# City Hall Station Chinese restaurant for pepper beef: Huhugwan - By Gawon (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-tray/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@shared-tray/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@shared-tray/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/index.md) ## In short Huhugwan is a modern Asian Chinese izakaya in Jung-gu, Seoul, one minute on foot from City Hall Station Exit 10. I had stir-fried water spinach for 9,000 won, pepper beef with five flower buns for 22,000 won, and crispy eggplant rice for 12,000 won. Verdict: Huhugwan is a great fit for a satisfying but not overly heavy Chinese meal near City Hall Station. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1 minute on foot from City Hall Station Exit 10, on the second floor of the Mentzru building - **Stir-fried water spinach**: ₩9,000 - **Pepper beef**: ₩22,000 - **Eggplant rice**: ₩12,000 - **Group reservations**: Up to 30 people - **Seating**: Bar tables and spacious window tables - **Dining benefit**: 10% off at Mulata on the third floor after dining at Mentzru or Huhugwan *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* Huhugwan, a Chinese restaurant near City Hall Station, is just a one-minute walk away. It is a one-minute straight walk from Exit 10 of City Hall Station, on the second floor of the Mentzru building. Go in through the entrance on the left and head upstairs; it is across from Korea Samgyetang. With Deoksugung Palace and the Seoul Museum of Art nearby, it is also great for a meal after sightseeing. ![Directions to Huhugwan near City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-01-5gh33-900.webp) ![Mulata discount information after dining at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-02-1ep8o-900.webp) If you dine at Mentzru or Huhugwan, you can get 10% off at Mulata on the third floor, making it a nice second stop after your meal. ![Huhugwan's exotic interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-03-157vj-900.webp) ## A modern Asian Chinese izakaya with an exotic atmosphere Huhugwan, a popular spot near Deoksugung Palace, has an exotic interior that makes you feel as though you are traveling abroad. Its name was created from the instinctive moment when a bowl is placed on the table and, before taking the first spoonful, you gently blow on the hot food with pursed lips—together with the warm, gentle energy carried by the Chinese character 煦 (hu). ![A space introducing Huhugwan's name and its warm meaning](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-04-1wdtr-900.webp) With its clean, modern atmosphere, Huhugwan is great for an office lunch, a company dinner, or a group gathering. Located where the quiet charm of Deoksugung Palace meets the lively City Hall Station area, it offers a warm meal by day and delicious bar snacks with drinks at night as a modern Asian Chinese izakaya. ![Huhugwan's modern Chinese izakaya atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-05-4izfj-900.webp) Reservations for groups of up to 30 people are available. ![Huhugwan space available for group reservations](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-06-16n9s-900.webp) There are bar tables, so it is comfortable for dining alone, while the roomy window tables make group meals easy too. Huhugwan's signature dishes include cumin lamb ribs, shoulder rack repeatedly brushed with house sauce and grilled over charcoal; beef shank hot pot with rich beef broth and vegetables of varied textures; Huhuchuan, a mala hot pot with carefully simmered broth and fresh ingredients on skewers; and dongpo pork, exceptionally tender pork braised for the ideal time with house spices, among many other Chinese dishes. ![Guide to Huhugwan's signature Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-07-1hrdg-900.webp) The savory roasted peanuts served as a basic side are nice to pick at whenever your mouth feels a little bored. ![Savory roasted peanuts served as a basic side](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-08-1yadt-900.webp) ## Crisp stir-fried water spinach Stir-fried water spinach, ₩9,000. I ordered this side of water spinach, stir-fried over high heat so it kept its crisp texture. ![Water spinach stir-fried over high heat](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-09-1dkff-900.webp) ![Stir-fried water spinach side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-10-poqib-900.webp) The water spinach came in a generous portion and had a lovely aroma. It was delicious on its own and just as good alongside the other dishes. ![Generous portion of stir-fried water spinach](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-11-11zm2-900.webp) ![Stir-fried water spinach with garlic and seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-12-1xcug-900.webp) The deeply savory seasoning was delicious, and the generous amount of garlic made it even more flavorful. ![Pepper beef full of wok char](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-13-aogbt-900.webp) ## Wok-charred pepper beef with five flower buns Pepper beef, ₩22,000. Crisp bell peppers and onions, tender meat, and mushrooms were stir-fried over high heat, giving this pepper beef plenty of wok char. ![Pepper beef with bell peppers and onions](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-14-1r7jd-900.webp) ![Pepper beef stir-fried with meat and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-15-fb584-900.webp) It came with five mild, soft flower buns, so there was plenty for wrapping up the pepper beef to your heart's content. ![Flower buns served with pepper beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-16-1d2gw-900.webp) The gently spicy flavor of the pepper beef was lovely, and the vegetables, including bell peppers and onions, still had their crisp bite. ![Pepper beef with crisp vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-17-19pct-966.webp) ![Gently spicy pepper beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-18-18w6u-966.webp) ![A generous City Hall Station Chinese meal of pepper beef and flower buns at Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-19-1yg1f-900.webp) Tear a flower bun into a manageable size, fill it generously with bell pepper, onion, mushroom, meat, and everything else, then take a bite—so good! ## Eggplant rice that was not soggy Eggplant rice, ₩12,000. Huhugwan finishes crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside fried eggplant with a house sauce for this eggplant rice bowl. ![Eggplant rice with house sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-20-1a927-900.webp) ![Crisply fried eggplant rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-21-6hs1z-966.webp) The crisp fried eggplant was not soggy, so the texture was great. Crispy outside and moist inside, it was more delicious than a typical eggplant rice bowl. ![Fried eggplant rice with a crisp exterior and moist interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-22-10jgm-900.webp) The thick, deeply savory sauce was full of flavor mixed into the rice, and there was plenty of it, so every bite through the final spoonful was delicious. ![Generous eggplant rice sauce for mixing with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-23-13vhg-900.webp) Huhugwan cooks by working a wok over high heat, serving Chinese food that is not greasy or heavy but modest and deeply flavored, with the textures of the ingredients still alive. Every carefully prepared dish was flavorful, the atmosphere was lovely, and the staff were genuinely kind, making this a really pleasant Chinese meal. ![Polo mints served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan-24-3g1os-966.webp) After the meal, they gave us Polo mints—freshening up complete~ ## Where it is - Huhugwan (후후관) - 2F, 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 중구 서소문로11길 2 2층) - 서울특별시 중구 서소문로11길 2 2층 - 37.5630265, 126.9731305 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9B%84%ED%9B%84%EA%B4%80/@37.5630265,126.9731305,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@shared-tray/sicheong-station-ggochujapchae-hoohookwan/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt