# Thai restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul for first pad thai: Soi Nana - By Jaeha (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tea-towel/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/index.md) ## In short Soi Nana is a Thai restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul. I shared my first pad thai, crab fried pu pad pong curry, and fried cha gio, and loved the exotic atmosphere. Verdict: an easy, satisfying place to try Thai food for the first time. ## Good to know - **Address**: 37 Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:30–22:00 - **Break time**: Weekdays 15:00–17:00 - **Closed**: Saturday and Sunday - **Parking**: Nearby alternative parking is available; parking support may be available for diners - **Review event**: A salad with burrata cheese and pineapple *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Signature pad thai at Soi Nana in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-01-1w1pq-1200.webp) Have you never tried pad thai? I tried it for the first time at Soi Nana (소이나나) in Seongsu this time. I had heard it was known for rice noodles and pad thai, so I went in with high expectations—and came away completely won over by this new flavor. ![Pad thai tried for the first time at Soi Nana](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-02-kf4ql-900.webp) ## Soi Nana’s location and weekday visit information ![Location guide for Soi Nana in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-03-19gu7-900.webp) ![Soi Nana location in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-04-vi1n0-900.webp) Soi Nana is on the first floor at 37 Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. It is open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a break from 3 to 5 p.m. It is regularly closed on Saturdays and Sundays, so it is worth keeping that in mind if you were planning a weekend visit. ![Soi Nana’s yellow sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-05-1p7gh-900.webp) You can use nearby alternative parking, and I heard parking support may also be available when you dine at the restaurant, so it would be good to check before visiting. The yellow sign stands out, making it easy to spot even from a distance. ## What did my first pad thai taste like? ![Thai stir-fried rice noodles, pad thai](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-06-1ltkd-900.webp) Pad thai is Thailand’s signature stir-fried rice noodle dish. ![A plate of pad thai at Soi Nana](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-07-1w0ac-900.webp) Wide rice noodles are stir-fried with shrimp or meat, bean sprouts, egg, and more, then seasoned with a sweet, sour, and savory sauce. They say it is a national favorite that is easy to find at any street stall in Thailand. Since it was my first time trying it, I was a little worried about what it would taste like, but from the first bite, the umami hit me and I kept wanting more noodles. ![Umami-rich pad thai](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-08-72mo9-900.webp) ![First pad thai in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-09-1g1vw-900.webp) I had thought it would simply be a stir-fried noodle dish, so I never expected it to have such a deep flavor. ![Pad thai with sweet-and-sour sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-10-1c5y0-900.webp) The sweet-and-sour sauce had soaked evenly into the noodles, making it one of those addictive dishes where you reach for the next chopstickful as soon as you finish the first. ## Pu pad pong curry and fried cha gio on the side We ordered a variety of dishes besides pad thai, and I recommend ordering several to share, just like we did. ![Thai food shared among friends](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-11-ym8i7-900.webp) ![Thai food menu at Soi Nana](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-12-utyni-900.webp) For the curry, we ordered pu pad pong curry with fried crab. The fried crab was crisp on the outside, while the rich crab meat flavor came through inside. The curry itself went down smoothly, and eating it with the fried crab made the contrast in textures especially fun. ![Pu pad pong curry with fried crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-13-1o052-900.webp) It was also my first time trying fried cha gio, and it was a unique combination of sweet potato and shrimp flavors. ![Fried cha gio with sweet potato and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-14-1wbfp-900.webp) ![Crispy-outside, tender-inside fried cha gio](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-15-dr61s-900.webp) The crispy-outside, tender-inside fritter paired beautifully with its sweet, nutty filling, making it another dish I kept reaching for. ### Review event tip ![Review-event salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-16-1leaj-900.webp) If you join the review event, you receive a complimentary salad. It is an elevated version with burrata cheese and pineapple, so I definitely recommend taking part when you visit. ![Complimentary pho broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-17-132m7-900.webp) Even the complimentary pho broth had such a deep flavor that I could tell from one sip that this was the real deal. We did not order pho this time, but it made me want to come back and try it properly next time. ## Southeast Asian-inspired interior and final thoughts Soi Nana was not only delicious; the atmosphere was really lovely too. The interior was decorated to evoke Southeast Asia, so there was plenty to enjoy visually while waiting for the food. Its exotic feel makes it a great date spot, and it is also perfect for comfortably trying new food with friends. ![Soi Nana interior with a Southeast Asian local feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-18-dcy5u-900.webp) ![Exotic atmosphere at Soi Nana](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-19-113lz-900.webp) ![Inside the Thai restaurant in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-20-4iujg-900.webp) ![Soi Nana atmosphere suited to a date](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-21-18k4l-900.webp) To sum it up, Soi Nana was a great Thai restaurant in Seongsu where every dish—from pad thai and pu pad pong curry to the fried items—had a clearly satisfying flavor. Every first-time dish exceeded my expectations, and next time I want to work my way through the pho and other menu items too. ### Recommended for ![Soi Nana recommended-menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana-22-11ml6-900.webp) - Anyone who has not tried pad thai yet - Anyone looking for new flavors in Seongsu-dong - Anyone who wants an exotic setting for a date If you have been looking for somewhere with a different kind of flavor in Seongsu-dong, I recommend visiting Soi Nana. Even if Thai food is new to you, it is a place where you can enjoy it without any pressure. ## Where it is - Soi Nana (소이나나) - 37 Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 성수이로22길 37 1층 Soi Nana 성수점 - 37.5439142, 127.0613915 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%8C%EC%9D%B4%EB%82%98%EB%82%98/@37.5439142,127.0613915,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tea-towel/seongsu-padthai-crab-curry-soinana/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt