# Hyehwa Taiwanese restaurant with 2nd-floor terrace seats: Cheonghwawon - By Seojin L. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-signal/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-signal/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-4d44/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-supper-signal/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-4d44/index.md) ## In short Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch is a Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant a 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station exit 4 in Jongno, Seoul, run by a Taiwanese chef. Two people ate at a 2nd-floor terrace table and cleared crystal moon dumplings (9,500 won), beef knife-cut noodles (10,500 won) and ganpunggi (17,000 won), with the hand-pleated dumplings and the lightly salted noodle broth the highlights. For gentle, easy-on-the-stomach Chinese food in Daehangno, Cheonghwawon is a solid lunch stop. ## Good to know - **Location**: 36 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul — 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station exit 4, near the CGV building - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00 - **Ordering**: Tablet ordering at every table - **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors; window terrace seats on the 2nd floor - **Crystal moon dumplings**: 9,500 won (6 pieces per steamer) - **Beef knife-cut noodles**: 10,500 won - **Ganpunggi (crispy fried chicken)**: 17,000 won - **Fried rice**: around 9,000 won - **Price reference**: ₩10,500 ≈ $7.6 · ₩9,000 ≈ $6.6 · ₩9,500 ≈ $6.9 (2026-09-22) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* > Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch ![Exterior of Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-01-wa33r-1200.webp) ## Where is Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch? 3 minutes from Hyehwa Station exit 4 I was looking for lunch around Hyehwa and stumbled on Cheonghwawon! It's a Taiwanese cuisine spot with a Taiwanese chef, known for down-to-earth prices and non-sharp, local flavors, so I decided to try lunch here this time! It's a 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station exit 4, right on the main street not far from the station, near the CGV building — a great Daehangno Chinese restaurant to hit up for lunch or dinner before or after a play or movie. ![Cheonghwawon sign with 'beef knife-cut noodles' written in Chinese characters](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-02-nvxhm-966.webp) The sign has 'beef knife-cut noodles' written in Chinese characters — apparently it's a Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant run by an actual Taiwanese owner! Open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, so it's easy to swing by for a late dinner or drinks too. ![Entrance and signage of Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-03-1l4gd-m-966.webp) ## Inside Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch: the 2nd-floor terrace seats From the entrance you could catch a glimpse into the kitchen, and seeing everyone busy cooking away gave a good first impression. There was a Taiwanese chef in the kitchen, and the servers seemed to be locals too, so I was already looking forward to the food before even eating,, ![Kitchen visible from the entrance of Cheonghwawon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-04-y21yw-966.webp) ![1st-floor interior of Cheonghwawon with wood-tone furniture and plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-05-iecvi-966.webp) ![Interior decor of Cheonghwawon with a Taiwanese local feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-06-n73x8-966.webp) ![View of the dining hall tables at Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-07-quqxz-966.webp) The interior was clean overall, with wood-tone furniture and green plants working together to give off a fresh, summery Taiwanese vibe, which I liked. From outside I hadn't realized there was a 2nd floor, but we were seated upstairs! ![Stairs leading up to the 2nd floor of Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-08-ghbrr-966.webp) ![Spacious seating area on the 2nd floor of Cheonghwawon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-09-1tj8i-966.webp) ![Window-side terrace seats on the 2nd floor of Cheonghwawon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-10-1tnsj-966.webp) The 2nd floor had more space than I expected, and the window-side terrace seats looked really nice too — I'd recommend this Daehangno Chinese restaurant as a Hyehwa date spot as well. ![Tablet ordering device on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-11-1yu9i-966.webp) ![Table set on the 2nd floor of Cheonghwawon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-12-r9yau-966.webp) ## Cheonghwawon menu, prices and tablet ordering Every table has a tablet for ordering, so it was easy and convenient. The main dishes are various dim sum and the beef knife-cut noodles! ![Cheonghwawon menu screen showing dim sum and beef knife-cut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-13-trxyo-966.webp) ![Cheonghwawon menu screen showing fried and stir-fried dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-14-16vxg-966.webp) There were also plenty of fried and stir-fried dishes like guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), cream shrimp, and ganpunggi, which would make great drinking snacks at dinner too. Prices are reasonable too — a bowl of beef knife-cut noodles is ₩10,500, fried rice is around ₩9,000, which is good value for a full meal these days. This time we ordered crystal moon dumplings, beef knife-cut noodles, and ganpunggi. Three dishes for two people. ![A steamer tray of crystal moon dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-15-lqe8v-966.webp) ### Hand-pleated crystal moon dumplings, 9,500 won First to arrive were the crystal moon dumplings (₩9,500), six pieces in a steamer, and the wrapper was so translucent and pretty,,, They're hand-pleated so each one is a different shape, and that's genuinely the charm point ㅜ ![Close-up of a translucent-wrapped crystal moon dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-16-gyd0w-966.webp) ![Crystal moon dumpling dipped in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-17-w8wco-966.webp) The wrapper was chewy, the filling was juicy with plenty of chives packed in, giving off a great aroma, and dipped in the accompanying soy sauce it was the kind of flavor that turns you into someone who's just eaten a banana... It felt healthy yet perfectly seasoned, and I instantly understood why this is known as a dim sum spot near Hyehwa Station. ![A bowl of Cheonghwawon's signature beef knife-cut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-18-k41st-966.webp) ### The signature beef knife-cut noodles, 10,500 won Next up, the signature beef knife-cut noodles (₩10,500)! Chinese food usually makes you think sweet, salty, and sharp — the kind that leaves you bloated or spikes your blood sugar — but this broth wasn't just salty, it was deep and rich with just the right amount of saltiness. ![Broth and thick noodle strands of the beef knife-cut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-19-ytte9-966.webp) Noodle dishes can sometimes feel heavy, but Cheonghwawon's beef knife-cut noodles weren't overseasoned and the noodles were soft, so it sat really well — genuinely easy to eat for Chinese food! ![Beef knife-cut noodles topped with beef and pickled vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-20-1v423-966.webp) The broth had that comforting, hearty flavor like a bowl of gamjatang (pork bone soup). The beef inside was thick and tender, and the pickled vegetables on top cut through any richness perfectly, keeping a great balance. The thick, chewy strands typical of knife-cut noodles were cooked through evenly and had soaked up the broth well! ![Chopsticks lifting a strand of knife-cut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-21-1wfpg-966.webp) ![A plate of ganpunggi in sweet and spicy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-22-r3jmo-966.webp) ### Ganpunggi at 17,000 won: enough for two Last up was the ganpunggi (₩17,000) — coated all over in a sweet-spicy sauce, crispy on the outside and juicy inside, so delicious. It came in bite-sized pieces that were easy to eat, and honestly the portion was huge — enough for three, really — but it was so good we cleaned the plate between the two of us ㅠ ![Full table spread of crystal moon dumplings, beef knife-cut noodles, and ganpunggi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-23-1se62-966.webp) ## Who should eat at Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch? Overall the food came out neat and clean, and the flavors were straightforward and not overpowering, so I never got tired of it through the whole meal. I'd recommend this Daehangno Chinese restaurant to anyone near Hyehwa looking for a gentle, well-made meal, a date spot, or somewhere to eat before or after a play. ## Where it is - Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch (청화원 대학로점) - 36 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1F, 2F) - 서울특별시 종로구 대명길 36 1층, 2층 청화원 대학로점 - 37.5831141, 126.9995958 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B2%AD%ED%99%94%EC%9B%90%20%EB%8C%80%ED%95%99%EB%A1%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.5831141,126.9995958,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-signal/cheonghwawon-daehangno-taiwanese-lunch-4d44/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt