# Jung-gu Chinese restaurant for Taiwanese beef noodle soup: Huhugwan

- By Doyoon Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-side-shelf/)
- Written Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a store-visit sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-side-shelf/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jangwi-side-shelf/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/index.md)

## In short

Huhugwan is a modern Asian Chinese izakaya on the 2nd floor at 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul, a 1–2 minute walk from Exit 10 of City Hall Station. Two diners ordered three dishes at Huhugwan — garlic scape fried rice at 11,000 won, stir-fried water spinach at 9,000 won and beef noodle soup at 15,000 won — sharing fluffy fried rice, crunchy water spinach and a light Taiwanese-style beef noodle soup. Huhugwan is worth a stop when you want Chinese food in a different direction from jjajangmyeon and jjamppong.

## Good to know

- **Garlic scape fried rice**: 11,000 won
- **Stir-fried water spinach**: 9,000 won
- **Beef noodle soup**: 15,000 won
- **Hours**: Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 (break 16:00–17:00, last order 22:30)
- **Closed**: Saturdays and Sundays for the time being
- **Location**: 2F, 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul — 1–2 min walk from City Hall Station Exit 10
- **Seating**: Bar counter and regular tables
- **Ordering**: QR code ordering
- **Note**: 10% discount tie-in with Mulata, the bar one floor above

*as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026*

## What kind of restaurant is Huhugwan?

Huhugwan is a Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor of 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, a 1–2 minute walk from City Hall Station Exit 10. I was looking for lunch near City Hall Station and this time wanted something a bit different from the usual Chinese spot.

![Visit photo of Huhugwan, a Chinese restaurant near City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-01-v2ujb-900.webp)

It's also close to Deoksugung Palace, so it works well before or after a stroll around the palace grounds. This is Huhugwan (煦煦館).

![Street view near Deoksugung Palace where Huhugwan is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-02-1iam9-900.webp)

![Building exterior with the Huhugwan (煦煦館) sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-03-1axc2-900.webp)

Being so close to City Hall Station, it's a solid lunchtime option for office workers hunting for a good restaurant near the station. Huhugwan is a Chinese restaurant that leans a different direction from what most people picture. It's less about craving jjajangmyeon or jjamppong and more a spot for when you want something a little different from typical Chinese food.

![Entrance to Huhugwan, a modern Asian Chinese izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-04-17iwv-900.webp)

Huhugwan bills itself less as a plain Chinese restaurant and more as a modern Asian Chinese izakaya. During the day it's a space for a warm meal, and in the evening they dim the lights for a more atmospheric setting to enjoy food with drinks.

![Staircase leading up to Huhugwan's second-floor entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-05-1gpgv-900.webp)

## Inside the 2nd-floor dining room and seating

Huhugwan is up a flight of stairs to the 2nd floor, with both bar seats and regular tables. Walking in, the vibe was noticeably different from a typical Chinese restaurant — it used classic Chinese colors and props but felt quite stylishly put together overall.

![Interior of Huhugwan decorated with Chinese colors and props](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-06-1k8mq-818.webp)

There are bar seats too, so eating solo looked easy enough, while the regular tables were good for sharing several dishes with friends or family.

![Bar table seating at Huhugwan, good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-07-195h6-900.webp)

## Three dishes for two at Huhugwan, and what they cost

Ordering at Huhugwan is by QR code, so it's super simple, haha. The two of us ordered three dishes.

- Garlic scape fried rice ₩11,000
- Stir-fried water spinach ₩9,000
- Beef noodle soup ₩15,000

Beyond that there's a wide range of dishes to choose from, from rice bowls to full dishes — eggplant rice bowl, ma-jang noodles, mala fried rice, pepper beef rice, fried eggplant, yurinchi, braised pork belly, and more. So much fun deciding!

![QR code order menu screen at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-08-1yhht-900.webp)

Fittingly for a Chinese restaurant, they also serve Tsingtao draft beer, which felt right on tone, haha.

![Tsingtao draft beer on a table at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-09-1a8xp-900.webp)

### Garlic scape fried rice, 11,000 won

> Garlic scape fried rice

First up, the garlic scape fried rice — fried rice without the usual stickiness, mixed with fresh garlic scapes. Rather than clumping together like typical fried rice, the grains stayed loose and separate, which made for a nice texture with each spoonful.

![고슬고슬한 후후관 마늘쫑차오판 한 접시](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-10-fgnq8-900.webp)

The garlic scapes added crunch here and there against the soft rice, which was another highlight of this dish. The garlic scape flavor didn't overpower things — it blended naturally into the fried rice, so it was easier to eat than expected.

![A spoonful of garlic scape fried rice lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-11-8vy8v-900.webp)

### Stir-fried water spinach, 9,000 won

> Stir-fried water spinach

Second, the stir-fried water spinach (gongsimchae). I've often seen this vegetable at Southeast Asian restaurants, but stir-fried Chinese-style it felt completely different. The stems were crunchy and the leaves soft, so the texture varied even within a single plate. If you're dining with a group, this is a must-add side dish, seriously.

![Chinese-style stir-fried water spinach at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-12-1506v-1200.webp)

### Taiwanese-style beef noodle soup, 15,000 won

> Beef noodle soup

Last, the beef noodle soup — a Taiwanese-style beef noodle soup with a light broth simmered from beef tenderloin, topped with tender beef shank. It was clearly different from the fried rice, and ordering the two together worked well. Having a soup dish in the mix made the whole meal feel a lot more filling!

The beef shank added a soft, tender bite alongside the noodles, and the broth wasn't overly heavy, so even people who find typical greasy Chinese food a bit much could eat this comfortably.

![A bowl of Taiwanese-style beef noodle soup topped with beef shank](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-13-b7xrx-900.webp)

## Restrooms and the 10% discount at the bar upstairs

The restroom was separate from the dining area, which was convenient.

![Interior of Huhugwan with signage about the bar upstairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch/huhugwan-water-spinach-beef-noodle-lunch-14-1vb8y-900.webp)

There's also a 10% discount tie-in with Mulata bar on the floor right above, so if you want to enjoy a nice-atmosphere bar after a filling meal, you can make good use of that. Overall, the dishes weren't overly greasy or heavy — many highlighted the natural texture of the ingredients, making this a place worth a visit when you want Chinese food that's a bit different from the usual.

## Huhugwan hours and how to get there from City Hall Station

- Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 (break time 16:00–17:00, last order 22:30)
- Closed: Sat & Sun for now
- Transit: 1–2 minute walk from City Hall Station Exit 10
- Address: 2F, 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

## Where it is

- Huhugwan (후후관)
- 2F, 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 중구 서소문로11길 2 2층
- 37.5630265, 126.9731305
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9B%84%ED%9B%84%EA%B4%80/@37.5630265,126.9731305,17z

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