Lotte World family lunch at Haengbokhan Udon Gage, a Songpa udon spot

Before heading into Lotte World with an afternoon pass, we were trying to figure out where to feed the kids lunch and ended up at Haengbokhan Udon Gage Seokchon Lake Branch. Bottom line first: it was a surprisingly solid spot for a casual meal with kids.

I thought it was just an udon place, but nope — pork cutlets, soba, mandu, rice bowls, the menu was pretty varied, which made it easy to order something each kid would actually eat. Best of all, when we visited we could park right in front of the restaurant.

You end up walking all day at Lotte World, so we figured we'd better eat a solid meal beforehand. Everything we ordered tasted decent too, so it was a satisfying lunch. If you're searching for a udon restaurant near Seokchon Gobun Station to go to with kids, this is worth considering.

How close is Haengbokhan Udon Gage to Lotte World and Seokchon Gobun Station?

Haengbokhan Udon Gage Seokchon Lake Branch is about 288m from Exit 2 of Seokchon Gobun Station. Our destination that day was Lotte World, and since we were entering on an afternoon pass, we decided to take care of lunch with the kids beforehand.

Going into Lotte World hungry means scrambling to find food later, so this location worked well for us — and it'd be a good option for anyone looking for a place to eat before or after visiting Lotte World.

• Name: Haengbokhan Udon Gage Seokchon Lake Branch
• Address: 90 Samhaksa-ro, 1st floor, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Location: about 288m from Exit 2, Seokchon Gobun Station
• Hours: open 24 hours
• Break time: varies by day
• Parking: street parking in front available at time of visit
• Kids: baby chair available
• Ordering: order at the table
• Menu: udon, soba, pork cutlet, rice bowls, mandu, and more

Break time varies by day, so if you're visiting at an odd hour, it's worth checking the day's business hours before heading over.

Eating at Haengbokhan Udon Gage with kids: baby chairs and easy menu choices

Walking into Haengbokhan Udon Gage Seokchon Lake Branch, the wood-toned interior gives off a comfortable, cozy vibe overall. Less a flashy showcase restaurant, more a neighborhood spot where families come to eat together — I'm a fan of that kind of atmosphere.

Looking at the menu boards on the wall — gagi udon, cold soba, old-style pork cutlet, and more. Even if you came looking for udon near Seokchon Gobun Station, everyone in your group can order what they actually want.

And when you're out with kids, whether there's a baby chair matters more than it seems. This place had one ready. With plenty of kid-friendly menu items and a baby chair on hand, going out to eat as a family felt a lot less stressful.

What caught my eye was this spot further inside. It felt separated and cozy, looking like a good place to sit as a family or with a bigger group. I thought it looked nice, so I snapped a photo first. Next time, I'm claiming that spot.

Haengbokhan Udon Gage menu and prices: udon, pork cutlet and soba

The menu board had more options than expected. Gagi udon 8,000 won, spicy udon 8,500 won, fish cake udon 9,000 won, bibim udon 8,500 won, cold soba 8,500 won, platter soba 10,500 won, old-style pork cutlet 10,900 won, cheese pork cutlet 11,900 won, bibim mandu 9,500 won, water mandu 6,000 won, and more.

I walked in expecting an udon place to have a handful of udon varieties, but looking at the menu board, there were way more options than I thought.

Ordering right at the table was also convenient. Going back and forth to place orders is a whole ordeal when you've got kids in tow. Especially when everyone wants something different, having this many menu options really helps.

Gagi udon, 8,000 won: hot broth with generous toppings

The gagi udon finally arrived. A big bowl packed with noodles, broth, and toppings — the visual alone was reassuring. At 8,000 won, it wasn't hard on the wallet given today's dining prices.

Slurping the noodles in warm broth was the perfect way to fill up before Lotte World. With plenty of menu items for the kids to eat while the adults get a warm bowl of udon like this, the menu combos worked well. So if you're searching for udon near Seokchon Gobun Station, the gagi udon is worth checking out first.

Old-style pork cutlet, 10,900 won: a familiar dish to share with kids

We also ordered the old-style pork cutlet. A big cutlet topped with plenty of sauce, cabbage and corn on the side — exactly the classic, familiar pork cutlet visual the name promises.

Cutting into it, it was an easy dish to share with the kids without worry. Before heading into Lotte World, you need the kids properly fed — order something unfamiliar and they might just refuse to eat it. Having a familiar cutlet like this on the menu is honestly reassuring when you've got kids along.

Cold soba and bibim mandu at Haengbokhan Udon Gage

The cold soba came in a fairly generous portion too. Dipping the cold noodles into tsuyu (Japanese dipping sauce) and slurping it down was a different kind of appeal from the udon.

On hot days, plenty of people would rather have cold soba than warm udon, and it's convenient to be able to choose either at the same restaurant.

The bibim mandu also came loaded with vegetables. Cabbage, mung bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, and dumplings all piled generously into one bowl, good for sharing among several people. Rather than just ordering one udon and calling it done, ordering pork cutlet, soba, and mandu together and picking whatever we liked made the meal quite substantial.

Parking, kids' portions and the verdict on this Songpa family meal

When we visited, being able to park right in front of Haengbokhan Udon Gage Seokchon Lake Branch was really convenient. Parking somewhere and walking a long way with kids in tow can drain you before you've even eaten.

That said, street parking in front may vary depending on the situation, so if you're planning to drive, it's best to check ahead of your visit for the most accurate info.

• Visiting with kids: 4.8 / 5 — baby chair available and plenty of kid-friendly menu options.
• Menu selection: 4.8 / 5 — udon, pork cutlet, soba, mandu, all covered.
• Taste: 4.7 / 5 — we ordered several dishes and each one was solid.
• Parking convenience: 4.7 / 5 — parking right in front made things easy at time of visit.
• Family dining: 4.8 / 5 — an easy, low-pressure meal setup for kids.
• Would return: 4.8 / 5 — next time I want to sit at that cozy group table further inside.

A day we filled the kids up with a solid lunch before heading in on the Lotte World afternoon pass. With plenty of menu options for kids and a baby chair ready, plus every dish we tried being decent, the whole family ate comfortably and left satisfied.

The real advantage: even if one person wants udon, another wants pork cutlet, and someone else wants soba, you can settle it all in one place. If you're searching for udon near Seokchon Gobun Station and trying to figure out a casual meal spot with kids, somewhere with as many menu options as Haengbokhan Udon Gage Seokchon Lake Branch is a solid pick.

Next time, I'm sitting at that cozy inner spot and trying a different udon dish. We filled our bellies up before Lotte World this time — gotta do that if you want to run around having fun all day.