsu Station ![Soi Nana near Seongsu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-03-167d6-900.webp) Soi Nana is a five-minute walk from Exit 2 of Seongsu Station, a Thai restaurant that works well at different times of day, from lunch for Seongsu office workers to dinner after work. ## A tropical atmosphere with wood and rattan The tropical feel at Soi Nana started right at the entrance. ![Tropical entrance at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-04-rd2f3-900.webp) Outside, there were palm-tree-shaped decorations, wooden tables, and rattan chairs, with the green Soi Nana sign catching my eye. ![Outdoor table at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-05-acesh-900.webp) If there is a lunch wait, you can write your name by hand on the waiting list at the outdoor table here... ![Waiting list at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-06-jzwls-900.webp) ![Outdoor waiting area at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-07-m631q-900.webp) ![Outdoor seating at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-08-6671a-900.webp) ![Interior space at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-09-1kcr2-900.webp) Inside, the furniture was also wood and rattan, with plant décor and warm lighting adding up to an overall cozy atmosphere. ![Interior with wood and rattan furnishings](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-10-1nx8m-900.webp) There were bar-style seats as well as regular tables, so the space did not feel monotonous either. ![Bar seating at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-11-1tb3n-900.webp) These bar seats especially had a bit of an outdoor-night-market feel, which would be so nice as the weather starts to turn autumnal~~ The setting suits Thai food so well that I would recommend it as a Seongsu date spot for anyone who wants to enjoy the atmosphere along with the meal. ## Arongsatae pho and pu pad pong curry That day, I ordered arongsatae pho and pu pad pong curry. ### Arongsatae beef pho ![Arongsatae beef pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-12-1h8h0-900.webp) Soi Nana's arongsatae beef pho looked different from other bowls of pho right from the start. First of all, the meat is big. Not those paper-thin slices... proper chunks... ![Large pieces of arongsatae beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-13-1dws9-900.webp) But it was not tough at all~ It was tender with a pleasantly chewy texture, I would say? ![Arongsatae pho with bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-14-1odgr-900.webp) Because the meat came in big pieces, it had a satisfying bite with the noodles, and I loved that there was plenty of bean sprouts too. I tend to prefer bean sprouts to noodles, so I loaded the broth, noodles, and meat with them. Their crisp texture was a lovely addition. The broth was not overly seasoned either, just nicely balanced and easy to eat... ### Pu pad pong curry ![Soft-shell crab pu pad pong curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-15-118lx-900.webp) ![Pu pad pong curry and soft-shell crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-16-8kfop-900.webp) ![Pu pad pong curry at Soi Nana Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-17-mal3b-900.webp) ![Tender arongsatae pho at Soi Nana, a Thai restaurant in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-18-1fm90-900.webp) Pu pad pong curry is a dish with soft-shell crab, and the soft-shell crab was really tender. ![Pu pad pong curry with soft-shell crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-19-93jt6-900.webp) The curry had lots of buttery coconut flavor, with such a deeply rich, mellow taste~~ ![Curry with butter and coconut flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-20-br4ac-900.webp) ![Rice served with pu pad pong curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-21-5z4nm-900.webp) ![Rice topped with garlic flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-22-45q1x-900.webp) The rice that came with it was topped with garlic flakes. When I spooned the pu pad pong curry over it, the occasional bite of garlic aroma made it even tastier. The curry had absolutely zero heat, so it could become a little rich as you eat, but... ![Pickled onions served with curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-23-1luau-840.webp) At that point, one bite of the pickled onions served as a side dish makes everything feel so refreshing~~~!!! ![Draft beer served with Thai food](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana-24-286dt-900.webp) And with a sip of the ice-cold~~ draft beer we ordered... ahhh~~~~ it felt like the day's fatigue just melted awaaay~~, you know? ## Why it works for lunch and dinner Soi Nana is a Thai restaurant that works well for Seongsu office workers at lunchtime. There are easy lunch options such as pho, as well as pu pad pong curry, pad thai, bun cha, fried rice, and more, so there is a good range to choose from. It would suit office workers looking for a good lunch in Seongsu or anyone wanting something different from the usual midday meal. In the evening, the warm lights and tropical atmosphere make dining feel different from lunch, so I would recommend it when looking for a Seongsu date spot too! ## Things to check before visiting - Use the building's indoor parking lot to receive one hour of parking support. - Takeout is available. - Dogs under 10 kg may accompany you only at designated outdoor seats when kept in a carrier. - Naver Reservation is available, so I recommend booking for a group or if you want to minimize waiting, though the evening did not seem to require a reservation. - Its tropical atmosphere and suitability for a beer make it worth recommending as a date spot. ## Overall Soi Nana is a Thai restaurant in Seongsu where you can enjoy a range of Thai dishes, including pho and pu pad pong curry, along with a tropical atmosphere. ### Highly recommended for - Anyone craving Thai food in Seongsu - Office workers looking for pho or Thai food for lunch in Seongsu - Anyone who wants to enjoy a tropical atmosphere along with their food ### Not recommended for - Anyone who does not enjoy Thai or Southeast Asian food itself - Anyone unaccustomed to food made with spices - Anyone wanting a meal centered on Korean food or familiar dishes ## Where it is - Soi Nana (소이나나) - 37 Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 성수이로22길 37 1층 Soi Nana 성수점 - 37.5439142, 127.0613915 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%8C%EC%9D%B4%EB%82%98%EB%82%98/@37.5439142,127.0613915,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@evening-notes/seongsu-thai-dinner-soinana/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt