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Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Wui Tea House & Restaurant • 웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑

Wui Tea House & Restaurant 웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑
October 24, 2024 by greysuitcase in Seoul, South Korea, Food

Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑) is a Chinese restaurant that serves Hong Kong cuisines that is located in Yongsan (용산) neighborhood. Stepping into Wui feels like being transported to one of the Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong. The dimly lit space is filled booth seatings for two and four, providing an intimate atmosphere and privacy for patrons. It feels like a place where a spy protagonist of a movie might be having a secret meeting to devise a grand plan for something greater. 

Staying true to the restaurant’s concept, the interior is decorated with green neon hanja sign, mahjong tiles, Chinese books and liquor bottles, and a projector that’s playing scenes from old Hong Kong movies on the wall. All these things will certainly remind you of Hong Kong and a nice touch to the overall dining experience.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

First time I visited Wui was when I was craving for some Chinese food near the end of my two months trip in Seoul. Missing a little taste of home, I searched for a Chinese restaurant when I was exploring Yongsan neighborhood and found Wui Tea House & Restaurant on one of the search results. The menu looked interesting and has some things that I wanted to eat so I ended up giving the place a try.

I arrived at around 8 pm and the place was pretty busy. It wasn’t a full house but the majority of the tables were occupied with patrons that were sharing meals with their dinner companions over animated conversations and soft jazz music that can be heard around the room. I was immediately seated at one of the booth for two in the middle aisle of the restaurant and given the menu to look over. Their menu is designed looking like a newspaper and I have to say it’s pretty well-designed. I really like the overall layout and typography and it feels very on brand with the aesthetic of the restaurant.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Their menu is pretty extensive and even though there were so many interesting things I wanted to try, I ended up deciding on three menus to order.

Cold Chicken with Chili Sauce 구수제 (닭고기:국내산) ₩25,000 | 9.5/10

Sichuan-style cold chicken breast in spicy chili sauce and cucumber salad.
닭 가슴살에 매콤한 소스를 곁들인 사천식 냉채 요리

The chicken was tender and juicy and the chili oil was super delicious. It was spicy and salty and the dish was nicely seasoned. It was a bit on the spicy side for my personal preference (since I can’t really eat spicy food in general), but the spice level was still manageable for me since I ate it with rice. This was the first dish that came out and honestly I was really impressed.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Typhoon Shelter Style Shrimp 비풍당 ₩35,000 | 9.5/10

Cantonese style fried shrimps topped with fried garlic chips, dried chilis, and scallions.
튀긴 새우에 마늘칩을 얹은 광동식 해산물 요리

The shrimps were fresh and the size was pretty big. It was nicely fried with golden crispy batter on the outside and the texture of the meat was still chewy on the inside. The crispy fried garlic chips, dried chilis, and scallions were also really good. It’s savory and the seasoning was just right. Ate them with steamed rice and it was a really satisfying bite for me. Definitely another impressive dish that I really enjoyed. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Hangzhou Style Braised Pork Belly 동파육 ₩19,000 | 9.5/10

Pork belly that is slow cooked in Chinese cooking wine and Korean yeast.
소흥주와 누룩을 넣어 오랜시간 조린 항주식 돼지고기 요리

The pork belly was the dish that surprised me the most. I’ve had this kind of dish before in the past so flavor wise, it was familiar flavors that reminded me of my grandma’s cooking during Chinese New Year. The brown sauce was sweet and savory and absolutely rich in flavors. Very nice and balanced sauce.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Now let’s talk about the pork belly. The dish was served with a side of scissors next to it so I was assuming that the meat might be a little tough. So I took the scissors and stuck it into the meat, expecting that it would require a little of an effort from my part to cut this thick piece of meat. But the second the metal blades disappeared into the brown sauce, I realized how wrong I was because. Oh. My. Gosh. The meat was very, super, extremely tender! They really did slow cooked this meat until it was buttery soft. Honestly, no scissors were needed for this dish because you can easily cut the meat with your spoon (although cutting it with the scissors did make the slices of meat more even and prettier I admit). The meat even fell apart when I picked it up with my chopsticks. The pork belly was definitely amazing and this was a really delicious and nicely executed dish.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Service at this place was also really great. I was served by (I think) the manager of the restaurant and he asked me where I’m from. He thought I was a Hongkonger and it led to more small talks after. During and after the meal, he ended up giving me a couple of drinks to try as well as desserts on the house. I really appreciate the hospitality and the kind gesture which made my whole dining experience even more enjoyable than it already was.

Zhuge Liang Baijiu 제갈량 백주 38%vol 빠이지오우 (諸葛亮 白酒)

I don’t know a lot about Baijiu (Chinese liquor) but this one was pretty smooth but strong for my personal preference.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Hong Kong Milk Tea 홍콩 밀크티 | 8/10

Fragrant milk tea and not too sweet. I liked it. Although I did taste a little bit of coffee when I had it so there’s a possibility that it was Yuenyeung (Hong Kong-style milk tea and coffee) instead of Hong Kong Milk Tea. Honestly, I’m not too sure. But nevertheless, it was good.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Almond Pudding 아몬드 푸딩 | 8/10

The almond pudding was silky smooth and overall it wasn’t too sweet. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

Flower Candy | 8/10

The candy was also not too sweet and has subtle flavors of flowers. Pretty interesting dessert and a good option if you prefer something light and sweet to end your meal.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

The ambience of this place was pretty nice and relaxing, although it could get pretty loud during lunch/dinner rush. They also have different menus for lunch and dinner. During lunch they serve lighter dishes that are usually served at cha chaan teng (Hong Kong’s casual cafes/diners) and during dinner they serve heavier traditional Chinese dishes that can be paired with baijiu (clear Chinese liquor) if you choose to. 

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.

If you ever want to try a great Chinese restaurant or delicious Hong Kong cuisines in Seoul, I would definitely recommend paying Wui Tea House & Restaurant a visit. Their food is one of the best food I’ve had in Seoul and I would definitely go back again next time I’m craving some delicious Chinese food when I’m in Seoul.

Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
Greysuitcase Seoul Restaurant Series: Wui Tea House & Restaurant (웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑), Yongsan (용산), Seoul, South Korea.
 

Wui Tea House & Restaurant • 웨이 티하우스 앤 레스토랑

Address: 서울 용산구 한강대로21길 25 한국여성단체협의회 1층, WUI
Telephone: 02-795-2125
Hours:
• Monday-Wednesday & Friday 11:30-22:00
(15:00-18:00 Break Time, 21:00 Last Order)
• Thursday 11:30-23:00
(15:00-18:00 Break Time, 22:00 Last Order)
• Closed on Sundays

Instagram: @wui.yongsan


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