# Gwanghwamun Korean restaurant with private rooms for kids: Wongiok - By Yerin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-bench/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit sponsorship from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-bench/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-waiting-bench/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/index.md) ## In short Wongiok Gwanghwamun is a Korean dining restaurant with private rooms on basement level 1 of the D-Palace building in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Visiting with kids, the writer used the table kiosk to order premium hanwoo sirloin grill, spicy samhap hot plate, hongtang (spicy beef soup) and grilled peppers, and the hanwoo sirloin was good enough to order a second serving. With corkage-free dinners and two hours of free parking under D-Palace, Wongiok Gwanghwamun is an easy pick for a family meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: B1, D-Palace, 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00, closed Sundays - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 20:45 - **Dishes ordered**: Premium hanwoo sirloin grill, spicy samhap hot plate, hongtang, grilled peppers - **Bringing your own drinks**: Wine, whiskey and traditional liquor allowed at dinner (no soju or beer); corkage-free with free glasses, no glass changes - **Parking**: D-Palace basement garage, up to 2 hours free - **Seating**: Several private rooms, ordering by kiosk at the table *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## Where is Wongiok Gwanghwamun, and what are its hours? Wongiok Gwanghwamun is on the basement floor of D-Palace, 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu. It's open Monday through Saturday 11:30–22:00, closed every Sunday, with a break time of 15:00–17:00 and last order at 20:45. ![Vertical photo of the Wongiok Gwanghwamun entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-01-197lc-900.webp) ![Sign for Wongiok Gwanghwamun on basement floor 1 of D-Palace](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-02-dqkiw-900.webp) If you're looking for a good gomtang (bone broth soup) spot in Gwanghwamun, Wongiok Gwanghwamun is packed with restorative dishes. ![Overall view of the Wongiok Gwanghwamun interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-03-k6h75-900.webp) ## Private rooms at Wongiok Gwanghwamun: good for families and work dinners Wongiok Gwanghwamun is a Korean dining restaurant with several private rooms for a more intimate meal. I visited this location in the basement of D-Palace in Gwanghwamun. Walking further inside, the lighting and overall mood felt sophisticated, true to a Korean dining restaurant, and there were multiple private rooms available — great for a family visit, and also well-suited to small gatherings or work dinners with several people. ![Korean dining hall with sophisticated lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-04-1fjga-900.webp) ![View of a private room seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-05-1uo53-900.webp) ![Table inside a private room at Wongiok Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-06-sks1e-900.webp) ![Hallway and interior decor pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-07-1b2hq-900.webp) ![Vertical photo of the Wongiok Gwanghwamun interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-08-cxn07-900.webp) ![Atmosphere of the Korean dining seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-09-1ndos-900.webp) ![Table seating for larger groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-10-11zel-900.webp) ![Horizontal photo of the Wongiok Gwanghwamun dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-11-cyvjx-900.webp) ## Ordering by kiosk: what we chose that day You can order conveniently right at the table with the kiosk. Between hanwoo (Korean beef) options, restorative soups great for energy, gomtang, and generous set menus for sampling several dishes at once, I spent a long time deciding what to get. Thinking about what the kids would eat too made me look through everything even more carefully. In the end, I ordered the premium hanwoo sirloin grill, spicy tripe hot plate, hongtang broth, and fried pepper. ![Table kiosk ordering screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-12-1yabr-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged spread of side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-13-1avl6-676.webp) ### Side dishes that arrived like full dishes After ordering, the side dishes started arriving one by one — a wide variety, each plated neatly, and even the basic banchan (side dishes) already looked like proper cooked dishes. From japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) to cold jerky-style pork, pollock roe salad, and a fresh salad, the accompanying dishes were almost too good to just pass over. ![Spicy tripe hot plate with beef brisket and tripe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-14-u7evk-1200.webp) *Spicy tripe hot plate* ### Spicy samhap hot plate The spicy tripe hot plate combined beef brisket, tripe, and vegetables with a spicy sauce, and it wasn't just harshly spicy — it was a combination that really got your appetite going, perfect with rice. The sauce soaked well into every ingredient, so I got to enjoy the rich, layered flavor that this kind of samhap (three-way combo) dish is known for. ![Premium hanwoo sirloin grill served on a hot plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-15-m0xef-900.webp) *Premium hanwoo sirloin grill* ### Premium hanwoo sirloin grill I ordered the premium hanwoo sirloin grill for the kids to eat — the well-grilled meat came out on a hot plate, with the meat's grain clearly intact and tender, so it got more savory the more you chewed. It wasn't overly greasy but stayed moist, so the kids ate it without any hesitation. They enjoyed it so much I ended up ordering a second round. ![A bowl of spicy hongtang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-16-1pja8-900.webp) *Hongtang broth* ### Hongtang, the spicy beef soup I wanted something hot and soupy mid-meal, so I added the hongtang broth, and the deeply simmered broth flavor was impressive. It had a spicy kick along with deep flavor, so it felt like it warmed up my stomach, and it went well alongside the other dishes too. ![Scallion pickle side dish served with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-17-e97j5-900.webp) *Scallion pickle* Even the scallion pickle side comes out looking this appetizing. They really said you'd be satisfied no matter what you order, and honestly, everything was delicious. ![Fried pepper filled with ground meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-18-1o1av-900.webp) *Fried pepper* The fried pepper, plump with juicy ground meat filling, exceeded expectations too. Crispy outside, tender inside. ![Dining table with several dishes laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-19-1du1o-900.webp) ![Hot plate grilled dishes served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-20-tn1rv-900.webp) Every dish we ordered that day was so delicious that the whole family had a satisfying meal. ![Notice about the Wongiok Gwanghwamun review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-21-1l8qk-900.webp) There are various review events running too — don't forget to check them out for an even more generous meal. ![Vertical photo explaining BYO drinks and corkage policy](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-22-fmjlz-900.webp) ## Corkage-free rules and parking at Wongiok Gwanghwamun During the evening, Wongiok Gwanghwamun allows you to bring in wine, whiskey, and traditional liquor (excluding soju and beer), and it's corkage-free with glasses provided at no charge. Just note that glass swaps aren't available — worth keeping in mind. ![Table after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-23-s77jr-900.webp) ![Entrance to the basement level of the D-Palace building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family-24-1f6yc-900.webp) Visiting with the kids and trying a variety of dishes, everything we ordered that day was satisfying overall. You can use the basement parking at the D-Palace building, with up to 2 hours free — parking is convenient too. If you're looking for a Korean restaurant with a nice atmosphere for a filling family meal in Gwanghwamun, Wongiok Gwanghwamun is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Wongiok Gwanghwamun (원기옥 광화문점) - B1, D-Palace, 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 새문안로2길 10 지하1층 원기옥 광화문점 - 37.5687024, 126.9720468 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9B%90%EA%B8%B0%EC%98%A5%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5687024,126.9720468,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-bench/gwanghwamun-korean-dining-private-room-family/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt