Shawnino Yongsan Brunch Review 2026: Lemon Butter Chicken & Benedict

Shawnino: A Yongridan-gil Gem in Yongsan

Charming Italian Dining with an Inviting Ambiance

If you've explored Yongridan-gil recently, you've likely heard of 'Shawnino'!

Tucked away on a quiet street near Yongsan Station, this

Italian restaurant offers a delightful escape.

With its wonderful atmosphere and outstanding food, it's already a well-known spot

among Yongridan-gil's best restaurants.

Today, I'm excited to share my detailed review of Shawnino,

from a lovely weekend visit.

Shawnino Yongsan: Location & Information

✅ Address: 1F, 17-18 Hangang-daero 21-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

✅ Operating Hours: Weekdays & Saturdays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

(Break Time 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Sundays 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

✅ Parking: Utilize nearby paid parking facilities.

It can be a little tricky to find at first, but look for a

blue door in the alley behind 'Our Mom's Seasonal Restaurant'

at the beginning of Yongridan-gil!

We visited around 2:00 PM on a weekend and, lucky for us,

only waited about 10 minutes for a table as walk-ins.

Shawnino Yongsan: Menu Recommendations

Shawnino offers separate brunch and dinner menus.

Thanks to its bright, sun-drenched interior, it transforms into a perfect natural-light brunch spot during the day,

while in the evening, soft lighting creates a romantic ambiance ideal for a date night.

My friend and I, a party of two, opted for brunch as we preferred the daytime vibe.

Keep in mind, Shawnino's brunch menu requires one menu item per person.

On this visit, we ordered the

Lemon Butter Chicken and the

Mushroom & Avocado Benedict.

First up, the Lemon Butter Chicken – Shawnino's signature dish!

The chicken thigh was incredibly tender, and the lemon butter sauce was both refreshing and rich.

The slightly tangy aroma truly whetted my appetite, making it a perfectly delicious and non-greasy dish 🍋

Satisfaction: ★★★★★

The Mushroom & Avocado Benedict featured creamy avocado, perfectly poached eggs,

and a generous amount of mushrooms, offering a delightful mix of textures.

Served with an arugula salad, it was a wonderfully fresh and zesty option.

Satisfaction: ★★★★

💡 Shawnino Yongsan Pro Tips

✅ Brunch time is ideal for photos due to the beautiful natural light.

✅ The restaurant isn't very large, so for groups of 4 or more,

it's best to call ahead to secure a table.

My Honest Review of Shawnino Yongsan

Would I revisit? ★★★★★

The Lemon Butter Chicken alone was enough to make me want to come back.

It was truly that satisfying!

Next time, I'd love to experience their dinner service too 🍷

If you're planning a date in Yongsan or a weekend outing,

I highly recommend stopping by Shawnino!

+Bonus Tip (Nearby Cafe after Shawnino)

After our delightful lunch at Shawnino,

we popped over to the trendy nearby cafe, Oldisse.

It's famous for its Whiskey Cream Honey Latte,

known as the Amoretto Latte!

This place is also quite popular, so you might encounter a wait on weekends,

but Oldisse is just about a 1-minute walk from Shawnino,

making it a perfect follow-up to your meal 😉

Shawnino Yongsan

Wellness Archive Index

A brunch that feels like a trip to Southern Italy

Pre-trip (Expectation): ★★★

During-trip (Experience): ★★★★

Post-trip (Memory): ★★★★

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