Rated 4.4 on Naver — very well-reviewed by local diners, featured in 108 Korean food blog posts as one of the most talked-about 일식 spots.
Known for Japanese cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.
23 min walk from Hongdae Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like Mangwon Market: Seoul's Best Local Market for Street Food & Hidden Gems.
Japanese cuisine has deep roots in Seoul, shaped by geographic proximity and a long shared history. Seoul-style Japanese restaurants range from affordable sushi conveyor belts and ramen shops to high-end omakase counters. Quality fish is flown in daily, and Korean chefs often put their own spin on Japanese classics — thicker broths, spicier condiments, and seasonal Korean ingredients woven into traditional recipes.
Mapo-gu — home to Hongdae, Sinchon, and Hapjeong — is Seoul's youth and arts district, defined by its university population, live music venues, and creative energy. The food scene is diverse, affordable, and experimental: trendy cafés, late-night pojangmacha, global street food, and boundary-pushing restaurants all compete for attention in this perpetually buzzing neighbourhood.
새싹약국
별빛약국(星光药局)(Starlight Pharmacy)
2 nearby →Woori Bank Mapo-gu Office
KEB, Hana Bank Mangwon-dong branch
2 nearby →GS25, CU & 7-Eleven 24/7
View all →Best exchange rates nearby
View all →Store bags, explore hands-free
View all →Free maps & English staff
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View all →Clean side dishes Octopus bibimbap brimming with smoky flavor Spring flounder and mugwort soup is delicious ~ So, I visited for the second time But I won't go back The service is a mess. I feel bad for the owner working in the kitchen. There's no point in putting so much effort into the food, but the service ruins the taste.
Real visitor reviews from Naver Blog
있는 맛집 Rosso 1924 Neapolitan Wood-fired Pizza A great restaurant in Hongdae where you can enjoy... Pizza Hongdae Branch 1F, 29 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 9 200m...
(eng ver is at the bottom) #합정맛집 #홍대고기집 #홍대맛집 분위기 좋은 홍대 데이트 코스로... Galbi, Hongdae) Location About a 1-minute walk (108m) from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 9 Directions Exit Hongik Univ. Station...
덕분에 맛나게 먹음 후기 1. 10mini는 일부 매장에서만 판다. 2. 이 곳 매장은 많은 사람들이... near Hongdae Station Exit 3, I took a walk to digest the food and visited Baskin Robbins Sangsangmadang Branch. The...
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