Seochon Korean restaurant date: gamtae perilla oil noodles at SABAL
In short
SABAL is a Korean restaurant in Seochon, Jongno, Seoul, about a 10-minute walk from Exit 7 of Gyeongbokgung Station, on the first floor of Kyunghee Palace Morning Complex 3. The writer ordered gamtae (dried seaweed) perilla oil noodles for 17,000 won, a tangtang octopus and deodeok gochujang rice set for 17,000 won, and SABAL's mini tteokbokki, with hot broth served on the side so the noodles worked either chilled or warm. Between the black-toned exterior, the terrace and the gallery-like dining room, SABAL suits a family meal and a date in Seochon equally well.
Good to know
- Location
- Unit 142, Kyunghee Palace Morning Complex 3, 34 Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul; about a 10-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 7
- Hours (Mon–Fri)
- 11:30–20:50, break 14:50–17:00 (last orders 14:10 and 20:10)
- Hours (weekends)
- 11:30–19:50, break 14:50–16:30 (last orders 14:10 and 19:10)
- Reservations
- Available through Naver Reservation
- Parking
- Kyunghee Palace Morning Complex 3 officetel retail parking lot; 1 hour free per car as standard (varies by amount spent and waiting time, up to 2 hours), with discount vouchers available for longer stays
- Hongcho chicken cold noodles
- 16,000 won
- Tangtang octopus with deodeok gochujang rice
- 17,000 won
- Gamtae perilla oil (rice or noodles)
- 17,000 won
- Grilled pork jowl with chamnamul (dinner only)
- 17,000 won
- Chicken noodles
- 16,000 won
- Old-style tteokbokki
- 17,000 won (mini size sold separately)
- Price reference
- ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 (2026-09-20)
as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026
Fall weather has really arrived lately~~ There's nothing more romantic than a walk around Gyeongbokgung in autumn 🥰 After the walk I found a great restaurant to fill up at, so today I'm sharing a delicious, different kind of Korean restaurant near Gyeongbokgung Station!
How to find SABAL near Gyeongbokgung Station: hours and parking
SABAL is about a 10-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 7, on the first floor of the Kyunghee Palace Morning Complex 3 retail block!!
- Mon–Fri: 11:30–20:50 / break time 14:50–17:00 (last order 14:10, 20:10)
- Weekends: 11:30–19:50 / break time 14:50–16:30 (last order 14:10, 19:10)
- Naver Reservation is also available ‼️
You can use the parking lot at the Kyunghee Palace Morning Complex 3 retail building! Parking is 1 hour base per car, adjusted based on purchase amount/wait time, up to a maximum of 2 hours. If you need extra parking time, discount vouchers are available, so please ask the staff 😚
SABAL's black-toned exterior, terrace and gallery-like interior
SABAL's exterior is done in a sleek, modern black tone!! There's also a terrace that looks amazing for eating outside on nice-weather days like these 👍🏻
The interior atmosphere was so upscale and lovely too!! It felt like being at a gallery or a fine-dining restaurant 🫰🏻 The chairs are comfortable and the lighting is pretty, so it seems great for photos too ❤️ Highly recommend it whether you come with family or as a date spot!!
SABAL's best-selling menu items and prices
Here are SABAL's best menu items.
- Hongcho Chicken Cold Noodles ₩16,000
- Tangtang Octopus Deodeok Gochujang Rice ₩17,000
- Gamtae Perilla Oil (rice or noodles) ₩17,000
- Grilled Pork Jowl with Chamnamul (dinner) ₩17,000
- Chicken Noodles ₩16,000
- Old-style Tteokbokki ₩17,000 (mini size sold separately)
They also carry a variety of other dishes and alcohol too!!! Doesn't your mouth water just from hearing the menu names.. 🫣
I ordered the gamtae (dried seaweed) perilla oil noodles, the tangtang octopus deodeok gochujang rice, and SABAL mini tteokbokki ~~!! 😍😍
What do the gamtae perilla oil noodles taste like?
First up is SABAL's gamtae perilla oil noodles (₩17,000)!! The nutty aroma of perilla oil, the texture of the mushrooms, and the chewy noodles came together so, so deliciously ㅠㅠ It's an especially gentle combination on the stomach even though it's noodles, so it's easy to eat without any burden 🫶🏻 I think parents would really love it too!!
It's especially delicious wrapped in the gamtae (dried seaweed) like this!!! Highly recommend ❤️
They also gave hot broth on the side, so depending on your preference you could eat it cold or warm, which was really nice~
Tangtang octopus and deodeok gochujang rice set: rice and noodles together
Next up is the tangtang octopus deodeok gochujang rice (₩17,000)!! Can you see how much octopus there is!!? It's so generous that you get a chewy octopus bite no matter which part you eat 👍🏻 And the deodeok (mountain root) gochujang is a base that really brings out the savory depth, so it was delicious. It's not too spicy either, so even people sensitive to spice can enjoy it fully!!!!
If you order the tangtang octopus deodeok gochujang rice as a set, noodles come with it like this, and they were delicious too~~!! Maybe because they're fresh noodles, they were very chewy 🤍 If you're dining solo or can't decide between noodles and rice, I highly recommend this kind of set menu!
Is SABAL's mini tteokbokki really mini?
Next is the SABAL mini tteokbokki I ordered as a side!! But is it really mini?? ㅋㅋㅋ The portion was really big~ Not too spicy or overpowering, just that rich, savory tteokbokki flavor with chewy rice cakes — so, so delicious!! ❤️
A pumpkin porridge comes out before the meal, and it had a deeper flavor rather than a sweet one!! Great for whetting the appetite. There were also 3 side dishes, each neatly prepared and really tasty 😚
Why SABAL works as a Seochon and Gyeongbokgung date spot
It's been a while since I had such a delicious, feel-good meal at a Korean restaurant!! 😍 I think parents would love it too, and it's a great date spot as well. The menu is varied with plenty of rice and noodle options, so you'll have a lot of happy deciding to do!! I'd absolutely come back!!! If you're near Gyeongbokgung Station, definitely check it out~
Where it is
142, 34 Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 종로구 사직로8길 34 경희궁의아침 3단지 사발 142호
