Seogyo-dong café: beef tteokbokki & fried snacks for two, Seowon Angil

A great spot to enjoy a meal and drinks together ෆ

I was looking for somewhere near Hapjeong Station to have a meal and drinks together, and ended up at Seowon Angil Hapjeong (서원안길 합정). It's in Seogyo-dong, so it's a good pick when you have plans around Hapjeong or just want a meal in a nice space. This time I ordered the beef tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), which comes with a special sauce and beef, and two drinks.

What are the atmosphere and seating like at Seowon Angil Hapjeong?

Seowon Angil Hapjeong is about 218 m from Hapjeong Station Exit 3, so it's easy to reach by public transport. Since you can have both a meal and drinks, it's worth a look if you're searching for a restaurant or café in Seogyo-dong.

There's quite a lot of group seating too, so it seemed good for spending relaxed time alone, or for a meal or gathering with friends. If you're looking for a café in Seogyo-dong with good food and a nice mood, it's worth stopping by once.

You can also have wine, beer and other alcohol with your meal, so it seemed good as a gathering spot too.

What we ordered at Seowon Angil Hapjeong, with prices

ෆ What I ordered this day

• Seowon Angil beef tteokbokki ₩25,000
• Blueberry hibiscus ₩7,000
• Berry blush smoothie ₩8,500

How do the Seowon Angil beef tteokbokki taste and portion size compare?

The main dish this time was the Seowon Angil beef tteokbokki, ₩25,000. It's made-to-order tteokbokki stir-fried with beef in a special sauce to bring out the flavor, a bit different from the usual combination, so I was curious. I ordered it medium spicy.

How spicy is the medium-spicy wheat rice cake tteokbokki?

First, the rice cakes in the Seowon Angil beef tteokbokki are wheat-based (milttok), and I loved the chewy texture. I figured medium wouldn't be very hot, but a subtle kick crept up as I ate. That spiciness actually blended well with the beef flavor, so it never felt greasy and was easy to keep eating.

Above all, I liked that there was a generous amount of finely minced beef. Every bite of rice cake and sauce got extra beef flavor, which gave it a different charm from the tteokbokki I usually eat. The sauce clung to the rice cakes nicely, so I enjoyed it to the very end.

Is the beef tteokbokki with fried snacks enough for two?

The beef tteokbokki alone was a good amount, but with the fried snacks added, the portion was considerable.

Fried snacks dipped in tteokbokki sauce—what more is there to say~

Even with just two of us, we were really full by the end. The portion is generous and packed with beef, so it's a satisfying way to have a meal. If you're looking for a restaurant in Seogyo-dong and are curious about something a little different from regular Korean snack food, I'd recommend this beef tteokbokki with chewy wheat rice cakes, a spicy sauce and beef ෆ

What does the blueberry hibiscus at Seowon Angil taste like?

The blueberry hibiscus I ordered alongside is ₩7,000. I drink hibiscus now and then, but blueberry hibiscus was a first for me, so I was curious.

The sweet blueberry flavor plus hibiscus's distinctive aroma made it smell good and taste good. Even though it was a combination I'd never tried, it suited my taste and went nicely with the meal.

After one taste I was so satisfied I'd want to order it again next time. If you want something different from coffee, you might try the blueberry hibiscus too ෆ

A drink to pair with spicy tteokbokki: the berry blush smoothie

The second drink was the berry blush smoothie, ₩8,500. I wanted something to soothe the heat of the beef tteokbokki, so I ordered it too. The berries' tang plus sweetness left my mouth feeling fresh, which I liked.

Especially when I took a sip of the berry blush smoothie between bites of tteokbokki, it calmed the spiciness and cleansed my palate. It's sweet yet tangy, so it pairs well with spicy dishes. If you're after something besides coffee at a café in Seogyo-dong, try the berry blush smoothie with a meal ෆ

Why Seowon Angil Hapjeong is a good Seogyo-dong café for a meal

• A varied menu, from beef tteokbokki to pasta
• A date course with a meal and drinks together
• Relaxed time in a stylish atmosphere
• Recommended for anyone looking for both a restaurant and a café in Seogyo-dong ෆ

With its special sauce and beef, the tteokbokki lets you enjoy a familiar dish in a new way at this Seogyo-dong restaurant café. ෆ

Seowon Angil Hapjeong location and opening hours by floor

• Address: 34 Jandari-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, floors 1 and 2
• Location: about 218 m from Hapjeong Station Exit 3
• 1st floor Mon–Fri 09:30–20:00 (last order 19:00)
• 1st floor Saturday 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
• 1st floor Sunday 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:00)
• 2nd floor daily 11:00–18:00
• Naver reservations available

※ Hours differ by floor, so please check before you visit.

Final verdict on Seowon Angil Hapjeong's beef tteokbokki

If you're looking for somewhere near Hapjeong Station to have a meal and drinks together, I'd recommend Seowon Angil Hapjeong. This time I ordered the beef tteokbokki, blueberry hibiscus and berry blush smoothie. From the spicy tteokbokki with chewy wheat rice cakes and beef to the tangy-sweet drinks, I was very satisfied.

I especially liked the hearty portion for a filling meal, and being able to try different drinks too. If you're looking for a restaurant café in Seogyo-dong near Hapjeong Station for a solid meal and drinks, Seowon Angil Hapjeong is worth a visit ෆ