# Hyehwa newly opened pasta spot with free soba maki: Omil Daehangno - By Junseo (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-late-supper/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-late-supper/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-late-supper/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-late-supper/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/index.md) ## In short Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is a Western-style omurice and pasta restaurant that opened in mid-August near Hyehwa Station in Daehangno, Jongno, Seoul. The gochujang butter pasta and rubber-duck omurice came with a free soba maki and a tube rubber duck to take home, and the pasta was neither greasy nor spicy, with so much sous-vide meat that lunch kept us full until evening. It's a good pick for dates or meals with kids who want non-spicy Western food. ## Good to know - **Opened**: Mid-August, newly opened - **Location**: 35 Daemyeong-gil, 2nd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Ordered**: Gochujang butter pasta, rubber-duck omurice - **Complimentary**: Soba maki, tube rubber duck (take-home) - **Self-bar**: Free water and pickles - **Seating**: Plenty of small solo-dining seats *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Exterior view of Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-01-tgibs-937.webp) I visited Omil's Hyehwa branch, which just opened in Daehangno. It opened fresh in mid-August, so this is a brand-new spot. It's already become famous as another franchise location!! Known for its omurice, but the pasta is also magically delicious~ ![Entrance signage of Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-02-zoyon-577.webp) ## Why it's good for a meal with kids This place is also just right for bringing kids along. The seasoning isn't overpowering and doesn't taste too much of MSG, so it's a healthy yet delicious omurice spot that tastes like something you'd make at home. ![Interior with window seats visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-03-15n7k-966.webp) When we went, an elementary schooler and their mom were sitting by the window, eating happily together. They must have ordered the rubber-duck omurice, because the kid was so delighted about how cute it was — even before the dishes arrived, we were already looking forward to it too. ![Self-bar with water and pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-04-1jeeb-966.webp) ## Self-bar and the restaurant's vibe There's a self-bar set up so you can help yourself to water or pickles freely. Overall the interior is really clean and tidy. It's exactly the style I like. It's not big and grand — it's more of a cute, fun, tasty, adorable kind of place. ![Small solo-dining seats and wall décor display](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-05-n6ew0-966.webp) There are also plenty of these small seats set up to make solo dining easy. On the wall, cute little items are displayed like this. It's a place where your eyes won't get bored while you wait for your food to arrive. ![Interior with unified décor style](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-06-1umc1-966.webp) ![Cute items displayed on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-07-1um8d-966.webp) The uniform interior, the neatly arranged tables and chairs, and the cutlery already set out — these are the things that caught my eye first. ![식기구가 미리 세팅된 테이블](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-08-1sv62-966.webp) ![Neatly arranged tables and chairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-09-1bib8-966.webp) ## The complimentary soba maki This is the soba maki (buckwheat noodle roll) we got as a complimentary starter. I'd had this style of maki once before, and back then it was just so-so. But here, it wasn't sweet and had a nice chewy texture — it was so good! I thought next time I'll order this as an appetizer. ![Complimentary soba maki](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-10-47xo2-966.webp) ## The rubber-duck omurice This is the rubber-duck omurice my friend ordered. Doesn't it look so adorable? The staff member brought it out, noticed a quail egg had fallen off, and took it back to redo the decoration — that was so cute. Not just the food but the staff too are cute at this place!! haha ![A plate of rubber-duck omurice](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-11-121qa-966.webp) ![Rubber-duck omurice with re-added quail egg decoration](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-12-1obns-966.webp) ![Complimentary tube rubber duck](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-13-dijis-966.webp) They said this cute little tube rubber duck that came as a freebie is ours to take home. We each ate one whole big soba maki and, honestly, we felt full even before the main dishes arrived. We walked in on a whim because it looked like it might be good, and I think we chose really well with this place!! ![Gochujang butter pasta topped with butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-14-lpjuw-966.webp) ![Close-up of gochujang butter pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-15-w9zb3-966.webp) ## What does the gochujang butter pasta taste like? This is the gochujang butter pasta I ordered. You mix in the round pat of butter on top before the pasta cools. I tried a little bit of the butter on its own — what is this nuttiness?! It melts in your mouth and brings such a savory depth, pairing so well with the pasta. ![Table with pasta and omurice served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-16-5yf0c-966.webp) Both dishes arrived. The words on the plate thanking us for coming were so heartwarming... ![Generous meat piled on top of the pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-17-1qzld-966.webp) The meat piled on top was quite generous in portion. It was fresh and had a nice chewy texture. There was more than I expected, so on this day it kept me full from lunch all the way through the evening. ![Gochujang butter pasta with butter mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-18-10gp3-966.webp) ![Plate of pasta with noodles and meat mixed together](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-19-1hirr-966.webp) Maybe because of the gochujang (fermented chili paste), there was almost no greasiness, but also no spiciness. The noodles themselves weren't in a huge portion, but with all that meat, you end up feeling really full by the end. ![A plate of gochujang butter pasta at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-20-ltjtd-1200.webp) ## Good for a Daehangno date or a meal with kids If you're looking for a Daehangno date spot or a non-spicy restaurant to eat at with kids, why not check out Omil? It's a cute kind of place that both kids and moms are likely to love. ![A décor item placed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-21-p8xfv-966.webp) This little item caught my eye right before we left after finishing our meal. Oh, owner's got some taste, doesn't she? ![Décor display seen on the way out](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-22-tex28-966.webp) ![Final interior shot of Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki-23-11duk-966.webp) A tasty Daehangno date spot we ate with our eyes and our mouths — this is Omil Hyehwa. It's a great place to visit for all kinds of reasons, whether you're a student, an office worker nearby, or a mom meeting up with friends and kids. Be sure to stop by! ## Where it is - Omil Hyehwa Daehangno (오밀 혜화 대학로) - 35 Daemyeong-gil, 2nd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 대명길 35 2층 - 37.5829626, 126.9997222 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EB%B0%80%20%ED%98%9C%ED%99%94%20%EB%8C%80%ED%95%99%EB%A1%9C/@37.5829626,126.9997222,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-late-supper/omeal-hyehwa-new-open-pasta-soba-maki/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt