Ratings
Review split — 1,259 on Korean platforms, 212 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 3.8 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Hyangmi is part of Myeongdong's overseas-Chinese restaurant row, best known among diners for clam stir-fry (jogae-bokkeum) and pan-fried guotie dumplings alongside beef noodle soup and tangsuyuk. Sung Si-kyung's Muktende covered it in the same episode as neighboring restaurant Gaehwa.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Noodle and cutlet dishes ~11,000 won; kkwotie ~9,000 won (2026)
Mon-Sat roughly 11:30-21:30 with a mid-afternoon break, closed Sundays (per blog reports, not officially verified)
Short waits at peak
Weekday visits often report no wait; weekend evenings, especially around closing of the break period, show waits of one or more parties ahead.
Myeong-dong, Jung-gu
중구 남대문로 52-5, 1층 (명동2가) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 명동역 향미, 개화 2024-02-05
Good to know
What is Hyangmi?
Hyangmi is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Myeong-dong, Seoul, operating since 2005. The dish to order is Jogae-bokkeum (조개볶음) — clam stir-fry.
Do I need a reservation at Hyangmi?
No — Hyangmi is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Hyangmi?
At Hyangmi: Weekday visits often report no wait; weekend evenings, especially around closing of the break period, show waits of one or more parties ahead.
How much does Hyangmi cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Hyangmi. Noodle and cutlet dishes ~11,000 won; kkwotie ~9,000 won (2026)
Can I order at Hyangmi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Hyangmi keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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