Ilsan Anigol seaweed soup restaurant at 11am opening: Haenon Miyeok

This is Lee, the Value-Up Mentor. Today I visited a place that just opened in Ilsan's Anigol district — Haenon Miyeok Ilsan Direct Branch.

This spot sits right in the heart of the Anigol restaurant district. Even while it was under construction, the upscale materials and exterior had people curious. So let me tell you about my visit to 'Haenon Miyeok Ilsan Direct Branch,' an Ilsan Anigol favorite.

Where is Haenon Miyeok Ilsan Direct Branch, and its hours and parking

Haenon Miyeok Ilsan Direct Branch sits on the 1st floor at 573-4 Pungdong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi, right in the middle of the Anigol restaurant district. It's open from 11am to 9pm, with a weekday break time from 3pm to 5pm.

• Address: 경기 고양시 일산동구 풍동 573-4, 1층
• Hours: 11am–9pm (weekday break time: 3pm–5pm)
• Signature menu: various seaweed soups
• Features: large parking lot, free self-serve bar, free rice

The first thing that caught my eye was the huge dedicated parking lot. It ran the full length of the long storefront, and even the exterior wrapped the place in a serious sense of upscale finish. I checked out both the space design and the food quality.

"Is a bowl of seaweed soup worth paying nearly 20,000 won for?" "Is the atmosphere private enough for a family gathering or entertaining guests?"

You might well wonder that. But to cut to the conclusion — Haenon Miyeok isn't just a soup joint for a quick meal. With its upscale exterior, private atmosphere built through clever lighting, and a side-dish lineup polished enough to rival a full Korean course meal, it delivers a dining experience with near-perfect satisfaction.

What the dining room looks like at the 11:00 opening

Visiting right at Haenon Miyeok Ilsan Direct Branch's 11am opening time meant I could take my time examining every corner of the space. The first thing I noticed was the level of care put into both the exterior and interior.

• Upscale exterior: premium materials even on the outer finish give a premium-brand impression before you even walk in.
• Private atmosphere with minimal natural light: unusually, the design minimizes daylight through windows and instead leans on warm bulb-toned lighting and accent walls, giving visitors a cozy, focused, upscale-restaurant feel.
• Comfortable layout: wide, quiet spacing between tables makes the flow well suited to entertaining guests or family meals.

Side dishes and the free self-serve bar behind the 19,000 won price

Haenon Miyeok's signature beef seaweed soup and flounder seaweed soup both run around ₩19,000 per serving. Not exactly cheap, but once you see the range and quality of the sides, it makes sense.

• A generous self-serve bar: beyond the basic sides, guests can freely add japchae (glass noodle stir-fry) and cockle salad from the self-serve bar.
• High-quality side dishes: crispy fried eggplant tangsuyuk and hearty vinegared chicken salad are served as standard, almost like main-dish-level accompaniments.
• Balanced savoriness: the side dishes pair well with the seaweed soup without being overly strong or salty.

Beef seaweed soup broth and the 1,000 won takeout containers

The beef seaweed soup I ordered stood out for its generous amount of beef and its rich, milky-white broth.

• A true broth: the deep, savory flavor comes from the ingredients themselves, not artificial seasoning.
• Generous portions: even by adult standards the serving is quite large — enough that unless you're a big eater, you might have some left over.

₩1,000 takeout container service: for guests who want to pack up leftovers after their meal, the restaurant neatly wraps them up for just a ₩1,000 container fee. I actually saw a lot of people making use of this service while I was there.

Three things to know before visiting Haenon Miyeok in Ilsan Anigol

• Thoughtful space design: an upscale exterior and low-light, warm bulb lighting create a premium dining atmosphere.
• High value for money: at ₩19,000, guests get cockle salad, vinegared chicken salad, and a full self-serve bar.
• Customer-friendly service: seaweed soup with deep flavor and no artificial seasoning, plus a no-hassle system for packing up leftovers.

If you want to be treated to a proper full Korean spread for a special occasion, I'd recommend visiting Haenon Miyeok.