Daehangno spicy seafood pasta and pineapple ade: Omil Hyehwa, Seoul

I screamed so much through the whole play that my stomach was growling before long. To fill it up, I headed to Omil (Oh! Meal), a newly opened restaurant in Hyehwa since August.

Where is Omil Hyehwa Daehangno, and what are the hours?

Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is on the 2nd floor of 58-2 Myeongnyun 4(sa)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and it's open 11:30–21:15. Break time is 15:15–16:30, last order is 20:30, and you can check Naver Place for holiday closures.

Coming out of Hyehwa Station Exit 4 and heading into the main street, it's on the 2nd floor of the building across from Cheonghwawon. There's no parking, so public transit is recommended — if you drive, you'll need a nearby paid lot.

Coming up to the 2nd floor, a cute yellow door greeted us. That rubber duck omurice photo on it looks so adorable haha 😆

What does Omil Hyehwa Daehangno look like inside?

Omil Hyehwa Daehangno felt clean and cozy overall — great for a date. When we visited, I noticed a lot of couples and also mother-daughter tables.

This Hyehwa pasta spot had cute plush toys scattered around, which was fun to spot. There's a restroom inside the restaurant too, so it's convenient.

Omil's menu and prices for two people

We went back and forth on what to order and each ended up picking what we wanted.

• Salmon steak gnocchi ₩19,900
• Spicy seafood pasta ₩17,900
• Pineapple ade ₩6,900
• Pepsi Zero ₩3,500

Free ade for a Naver or Google review

Omil Hyehwa Daehangno gives you one free ade when you write a review.

You get one free ade for a Naver review and one for a Google review, and they're stackable — definitely worth grabbing.

Self-service bar: water and pickles

After ordering, we grabbed water and pickles from the self-service bar.

The pickles were crisp and refreshing, cleansing our palate between bites.

Pineapple ade, 6,900 won, served in a pineapple

The pineapple ade actually came served in a real pineapple. Chewy chunks of pineapple in the gorgeous glass, sweet and tangy.

Spicy seafood pasta, 17,900 won: how spicy is it?

This is the spicy seafood pasta. It had mussels, clams, and squid, stir-fried together with onion, bell pepper, and cabbage.

The clam's briny umami was the standout in this pasta. Seasoning was spot on, and the seafood was plump and salty, so I think going with an oil pasta was the right call. You can adjust the spice level too — I really enjoyed it.

└> I inhaled it while my friend was still talking haha;;

Salmon steak gnocchi, 19,900 won, in rose sauce

This is the salmon steak gnocchi. The plate was piled with handmade gnocchi — crisp outside, chewy inside — in a rich rose sauce, plus a thick salmon steak. Passed the visual test right away.

It was my first time trying a salmon steak, and it was soft and nutty — dipped in the rose sauce, it paired really well.

The gnocchi had a nutty, chewy texture, almost like grilled tofu.

Is Omil Hyehwa Daehangno worth it after a Daehangno play?

I hadn't found a good restaurant in Daehangno yet, but I found one today! I heard this is Omil's third location, opened in Hyehwa — thank you for opening here. Thanks to that, we ate well. The other menu items looked so good too that next time I visit I think I'll try the omurice or the sizzling cheese katsu.

Looking for a good restaurant in Hyehwa or Daehangno?! Wondering about a place with a nice vibe for a date?! Not sure what to eat with your kid?! With a menu that pleases everyone and cute interior details, Omil would be great for a date or a family meal. And it's even better if you come here to fill an empty stomach after watching a play, just like we did!