# Jung-gu Chinese restaurant for a Friday half-day lunch date: Huhugwan

- By Yerin Sok (https://superchart.com/en/@jegi-market-notebook/)
- Written Sep 23, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jegi-market-notebook/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jegi-market-notebook/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@jegi-market-notebook/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/index.md)

## In short

Huhugwan is a Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant on the second floor of a building in Jung-gu, Seoul, a 3-minute walk from Exit 10 of City Hall Station. Taking a Friday afternoon off, the writer arrived at 2:30pm and ordered Chinese-style boiled dumplings, garlic scape fried rice, beef noodle soup with the spicy option (+500 won) and yurinchi in squid-ink batter, with cider and Yantai draft beer. Every dish at Huhugwan had a clear character of its own, making it an easy Deoksugung date course to share between two people.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00
- **Location**: 93m from City Hall Station Exit 10 (3-minute walk), 2nd floor
- **Reservations**: Available through Naver
- **How to order**: QR code at the table
- **Menu**: Separate lunch and dinner menus (lunch menu at a 2:30pm visit)
- **Spicy beef noodle soup**: +500 won
- **Meal dishes**: Served with egg soup
- **Price reference**: ₩500 ≈ $0.4 (2026-09-24)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026*

![Signature photo of Huhugwan, a Chinese restaurant near City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-01-11klk-1200.webp)

> Huhugwan

Huhugwan
© Writing and photos by Jjeoini

![Image showing Huhugwan's hours and location](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-02-18nzd-900.webp)

> Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00
> 93m from City Hall Station Exit 10 (3-minute walk)
> Naver Reservation available

![Visiting Huhugwan on a Friday afternoon half-day](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-03-141mx-900.webp)

## How to get to Huhugwan: 3 minutes from City Hall Station Exit 10

Hello :)
It's been a while since I posted.
The weather's been so nice lately
that I took a Friday afternoon off
and headed to Huhugwan, a Deoksugung-area favorite.

![Entrance stairs leading up to Huhugwan's 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-04-1umie-900.webp)

Located about a 3-minute walk from City Hall Station,
Huhugwan is up a flight of stairs to the 2nd floor.
The whole way up,
the walls are decorated with Hong Kong movie posters,
so you really feel that Hong Kong vibe.

![Stairway to Huhugwan decorated with Hong Kong movie posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-05-66e1c-900.webp)

## Inside Huhugwan: the look of the room and seating at 2:30pm

Once we stepped inside the restaurant,
the Hong Kong atmosphere felt even stronger.
My partner, who visited Hong Kong around this time last year,
seemed to feel a wave of nostalgia
and kept saying how great the vibe was.

![Interior view of Huhugwan with its Hong Kong atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-06-bmnks-900.webp)

![Seating and interior inside Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-07-r5vv4-900.webp)

We arrived around 2:30pm.
Since it was past the usual lunch rush,
there was only about one table
still dining when we got there.
But as we ate,
customers kept steadily coming in,
and by the time we finished
the place was completely full — even at this odd hour.
Seems like it's become known
as a Chinese food spot near City Hall Station.

![Huhugwan's dining hall in the afternoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-08-1e2i6-900.webp)

![Table setting at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-09-1rrkz-900.webp)

## Ordering by QR code: Huhugwan's lunch menu vs dinner menu

You can order easily
via QR code.
The lunch and dinner menus
are separate,
and since only the lunch menu was available
at the time we visited,
we happily loaded up
our cart with everything we wanted to try.

![QR ordering sign on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-10-18oj9-900.webp)

There's a QR code on a sign
at every table
for a review event,
so if you have time,
it might be worth joining in :)

## Drinks at Huhugwan: cider and Yantai draft beer

![Cider and Huhu Yantai draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-11-iq61c-900.webp)

To celebrate our Friday afternoon off,
we ordered cider and Yantai draft beer.
Still feeling the effects of a company dinner the night before,
I went with a cool cider,
while my partner, who had the Yantai draft,
loved it, saying it was so refreshing haha.

![A full Chinese food spread at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-12-j6qu6-900.webp)

While we spent time
planning out the rest of our date,
the whole spread arrived quickly.
The savory aroma of Chinese cooking
and the appetizing look of everything
made it hard to decide
which dish to try first.

## Chinese-style boiled dumplings

![Chinese-style boiled dumplings topped with cilantro and chili oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-13-4xhtk-966.webp)

The Chinese-style boiled dumplings
came topped generously with cilantro
and a light drizzle of chili oil.

The dumpling wrapper was moist and soft,
so the very first bite
felt tender all the way through.
The fragrant cilantro and spicy chili oil
added a nice accent to the mild dumplings,
making them more addictive than I expected!

## Garlic scape fried rice (original)

![Garlic scape fried rice ordered in the original flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-14-1pr80-900.webp)

We ordered the garlic scape fried rice
in the original flavor.
The grains weren't clumped together
but nicely separate and fluffy,
and from the first bite
you could taste that subtle wok-hei smokiness
characteristic of Chinese fried rice.

![A bowl of fluffy garlic scape fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-15-1snv9-966.webp)

The egg soup that comes with the meal set
was also nice and smooth,
and it paired really well
with the garlic scape fried rice.

![Egg soup served with the meal set](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-16-15bni-900.webp)

The garlic scapes throughout
added a nice crunchy texture,
and since their flavor wasn't too strong,
they blended well into the fried rice.

![A spoonful of fried rice with crunchy garlic scapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-17-dw1b8-900.webp)

Both the fried rice and the egg soup
were mild rather than heavily seasoned,
so they went well alongside the other dishes,
and thanks to that light, savory flavor
I kept reaching for another spoonful.
Really delicious!!

## Beef noodle soup with the spicy option (+500 won)

![Beef noodle soup ordered spicy](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-18-1mv7c-900.webp)

I debated between the original and spicy beef noodle soup,
and ended up paying the extra ₩500
for the spicy version.

![Spicy beef noodle soup with rich beef broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-19-d65bl-900.webp)

The deeply steeped beef broth
combined with the spiciness
gave a sharp, savory kick
from the very first spoonful.
But it wasn't all about the heat —
the deep, clean flavor of the beef broth
supported it steadily underneath,
making me think this would be perfect for a hangover haha.

The beef shank and beef tendon in the soup
were tender rather than chewy,

![Beef shank and tendon in the beef noodle soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-20-nau3m-900.webp)

and eating the noodles together with the meat
made for a much more filling bite.

![Noodles and meat lifted together from the beef noodle soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-21-177hm-900.webp)

The spicy broth kept calling for more,
so it also worked well
alongside bites of the garlic scape fried rice.

## Yurinchi (fried chicken with soy-vinegar sauce) in squid-ink batter

When the yurinchi first arrived,
the black batter was the first thing that caught our eyes.

![Yurinchi with black squid ink batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-22-grfw3-900.webp)

Made with squid ink batter,
it looked quite different
from typical yurinchi from the start.

![Squid ink yurinchi with sweet-and-tangy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-23-78z8d-900.webp)

On the first bite, the outside was crispy
while the chicken inside was moist and tender,
so the contrast in texture was really clear.
The sweet-and-tangy sauce on top
cut through the richness of the fried batter
while also whetting the appetite,
making it a great side dish.

![The shared spread of Chinese dishes at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date/huhugwan-city-hall-chinese-friday-lunch-date-24-ub4vu-900.webp)

## Is Huhugwan a good Deoksugung date course?

Craving proper Chinese food after a while,
I visited Huhugwan,
and since every dish had such a distinct character,
it was fun ordering several
and sharing them between us.

From the moist dumplings
to the fluffy garlic scape fried rice,
the spicy beef noodle soup, and the crispy yurinchi,
we got to enjoy a variety of different flavors,
which made it a really satisfying date menu.

Being close to City Hall Station
makes it easy to reach too,
whether you stop by before or after a Deoksugung date
or are just looking for somewhere to eat nearby.
If you're someone who wants to enjoy
a variety of Chinese dishes in one place,
it's worth a visit
when you're looking for a good Chinese restaurant.

Next time I'm looking for a good place near City Hall Station,
I'd like to come back
and try the other dishes
we didn't get to this time.

## 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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