# Sangam food court noodle restaurant open weekends: Sangam Hoegwan - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@today-at-table/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@today-at-table/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@today-at-table/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/index.md) ## In short Sangam Hoegwan is a Korean noodle restaurant in the basement food court of Sangam IT Tower in Mapo, Seoul, and the only stall in that food court open on weekends. Visiting with kids, the writer ordered five dishes to share — pumpkin kongguksu (chilled soybean noodle soup), perilla oil milmyeon, mom's-recipe kimchi bibim guksu, crispy kimchi pancake and wang mandu (big dumplings) — and every meal dish came with a free extra-large portion. The flavors at Sangam Hoegwan are mild rather than spicy, which makes it an easy weekend lunch with children. ## Good to know - **Location**: Basement 1 food court, Sangam IT Tower, 434 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 10:00–20:00 (Sat–Sun from 11:00) - **Break time**: Weekdays 15:00–17:00 - **Parking**: 2 hours registered in the building parking lot - **Amenities**: Takeout available, separate men's and women's restrooms, Wi-Fi - **Extra-large portion**: Free upsize on meal dishes - **Dishes ordered**: Pumpkin kongguksu, perilla oil milmyeon, mom's-recipe kimchi bibim guksu, crispy kimchi pancake, wang mandu *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Pumpkin kongguksu and side dishes spread at Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-01-13jbk-1200.webp) A little while ago I went to Sangam Hoegwan with the kids — this Sangam lunch spot is famous for its hearty, delicious noodle dishes! Thanks to their generous, well-made menu, the whole family walked away satisfied. Let me share the detailed review and info from our visit. ## Where is Sangam Hoegwan, and when is it open? Sangam Hoegwan is in the basement 1 food court of Sangam IT Tower at 434 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Hours are 10:00–20:00, opening from 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, with a weekday break time from 15:00–17:00. The building's parking lot offers 2 hours of registered use, takeout is available, there's free Wi-Fi, and the restrooms are separated by gender. Sangam Hoegwan is on the basement level of the Sangam-dong food court, so it was easy to find. ![Entrance to the basement 1 food court at Sangam IT Tower](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-02-477e7-900.webp) ![View of the Sangam Hoegwan stall inside the food court](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-03-18amc-900.webp) Of all the stalls in the food court, Sangam Hoegwan was the only one open on weekends. A kiosk was set up near the kitchen for ordering. ![Sangam Hoegwan ordering kiosk set up next to the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-04-1hoqn-900.webp) ![Menu list displayed on the kiosk screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-05-1m72x-900.webp) Even during the busy lunchtime rush, it was quick and easy to pick a menu item at the kiosk. ![Self-service bar in the food court with neatly arranged tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-06-1gug6-900.webp) ![Scissors, sugar and salt at the self-service bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-07-mmm8g-900.webp) ![Seating area near the self-service bar in the food court](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-08-139qs-900.webp) ### Self-service bar and free extra-large portions at Sangam Hoegwan The self-service bar had neatly arranged tableware, scissors, sugar and salt, so you can help yourself whenever you need something. What really stands out here is that the base portions are already generous, and the upsize is free. It's hard to imagine a better setup for big eaters or growing kids. ![Sign at Sangam Hoegwan announcing free upsizing](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-09-1ishf-900.webp) ## The five dishes shared with the kids At Sangam Hoegwan we ordered a wide spread to share with the kids: pumpkin kongguksu, perilla oil milmyeon, mom's-recipe kimchi bibim guksu, crispy kimchi pancake and wang mandu. ![Table set with noodles, kimchi pancake and wang mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-10-1sei6-900.webp) ### Pumpkin kongguksu (chilled soybean noodle soup) Pumpkin kongguksu (chilled soybean noodle soup). The rich, golden pumpkin-soybean broth was packed with springy noodles — isn't the color gorgeous? ![A bowl of pumpkin kongguksu with golden soybean broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-11-1j7kp-900.webp) ![Lifting a bite of pumpkin kongguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-12-1d12t-900.webp) With the nutty flavor and sweetness combined, I think even kids trying kongguksu for the first time could enjoy it without hesitation. The pumpkin's natural sweetness made it good to eat even without adding extra salt or sugar. ![Perilla oil milmyeon topped with seaweed flakes and sesame seeds](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-13-ju3pb-900.webp) ### Perilla oil milmyeon (wheat noodles) Perilla oil milmyeon (wheat noodles) — the nutty aroma of perilla oil hits your nose first. Topped generously with seaweed flakes and sesame seeds, this was truly the essence of nuttiness. Mild and not spicy at all, it suited the kids' palates perfectly. ![Mixing the perilla oil milmyeon before eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-14-1lhfc-900.webp) ### Mom's-recipe kimchi bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles) Mom's-recipe kimchi bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles) — a specialty dish loaded with crunchy cucumber, kimchi and boiled egg in a spicy-sweet-and-tangy sauce. ![Mom's-recipe kimchi bibim guksu topped with cucumber and boiled egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-15-1bp62-900.webp) The noodles were also chewy and paired well with the deep flavor of the sauce. ![Lifting a bite of kimchi bibim guksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-16-146ga-900.webp) ![A golden, crispy kimchi pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-17-1r0mk-900.webp) ### Crispy kimchi pancake Crispy kimchi pancake — golden-brown and cooked to a real crunch. It was genuinely crispy, and my kid ate it right up. It also went nicely alongside the noodle dishes. ![Kimchi pancake served alongside noodles on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-18-1ljq7-900.webp) ![Wang mandu with a rich, juicy filling at Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-19-1k59u-900.webp) ### Wang mandu (big dumplings) Wang mandu (big dumplings) had a rich, juicy filling, and my youngest really dug in. It's another dish that pairs well with noodles. After all that food, everyone left with a full, satisfied belly. ## What stands out about Sangam Hoegwan? They serve deep, rich-flavored noodle dishes and sides, and with the free upsizing on every meal item, the value for money is excellent. ![Table at Sangam Hoegwan after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family-20-14zqr-900.webp) ## Is Sangam Hoegwan good for a lunch with kids? The dishes at Sangam Hoegwan aren't spicy or overpowering. There were plenty of kid-friendly options like the sweet, nutty pumpkin kongguksu and perilla oil milmyeon. It's a great stop for a simple family lunch. If you're looking for a Sangam-dong lunch spot with both great value and great taste, be sure to try Sangam Hoegwan, known for its generous portions. ## Where it is - Sangam Hoegwan (상암회관 본점) - 434 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, basement 1 food court, Sangam IT Tower, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 월드컵북로 434 상암IT타워 지하1층 푸드코트 - 37.5816533, 126.8859573 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%81%EC%95%94%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5816533,126.8859573,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@today-at-table/sangam-weekend-noodle-lunch-family/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt