The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a prominent office district where numerous office workers are based. Various dining establishments tailored to these office workers can be found throughout the area, primarily in the underground shopping arcades of large buildings.
Even in the underground shopping arcade of the “Opseeya Building,” located southwest of Gwanghwamun Square, you can find a concentration of diverse restaurants.
“Opisia Building in Seoul Gwanghwamun: Oh Hansu Beef Noodle”
Oh Hansu Beef Noodle can be described as a franchise restaurant, making it accessible not only in Gwanghwamun but also in various locations. This restaurant specializes in Hong Kong cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including beef brisket noodles and wonton noodles.
Especially during these times when travel has been limited due to COVID-19, it’s a great place to visit when you’re craving food you could taste overseas.
Notably, Oh Hansu Beef Noodle can be found in several locations around Gwanghwamun. It can also be found in the Royal Building underground shopping arcade, located to the west of Gwanghwamun Square. However, this time, I visited the branch in the Opisia Building.
“Taste Hong Kong-Style Noodles at Oh Hansu Beef Noodle”
At Oh Hansu Beef Noodle, you can savor dishes that are commonly enjoyed in Hong Kong. From beef brisket noodles to wonton noodles, there’s a wide array of options available.
The prices are reasonable as well. The basic menu item, Hong Kong Beef Brisket Noodles, is priced at 9,200 KRW. Below, you can find a list of various menu items:
- Hong Kong Beef Brisket Noodles: 9,200 KRW
- Ching Kyeong Chae Do Ga Ni Tang Noodles: 11,000 KRW
- Hong Kong Wonton Noodles: 11,000 KRW
- Stir-Fried Shrimp Rice: 9,500 KRW
- Fried Dumplings (4 pieces): 7,000 KRW
- Steamed Dumplings (4 pieces): 7,000 KRW
- Szechuan Stir-Fried Pork: 18,000 KRW
- Juicy Dumpling Hot Pot (Small): 30,000 KRW
- Juicy Dumpling Hot Pot (Medium): 40,000 KRW
- Lamb Tripe Hot Pot (Small): 40,000 KRW
- Lamb Tripe Hot Pot (Medium): 50,000 KRW
“Hong Kong Beef Brisket Noodles: 9,200 KRW”
On this day, I ordered the Hong Kong Beef Brisket Noodles, which cost 9,200 KRW for a single serving. Thanks to this, I was able to taste food commonly enjoyed in Hong Kong at a reasonable price, without actually visiting the city.
One of the advantages of Oh Hansu Beef Noodle is that you can add green onions and minced garlic for free, and when you order one bowl of noodles per person, you can also get free extra noodles, broth, and rice. This allows you to have a hearty and satisfying meal while keeping the price reasonable.
“A Spacious and Neat Atmosphere”
The store is generally spacious, creating a clean and neat atmosphere. As a result, even dining alone doesn’t feel overly burdensome. However, as is typical in the Gwanghwamun area, be prepared for a crowd during lunch hours.
This place is worth a visit when you’re in the Gwanghwamun area and craving Hong Kong-style noodles at a reasonable price.
“Seoul Gwanghwamun Restaurant: Oh Hansu Beef Noodle”
- Address: B1, Gwanghwamun Opseeya Building, 92 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Postal Code: 03186)
- Operating Hours: (Mon-Fri) 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Break Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.