# Seosomun Chinese izakaya for summer-only mazangmyeon: Huhugwan

- By Sujin Ahn (https://superchart.com/en/@seongnae-narrow-bench/)
- Written Sep 19, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seongnae-narrow-bench/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seongnae-narrow-bench/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/index.md)

## In short

Huhugwan is a Chinese izakaya in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the second floor above City Hall Menzzuru in the Seosomun alley by City Hall Station Exit 10. At 7:30pm on a weekday there was no wait, and a window seat came with summer-only mazangmyeon (peanut sauce noodles) at 13,000 won, sold only through late September, fried eggplant at 18,000 won, and garlic scape fried rice at 11,000 won. The thick peanut sauce of the mazangmyeon and the crisp-outside, tender-inside fried eggplant were the highlights at Huhugwan, while the braised pork belly was sold out and left for a next visit.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 2F, 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (2F above City Hall Menzzuru)
- **Hours**: Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00
- **Break time**: 16:00–17:00
- **Last order**: 22:30
- **Closed**: Saturdays and Sundays
- **Parking**: No parking on site; use nearby public lots
- **Reservations**: Naver Reservation or Tabling app
- **Mazangmyeon (peanut sauce noodles)**: 13,000 won (summer only, through late September)
- **Fried eggplant**: 18,000 won
- **Garlic scape fried rice**: 11,000 won
- **Ordering**: Table QR code ordering

*as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026*

It feels like more and more good restaurants with great atmosphere are popping up near City Hall Station lately. I was craving Chinese food today, so I went out to eat some! Chinese izakaya sounded intriguing, so this time I visited a Chinese food spot called Huhugwan.

![Photo from a visit to Huhugwan, a Chinese izakaya near City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-01-xq5g9-1200.webp)

The vibe was a bit more stylish and casual than a typical Chinese restaurant, so it seemed like it could work as a date spot near City Hall Station too. The food was better than expected, so let me give you an honest review ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆

## Where is Huhugwan? City Hall Station Exit 10, second floor above City Hall Menzzuru

Huhugwan is a short walk from City Hall Station Exit 10. There's a Catch Table waiting machine at the entrance — on a weekday evening around 7:30pm there was no wait, but seats filled up quickly as we ate!

![Catch Table waiting machine at Huhugwan's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-02-ramv4-900.webp)

It's tucked into a Seosomun-dong alley, on the 2nd floor above City Hall Menzzuru, so you just take the stairs up. Even the exterior felt a bit different from a typical Chinese restaurant.

![Exterior of Huhugwan on the 2nd floor above City Hall Menzzuru](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-03-bm3xy-m-900.webp)

![Huhugwan's entrance seen from the Seosomun alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-04-3rw61-m-900.webp)

It has a slightly casual dining-bar kind of feel? There were a bunch of famous Chinese movie posters on the walls, which added to the atmosphere.

![Interior of Huhugwan decorated with Chinese movie posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-05-1yr9u-m-900.webp)

![Waiting area at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-06-7fwsd-900.webp)

There's also a proper waiting area set up in case there's a line!

## Inside Huhugwan: open kitchen and window seats

The first thing I saw walking into Huhugwan was the open kitchen.

![Full view of Huhugwan's open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-07-xka13-900.webp)

It was fun watching the cooking process, and seeing the flames flare up here and there was surprisingly entertaining haha.

![Flames rising in Huhugwan's kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-08-fq9ms-900.webp)

![Cooking in progress at Huhugwan's open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-09-1j4gq-900.webp)

![Interior seating and kitchen view at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-10-2vl0e-900.webp)

![Vertical photo of Huhugwan's interior decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-11-1ah6q-m-900.webp)

Seating was mostly tables for 2 and 4. We sat by the window, and since the weather was nice, they opened the windows all the way, so we got a cool breeze and it kind of felt like eating at an outdoor pojangmacha!

![Huhugwan's window seat with the windows fully opened](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-12-jh68n-900.webp)

## What we ordered at Huhugwan: mazangmyeon, fried eggplant, garlic scape fried rice

Here's what we ordered!

- Mazangmyeon (peanut noodles) ₩13,000
- Fried eggplant ₩18,000
- Garlic scape fried rice ₩11,000

### Summer-only mazangmyeon, 13,000 won, sold through late September

First up, mazangmyeon!

![A bowl of Huhugwan's summer-only mazangmyeon peanut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-13-nerej-900.webp)

I hesitated because it's only sold as a summer-limited item through the end of September, but I'm glad I ordered it.

![Close-up of mazangmyeon topped with peanut sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-14-ryr98-900.webp)

It was my first time trying mazangmyeon and I was completely satisfied!! The peanut sauce was much thicker and richer than I expected — that nutty flavor hits from the very first bite, with a hint of mala spice that makes it addictive! The braised beef shank was chewy, which paired perfectly with the noodles.

![Mazangmyeon mixed with braised beef shank on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-15-t07zw-900.webp)

Personally, it felt much nuttier and heartier than a typical bibim-myeon (spicy mixed noodles), so it was a refreshing change.

![Noodles lifted up from Huhugwan's mazangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-16-137d8-900.webp)

### Fried eggplant, 18,000 won: crisp outside, tender inside, with Huhugwan's sweet-and-sour sauce

The fried eggplant was seriously... the outside is crispy. The batter is almost cracker-crisp on the outside, but underneath, the eggplant is moist and packed with juice.

![Huhugwan's fried eggplant drizzled with sweet-and-sour sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-17-93ly3-900.webp)

Truly crispy outside, tender inside haha. It was even moister than eggplant fritters I've had elsewhere, and the eggplant's fibers stayed intact so it was easy to pull apart along the grain!

On top there's a drizzle of their secret sweet-and-sour sauce, which wasn't too sweet or overpowering, so I kept reaching for more.

### Garlic scape fried rice, 11,000 won: dry, well-separated grains

And then the garlic scape fried rice! It's a fried rice where the grains don't clump together and stay fluffy, with crunchy bites of garlic scape throughout.

![Huhugwan's fluffy garlic scape fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-18-1palx-900.webp)

That crunchy texture amid the richer Chinese dishes made the whole meal feel much less heavy than I expected.

![A spoonful of garlic scape fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-19-1weft-900.webp)

![A full Chinese meal spread on Huhugwan's table](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-20-3dcgb-900.webp)

![Fried eggplant served alongside fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-21-1ene7-900.webp)

### Complimentary fried dumplings and spring rolls

Oh, and the complimentary fried dumplings and spring rolls they served were freshly fried and super crispy. If you turn on store notifications and show them, they'll prepare it for you, so make sure to get it! I didn't expect much since it was a free item, but it was delicious too, which made me unreasonably happy ✨

![Complimentary fried dumplings and spring rolls](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-22-19ihr-900.webp)

![Complimentary peanuts and tea served as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-23-m7nr1-900.webp)

The complimentary peanuts as a side dish were also great!! They have tea too, which pairs really well with Chinese food.

## What to know before visiting Huhugwan: waiting, reservations, parking

At Huhugwan, you order via the QR code on the table. The menu descriptions are detailed, so it was nice to take my time browsing while deciding.

![Menu descriptions on the table QR code ordering screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat/huhuguan-sicheong-summer-majangmyeon-window-seat-24-2cso1-900.webp)

That said, since it's a well-known restaurant near City Hall Station, there could be a wait on weekday lunches or weekend evenings. You can also make a Naver Reservation, so I'd recommend booking ahead.

Also, the portions were bigger than I expected. We had leftover fried eggplant and asked them to pack it up, and they wrapped it nicely for us haha.

## Verdict on Huhugwan: braised pork belly next time

Overall, Huhugwan was a satisfying Chinese restaurant near City Hall Station with both great food and a great atmosphere. The mazangmyeon and fried eggplant especially stuck with me.

The mazangmyeon's rich peanut sauce was irresistibly nutty, and the fried eggplant's combo of crispy batter and moist interior was really good. I actually wanted to try the braised pork belly too, but since it's a limited item, it was sold out by the time we got there, unfortunately. Next time I'm in the City Hall Station area, I'll probably stop by Huhugwan again to try the braised pork belly :)

## 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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