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HANNAM · KOREAN FINE DINING

The grain a tree keeps.
Ong-i

An ong-i is the hard whorl a tree leaves where a branch once grew. Only long-grown wood has one, and when you cut it open it becomes a pattern. In the culinary forest of Hannam-dong, we set that grain — the kind only time makes — on the table.

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Lunch 12:00–14:30 (Wed–Fri) · Dinner 17:00–20:30 (Wed–Sun) · Closed Mon & Tue

Ong-i truffle dish — noodles buried under shaved fresh truffle on a red onggi-glazed plate
Dinner Course
₩110,000
OUR STORY

A new path for Korean food, in the forest of Hannam

In the culinary forest of Hannam-dong, Ong-i charts a new path for Korean fine dining.

The depth of a Korean chef, precisely joined to a contemporary sensibility. We work inside the grammar of familiar Korean cooking and rewrite it in the language of now.

Wood, stone, onggi. Our room and our vessels all come from nature — a long narrow hall clad in solid timber, a grey stone wall, plates in red onggi glaze. What the food is served in is part of the meal.

Down to a traditional-liquor pairing your visiting friends will fall for, we guide you through the taste of Korea in the most Korean way there is.

HANNAM, SEOUL
Korean Fine Dining
Course · Traditional liquor pairing
Inside Ong-i — timber ceiling and walls, a grey stone wall, a solid-wood bar counter, and the Ong-i logo sign
Ong-i beef tartare — tartare and caviar in a stone bowl, set on a bed of twigs
THE CHEF

Ten years of depth, the sensibility of now

Ong-i is led by a chef who spent more than ten years at the Grand Hyatt hotel and won an award from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Grand Hyatt Hotel10+ years
Ministry of AgricultureMinister's Award
Culinary Class WarsFeatured chef

Where the precision of hotel Korean cooking meets the instincts of fine dining — that intersection is where the food at Ong-i begins.

WHY ONG-I

What people remember us for

01

A Korean course from an award-winning chef

Ten years at the Grand Hyatt and a Minister of Agriculture award. A dinner course that lays a contemporary sensibility over hotel-trained fundamentals.

02

A traditional-liquor pairing your friends will fall for

Wine is not the only answer. Four courses paired with Korean liquor — ₩68,000 to travel the taste of Korea from first glass to last.

03

Vessels and a room drawn from nature

Red onggi-glazed plates, stone bowls, tartare set on twigs — inside a hall built of solid timber and stone. What holds the food is part of the food.

04

A table open to everyone

Two hours of free parking with your meal, wheelchair accessible, LGBTQ+ friendly. Rooms for 2 to 6 if you would rather stay quiet.

COURSE

The Ong-i Course

Built around the dinner course, with an optional traditional-liquor and wine pairing.

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Dinner Course

The Korean dinner course at the heart of Ong-i. Contemporary sensibility laid over hotel-trained fundamentals, composed from seasonal ingredients.

₩110,000
4 COURSE PAIRING4 glasses

Traditional Liquor & Wine Pairing

Four glasses matched to the course. Korean traditional liquor at the centre, wine alongside — a run you can recommend to a visiting friend without hesitation.

₩68,000

All prices include VAT, per person.

The course changes with the season's ingredients. We will walk you through the full composition when you book.

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REVIEWS

What guests have said

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4.9
11 reviews
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VISIT

Find us

Address

2F #210, 57 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Hours

Lunch
Dinner
Monday
Closed
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 — 14:30
17:00 — 20:30
Thursday
12:00 — 14:30
17:00 — 20:30
Friday
12:00 — 14:30
17:00 — 20:30
Saturday
—
17:00 — 20:30
Sunday
—
17:00 — 20:30

⋆ Lunch is served on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only.

⋆ Please confirm last order and public-holiday opening with the restaurant on +82-2-6956-5533.

Parking

Parking is available, and we cover two hours of it with your meal.

Seating

Private room (2–6)Group table (2–6)Table seatingCouple seats

Facilities

Dine-inReservationsWi-FiCorkage (paid)Separate restroomsWheelchair accessibleLGBTQ+ friendlyLocal voucher · Zero Pay · Mobile pay

Before you visit

  • This is a no-kids venue.
  • We do not offer takeout or delivery.
  • Corkage is available for a fee.
BOOK NOW

In the forest of Hannam, we will hold a table for you

Choose your date and party size. We will walk you through the course when you book.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a reservation?
You can book on Catchtable by choosing your date, time and party size. You may also call +82-2-6956-5533 or send us an Instagram DM (@ongi_hannam).
What courses do you offer, and what do they cost?
The dinner course is ₩110,000 per person, and you can add a four-glass traditional-liquor and wine pairing for ₩68,000. All prices include VAT, and the course changes with the season's ingredients.
What are your opening hours?
Lunch runs 12:00–14:30 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Dinner runs 17:00–20:30 from Wednesday to Sunday. We are closed on Monday and Tuesday, and there is no lunch service at the weekend. Please confirm last order and public-holiday opening with the restaurant on +82-2-6956-5533.
Who is the chef?
Ong-i is led by a chef who spent more than ten years at the Grand Hyatt hotel, won an award from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and appeared on Culinary Class Wars. The cooking joins the depth of a Korean chef to a contemporary sensibility.
Can I bring my child?
Ong-i is a no-kids venue. Please bear this in mind when planning your visit.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking is available and we cover two hours of it with your meal.
Can I bring my own bottle?
Yes, corkage is available for a fee. Please ask the restaurant about the number of bottles and the charge. We also offer a traditional-liquor and wine pairing course.
Do you have private rooms or take group bookings?
Both the private room and the group table seat 2 to 6 people. There are also couple seats and standard table seating.
Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Ong-i is wheelchair accessible. We are also an LGBTQ+ friendly venue, and we want everyone to feel at ease here.
Where are you located?
2F #210, 57 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.