What to eat near Hyehwa Station (Daehangno), and where. The Seoul Tourism Organization lists 15 places within about 530 m of the station in English. We grouped them by what they serve — from the name and signature dish in each listing — and give walking distance from the exit. Not a ranking; rebuilt 2026-09-27.
- What to eat here: Cafés & bakeries — 3 places · Kalguksu 칼국수 — 2 places · Asian & Middle Eastern — 2 places · Jjigae 찌개 — 1 place
- Closest to the station: Hakrim Dabang (Exit 3, 100 m) · 2024 Seoul Performing Arts Festival (Exit 1, 168 m) · About Shabu (Exit 2, 244 m)
- Prices: none of the 15 listings here gives prices
- Late night: 2 places open until 23:00 or later (latest: Soodowon, until 01:00 (+1)) — list
- Halal · vegetarian: none of the 15 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food — ask before you order
What to eat near Hyehwa Station — and where
Cafés, bakeries & desserts
Coffee, bread, cakes and desserts.
- Hakrim Dabang — Exit 3, 100 m · 10:00–23:00
- Café Kiiro — Exit 3, 263 m · 12:00–20:00
- Coffee Hanyakbang Hyehwa Branch — Exit 2, 297 m · 12:00–22:00
Kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) · 칼국수
Knife-cut wheat noodles (or hand-torn dough, sujebi) in a hot broth, often with dumplings or clams.
- Son Kalguksu — Exit 4, 393 m · 12:00–14:00
- Hyehwa Kalguksu — Exit 4, 403 m · 11:00–21:00
Indian, Nepali, Southeast Asian & Middle Eastern
Curries and dishes from South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
- Persian Palace — Exit 4, 530 m · 11:00–21:10
- NIROSHA Restaurant — Exit 2 · 11:00–22:00
Also here
- Jjigae (stews) 찌개: Mami Cheonggukjang — Exit 1, 266 m
- Japanese (sushi, ramen, tonkatsu): About Shabu — Exit 2, 244 m
- Pubs & bars with food: Soodowon — Exit 2, 340 m
5 listings here don’t name a dish we can group — they are in the full list below.
Early and late near Hyehwa Station
| Place | Exit · distance | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakrim Dabang café | Exit 3, 100 m | 10:00 | 23:00 |
| Soodowon bar | Exit 2, 340 m | 16:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
Places opening by 09:00 or closing at 23:00 or later. Times are the earliest and latest the listing gives — some differ by day, and break times and last orders are not shown here.
A short food walk from Exit 2
Exit 2 has the most listed places (7). The 5 closest, nearest first — distances are from the exit as the listing gives them, not between the places, so check the map as you go:
- About Shabu — 244 m (3 min walk) · Beef Shabu Fresh Noodle, Beef Shabu Set, Beef Loin on a Hot Plate
- Dep Trai — 266 m (4 min walk)
- Coffee Hanyakbang Hyehwa Branch — 297 m (4 min walk)
- Di Matteo — 297 m (4 min walk)
- Soodowon — 340 m (5 min walk) · Beer
All 15 places, nearest first
| Place | Exit · distance | Signature menu | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakrim Dabang | Exit 3 · 100 m | — | 10:00~23:00 (Last order 22:00) |
| 2024 Seoul Performing Arts Festival | Exit 1 · 168 m | — | Vary per performance |
| About Shabu | Exit 2 · 244 m | Beef Shabu Fresh Noodle, Beef Shabu Set, Beef Loin on a Hot Plate | 10:30-22:00 KST |
| Café Kiiro | Exit 3 · 263 m | — | 12:00-20:00 |
| Dep Trai | Exit 2 · 266 m | — | 11:00 – 21:30 (KST) |
| Mami Cheonggukjang | Exit 1 · 266 m | rich soybean paste stew | 10:00 ~ 20:00 KST |
| Kali | Exit 4 · 273 m | — | 11:30 – 21:10 (KST) · (Break Time 15:40 – 17:00) (KST) |
| Coffee Hanyakbang Hyehwa Branch | Exit 2 · 297 m | — | Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 – 21:00 · Friday to Saturday: 12:00 – 22:00… |
| Di Matteo | Exit 2 · 297 m | — | 11:30 – 15:00 / 16:30 – 21:00 (KST) |
| Soodowon | Exit 2 · 340 m | Beer | Monday to Friday: 17:00 – 01:00 · Saturday to Sunday: 16:00 – 01:00 |
| Son Kalguksu | Exit 4 · 393 m | — | Mon-Fri 12:00 – 14:00 |
| Hyehwa Kalguksu | Exit 4 · 403 m | — | 11:00~21:00 (Breaktime 15:00-16:00 / Last Order 20:30) |
| Persian Palace | Exit 4 · 530 m | Iranian · Persian Set Menu, · Vaziri Kebab, Lamb Ribs Curry | 11:00~15:00, 16:00~21:10 |
| NIROSHA Restaurant | Exit 2 | Shrimp Chow Mein · Tandoori Chicken · Curry | 11:00-22:00 |
| 2023 Seoul Performig Arts Festival (SPAF) | Exit 2 | — | Varies per performance |
By exit
Exit 2 7 · Exit 4 4 · Exit 1 2 · Exit 3 2
Ordering in Korean
Menus inside are often in Korean only. Show the Korean name (tap ▶ to hear it). These are the dish names used on this page — the English is a general description, not the restaurant’s own menu.
| On the menu | Say it | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| 칼국수 | Kalguksu | Kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) — knife-cut wheat noodles (or hand-torn dough, sujebi) in a hot broth, often with dumplings or clams |
| 찌개 | Jjigae | Jjigae (stews) — bubbling stews — kimchi, soybean paste (doenjang) or army stew (budae), eaten with rice |
Getting there
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FAQ
What should I eat near Hyehwa Station?
Among the 15 places the Seoul Tourism Organization lists near Hyehwa Station: Cafés & bakeries (3), Kalguksu (2), Asian & Middle Eastern (2), Jjigae (1). To order kalguksu, show the Korean: 칼국수.
Where can I eat late at night near Hyehwa Station?
Soodowon (until 01:00 (+1)), Hakrim Dabang (until 23:00). Hours are as listed — check before you go.
Are there cheap places to eat near Hyehwa Station?
The listings here give no meal prices, so we can’t compare — check menus at the door.
Is there halal or vegetarian food near Hyehwa Station?
None of the 15 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food. That doesn’t mean there is none — ask before you order.
Which exit of Hyehwa Station has the most places to eat?
Exit 2 (7 listed places), then Exit 4 (4).
Are these the best restaurants?
No ranking is implied. These are the places the Seoul Tourism Organization has written up in English on visitseoul.net; we only group them by what they serve and sort by distance from the station exit. Menus and prices are as the listing gives them — check the place before you go.
Source: Seoul Tourism Organization restaurant listings (English, visitseoul.net) via Seoul Open Data Plaza (TbVwRestaurants) · names, menus, prices and hours as listed; dish groups are read from each listing’s name and signature menu · page rebuilt 2026-09-27. Listings change — confirm before you go.
