Euljiro3-ga all-day lounge restaurant with no break time: Pyu Euljiro

What kind of restaurant is Pyu Euljiro in Euljiro3-ga?

Pyu (PHEW), where I went for a date in Euljiro. I didn't expect a space this clean and spacious right in the middle of Euljiro! Quite different from the gritty "Hipjiro" streets nearby, it's a calm, quiet contemporary dining room — a completely different vibe from the busy Euljiro outside.

The name is fun too. Phew! Apparently the space is built around that exact feeling — the sigh of relief when you finally stop running from something, unbutton one tight shirt button, sink into a soft sofa, and let out a "phew."

Maybe that's why this felt less like a place for a quick meal and more like somewhere to eat slowly and talk while you unwind. At 70 pyeong, the interior felt really roomy, and I liked how much space there was between tables.

Pyu Euljiro hours, parking and location

• 🕒 Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 / last order 20:20
• 🚗 Parking: Available at the TOWER 107 building — genuinely rare for a restaurant in Euljiro!
• 📍 Location: 1st floor, 27 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

It's right on the first floor of the TOWER 107 building.

Inside Pyu Euljiro: 70 pyeong and seat spacing

A warm, wood-toned interior! Looking at the next table, I noticed they even had a high chair for kids, haha.

What we ordered at Pyu Euljiro and the corkage rule

We ordered:

• ✔ Ragu pasta ₩25,000
• ✔ Truffle mushroom risotto ₩26,000
• ✔ Garden tomato risotto ₩25,000

Order complete!

One thing to note: for dinner service, ordering at least one alcoholic drink is required. The great part, though — free corkage for one bottle, with no restriction on the type of alcohol!

🍅 Garden tomato risotto, 25,000 won

My personal favorite of the day! The tomatoes tasted properly sautéed in olive oil, and I loved the sweetness that came out of that process.

The freshness of the tomato was still there, layered with the rich, nutty flavor of olive oil — a great match with the risotto. The eggplant topping paired perfectly with the tomato too!! If you like tomatoes, the garden tomato risotto is a must-order.

🍝 Ragu pasta with beef tendon, 25,000 won

This wasn't quite the ragu pasta I usually picture. What was really unusual was the beef tendon in the ragu!

Rather than the bold, tomato-forward flavor of a traditional ragu, this was a new style centered on an overall soft, mild flavor. The chewy texture of the tendon added something different from any ragu pasta I've had before. It fit well with Pyu's essential-dining direction, where the natural flavor of the ingredients is what stands out.

🍄 Truffle mushroom risotto, 26,000 won

Made with fresh mushrooms, this dish kept the mushrooms' natural aroma and texture, so the flavor of the mushroom itself came through gently. Rather than being loaded up with truffle, it lets the clean, natural mushroom taste lead — so it should suit anyone who likes the ingredient itself.

The mushroom's fragrance and the risotto's soft texture worked together for an easy, comfortable dish. Overall, a fairly mild, understated dish!

Is Pyu Euljiro good for a blind date or a wedding-invitation gathering?

One thing I really liked about Pyu is that it runs as an all-day lounge with no break time. No need to move to another café after the meal — you can go from meal to dessert to drinks all in one place, which makes it a solid choice as a meeting spot!

I thought it would suit a wedding-invitation get-together, a meal with a friend you haven't seen in a while, or a blind date — really any occasion where conversation matters 😊