Seongsu steak restaurant with no weekend wait: Daily Omurice at Omil

How we got into Omil Seongsu with no wait on a weekend

Omil Seongsu is a Western restaurant in Seongsu famous for its great mood and tasty food. We went just after the weekend lunch rush and luckily walked in with no wait. It's usually a place with long waits, so booking through Naver Reservation makes things much easier.

Honestly, a day in Seongsu just disappears these days. Browsing pop-up stores, stopping at a café, and then a famous restaurant to finish the course! This time I went on a weekend date in Seongsu with my boyfriend and finally made it to Omil Seongsu! It's always had such a long wait that every time we said "next time~", but this time we got in!!

• Address: 37-1 Achasan-ro 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Unit 101, 1st floor)
• Hours: Mon–Sun 11:30–21:15
• Last order: 20:30

Getting to Omil Seongsu and where to park

Omil Seongsu is about a 6–8 minute walk from Seongsu Station Exit 1, an easy stroll. If you're coming by car, the nearby Seongsu 2-ga 3-dong public parking lot is convenient!

On a nice day, walking slowly through the Seongsu alleys puts you in a good mood~ There are lots of cafés, select shops and pop-up stores nearby, so planning something before or after your meal is easy too.

What's the atmosphere like at Omil Seongsu?

Omil Seongsu has a retro interior with a red-brick feel and cute little props. My first thought on arriving: you can't walk in here without taking photos!! The retro-meets-cozy combo was spot on~

There's a pretty full-length mirror by the entrance, and everyone snaps a photo there before going in, haha

This is the kitchen area.

The inside of Omil Seongsu is cute yet warm overall, so it suits dates, blind dates and get-togethers with friends.

A vase and a cactus by the window.

Omil Seongsu's self-serve bar and how to order

At Omil Seongsu, water, pickles and aprons are self-serve! The self bar in the middle is well set up, so you can take what you need, and the pickles were secretly so good that I kept going back for more, haha

This is what the menu looks like.

You pick your food, then ring the bell on the table and a staff member comes over, so ordering was no hassle at all.

What we ordered at Omil Seongsu and menu prices

We ordered the Omil Steak for ₩35,900 and the Daily Omurice for ₩15,900. Both are popular Omil dishes, so we chose them without any agonizing.

Individual small plates, cutlery, wet wipes, and pickles I grabbed from the self bar.

How does the Daily Omurice taste?

The Daily Omurice at Omil Seongsu is topped with fluffy, soft-set egg, and the sauce isn't overpowering, so it's easy for anyone to enjoy. Omil means omurice, right? It passes on looks alone!

The egg was so soft and moist that the texture with the rice was wonderful. The sauce is clean, not greasy, the kind you keep eating! A taste everyone can like.

How does the Omil Steak taste?

The Omil Steak (₩35,900) at Omil Seongsu is cooked just right, tender and juicy, so anyone who likes steak will be satisfied. The look of it is amazing, right?! T_T haha

The glossy juices were seriously something else. With the first bite the meaty flavor filled my mouth, and it chewed so softly that "this is really good" just slipped out.

It's cooked moist and not tough, so if you like steak, this is a dish that will definitely satisfy you.

Is Omil Seongsu a good Seongsu date spot?

Omil Seongsu nails the atmosphere, the look of the food and the taste, so I really recommend it for a Seongsu date course! I especially loved that we could eat in a relaxed way even on a weekend.

Eating at a window seat adds Seongsu's easygoing vibe, and it felt properly healing~~ Next time I want to try the salmon steak gnocchi!! I'm 100% coming back!!