# Potato porridge course at a Gwanghwamun hanjeongsik: Modam Dining - By Sora M. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-tray/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored post based on an in-person store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-tray/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-lunch-tray/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/index.md) ## In short Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is a hanjeongsik (traditional Korean set-course) restaurant on B1 of the Deoksugung D-Palace building, 549m from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6 in Jongno, Seoul. Two friends ordered the abalone tteokgalbi (grilled meat patty) set and the abalone shrimp jang with butter rice set at 40,000 won each, and the course ran from seasonal potato porridge to a seasonal live-fish and pickle ceviche, modam fritters, perilla oil capellini and sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch). With a gallery-like entrance set with stone objects and rooms from four seats up to group rooms for eight or more, Modam Dining Gwanghwamun works easily for family gatherings or a sangyeonrye (formal pre-wedding family meeting). ## Good to know - **Address**: B102 and B103, B1, Deoksugung D-Palace, 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00, break time 15:00–17:00 - **Getting there**: 549m from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Exit 6 - **Parking**: 2 hours free in the Deoksugung D-Palace underground car park - **Reservations**: Available through Naver or Catch Table - **Seating**: Hall seats, plus private rooms from 4 seats to group rooms for 8 or more - **Ordered**: Abalone tteokgalbi set 40,000 won / Abalone shrimp jang with butter rice set 40,000 won - **Price reference**: ₩40,000 ≈ $29 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Hanjeongsik table setting at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-01-i1kmk-900.webp) I went to Gwanghwamun to meet a friend I hadn't seen in a while, and we stopped by Modam Dining Gwanghwamun, where you can enjoy refined Korean food in the area. Gwanghwamun is full of restaurants aimed at office workers, but Modam Dining lets you enjoy a full Korean spread in a clean, upscale setting — a great pick for family gatherings or meal appointments. ## Where is Modam Dining Gwanghwamun, and where do you park? Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is located at 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, B102·B103, B1, Deoksugung D-Palace, South Korea. It's 549m from Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5, and you can use the underground parking at the Deoksugung D-Palace building free for 2 hours. - Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00 (break time 15:00–17:00) - Reservations: Available via Naver or Catch Table - Rooms and group seating make it good for family gatherings, sangyeonrye, or business meals ## The gallery-like entrance and how the rooms are laid out ![Entrance to Modam Dining Gwanghwamun on B1 of Deoksugung D-Palace](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-02-dad8m-900.webp) Modam Dining Gwanghwamun sits on B1 of D-Palace. At the entrance, a flower-shaped light symbolizing Modam glowed softly, giving off a clean, tidy atmosphere. The space leading into the restaurant had stones and small objects arranged like a little gallery. Further in, traditional stone pieces were displayed alongside calm-toned artworks — genuinely gallery-like, haha. ![Interior exhibition space at Modam Dining with stone objects and artwork](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-03-1jlar-900.webp) A modern space with a Korean atmosphere — from the entrance on, it felt like a tidy, upscale hanjeongsik restaurant. Even the lighting was beautiful; you could honestly call it a gallery haha. ### Hall seating at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun The main hall was mostly wood-toned, giving off a warm, comfortable feel overall. Tables were fairly well spaced, with seating available for larger groups too. ### Private rooms for 4 to 8 or more guests Further inside are various sizes of private rooms suited to different party sizes. From small 4-person rooms to group rooms fitting 8 or more, it looked well suited to family gatherings, sangyeonrye, or business meals. Inside the rooms, pretty artwork, decor, and even coat hangers were neatly arranged. Anyone looking for a good Gwanghwamun hanjeongsik meeting spot would be satisfied here. ## Menu and what the two of us ordered ![Menu board at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-04-x76vv-900.webp) ![Set menu board at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-05-fpznw-900.webp) ![Menu composition guide at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-06-1c0pk-900.webp) ![Course menu page at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-07-ibyqx-900.webp) ![À la carte menu board at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-08-1ij6b-900.webp) ![Drinks menu board at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-09-1x67s-900.webp) ![Last page of the menu at Modam Dining Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-10-agwtu-900.webp) We ordered the abalone tteokgalbi set for ₩40,000 and the abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set for ₩40,000. We decided to try both sets between the two of us. ## The course order, from seasonal potato porridge to capellini First out was the seasonal porridge, which looked like smoothly ground potato porridge. It had the characteristic fluffy, mild taste of potato with a subtle nuttiness added, and the texture was soft — easy on the stomach and comforting. Next came a seasonal salad with yuzu dressing. Fresh seasonal vegetables were generously topped with tangy yuzu dressing, bright in color from the start. The crisp texture of the vegetables paired well with the sweet-tart, fragrant yuzu. Next was mustard vegetables with pine nut sauce — crisp vegetables and ingredients lightly tossed in a nutty pine nut sauce. The subtle tang of the mustard perked up the appetite without feeling heavy. The mild, nutty pine nut sauce combined with the sharp mustard made for a refreshing, clean bite. The cheongyang chili water kimchi that came alongside had clear, cool broth with crisp vegetables. It started off clean and refreshing, then finished with a subtle kick from the cheongyang chili — just the right amount of spice, not overwhelming, and delicious. ![Plate of seasonal live-fish sashimi and pickle ceviche](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-11-678nx-900.webp) *Seasonal live-fish sashimi and pickle ceviche* Next was the seasonal live-fish sashimi and pickle ceviche — a fusion Korean dish of fresh live-fish sashimi with finely chopped pickles and a tangy sauce. The sashimi was soft and chewy, and the crunchy, savory-salty pickles added a lot. The bright acidity brought out the sashimi's clean flavor and freshened the palate nicely. ![A plate of modam fritters with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-12-1tcu6-900.webp) *Modam fritters* Next up was the modam fritters. Crispy on the outside and moist and soft inside, they weren't heavily oily, so they were easy to keep eating cleanly. The accompanying sauce was really good, and inside seemed to be fried mushroom. Eating them together, I just kept reaching for more..❤️ Next was perilla oil capellini, thin pasta noodles tossed with perilla oil. The thin noodles carried a subtle, nutty perilla oil aroma, and combined with seaweed flakes and vegetables for a taste that was both familiar and unique. The noodles were soft yet had a nice bite, and eating them with shrimp added a clean savoriness and extra texture. The portion was light, but the deep perilla flavor made it a memorable dish. ## Abalone tteokgalbi set and the side dishes that come with it The main dishes we ordered this time were tteokgalbi and shrimp jang. ![Four basic side dishes including baechu kimchi and namul](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-13-1ukmh-900.webp) *Basic side dishes for the main course* Alongside the mains came four neatly arranged basic side dishes: baechu kimchi, cucumber muchim, seaweed stem muchim, and doraji (bellflower root) muchim. ![Abalone tteokgalbi table setting topped with whole abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-14-ar76m-900.webp) *Abalone tteokgalbi* The main abalone tteokgalbi dish lets you enjoy golden-grilled tteokgalbi together with a whole abalone. ![Close-up of golden-grilled abalone tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-15-1n2pf-900.webp) ![Vertical photo of glossy seasoned tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-16-1ifhx-900.webp) The tteokgalbi was glossy with sauce, sweet and salty seasoning well soaked in — great with rice, and delicious. ![Whole abalone and tteokgalbi coated in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-17-1j5e2-1200.webp) ![Whole abalone cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-18-1wdy9-900.webp) The whole abalone was chewy without being tough, and blended well with the seasoning — I just kept saying 'so good' over and over~~ ## How to eat the abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set ![Full spread of the abalone shrimp jang and butter rice set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-19-15izf-900.webp) *Abalone shrimp jang and butter rice* The other main dish was my friend's order — abalone shrimp jang (soy-marinated shrimp) with butter rice. ![Chunky shrimp and seafood in abalone shrimp jang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-20-13ho1-900.webp) My friend likes shrimp jang, so that's what we ordered. The chunky shrimp jang came with plenty of seafood — it looked so appetizing! Can you see the size of the shrimp? They were firm and plump, with the soy seasoning soaked all the way through for a nice salty umami, and the abalone was chewy yet tender. ![Butter rice served alongside shrimp jang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-21-14xpd-900.webp) I wondered why it was called butter rice — turns out you mix butter into the rice, just enough to eat with the shrimp jang. ![Rice mixed with butter topped with shrimp meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-22-9uwdh-900.webp) ![Mixing abalone and shrimp meat into butter rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-23-d4mxg-900.webp) Mixing the nutty butter rice evenly with the abalone, shrimp meat, and soy seasoning was so delicious.. The soft, nutty richness of the butter melded with the salty soy seasoning — a total winner.. A delicacy where the umami builds with every bite! Dessert was sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch), a clean way to finish. ![A glass of sujeonggwa served for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance-24-10fto-900.webp) ## Which gatherings suit Modam Dining Gwanghwamun? Modam Dining Gwanghwamun, a Gwanghwamun hanjeongsik meeting spot where familiar Korean food comes in a neat, cleanly plated course. The food was clean yet upscale and delicious, and the overall flow was relaxed, making it a great fit for a family meal with parents too. With private rooms and group seating available, it also looked well suited to sangyeonrye, important gatherings, or business meals. If you're looking for a hanjeongsik restaurant in Gwanghwamun that satisfies on both atmosphere and food, I'd recommend Modam Dining Gwanghwamun. ## Where it is - Modam Dining Gwanghwamun (모담다이닝 광화문점) - 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, B102·B103, B1, Deoksugung D-Palace, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 새문안로2길 10 덕수궁디팰리스 지하 1층 B102호, B103호 - 37.5687024, 126.9720468 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EB%8B%B4%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%9D%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5687024,126.9720468,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-tray/gwanghwamun-hanjeongsik-modam-dining-gallery-entrance/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt