Hwarakgwan Sinchon Branch
화락관 신촌본점
About
Clean and modern Sinchon restaurant serving tender pork bossam kept warm at the table, paired with complimentary choices of noodle soups.
A short walk from Sinchon Station, Hwarakkwan rethinks the neighborhood pork belly standard by pairing tender boiled pork directly with steaming bowls of knife-cut noodles. The dining room offers an airy, polished environment of roughly ten tables, complete with an immaculate self-bar, hair ties for diners, and a decorative rack where guests can select their own artisanal liquor glasses before settling in. The signature draw is the Teuk Samgyeopsal Bossam set, which arrives over an active tabletop burner with a water bath beneath to keep each cut continuously warm, supple, and moist. The pork belly achieves a balanced ratio of lean meat to fat, yielding rich, clean flavors free of any porkiness. Diners assemble broad lettuce wraps packed with the meat, sharp cloves of raw garlic, ssamjang, pickled perilla leaves, and the essential crunchy radish kimchi or freshly dressed geotjeori kimchi. For an indulgent side, spoonfuls of bubbling corn cheese arrive in a dedicated cup. Ordering the bossam triggers a complimentary single portion of knife-cut noodles, turning an already hearty spread into an expansive meal. Diners customize their broth across four preparations: a fiery red scallop kalguksu, a cold and tangy bibim makguksu, a peppery brisket yukgaejang kalguksu that slices cleanly through the pork fat, or the popular clear scallop kalguksu. The clear broth arrives laden with fresh, whole scallops that infuse the pot with deep seafood aroma, anchoring springy wheat noodles that balance the savory richness of the warm pork slices. Whether booked for an unhurried dinner date, group gatherings, or late evening drinks over warming pots, Hwarakkwan crafts a polished dining experience with generous pairings and meticulous hospitality on the border of Mapo.
Menu
- Special Pork Belly Bossam₩32,000
- 화락 간장 보쌈₩35,000
- 화락 가브리살 보쌈₩35,000
- Scallop Kalguksu
- 화락 특삼겹 보쌈₩33,000
- 매콤 고추장 한우 육회₩21,000
- 프리미엄 한우 육회₩21,000
- 1++ 한우 육회 비빔밥₩11,000
- 산지직송 가리비 칼국수₩10,000
- 우삼겹 육개장 칼국수₩10,000
- Spicy Buckwheat Noodles₩8,000
- Boiled Dumplings₩3,000
Local tips
- Ordering a bossam set includes a complimentary 1-person serving of noodles.
- Choose from four soup options including clear scallop kalguksu and spicy yukgaejang kalguksu.
- One hour of free parking is supported at the adjacent public parking lot.
- You can pick your own pretty liquor glass and refill side dishes at the self-bar.
Details
- Sinchon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–22:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00