Daehangno pasta restaurant where we waited at a gacha shop: Omil
In short
Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is a fusion Western restaurant on the second floor of a building on Daemyeong-gil in Hyehwa, Jongno, Seoul. On a weekend lunch visit there were 5 parties ahead in line, so the wait was spent at a nearby gacha shop before the meal: gochujang butter pasta at 18,900 won, sizzling cheese katsu on a hot plate at 19,900 won and pineapple ade at 6,900 won. Between the spicy K-butter sauce and the tableside cheese pour, Omil was worth the wait as a date spot before or after a play in Daehangno.
Good to know
- Name
- Omil Hyehwa Daehangno
- Location
- 2nd floor, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Daily 11:30–21:15 (last order 20:30)
- Break time
- Mon–Fri 15:15–16:30 / none on Saturday and Sunday
- Closing days
- No regular closing day
- Parking
- No parking on site; use nearby public parking lots
- Amenities
- Groups welcome, high chairs available, Naver reservations accepted, no corkage
- Gochujang butter pasta (K-butter pasta)
- 18,900 won
- Sizzling cheese katsu on a hot plate
- 19,900 won
- Pineapple ade
- 6,900 won
- Ordering
- QR code ordering at the table
- Self-service bar
- Free pickle refills
- Price reference
- ₩18,900 ≈ $13.5 · ₩19,900 ≈ $14.5 · ₩6,900 ≈ $5 (2026-09-20)
as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026
On a weekend lunch date with my partner (I call him Kkamang-ssi), we headed to Omil Hyehwa Daehangno to catch a play and eat some good Hyehwa pasta. Between the cute, whimsical interior and the gorgeous, better-than-expected food, we left completely satisfied. There was a wait since it was the weekend, but it was totally worth it — here's my review of Omil Daehangno, a Hyehwa pasta spot!
Where is Omil Hyehwa Daehangno, and what are the hours?
- ✨ Name: Omil Hyehwa Daehangno
- 📍 Location: 2nd floor, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 11:30 – 21:15
- ⏳ Last order: 20:30
- ⏸ Break time: Mon–Fri 15:15 – 16:30 / no break time on weekends
- 🚫 Closed: No regular closing day
- 🚗 Parking: No on-site parking (use nearby public parking lots)
- 👨👩👧👦 Group seating available / 👶 Baby chairs available
- 📱 Naver reservations accepted
- 🍾 No corkage
Inside Omil: cozy decor and a 5-party weekend wait
Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is on the 2nd floor of a building — just look for the sign with the adorable rubber duck omurice illustration!
At the entrance there's a wave-shaped door with a yellow border, and once inside there's a mirror in the same shape — so cute and full of character. Great for a mirror selfie! The posters scattered around are super adorable too :)
We visited on a weekend for lunch, and true to its reputation as a Hyehwa pasta hotspot, the place was packed and there were 5 teams waiting ahead of us. We left our number and killed time at a nearby gacha shop until they called us, then went straight in.
We were shown to our table, where you order via QR code right at your seat.
What we ordered at Omil and what it cost
We ordered gochujang butter pasta (K-butter pasta) for ₩18,900, sizzling cheese katsu on a hot plate for ₩19,900, and pineapple ade for ₩6,900. That was our lineup!
How the main dishes at Omil look on the table
Finally, our mains were beautifully set out across the whole table. True to a great Hyehwa pasta spot, even the plating was gorgeous, making it fun to photograph too :)
Pickles can be refilled at the self bar! They were refreshing and crunchy — really good.
Gochujang butter pasta, 18,900 won
The dish I was most curious about — gochujang butter pasta. On top of the spicy K-butter sauce sat juicy sous-vide pork shoulder, a soft gochujang butter mousse, and a cute little flag.
They told us to mix the gochujang butter on top evenly into the pasta. Once I tried it, the spiciness hit that classic Korean sweet spot, deepened by the richness of the butter — the moment I took a bite, Kkamang-ssi and I locked eyes in amazement :)
The sauce was thick and delicious, and paired with the tender meat and chewy noodles, it was a perfect match. Who knew a Korean-style reinterpreted fusion pasta could work this well and taste this good! You have to try it :)
Sizzling cheese katsu on a hot plate, 19,900 won
The name alone makes your mouth water — sizzling cheese katsu on a hot plate. The staff pours the cheese right at your table, a performance you rarely see elsewhere, which made it fun to watch too :)
The round, thick cheese katsu sizzled temptingly with the cheese on the hot plate.
I carefully cut it in half with a knife.
Mozzarella cheese poured out from inside like a waterfall — the visual was seriously amazing.
The meat was juicy and tender, and the cheese was savory — we enjoyed it warm and delicious right to the last bite :)
Pineapple ade, 6,900 won
The pineapple ade came in a flashy golden pineapple-shaped cup. An ade served in a pineapple cup! I love these thoughtful little details :)
Opening the pineapple lid revealed a cool, refreshing ade with ice floating in it. Sweet and tangy, it really perked up our appetite :)
Parking near Omil Hyehwa Daehangno
Omil Hyehwa Daehangno has no dedicated parking lot, so if you're driving, please plan to use a nearby public or paid parking lot in advance!
Is Omil Hyehwa Daehangno worth the wait?
Omil Hyehwa Daehangno let us enjoy gorgeous-looking dishes in a cute, whimsical setting! The taste and balance of the gochujang butter pasta and cheese katsu were beyond satisfying enough to make the weekend lunch wait feel worthwhile. If you want great atmosphere and great pasta in Hyehwa, this is a solid spot for a date.
Have a delicious lunch at Omil, then round out your Hyehwa date by catching a play :)
Where it is
2nd floor, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 종로구 대명길 35 2층
