# Dinner with a kid at LA RUELLE, a Gongneung-dong French restaurant - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-list-2/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Nowon, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-list-2/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-waiting-list-2/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/index.md) ## In short LA RUELLE is a French restaurant on the 2nd floor at 18 Gongneung-ro 35-gil in Nowon, Seoul, right by Gongneung-dong's Dokkaebi Market. The writer and her young son ate a three-course dinner at LA RUELLE — bisque pasta, boeuf bourguignon and French toast — with a complimentary appetizer, and a QR code that recommends wine by MBTI type. LA RUELLE has no kids' chair, but if your child can sit alone it's an easy place to share French cooking together. ## Good to know - **Address**: 18 Gongneung-ro 35-gil, 2F, Nowon-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 11:30–23:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:30 - **Closed**: Mondays (regular closing day) - **Dishes we ordered**: Bisque pasta, boeuf bourguignon, French toast - **With children**: No kids' chair; fine for a child who can sit unaided - **Location tip**: Right next to Gongneung-dong's Dokkaebi Market *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* A date night with my beloved little guy at LA RUELLE, a great spot in Gongneung-dong. We even made room for dessert haha. ![Photo from a visit to LA RUELLE, a French restaurant in Gongneung-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-01-1gbqe-899.webp) We properly enjoyed real French cooking. My son gave it 5 spoons out of 5, and so did I ^^ Soft, gentle, carefully made French food — I recommend LA RUELLE. It's right near Dokkaebi Market ^^ ## Can you bring a child to LA RUELLE? > It's a kid-friendly restaurant — there's no kids' chair, but it's a great place to enjoy French cooking together with your child Not for a tiny newborn ^^ but if your child can walk and sit on their own, it's a great place to bring them by the hand and let them experience French cuisine. ![Interior of LA RUELLE, visited with a child](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-02-17n1j-900.webp) ![Full view of LA RUELLE's interior with a French atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-03-1an1m-900.webp) > A sparkling little slice of France inside ^^ Being indoors, it still reminded me of eating on a terrace on a Paris street. That's why I'd recommend it as a date spot for couples too. ## LA RUELLE hours, break time and address What are LA RUELLE's hours? 11:30–23:00. Break time 15:00–17:30. Closed on Mondays. The address? 18 Gongneung-ro 35-gil, 2F, Nowon-gu, Seoul. ![Entrance of the building on Gongneung-ro 35-gil where LA RUELLE is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-04-1wkfn-900.webp) ![Exterior and sign of LA RUELLE](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-05-1h0cg-900.webp) Even the way up stirred my emotions, and once I opened the door I really felt like I'd stepped into France ^^ Thanks to the atmosphere, the French food tasted even better. ![Stairs leading up to LA RUELLE's 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-06-1ir0r-900.webp) *Just head up to the 2nd floor ^^* > Just head up to the 2nd floor ^^ ## Inside LA RUELLE: a little France in Gongneung-dong A cozy interior — the tables and chairs all had a lovely vibe. ![Cozy tables and chairs at LA RUELLE](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-07-14gqr-899.webp) The moment I saw it I shouted 'gorgeous' ^^ Warm, upscale, and lovely interior. A very fitting place to enjoy some good wine. ![Upscale atmosphere inside LA RUELLE's dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-08-1x6cy-899.webp) > LA RUELLE, a place to enjoy a variety of French dishes and good wine ![Interior details at LA RUELLE](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-09-1y5qy-900.webp) ![Interior decor and lighting at LA RUELLE](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-10-lrj7c-900.webp) ![Floor tiles and seating at LA RUELLE](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-11-jet9f-900.webp) ![Window seat atmosphere at LA RUELLE](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-12-1jc62-900.webp) Both the floor and the interior are so pretty, right? ^^ ## The complimentary appetizer at LA RUELLE > This little appetizer went straight down my son's belly He said it was so good. Pretty bowl, tasty food ^^ They just gave us this appetizer — we didn't order it separately. ![Complimentary appetizer served at LA RUELLE](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-13-14smk-900.webp) ## What's on the LA RUELLE menu A little France found in Gongneung-dong ^^ ![Cover of LA RUELLE's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-14-vm2el-900.webp) > From starters to main pastas to dessert, there's a wide range of dishes. ![Starters page of LA RUELLE's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-15-1wh8l-900.webp) ![Main dishes page of LA RUELLE's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-16-l3ahq-900.webp) ![Pasta page of LA RUELLE's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-17-3druz-900.webp) ![Dessert page of LA RUELLE's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-18-11ojs-900.webp) ![Drinks page of LA RUELLE's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-19-19ps4-900.webp) ![Wine list page of LA RUELLE's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-20-1wv4h-900.webp) ## LA RUELLE bisque pasta LA RUELLE's bisque pasta comes with plump shrimp — heads included — so you get a deep, rich shrimp aroma. We ate it happily. My shrimp-obsessed son loved this bisque pasta ^^ ![LA RUELLE's bisque pasta topped with large shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-21-fhz0g-900.webp) ## Boeuf bourguignon (slow-braised beef in red wine) Boeuf bourguignon, made with long, careful effort. The texture is similar to our Korean braised soy meat, but so much more tender — it just melts away, easy enough for a child to eat, with an unforgettable softness. It's tender to the point of making you wonder if meat can really get this soft ^^ ![LA RUELLE's slow-braised, tender boeuf bourguignon](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-22-11don-1200.webp) Every bite tasted like a piece of art. This boeuf bourguignon is exactly the kind of dish that makes you want to come back for more ^^ ## French toast for dessert You have to enjoy French cooking as a 3-course meal, dessert included ^^ I wondered what French toast would be like at a French restaurant, so I ordered it — and it was a success ^^ Truly soft, sweet, and satisfying toast ^^ ![LA RUELLE's French toast ordered for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-23-ti7uy-900.webp) My son and I had a lovely, delicious dinner in a wonderful place. We come to Gongneung often, so next time I'd love to bring the whole family, chat over good conversation, and enjoy delicious French food and wine together. ## LA RUELLE's MBTI wine recommendation QR code > A fun place with a wine recommendation list — they suggest wine matched to your MBTI Scan the QR code and it recommends a wine suited to you, complete with a little comic ^^ So much fun and so cute. ![Sign explaining the MBTI wine recommendation QR code](https://img.superchart.com/images/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid-24-11kj8-m-900.webp) Scan in, get your wine match, and enjoy delicious food and great wine together at LA RUELLE ^^ ## Where it is - LA RUELLE - 18 Gongneung-ro 35-gil, 2F, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 노원구 공릉로35길 18 2층 - 37.6228748, 127.0783256 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/LA%20RUELLE/@37.6228748,127.0783256,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-list-2/la-ruelle-gongneung-french-with-kid/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt