Walking on the Cloud ‘Garden’ restaurant. Photo: Hanwha Hotels & Resorts
“First makeover in 15 years” Hanwha 63 Building F&B shifts to a ‘mixed platform’
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[Korea Financial News reporter Seulgi Park] Hanwha Hotels & Resorts’ subsidiary Hanwha Foodtech, which runs the 63 Building’s food-and-beverage operations, is getting its first major refresh in 15 years. The high-rise restaurants will relaunch as 63 Skyline Dining, and the venue will evolve into a multi-use cultural and dining destination with the upcoming Pompidou Center Hanwha. The renovation responds to growing demand for cultural and tourism experiences.
On the 25th, Hanwha Hotels & Resorts said 63 Skyline Dining will open on March 27, with Pompidou Center Hanwha slated to debut in June. The overhaul centers on an integrated F&B model that blends fine dining, event planning and sweeping views of the Han River.
First overhaul in 15 years… Four restaurants reconfigured
Shuchiku ‘kappo’ counter. Photo: Hanwha Hotels & Resorts
“First makeover in 15 years” Hanwha 63 Building F&B shifts to a ‘mixed platform’
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The 63 Building—perched above downtown Seoul with panoramic Han River views—is a longtime local landmark. The renovation fully reimagines four restaurants for the first time in roughly 15 years: Walking on the Cloud, Touch the Sky, Shuchiku and Baekrihyang (百里香).
Walking on the Cloud, on the 59th floor, embraces a \”festival of the sky\” theme and promises unobstructed panoramic views from every seat. Beyond the dining room, it includes a banquet hall, a bridal waiting room and cozy seats for couples—making it ideal for intimate weddings and private celebrations. Touch the Sky adds a set of private dining rooms (PDRs) in various sizes for those seeking a quieter, more intimate meal.
Shuchiku leans into a \”festival of water\” aesthetic, with wave-pattern marble and moody finishes. The sushi and kappo counters let diners watch chefs craft dishes right before them. Baekrihyang channels a \”festival of flowers,\” evoking imperial Chinese elegance across 14 rooms, each offering views of the Han River.
63 Skyline Dining is built around turnkey hospitality: whether a business dinner, wedding, proposal or formal family introduction, the venue offers one-stop service from booking through follow-up. Planning, consulting and production are handled by dedicated experts, and packages bundle space styling (flowers, music, photos and video), tailored menus and beverage pairings.
Menu overhaul and rare wines… Strengthening culinary competitiveness
Baekrihyang ‘Cheonhyang’ course. Photo: Hanwha Hotels & Resorts
“First makeover in 15 years” Hanwha 63 Building F&B shifts to a ‘mixed platform’
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The kitchens and drink lists have been overhauled. A professional sommelier curated a selection that includes rare Burgundies, prestige champagnes and old-vintage grand crus—calling out names like Château Pétrus and Jacques Selosse among the highlights. The beverage program also expands sake, premium Chinese spirits and non-alcoholic pairings.
Walking on the Cloud leans into Italian-American fare, adds an antipasti bar and broadens its wine lineup. Touch the Sky will offer contemporary, seasonal tasting courses driven by market-fresh ingredients, overseen by a Michelin-trained chef.
Shuchiku focuses on premium washoku using seasonal seafood, with differentiated experiences by seat type—omakase rooms and a kappo counter among them. Baekrihyang, open since 1985, is sharpening its traditional Chinese menu and tea pairings, featuring luxe ingredients like live lobster and dried sea cucumber.
‘Pompidou Center Hanwha’ to open in June… Combining culture with dining
The renovation’s other headline is Pompidou Center Hanwha, a project Hanwha Group has pursued since 2018 that now comes to fruition after about eight years. In June 2024, the group closed Aqua Planet 63 and 63 Art, making room for the Pompidou Center Hanwha.
The Pompidou Center ranks among France’s top museums, alongside the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, and already runs branches in Metz, Málaga and Shanghai.
Pompidou Center Hanwha is notable as the institution’s first partnership with a private company; previous branches were set up with local governments or public entities.
The Hanwha Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit under Hanwha Group, is leading the project. To cover brand royalties, artwork loan fees and consulting support required by the Pompidou Center, Hanwha’s key affiliates made donations to the foundation. Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Solutions, Hanwha Life, Hanwha Systems and other affiliates contributed, and members of the Hanwha owner family also provided personal funds.
Industry observers see the renovation not merely as a facility upgrade but as a strategy to strengthen \”stay\” experiences that combine culture and gastronomy.
A Hanwha Hotels & Resorts representative said, \”63 Skyline Dining is a new kind of mixed F&B platform that pairs Han River views with fine dining and curated event experiences.\” They added, \”We’ll keep rolling out differentiated offerings—like new package products—so guests can celebrate life’s brightest moments, not just have a meal.\”
Seulgi Park, Korea Financial News seulgi@fntimes.com
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