Hyehwahwa혜화화

Straw-fire cooking & fusion Korean pub, Hyehwa Station

Updated Oct 6, 2026

Hyehwahwa is a straw-fire cooking and fusion Korean pub on the 2nd floor of 29-3 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, a 2-minute (146 m) walk from Hyehwa Station Exit 4. Hyehwahwa's signature dishes cost ₩24,000–32,000, drinking dishes such as soups, beef tartare and fried items cost ₩15,000–23,000, and rice dishes cost ₩3,000–15,000. Hyehwahwa is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday to Sunday 17:00–01:00 (last order 00:00 on most days).

Today: Tue–Thu, Sat, Sun 17:00–01:00 · Fri 17:00–01:00
Getting there: Hyehwa Station Exit 4 · 2-min walk (146m)
Prices: Soups & Hot Pots ₩15,000–₩26,000 · Straw-Fire Dishes & Suyuk ₩17,900–₩32,000
Try: (Signature) Straw-Fire Grilled Spicy Rice Cake, Tripe & Chicken Stew (Tteok-gopdoritang) ₩26,000(Signature) Straw-Fire Grilled Garlic Pork Jowl Barbecue Suyuk ₩32,000(Signature) Ttuppul Hanwoo Beef Tartare & Aged Kimchi Egg Sushi ₩26,000

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Key facts

Address: 2F, 29-3 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul서울 종로구 대명길 29-3 2층
Nearest station: Hyehwa Station Exit 4 · 2-min walk (146m)
Opening hours: Tue–Thu, Sat, Sun17:00–01:00last order 00:00Fri17:00–01:00Closed Mon
Phone: 0507-1357-9032
Reservations: Accepted · groups welcome
Amenities: Waiting area · Mobile payment
Links: Naver Place Instagram

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About

Hyehwahwa is a fusion Korean pub centred on dishes grilled and smoked over a straw fire. According to Hyehwahwa's own introduction, the recipes are created together by a son, a chef who comes from a Michelin three-star Korean restaurant, and his mother, who has run restaurants for many years.

Hyehwahwa's signatures include a straw-fire grilled spicy rice cake, tripe and chicken stew, a spicy hot pot loaded with fire-grilled beef intestines, straw-fire seared cauldron octopus, straw-fire grilled garlic pork jowl barbecue suyuk, and a set of Hanwoo beef tartare with aged-kimchi egg sushi. At Hyehwahwa, guests can choose both drinking dishes and meals, from soups and hot pots to beef tartare, yukjeon, fried dishes and kimchi fried rice, and Hyehwahwa also offers paid corkage.

FAQ

What are Hyehwahwa's opening hours?

Hyehwahwa is open Tue–Thu, Sat, Sun 17:00–01:00 (last order 00:00); Fri 17:00–01:00. It is closed on Mon.

Which station is closest to Hyehwahwa?

Hyehwahwa is a 2-minute walk (146 m) from Hyehwa Station, Exit 4. The address is 2F, 29-3 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

How much is the soups & hot pots at Hyehwahwa?

Hyehwahwa's 4 soups & hot pots items cost ₩15,000–₩26,000, 2 of them ₩26,000. Straw-Fire Dishes & Suyuk (3) cost ₩17,900–₩32,000.

Can I book a table at Hyehwahwa?

Yes, Hyehwahwa takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1357-9032 to book.

What amenities does Hyehwahwa have?

Hyehwahwa offers Waiting area, Mobile payment.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

Yes, Hyehwahwa allows corkage for a fee.

Which straw-fire dishes are on the menu?

Hyehwahwa offers straw-fire grilled spicy rice cake, tripe and chicken stew, straw-fire seared cauldron octopus, straw-fire grilled garlic pork jowl barbecue suyuk, and straw-fire-scented water dropwort with blanched octopus. Of these, Hyehwahwa features the rice cake, tripe and chicken stew, the cauldron octopus and the garlic pork jowl barbecue suyuk as signatures.

How many visit stories are there about Hyehwahwa?

Superchart has 39 first-hand visit stories about Hyehwahwa; the latest visit was on September 24, 2026.

77 visit stories about Hyehwahwa

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Hyehwa-dong restaurant serving octopus three ways
“Hyehwahwa is a straw-fire Korean pub on Daemyeong-gil in Jongno-gu, Seoul, about 146m from Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station.”
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Daehangno pub with a torch fire show: tteok gopdori-tang
“We ordered the spicy straw-fire tteok gopdori-tang (rice cake, gopchang and chicken stew) at 26,000 won and a half plate of top-grade chilled yukhoe (beef tartare) at 18,000 won, then watched a staff member sear the whole gopchang and chicken thigh with a torch right at the table.”
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Daehangno pub two-pot dinner: spicy octopus and clam stew
“Hyehwahwa is a Korean pub in Daehangno, Jongno, Seoul, 146m from Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station.”
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Daehangno Korean pub for chilled yukhoe and clam stew
“A half plate of premium chilled yukhoe (raw beef), spicy scallop and clam stew, and cheese bomb beef belly kimchi fried rice came to 53,000 won, and because scallops had sold out that day the staff explained it upfront and added extra clams to the stew.”
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Hyehwa Korean pub with a thick meat-bomb beef pancake
“Hyehwahwa is a fusion Korean pub on the second floor at 29-3 Daemyeong-gil in Jongno, Seoul, built around straw-fire grilling.”
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Hyehwa pub for burner-cooked spicy gopdori-tang
“On this repeat visit the order was the new straw-fire seared spicy gopdori-tang (chicken and gopchang stew), simmered 7–8 minutes on a tabletop burner, plus a half plate of two-plus grade Korean beef yukhoe (raw beef tartare), and an early arrival brought free welcome makgeolli (rice wine) with dubu-kimchi.”
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