Seodaemun rice bowl restaurant with kiosk ordering: Sunhui Dining

What were the seating and ordering like for a solo meal in Sinchon?

After finishing my trip to Jeju and arriving at Gimpo Airport, I was looking for somewhere to eat alone around Sinchon and Ewha Womans University, so I stopped by Sunhui Dining (순희다이닝). It was on the second floor of a building on Ewha Yeodae-gil, and I walked over from Ewha Womans University Station.

It was quiet in the morning before lunch, but it soon became busy. There were lots of seating options, including window seats, two-person tables, and group tables, and each table had a kiosk, so it was easy to order on my own.

What were the atmosphere and self-service options like?

Sunlight coming through the windows, understated decorations, and the lighting came together to make for a calm meal. Jang-guk (clear soup), salad, baek kimchi (white kimchi), and dressing were available at the self-service station, and I could help myself to more rice and sauce if I ran short.

The staff guided me kindly from the moment I entered, and they remained consistently friendly even during busy times. The restroom was clean, with hand wash and toilet cleaner provided, while the self-service station also had candies and hair ties.

What are the three rice bowls made up of?

The menu consisted of three deopbap (rice bowls): spicy butadon (Japanese-style pork rice bowl), stir-fried pork butadon, and a heaping galbi rice bowl. I ordered all three, then packed some up to take home for my family.

Each bowl had slightly different toppings, including kkwarigochu peppers, garlic flakes, egg yolk, and stir-fried kimchi, along with meat, onions, and scallions.

How spicy was the spicy butadon?

I first tried the meat seasoned with the house sauce and direct-flame smoky flavor, then had it with wasabi. The spicy butadon was less spicy than I expected—mild enough, I felt, even for someone who is not good with spicy food. The garlic flakes and kkwarigochu pepper toppings went especially well with it.

What should you know about takeout and visiting?

The takeout was packed carefully, so I got it home safely, and my family enjoyed it too. At the time of the original post, Sunhui Dining was open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a break from 3:30 to 5 p.m. It would be best to check the operating information again before visiting.