This guide presents four food and drink venues located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. These establishments offer a range of culinary options, from cocktails, coffee, and desserts to Korean dishes, Turkish cuisine, and multi-course meals. Each venue provides distinct dining experiences.
HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)
HILLS & EUROPA is in Haebangchon. Lee Hyori’s program ‘Seoul Check-in’ was filmed there. The venue has a low wooden ceiling and walls decorated with objects and LPs. It serves cream caramel pudding, coffee, and cocktails, including ‘Cigar in a Glass’.
- Address: 35 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone: +82-10-6393-1811
- Map: Map
- Hours: Monday-Friday 19:00-02:00 (last order 01:40); Saturday-Sunday 12:00-02:00 (break 17:00-18:00; last order 01:40). Open all year round.
- Parking: Not available
Soul (소울)
Soul serves lunch and dinner courses that reinterpret Korean dishes. It was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. The restaurant operates by reservation only, with bookings available by phone.
- Address: B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone: +82-507-1335-7685
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/souldining_seoul
- Map: Map
- Hours: 10:00-22:00 (break 15:00-18:00). Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Parking: Available
Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)
Kervan Turkish Restaurant is in Itaewon. It serves kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. The interior has traditional tiles, and a chef from Türkiye prepares the dishes. Main menu items include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.
- Address: 192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone: +82-2-792-4767
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/kervankorea/
- Map: Map
- Hours: 11:00-06:00 (next day). Open all year round.
- Parking: Not available
Maison Hannam (메종 한남)
Maison Hannam occupies a remodeled former Italian Embassy building. It has views of the Hangang River and Lotte World Tower. Its Maison Lunch Set has three courses, including an appetizer, pasta, and Korean beef steak. A glass greenhouse stands on the outdoor terrace. The Korea Tourism Organization listing says a terrace seat with a Hangang River view requires a reservation at least a month in advance.
- Address: 24 UN village 3-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone: +82-507-1357-1289
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/maisonhannam_official/
- Map: Map
- Hours: 11:30-21:30 (break 15:00-17:30). Closed Tuesdays.
- Parking: Available
Hours and reservations
The hours and reservation details above come from the Korea Tourism Organization listing. For current details, contact each venue at its listed number.
