Hanam Western restaurant: dinner with Mom, 400g striploin, Bokkeriu

Today I'm sharing a review of Bokkeriu, a pasta place in Hanam! I went for dinner with my mom, so there were three of us.

Where is Bokkeriu, and what about parking?

Bokkeriu is at 102-19 Misadong-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi. It's a bit far from the subway, but you can get there by bus from Misa Station! Still, driving is the most convenient, haha.

There's a big private parking lot in front of the building! No parking worries, so just come on over~

Bokkeriu opening hours and break time

Bokkeriu is closed every Monday and open Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30–22:00. Break time is 15:30–17:30, and last orders are at 14:00 and 20:30.

• A meal with a Han River view that rivals Michelin dining!
• Wide seating, so a group meal for a dozen or so people is possible!
• Brunch, anniversary dinners, anytime you need Western food!

Bokkeriu exterior and interior atmosphere

The name of Truenang, the place that came before Bokkeriu, is still up on the sign, so it might be confusing! But this is Bokkeriu, haha.

2nd floor: big windows and roomy tables

This is what the 2nd floor looks like! Warm, exotic decor that reminds you of an Italian restaurant, right? Haha. Sunlight pours in through the big windows, and the tables are spaced widely, so it feels as private as a room!

There are also waiting seats like this, so if there's a wait, you can sit comfortably!

3rd floor: group table seating about 16

The 3rd floor is all about a huge group table that seats almost 16 people! I honestly haven't seen many Western restaurants that can handle group meals, but Bokkeriu has this big space, so I think it'd be great for school or work gatherings, birthday parties and so on~ It's gorgeous when sunlight comes through the big windows, but the mood from around sunset into the night is lovely too, haha.

Terrace view

The terrace view from the 2nd floor~ In weather like this, I think eating outside for brunch or a light meal would be wonderful! But I came for dinner with my mom, haha, so we ate indoors with a nice atmosphere~

Bokkeriu menu and prices

I was curious where the name Bokkeriu comes from, and it's written right on the menu, haha! Apparently the name combines the energy of Spain's La Boqueria market with the flow of a rio (river)!

Steak sets by party size

First, there are weekday sets you can order according to your party size, starting from a set for 2~

• Steak set for 2: ₩118,000
• Steak set for 3: ₩156,000
• Steak set for 4: ₩200,000

You might think the price is steep, but the set is really full and includes steak, so I think the price is reasonable!

À la carte menu

Of course~ you can order à la carte too!

• Ricotta cheese salad ₩13,000
• Homemade bacon Caesar salad ₩18,000
• Pollock roe aglio e olio ₩22,000
• Truffle mushroom pasta ₩23,000
• Homemade jambon-beurre (ham and butter) pasta ₩23,000
• Striploin mushroom risotto ₩29,000
• Margherita pizza ₩29,000
• Diavolo ₩24,000
• Hanwoo pizza ₩30,000

And more! There's a good variety of pastas, risottos, salads and pizzas~ The three of us ordered the steak set for 3!

Bokkeriu steak set for 3: how was each course?

Corn soup

First up, a cup of soup! I think it was corn soup, and the aroma was really rich. The ingredients weren't blended completely smooth, which actually kept the texture alive~

Sourdough and chef's choice salmon salad

Sourdough and the chef's choice salad! Eat the sourdough with the kelp butter served alongside and all kinds of flavors burst in your mouth! The salmon salad was especially good, T_T. I already knew salmon and ranch dressing go well together, but with the cucumber in Bokkeriu's salmon salad, there was no time to feel heavy, just freshness!

Grapefruit ade and plum ade

Grapefruit ade and plum ade! The grapefruit ade was good too, but I've seen it at so many other places that it didn't wow me. The plum ade at Bokkeriu, though, is really good!!! If you go, I definitely recommend ordering the plum ade to go with your meal~

Pollock roe aglio e olio

Next, pollock roe aglio e olio! The roe made it salty, with a faint whiff of the sea and a strong garlic aroma. It's a Bokkeriu original I haven't seen elsewhere, and it tastes great too, so I'll have to come back for it, haha.

Jambon-beurre pizza

A jambon-beurre pizza piled high with ham and arugula! The dough is chewy and tasty, and the toppings are generous, so you get plenty of topping flavor, haha. A dipping sauce for the crust came with it too, so I could enjoy it right to the end!

400g Hanwoo striploin steak, medium-well

A Hanwoo striploin steak, 400g in total! Since the dishes come out as a course, you're already stuffed by the time the steak arrives, lol. We asked for medium-well and it was cooked just right! It was so tender and well seasoned that the meat is great even on its own~ You can see in the photo how juicy and soft it is, right? Haha.

Dessert: Basque cheesecake and watermelon

Last, dessert! Basque cheesecake! Moist cheesecake topped with a sweet drizzle and a topping that adds texture, so it just slid right down~ Even stuffed, I could keep eating, lol. It's the kind of taste that makes you think, coffee, right now! Haha.

We finished with watermelon, as sweet as the cheesecake~~

Bokkeriu overall review

Honestly, the meal at Bokkeriu was so good it makes some famous Michelin-starred place way over there in Seoul seem nothing to envy! Good atmosphere and good food, that's the best, right? There's also a walking route around Bokkeriu, so it's great for digesting after the meal, haha.