Want to Eat Ramen by the Han River? A Foreigner’s Guide to the Best Picnic + Housing Tips
The weather these days has been absolutely gorgeous, hasn’t it?
On weekends, I often head to Yeouido Hangang Park for a bit of peace and quiet. And let me tell you — eating ramen by the Han River is next-level good. If you’re a foreigner living in Korea, you’ve got to try it at least once.
So here’s a full guide — from how to rent picnic gear and cook ramen, to long-term housing options near the park!
🚇 How to Get to Yeouido Hangang Park
📍 Take Seoul Subway Line 5 to Yeouinaru Station, Exit 2
→ The entrance to the park and rental booths are right outside the station!
🧺 How to Rent Picnic Gear
In Korea, it’s totally normal to rent picnic sets by leaving your passport or ARC (Alien Registration Card) as a deposit.
There’s no time limit, and most gear is clean and well-maintained — it’s a very trust-based system that just works.
Here’s what you can rent and the average prices:
Items Included
Price
Tent + Mat + Wet Wipes
₩10,000
Mat + Table + Wet Wipes
₩5,000
Mat + Blanket + Wet Wipes
₩5,000
Large Mat + Table + Wet Wipes
₩8,000
Large Mat + Blanket + Wet Wipes
₩8,000
Large Mat + Wet Wipes Only
₩5,000
⏰ Most rental shops operate from around 1 PM to 8 PM.
Bonus: Around 6 PM, some vendors even sell Han River ramen sets right next to the rental booth!
🍜 How to Make Ramen at the Han River
Yes, it’s a real thing. There are ramen cooking machines at Han River parks — and they’re super easy to use!
Here’s how it works:
1. Buy a “Han River ramen set” at the Seven-Eleven convenience store (around ₩4,000)
2. Open the bag and put the ingredients in the special ramen bowl
3. Place it in the ramen machine — it automatically adds the perfect amount of water and starts cooking!
4. Stir at the 2–3 minute mark, and if you have a raw egg, crack it in
5. Wait till the full 4 minutes are up — and you’ve got the perfect bowl of ramen! 🍜
🎒 Pro Tip: You can buy chopsticks, wet wipes, and a trash bag at the convenience store.
Don’t forget to clean up afterward!
🛵 Can I Order Delivery?
Absolutely. There are 3 designated food delivery zones in Yeouido Hangang Park.
Delivery Zone 2 is the easiest to find — it’s right near the main entrance!
Use delivery apps like Baemin (배달의민족), Yogiyo (요기요), or Coupang Eats
Delivery Zone 2 Address: 343, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
You can have chicken, tteokbokki, pizza, or even mala delivered right to your picnic spot.
🏠 What About Long-Term Housing Nearby?
If you’re a foreigner in Korea on a working holiday, exchange program, or language course, you might be looking for affordable long-term housing with low deposits — and preferably close to the Han River.
StayKorea has you covered with these foreigner-friendly goshiwon-style accommodations near Yeouido and Noryangjin:
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- Studio-type goshiwon with AC, fridge, washer, microwave, TV, and private bathroom.
Free rice, kimchi, ramen, and coffee. - All-inclusive with no extra fees.
- 5–7 min walk from Noryangjin or Daebang Station.
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- 5-minute walk to Noryangjin Station.
- Premium goshiwon popular with foreign tenants.
- Free meals, clean shared kitchen, quiet vibe.
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- Luxury goshiwon built to fix common problems (no windows, bugs, noise).
- Includes large window, private bath, strong heating, and soundproofing.
- Close to academy district.
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- Modern goshiwon with gender-separated floors.
- Shared laundry, massage chair, study room, color printer.
- Free ramen, kimchi, coffee.
- Daily cleaning and rooftop lounge.
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- Quiet and private building exclusively for housing.
- Private bathrooms, AC, washer, microwave included.
- 15 minutes by bus to Yeouido; 30 minutes to Gangnam/Hongdae.
- Rooftop terrace and shared kitchen available.
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