# Hyehwa pasta lunch pairing bacon cream pasta with spicy risotto: Omil - By Sion (https://superchart.com/en/@small-seoul-receipt/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/index.md) ## In short Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is a pasta and risotto restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Daemyeong-gil, a 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station in Jongno, Seoul. Visiting on an early weekend evening for two, the writer ordered bacon cream pasta and spicy fan-shaped skirt steak risotto, and the thick, pork-belly-cut bacon and spicy chili-oil risotto balanced each other's richness perfectly. Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is built for both student tastes and grown-up palates, making it a good pick for two people with different cravings. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2nd floor, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Getting there**: About 2 minutes on foot from Hyehwa Station Exit 4 - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:15 - **Break time**: 15:15–16:30 - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Parking**: No dedicated parking; use nearby public parking lots - **Order for two**: Spicy fan skirt steak risotto ₩17,900, bacon cream pasta ₩18,900, Sprite ₩3,500 — total ₩40,300 - **Self-service bar**: Water and pickles self-serve; order via kiosk - **Review perk**: Free ade with a Naver receipt review or Google review *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* Saturday afternoon on the Hyehwa Daehangno street, 4:30 pm. Couples, families, friends — it felt even more crowded than usual since it was the weekend. I stopped by Omil Hyehwa Daehangno for an early dinner. ![Weekend afternoon street in Hyehwa Daehangno and the Omil building exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-01-12rok-966.webp) ![Entrance to the Daemyeong-gil building where Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-02-1fnqb-966.webp) ## A university-area restaurant — but does it suit grown-up tastes too? Restaurants near university areas often skew their menus toward students, ending up a bit more intense in flavor, almost like something made for a kid's palate. Not exactly what adults are looking for. Call me old-fashioned if you want, but that's just been my personal experience, haha. Omil felt different, though. Instead of relying on punchy seasoning, it built flavor from good ingredients. Just look at the bacon. Instead of the usual thin bacon, they use bacon made from thick pork belly. Using fresh, quality ingredients like that is probably exactly why this place has become a hotspot that everyone — from babies to parents' generation — can enjoy. ## Omil Hyehwa Daehangno location and basic info ![Sign showing Omil Hyehwa Daehangno's location and business hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-03-1k7rl-966.webp) - Address: 2nd floor, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (about 2 minutes on foot from Hyehwa Station Exit 4) - Hours: Daily 11:30–21:15 - Break time: 15:15–16:30 / Last order 20:30 - Parking: No dedicated parking; use nearby public parking lots Omil is on the 2nd floor. Climbing the stairs, the pale-yellow door already sets a cute mood. ![Pale-yellow entrance door of Omil on the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-04-1lbky-966.webp) ## Interior mood and seating Right as I walked in, I spotted a dad and a two- or three-year-old sitting back to back eating together — it looked so cozy, haha. The interior is cute too. Exposed concrete ceilings mixed with wood-toned furniture give it a clean yet warm feel. Little props scattered around make it fun to look around. ![Omil interior with exposed concrete ceiling and wood-toned furniture](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-05-1p47q-966.webp) ![Overview of table seating at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-06-1tf9n-966.webp) ![Cute small props displayed inside Omil](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-07-1igd9-966.webp) ![Omil's interior design and lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-08-3feoe-966.webp) ![Small decorative props in a corner of Omil](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-09-110dr-966.webp) ![Wide shot of the interior of Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-10-1lwd0-966.webp) ![Seating area at Omil with wood-toned furniture](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-11-8z3t4-966.webp) ![Close-up of decorative props at Omil](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-12-14km4-966.webp) ![Cute interior decor at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-13-13o1h-966.webp) The friendly owner greeted us and showed us how to order from the kiosk. Water and pickles are self-serve from the bar. ![Self-service bar at Omil where you get your own water and pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-14-a43vz-966.webp) ![Order kiosk screen at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-15-1gpy9-966.webp) ## Omil Hyehwa Daehangno menu and prices ### Pasta - Spicy seafood oil pasta ₩17,900 - Bacon cream pasta ₩18,900 - Spicy pollock roe oil pasta ₩18,900 - Gochujang butter pasta ₩18,900 ### Gnocchi & omurice - Salmon steak gnocchi ₩19,900 - Rubber duck omurice ₩16,900 - Daily omurice ₩15,900 ### Risotto & steak - Spicy fan skirt steak risotto ₩17,900 - Omil steak ₩37,900 - Sizzling cheese cutlet ₩19,900 ### Sides - Buckwheat soba maki ₩12,900 - Crunchy corn fritters ₩11,900 - Truffle fries ₩9,900 ### Drinks - Basil tomato ade ₩7,900 - Cherry ade ₩6,900 - Pineapple ade ₩6,900 - Orange juice ₩3,500 - Coca-Cola ₩3,500 - Pepsi Zero ₩3,500 - Sprite ₩3,500 ### What we ordered - Spicy fan skirt steak risotto ₩17,900 - Bacon cream pasta ₩18,900 - Sprite ₩3,500 - Total ₩40,300 There were two of us, so we got one risotto and one pasta, plus a Sprite to share. ![Table set for two with spicy fan skirt steak risotto and bacon cream pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-16-98yje-966.webp) Both the spicy fan skirt steak risotto and the bacon cream pasta are built on a rich cream base, which sounds like it could get heavy, but their contrasting spiciness balanced things out nicely so we could enjoy both dishes fully. ## How does the bacon cream pasta (₩18,900) taste? ![Bacon cream pasta topped with thick-cut bacon](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-17-1l81b-1200.webp) ![Bacon cream pasta with a rich, thick cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-18-1qp13-966.webp) ![Close-up of bacon cream pasta with porcini mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-19-13rqj-966.webp) The chunky porcini mushroom texture was fantastic. The rich sauce comes in a generous amount. Topped with bacon that's clearly pork-belly thick, it looked really hearty. ![A piece of bacon as thick as pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-20-1fcwm-966.webp) ![Cream pasta with a piece of bacon lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-21-10pm6-966.webp) ![Noodles with thick-cut bacon and cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-22-q2oq9-966.webp) I expected it to just taste like pork belly, but it genuinely tasted like bacon. I was surprised it could be this thick and still taste so distinctly like bacon. Being thick also added to the chew and the sense of fullness. ## Spicy fan skirt steak risotto (₩17,900) ![Spicy fan skirt steak risotto stir-fried in chili oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-23-fed3o-966.webp) Vegetables stir-fried in sharp chili oil give it a spicy flavor that keeps making you want another bite. ![A spoonful of spicy fan skirt steak risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto-24-13ipy-966.webp) Alternating between this and the bacon cream pasta kept things from ever feeling too heavy — a perfect match. Right when the cream pasta started feeling rich, one spoonful of the spicy risotto reset the palate. I felt like we ordered the right combo, haha. ## Quick visit summary - About 2 minutes on foot from Hyehwa Station Exit 4 - No dedicated parking, so use a public parking lot - Break time 15:15–16:30 - Around ₩40,000 for two - Free ade with a Naver receipt review or Google review - Pasta, risotto, omurice, and steak are all on the menu, so it's good for people with different tastes to come and each pick their own dish ## Frequently asked questions ### Is parking available at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno? There's no dedicated parking. If you're driving, it's easier to just use a nearby public parking lot. ## Final thoughts Omil Hyehwa was enjoyable for all ages. Even during my meal, I saw a dad with a three- or four-year-old, a mother and daughter on a date, and couples on dates too — quite a range of customers. As dinner time approached, more and more people started coming in. Being near a university area, it could easily have leaned toward student tastes only, but I liked that it also caters to grown-up palates. If you're trying to decide on pasta in Hyehwa, add this to your list right away. Next time I'm curious about the omurice too — I have a feeling a second visit is coming soon. See you then!! ## Where it is - Omil Hyehwa Daehangno (오밀 혜화 대학로) - 2nd floor, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 대명길 35 2층 - 37.5829626, 126.9997222 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EB%B0%80%20%ED%98%9C%ED%99%94%20%EB%8C%80%ED%95%99%EB%A1%9C/@37.5829626,126.9997222,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@small-seoul-receipt/omeal-hyehwa-bacon-cream-spicy-risotto/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt