Happiness Daehakro Review: Best Hyehwa Chinese Food

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Developer's Diary.

The restaurant I want to share with you today

has been walking a single path of Chinese cuisine for 7 years.

A true Hyehwa gem,

Happiness Daehangno

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is the place!

Great Lunch Spot for Chinese Cuisine in Daehangno

Happiness Daehangno

Hours, Location, and Parking Info

⏰️ Opening Hours

Mon - Thu: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Last Order: 9:55 PM

Fri - Sun: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Last Order: 10:55 PM

Break Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

🏠 Location

1F, Sehun Building, 40 Daehangno 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

TEL: 0507-1422-1811

Happiness Daehangno, a great local spot,

is just a 5 to 10-minute walk

from Hyehwa Station, Exit 3.

It takes almost the same time from Exit 4,

so you can use either Exit 3 or Exit 4!

It's right by the street and the sign is super clear,

so it wasn't hard to find at all.

Plus, there was a waiting list board at the entrance,

and they even had ice-cold water in a cooler

for people waiting outside!

I loved this thoughtful little touch from the owner.

On-site parking is not available.

If you're driving, please use a nearby paid parking lot

before heading over!

Hyehwa Station (Line 4) Restaurant Recommendation

Happiness Daehangno

Special Event

Happiness Daehangno, a great Chinese restaurant in the area,

is running a receipt review event where you can get

either deep-fried flower buns drizzled with condensed milk or a free drink

on the house!

Definitely take part and grab your freebie!

Line 4 Hyehwa Hotspot

Happiness Daehangno

Interior Vibes

The place was clean, with a lovely touch of Chinese aesthetics.

Red lights glowed against the ceiling,

and the overall interior design really added to

that authentic Chinese vibe.

Each table was tidy, making it a perfect spot for solo diners,

a cozy date night in Hyehwa, or even a nice family meal.

It's highly recommended for any of those occasions!

Hyehwa Restaurant Recommendation

Happiness Daehangno

Menu

Here is the menu for Happiness Daehangno,

the Chinese gem near Daehangno.

They have great value set menus, a wide variety of dishes,

and plenty of drinks and alcohol to choose from.

From these options, we ordered

the "Chef's Highly Recommended Set."

These are the basic side dishes served first.

You get pickled radish and zha cai (mustard tuber), which pair perfectly with Chinese food!

They are absolute must-haves to eat with black bean noodles. So good!

Chef's Highly Recommended Set - ~$39

As part of the set menu, you can choose between

the Cotton Candy Sweet and Sour Pork (Mokhwa Tangsuyuk) or the Spicy Garlic Pork (Kkanpungyuk).

We went with the Cotton Candy Sweet and Sour Pork.

The portion was huge, and most of all, the batter was so clean

and looked incredibly appetizing.

Even though it came served with the sauce already poured over,

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a touch of sweetness from the sauce...

it was absolutely divine.

It even comes with a delicious dipping sauce on the side.

Dipping it in the soy sauce is a serious game-changer!

Next up from our set menu is the Dongpo Pork (braised pork belly).

It's incredibly tender, so they recommend cutting it with your spoon.

First of all, the presentation alone got a perfect score...!

Those thick cuts of pork generously coated in savory sauce

looked utterly mouthwatering.

I cut a bite-sized piece with my spoon, topped it with wasabi

and some bok choy. The meat melted in my mouth, and the kick of wasabi

paired with the crisp crunch of bok choy elevated the flavor

to a whole new level!

And now, the star of the set menu! The Sizzling Hot Plate Jajangmyeon (Medium).

The portion was incredibly generous, and oh my goodness,

the sight of those noodles sizzling away on a scorching hot stone plate was mesmerizing...!

Make sure to give it a good stir with the tongs so it doesn't stick

to the hot plate while you eat.

I scooped some onto my plate and took a bite.

The noodles were perfectly bouncy and the flavor was spot-on—not too salty at all.

Since it's served on a hot plate,

I loved that every single bite stayed piping hot

throughout the entire meal!

To be honest, I was disappointed by a hot plate jajangmyeon I had in Gapyeong before,

but this one...

was absolutely, hands-down DELICIOUS!

If I'm ever back in Hyehwa, I am 100% coming back here.

Once you've finished your meal, just ask the staff for dessert

and they’ll bring out some yogurt. It's sweet and refreshing,

making it the absolute perfect palate cleanser.

A flawless end to a fantastic meal!

Hyehwa Station (Line 4) Restaurant Recommendation

Happiness Daehakro Branch

Overall Review

📌 Hyehwa Hotspot

Happiness Daehakro

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🚇 Line 4 Hyehwa Station, Exit 3 or 4 (5-10 min walk)

🚗 No parking on-site. Please use nearby paid parking lots

(such as CGV Daehakro Parking Lot)

⏰ Mon–Thu 12:00 - 22:00, Fri–Sun 12:00 - 23:00

(Break Time 14:30 - 16:00)

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✨ "7 Years of Chinese Culinary Perfection!

A clean, exotic Chinese restaurant in Daehakro!"

✔ Located right on the street near Hyehwa Station,

very easy to spot with its striking exterior

✔ Free cold water served while you wait—

such a thoughtful touch by the owner!

✔ Vibrant red lighting and decor

that create an authentic, overseas vibe

✔ Perfect for solo dining, date nights, or family dinners

🔥 "My Personal Top Recommendation!

The ultimate pairing of Sizzling Hot Plate Jajangmyeon & Cotton Ball Tangsuyuk!"

✔ Crisp, clean batter wrapping a melt-in-your-mouth center:

Cotton Ball Tangsuyuk (Highly recommend dipping in soy sauce!)

✔ Fork-tender pork belly cut and eaten with a spoon:

Dongpo Pork (Incredible when paired with wasabi and bok choy!)

✔ Served piping hot till the very last bite:

Sizzling Hot Plate Jajangmyeon (Rich, robust sauce without being overly salty!)

✔ Side dishes like zha cai and pickled radish that complement the meal beautifully

✔ Leave a Naver Receipt Review to get a free

​Fried Flower Bun with Condensed Milk or 1 Free Drink

with 7 years of mastery near Hyehwa Station?

👉 Head over to Happiness Daehakro and try

my absolute favorite set menu! 🚀

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