Hapjeong Thai restaurant tom yum goong dinner: Saeng Augustine

How to reach Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch from Hapjeong Station

I'd been craving Thai food recently, so I visited Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch. I was looking for somewhere near Hapjeong Station with good atmosphere and tasty Thai food, and ended up here — the access turned out to be better than I expected, so it seems like a good spot for meeting up with people too. Since it connects directly from Hapjeong Station, even first-time visitors shouldn't have trouble finding it.

Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is easy to find if you come out of Exit 9 at Hapjeong Station. There's a path connecting straight to the Mecenatpolis entrance, so you don't need to wander through complicated alleys, which I liked. Based on the 4th photo, Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is to the left!

What Thai dishes can you order at Saeng Augustine?

As a dedicated Thai restaurant, Saeng Augustine really had a wide range of menu options. You might only think of pad thai or tom yum goong when you think of Thai food, but looking at the menu there was everything from noodle dishes to fried rice, curry, shrimp dishes, and various Thai-style dishes, so there's plenty to choose from depending on your taste. If you're visiting with a group, ordering a few different dishes to share sounds like a great idea too.

On top of the à la carte items, there are also set menus and various promotions, so checking what's available when you visit could make your meal even more worthwhile.

How the tom yum goong and giant prawn pad thai tasted

I ordered tom yum goong (spicy and sour shrimp soup) and giant prawn pad thai. The tom yum goong had that distinctive sour tang and spice-forward flavor of Thai food, and it was so good. The aroma might feel strong at first, but as you keep eating, the sour and spicy flavor really pulls you in. The broth has so many layers of flavor that it's delicious even on its own, and it also pairs well with other dishes. I think it would especially suit anyone who wants to properly experience that exotic Thai flavor.

The giant prawn pad thai has a flavor no Korean could dislike — the sweet, savory sauce typical of pad thai went perfectly with the chewy noodles, and the big chunky prawns on top made it look mouthwatering from the start. There was a generous amount of shrimp, so eating it together with the noodles gave a great texture, and the sweetness of the pad thai paired nicely with the clean taste of the shrimp.

Wide tables and reservations for group meals in Hapjeong

Another advantage I noticed while eating was that the seating was relatively spacious and comfortable. It's a good space for visiting with multiple people, so it would work well for anything from small gatherings to meals with friends or family dinners. Since reservations are available in advance, it seems like it would be even more convenient to book ahead if you have an important get-together.

Since Hapjeong is such a popular area with lots of foot traffic, planning ahead feels more comfortable on weekends or during meal times, and being able to make a reservation felt like a real plus.

Overall, I liked that Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is in a location that's easy to find from Hapjeong Station, and that you can try a wide variety of Thai dishes. From representative Thai dishes like tom yum goong and pad thai to various other options, you can choose according to your taste, and with the range of set menus and promotions, there's fun in picking something new every visit. If you have plans in Hapjeong and haven't decided where to eat yet, I'd recommend enjoying some Thai food at Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch.