# Hongdae restaurant dinner with rubber duck omurice: Omil - By Jiyun K. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-weekends/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-weekends/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-weekends/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/index.md) ## In short Omil Hongdae is a Western restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, five minutes from Hongik University Station. I caught up with my younger friend back from Australia over rubber duck omurice, spicy seafood pasta, and two ades. Verdict: Omil Hongdae pairs adorable plating with seriously addictive pasta. ## Good to know - **Location**: 5 minutes on foot from Exit 4 or 8 of Hongik University Station - **Seating**: Tables for 2 and for 3–4 people - **Rubber Duck Omurice**: ₩16,900 - **Spicy Seafood Pasta**: ₩17,900 - **Pineapple Ade**: ₩6,900 - **Basil Tomato Ade**: ₩7,900 *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Signature photo of Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-01-16l4u-1200.webp) ## A Hongdae dinner date with my younger friend back from Australia I finally made plans in Hongdae with a dear younger friend—my former coworker—who had gone to Australia for language study! She is so full of dreams and gets things done, and she had only recently returned to Korea. While wondering which good restaurant to visit, we decided on this place, famous for its adorable plating! In the end, the cute plating was such a visual treat! And the flavor? Absolutely. Per. Fect. ★ Let me introduce you to Omil Hongdae (오밀 홍대)! It is a five-minute walk from Exit 4 or Exit 8 of Hongik University Station! ![Directions to Omil Hongdae on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-02-kgjg4-900.webp) Omil Hongdae is on the second floor! Even the stairs up are sooo cute~ ![Stairs leading up to Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-03-g4lda-900.webp) ## Weeknight waiting and the restaurant atmosphere This is a place where queues build up on weekends, whether it is lunch or dinner! Luckily, there was no wait on this weekday evening. (There may still be a wait at weekday lunch.) ![Space outside Omil Hongdae before entering](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-04-1l56m-900.webp) Shall we open the door and head in~? ![Entrance to Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-05-agckx-900.webp) First comes the counter and cooking area, ![Counter and cooking area at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-06-t4lkm-900.webp) ![Counter and cooking area at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-07-1thcu-900.webp) and there are window-side seats and an inner dining room. With a range of tables for two through three or four people, this would be great for a Hongdae get-together or group meal! And for a date—need I even say it~? ![Interior seating area at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-08-biy4k-900.webp) The soft lighting would make a selfie with your companion look lovely, too~ ![Omil Hongdae interior with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-09-1qbu6-867.webp) Omil is named after “oh! meal :)”—that is why it is Omil, haha. ![Explanation of the Omil Hongdae name](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-10-1tt4s-900.webp) The self-service bar has chargers, paper cups, napkins, wet wipes, pickles, small side plates, a purified-water tap, and trays. ![Self-service bar at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-11-kt9jd-900.webp) ![Self-service bar at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-12-dpu6a-900.webp) ![Self-service bar at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-13-1jyl2-900.webp) ![Self-service bar at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-14-1crgz-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Omil Hongdae and the prices Here is the menu. They are also running a Naver review event, so be sure to join in and claim the perk~ Looking over the menu, the set for two also seemed well priced and nicely put together—perfect for enjoying a special day with a generous spread! - Rubber Duck Omurice (₩16,900) - Spicy Seafood Pasta (₩17,900) - Pineapple Ade (₩6,900) - Basil Tomato Ade (₩7,900) This is what we went with~ ![Ordered dishes at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-15-itsiw-900.webp) ![Ordered dishes at Omil Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-16-e49p4-900.webp) ## Two ades served in golden cups The ades arrived first after ordering. The pineapple ade—haha—came in a golden pineapple cup. What a clever touch~ The pineapple ade tasted full of juice and fruit pieces, while the basil tomato ade was wholesome, refreshing, and fragrant! ![Pineapple ade and basil tomato ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-17-7k1z0-900.webp) ## Rubber duck omurice and spicy seafood pasta Next came the rubber duck omurice—ahhh, so cute!! Right, this is the signature menu item it is sooo famous for!! You can even take the tube and rubber duck decoration home! This would be a great spot for a Hongdae family meal or family dinner with kids, too ♥ Flavor-wise, it was a combination anyone would enjoy: soft omelet egg with sweet-and-savory sauce and fried rice~ ![Rubber duck omurice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-18-wrulx-789.webp) Next came the spicy seafood pasta! It was sharply spicy and salty in such an addictive way... It really does feel hot and intensely seasoned, yet you just cannot stop eating it... ah. The pairing of these two dishes was seriously sooo good ㅠㅠ ![Spicy seafood pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil-19-hcdob-900.webp) > ★A full table spread★ Delicious food, cheerful and happy chatter, and time with someone wonderful! This is healing~ >.< How life in Australia had been, how she had grown, and what she wanted to do next... Hearing this lovely younger friend’s updates and plans, I felt unexpectedly touched to see how much more mature she had become. Omil Hongdae was such a fitting space for this kind of long chat, too. If you are looking for a cute, pretty, good-vibe restaurant for a Hongdae date, or a decent place for a Hongdae family meal with children, I recommend Omil Hongdae! ## Where it is - Omil Hongdae (오밀 홍대) (오밀 홍대) - 2nd floor, 178-8 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로 178-8 2층 - 37.5574612, 126.9254618 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EB%B0%80%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80/@37.5574612,126.9254618,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-weekends/hongdae-cute-dinner-omil/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt