# Gangnam squid restaurant with a blue lemon highball: Haetan Seolleung - By Doyun (https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-dining-seat/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-dining-seat/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@quiet-dining-seat/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/index.md) ## In short Haetan Seolleung Branch is a squid-specialty Korean restaurant near exit 2 of Seolleung Station in Gangnam, Seoul. The Haetan combo platter arrives with hot-plate squid, flower pork belly boiled pork, seasoned squid and fried squid, and the leftover sauce is fried into rice at the end, with a blue lemon highball on the side. Private rooms and group seating for 7 to 60 people make Haetan Seolleung a solid pick for a work dinner or gathering near Seolleung Station. ## Good to know - **Location**: 203-204, 2nd floor, 15 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (233m from Seolleung Station exit 2; the original post directs you toward exit 1) - **Parking**: Paid parking at WeWork Seolleung Branch 3, 889 Tower - **Seating**: Private rooms for 2-6 people, hall seats about 60 - **Group reservations**: 7 to 60 people; Fridays and Saturdays can book out early - **Ordered**: Haetan combo platter (hot-plate squid, flower pork belly boiled pork, seasoned squid, fried squid), fried rice, blue lemon highball - **Other menu items**: Stir-fried hot-plate squid, blanched squid, fried squid, Abai squid sundae, squid aged-kimchi pancake, lunch specials - **Side dishes**: Free refills at the self-serve bar - **Extras**: Hair ties, toothpicks, floss and stain remover on hand; candy and coffee after the meal; ice cream by the entrance *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Signature photo of the hot-plate squid platter at Haetan Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-01-11mdw-1200.webp) Hello! It's Yulmom! Today I've brought a review of Haetan Seolleung Branch, a Seolleung Station restaurant I want to recommend to anyone craving proper squid dishes. I love squid and have eaten it every which way, but here you get hot-plate squid, fried squid, and seasoned squid all at once — such variety! The table really fills up!! ## Where is Haetan Seolleung, and where do you park? ![Building entrance of Haetan Seolleung Branch near Seolleung Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-02-117a3-739.webp) Haetan Seolleung Branch is located near exit 1 of Seolleung Station. Being so close to the station, it's convenient for a company lunch as well as dinner or a work dinner after hours. You can park at the paid lot at WeWork Seolleung Branch 3, 889 Tower, so keep that in mind if you're driving! A lot of Gangnam restaurants make parking a headache these days, so having a lot nearby is worth noting. ![Hall seating inside Haetan Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-03-1dk5q-703.webp) ![Spacious hall and table layout at Haetan Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-04-gcbcr-900.webp) ![Private room seating space at Haetan Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-05-1dxax-820.webp) ## Private rooms and group seating: can Haetan host a work dinner? Haetan Seolleung Branch has private rooms for 2-6 people, and the hall can seat around 60. Walking in, the space was bigger than I expected. It's great for a family meal but also for a Seolleung work dinner or a company gathering. That evening it was packed with office workers having dinner!! Clearly a well-known Seolleung squid restaurant! Group tables can be reserved for 7 to 60 people, and Fridays or Saturdays can fill up early, so if you have a big group, I'd recommend booking ahead. ![Squid dish menu board at Haetan Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-06-1o73y-624.webp) ## What is on the menu at Haetan Seolleung? True to being a squid specialty spot, the menu had all kinds of squid dishes — stir-fried hot-plate squid, blanched squid, fried squid, Abai squid sundae (stuffed squid sausage), squid kimchi pancake, and more. There's also a lunch special, great for office workers near Seolleung. If you've only been checking Gangnam Station restaurants for your plans in the area, it might be worth widening your search toward Seolleung Station too. ![Lucky draw and event signage running in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-07-13nrg-618.webp) Beyond receipt reviews, they were running fun events too — a no-lose lucky draw and an 8.88-second timing game. When there's a little event like this while you're just there to eat, you can't help wanting to try it haha. ## Side dishes and the self-serve refill bar ![Basic side dishes served with the Haetan combo platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-08-61so5-900.webp) ![Table set with wrap greens and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-09-1md5f-900.webp) ![Tangy seasoned squid muchim side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-10-a96ni-900.webp) ![Close-up of the basic side dishes at Haetan Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-11-12lyu-852.webp) The basic side dishes came out first. Wrap greens that pair well with squid, plus a tangy squid muchim (seasoned raw squid salad)! ![Self-serve bar for refilling side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-12-g7jt8-900.webp) You could grab extra side dishes from the self-serve bar, so refilling was easy. ## The Haetan combo platter: hot-plate squid ![Hot-plate squid bubbling on the stone plate at Haetan](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-13-1c9xv-900.webp) ![Thick squid and sauce visible on the hot-plate squid dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-14-chtby-900.webp) We ordered the Haetan combo platter. It comes with hot-plate squid, flower pork belly bossam (boiled pork), seasoned squid, and fried squid all at once, so the table was completely full. Perfect when you're visiting with a group and want to try a bit of everything. The first thing that caught my eye was of course the hot-plate squid!! It arrives bubbling away on a hot stone plate, and the visual alone is no joke. Just looking at it makes you drool... haha. Can you see the thickness of the squid?! Not thin squid at all — with the first bite you really feel that plump, chewy texture. The sauce soaks nicely into the squid, so it's delicious on its own or wrapped with the greens. Haetan apparently uses 100% squid and no giant squid substitute. As a self-proclaimed squid specialty restaurant, I liked that they clearly care about the main ingredient. ## Don't skip the fried rice ![Fried rice cooked in the leftover squid sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-15-v4p7e-900.webp) ![Fried rice finished on the hot stone plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-16-o0zog-900.webp) Once you've had the hot-plate squid, you can't skip the fried rice! They fry rice in the leftover sauce, and the squid seasoning soaks right into the rice — another standout dish. I kept saying I was full, but then the fried rice came out and somehow I kept eating haha. You need the hot-plate squid AND the fried rice for a truly satisfying meal, haha. ## Flower pork belly boiled pork (suyuk) ![Flower pork belly bossam included in the Haetan combo platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-17-w0ixv-900.webp) Surprisingly, the flower pork belly bossam went really well with the squid!! Who knew a squid restaurant could also nail bossam?! Sliced neither too thick nor too thin, it had a soft texture and paired surprisingly well with the squid dishes. Eating only squid can get a bit monotonous, but having bossam in between made the whole platter feel more abundant. ## Fried squid ![Fried squid with thick, plump pieces inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-18-1s59t-900.webp) Another highlight!! The fried squid!! Don't think of the thin fried squid you'd get at a typical snack shop, haha. The batter was crispy, and inside was thick, plump squid — the more you chewed, the more chewy texture you got. Since the squid itself is so thick, it holds its own even fried. ## The blue lemon highball ![A glass of the ordered blue lemon highball](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-19-1xg2d-613.webp) I also ordered a blue lemon highball, and it paired really well with the fried squid! A combo that comes to mind when you want a light drink after work, or when looking for a work dinner spot! If you're looking for Gangnam restaurants around Seolleung and love squid dishes, I strongly recommend this place. ## Dessert and the thoughtful service touches ![Amenity corner with hair ties and stain remover](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-20-5gfeq-783.webp) Here's a part where I felt the owner had real attention to detail! The restaurant has hair ties, toothpicks, and floss on hand, plus even a stain remover for when sauce splashes on your clothes. When you're eating spicy seasoned dishes, splatters happen a lot, and I really appreciated this kind of small detail being taken care of. ![Candy and coffee available after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-21-ssg47-628.webp) There was also candy and coffee to enjoy after the meal. ![Ice cream set out at the restaurant entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball-22-16pjp-740.webp) And at the entrance, ice cream was ready too, so I left having thoroughly eaten my fill, haha. I thought this was a place that only did squid, but from hot-plate squid to flower pork belly bossam, fried squid, and fried rice — such variety!! Haetan Seolleung Branch was really satisfying. With private rooms and group seating available too, it's a solid option for anyone looking for a work dinner or gathering spot near Seolleung Station. ## Who should eat at Haetan Seolleung? If you love squid, this is well worth a visit while you're in Seolleung!! ## Where it is - Haetan Seolleung Branch (해탄 선릉점) - 15 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (2nd floor, units 203, 204) - 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로86길 15 지상2층 203호,204호 - 37.5034988, 127.050937 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%B4%ED%83%84%20%EC%84%A0%EB%A6%89%EC%A0%90/@37.5034988,127.050937,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-dining-seat/haetan-seolleung-squid-hansang-highball/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt