# Daehangno pasta restaurant, first in at the 11:30 opening: Omil - By Boyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@steam-on-glass/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@steam-on-glass/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@steam-on-glass/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/index.md) ## In short Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is a pasta, omurice and risotto restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Daemyeong-gil, near Hyehwa Station in Jongno, Seoul. Walking in first at the 11:30 opening, the writer saw every seat fill up and a wait line start soon after, and ordered gochujang butter pasta, spicy fan steak risotto (less spicy), truffle fries and pineapple ade. Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is a Daehangno lunch spot busy enough that an opening-time visit or a reservation is worth it. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2nd floor, 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (near Hyehwa Station on Line 4; up the stairs) - **Ordered**: Gochujang butter pasta, spicy fan steak risotto, truffle fries, Sprite, pineapple ade - **Menu**: Viewed by table QR code — pasta, omurice, steak and set menus - **Spice level**: The spicy fan steak risotto can be ordered 'less spicy' - **Self-service bar**: Refills of water, pickles and more - **Wait**: Every seat full right after the 11:30 opening, with a wait line starting soon after *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ![Interior atmosphere at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-01-q5lh6-m-900.webp) I went to the most adorable pasta restaurant in Hyehwa! It's Omil Hyehwa Daehangno, well known as a Hyehwa pasta, omurice and risotto restaurant. The interior was so pretty and the food was delicious, so I left completely satisfied. There are lots of menu items kids would love, so it's especially good for eating with children ❤️ > Omil Hyehwa Daehangno ## How close is Omil Hyehwa Daehangno to Hyehwa Station? ![Building exterior of Omil Hyehwa Daehangno near Hyehwa Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-02-f2xh0-900.webp) Omil Hyehwa Daehangno is close to Hyehwa Station on Line 4. It's a great location for grabbing a meal after watching a play in Daehangno or hanging out in Hyehwa. ![Stairway entrance to the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-03-11bzu-900.webp) Omil Hyehwa Daehangno, a Hyehwa pasta restaurant, is on the 2nd floor of the building. You just walk up the stairs. ![Cozy interior of Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-04-cea0b-900.webp) ![Overview of tables and seats at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-05-mjxft-900.webp) ## First in at the 11:30 opening — and full seats minutes later The inside of the restaurant felt cozy and warm. It was clean and pleasant, so it would make a great date spot too. We timed it exactly for the 11:30 opening and got in first, and shortly after we sat down the place was already full and a wait line started. It's such a popular restaurant in Daehangno that if you're planning a date here, I'd recommend either an opening rush or a reservation! 🏃‍♀️ ![Charming decorations around the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-06-oqglu-900.webp) ![A corner of the restaurant decorated with cute items](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-07-1oum6-900.webp) Omil was full of cute decorations 😍 So charming and adorable! Each table had plates and cutlery set out. Water, pickles and the like were refillable at the self-service bar. ![Omil pasta menu checked via QR code](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-08-16217-900.webp) ![Menu page showing omurice and set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-09-1uydr-900.webp) ## What to order at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno: menu and our combination You could check the menu through a QR code on the table. There were delicious-looking signature items like pasta, omurice and steak, plus budget-friendly set menus. We ordered gochujang butter pasta, spicy fan steak risotto, truffle fries, Sprite and pineapple ade! 😍 ![Pineapple ade served in a pretty cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-10-1vlle-900.webp) ![Pineapple ade and Sprite drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-11-nl4qc-900.webp) The drinks came out quickly. The pineapple ade arrived in such a pretty cup haha. It was made with house-made pineapple syrup, so it was sweet, tangy and delicious! A refreshing ade that really quenches your thirst 👍 ![Table spread of gochujang butter pasta, spicy fan steak risotto and truffle fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-12-1pvxe-1200.webp) Our dishes showed up shortly after ❣️ Gochujang butter pasta, spicy fan steak risotto, truffle fries. ![Pasta and risotto set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-13-j9s50-m-900.webp) Everything looked so pretty and delicious. I get why this is such a popular date and blind-date spot in Daehangno. Food that makes you happy the moment you see it 🤭 ![A plate of Omil's gochujang butter pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-14-1joy5-900.webp) ![Gochujang butter pasta topped with sous-vide pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-15-1b8yb-900.webp) ### Gochujang butter pasta with tender sous-vide pork neck First up, the gochujang butter pasta I ordered! I'd seen a lot of reviews saying it's delicious, so I tried it, and it really was!! 😍 ![A forkful of the thick gochujang butter pasta noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-16-1ncbc-900.webp) ![Noodles coated in gochujang butter sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-17-1k0mc-900.webp) A rich, thick pasta combining the subtle umami of gochujang (fermented chili paste), the nutty flavor of butter, and moist sous-vide pork neck. It's the kind of addictive taste any Korean would fall for. The mild spiciness and savoriness were so good 😆 ![Close-up of the tender sous-vide pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-18-1jkhw-900.webp) The sous-vide pork neck is unbelievably tender and moist. You have to try this!! ![A plate of spicy fan steak risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-19-1edzl-900.webp) ![Spicy fan steak risotto topped with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-20-1x13m-900.webp) ### Spicy fan steak risotto: order it less spicy when eating with kids This is the spicy fan steak risotto. A risotto with fan steak beef, vegetables stir-fried in chili oil, and cheese — this was also so delicious! ![Less-spicy risotto ordered with fan steak beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-21-42d7j-900.webp) The risotto rice was cooked just right and the beef was tender, so the texture was excellent. I don't handle spicy food well, so I ordered it less spicy, and it suited my taste perfectly 😍 If you're eating with kids, try ordering it less spicy too. ![Truffle fries side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-22-o0yha-900.webp) ![Fries topped with truffle oil and cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-23-y21sn-899.webp) ### Truffle fries, the side that balances the spicy dishes The truffle fries side dish we had alongside the pasta and risotto!! Also completely satisfying. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside fries topped with truffle oil, sweet honey and cheese — the flavor was amazing. It paired really well with the spicy pasta and risotto!! ![Table at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta-24-k29bm-900.webp) ## Who is Omil Hyehwa Daehangno good for? Now I understand why everyone waits in line to eat at Omil Hyehwa Daehangno, a Hyehwa pasta restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff were so kind, making it a really enjoyable lunch. Good for eating with kids, and perfect for dates or blind dates too — Omil is charming and pretty! Confirmed, and confirmed again, as a great restaurant in Hyehwa Daehangno 👍❤️ ## Where it is - Omil Hyehwa Daehangno (오밀 혜화 대학로) - 35 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (2nd floor) - 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/@steam-on-glass/omeal-hyehwa-open-run-gochujang-butter-pasta/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt