# Seoul Chinese restaurant for smoky pepper beef rice: Huhugwan - By Junseo (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dinner-queue/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/index.md) ## In short Huhugwan is a Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant near Deoksugung Palace and City Hall Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. After seeing three exhibitions with my mom, we had pepper beef rice, black squid-ink yuringi, and seasonal cucumber salad; everything arrived quickly and we both loved it. Verdict: a brilliant lunch stop after Deoksugung Palace. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:00–23:00 - **Weekend hours**: Currently closed on weekends due to store circumstances - **Break time**: None - **Last order**: 22:30 - **Yuringi, small**: ₩13,000 - **Pepper beef rice**: ₩12,000 - **Seasonal cucumber salad**: ₩8,000 - **Seating**: Bar seating for solo diners *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* The weather has been getting warmer lately, so my mom, who loves exhibitions, suggested a Deoksugung Palace date. After seeing no fewer than three exhibitions, we went looking for lunch—and honestly, this place was legendary. It was just insanely good, so I really want to introduce it properly. ## Huhugwan location and hours Huhugwan is open weekdays from 11:00 to 23:00, and it is currently closed on weekends due to store circumstances. There is no break time, and last orders are at 22:30. ![Huhugwan store information with operating-hours notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-01-4bgom-966.webp) ![Huhugwan store information with operating-hours notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-02-vbrwh-966.webp) Huhugwan is very close to Deoksugung Palace and City Hall Station. The restaurant is on the second floor, so just head up one flight of stairs. There is a fairly large sign, so it is not difficult to find. ![Exterior of Huhugwan on the second floor of the building](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-03-p67y1-966.webp) ![Stairs leading up to Huhugwan and its large sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-04-1dd0y-966.webp) When you go up to the second floor, there is a sofa in front of the entrance where you can sit while waiting. ![Waiting sofa in front of the Huhugwan entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-05-q3v0b-966.webp) ![Waiting area in front of the Huhugwan entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-06-7w32r-966.webp) Even though it was a weekday, there seemed to be quite a lot of people waiting that day. We visited at 2 p.m., after the peak period, so we did not have to wait; there were about three or four parties inside. ![People waiting at Huhugwan on a weekday afternoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-07-b7grd-966.webp) ## It feels like arriving in Hong Kong ![Hong Kong-inspired interior at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-08-1lfam-966.webp) The atmosphere changes the moment you enter Huhugwan. I had booked it thinking it would be an ordinary Chinese restaurant, but it has such a strong Chinese-meets-Hong-Kong feel throughout. ![Huhugwan interior blending Chinese and Hong Kong-inspired decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-09-1450v-966.webp) My mom loved it too, saying it felt like we had come to Hong Kong, haha. The space is decorated that well, and I think the atmosphere would be especially nice at night. ![Bar seating at Huhugwan for solo dining and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-10-1ckc0-966.webp) There are also really well-set-up bar seats for solo visitors, so it looked great for dining or drinking alone too. ## How to order at Huhugwan and what we chose You order by QR code. ![Ordering at Huhugwan using the table QR code](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-11-svxka-966.webp) ![Huhugwan QR ordering menu screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-12-12hck-966.webp) You can check the menu and order through the QR code on the table. When I visited, there was an event offering a soft drink or Chinese-style boiled dumplings for writing a review, as well as ![Huhugwan follow-notification coupon event notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-13-4besc-966.webp) a coupon for spring rolls or fried dumplings through the Huhugwan Naver follow-notification event. So we used the spring-roll coupon and ordered small yuringi (fried chicken with tangy sauce) for ₩13,000, pepper beef rice for ₩12,000, and seasonal cucumber salad for ₩8,000. The pepper beef rice and yuringi were said to be popular, so we gave them a try—and seriously, no regrets. Please order them. ## Smoky pepper beef rice and black squid-ink yuringi Food ![Chinese dishes ordered at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-14-6ldje-966.webp) The pepper beef rice came first, and this was really... delicious. My mom took one bite and immediately said it was so good, with that smoky wok flavor coming through strongly. But it was not overly spicy or intense—just gently spicy—so even people who do not handle spicy food well can enjoy it without 부담. My mom saved Huhugwan on Naver Map right after eating this. It was that good. ![Huhugwan pepper beef rice with smoky wok flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-15-129zl-966.webp) The yuringi came second. It was so delicious with the sauce... My mom kept saying, how can the coating be this crisp while the chicken is so tender? ![Yuringi with crisp coating and tender chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-16-14q5i-966.webp) And something interesting: Huhugwan's yuringi has a black squid-ink coating. At first glance, I wondered if it had somehow burned, but once I tried it, it seemed even tastier—and the unusual color made it more memorable. Personally, I would order both main dishes again on my next visit to Huhugwan. ![Huhugwan yuringi made with a black squid-ink coating](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-17-1c9v2-966.webp) The seasonal cucumber salad we ordered as a side had wonderfully crunchy cucumber and a lightly sharp, tangy sourness in the sauce, so it paired perfectly with the yuringi and pepper beef rice. Ordering one side like this makes it feel as if you can keep eating the mains forever. Oh, and there is danmuji (yellow pickled radish) at the table too, which is nice to have a piece of whenever things feel rich. ![Crunchy seasonal cucumber salad and complimentary spring rolls](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-18-hilsi-966.webp) These are the complimentary spring rolls we received through the Naver follow-notification event. You get three in total; I ate them without expecting much, but these were delicious too—crispy outside and tender inside. They are something I would want to order as a side next time. ## A quick Deoksugung Palace lunch What was especially great was how quickly Huhugwan brought out the food. Waiting for lunch can be quietly stressful, so I loved that the dishes came fast. That said, nothing felt slapped together: everything was genuinely delicious when we tried it, with a lovely wok-char flavor too. ![A quickly served full Chinese meal at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan-19-atpv1-966.webp) My mom is actually quite discerning about food, so I get very nervous choosing restaurants to go to with her. But that day, we were both extremely satisfied. My mom kept saying it was delicious and said she wanted to return with her friends. The staff were kind and the atmosphere was great, so I want to come back with my boyfriend too. If you are looking for a good restaurant near City Hall Station after an exhibition at Deoksugung Palace, I think Huhugwan has it all: food, atmosphere, and accessibility. After an exhibition near Deoksugung Palace, after a date around City Hall Station, or whenever you want a delicious Chinese lunch, I truly recommend giving Huhugwan a try. ## Where it is - Huhugwan (후후관) - 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dinner-queue/deoksugung-chinese-lunch-huhugwan/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt