Known for Japanese cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.
22 min walk from Hongdae Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like Hongdae Guide: Seoul's Indie Music & Nightlife Hub.
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.
디엠씨해든약국
Sol-Yaggug
2 nearby →Hana Bank 남가좌동 ATM
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2 nearby →GS25, CU & 7-Eleven 24/7
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View all →Nice place to enjoy the fresh raw fish and various seafood.
Winter is the season for pufferfish! I came here with my team to eat pufferfish. The portions weren't enough, so we easily had two bottles of soju each, including the assorted sashimi and seafood ramen. The price was reasonable, but perhaps because it was so crowded, the service wasn't very attentive.
The food wasn't bad, and the ladies were friendly. The man wearing a hat at the counter on the first floor? I'm not sure if he's the manager or the owner, but he didn't even respond to customers and just ignored them. It seemed like there weren't any seats, so I asked if there were any. Only then did he glance over the CCTV and tell me to go to the second floor. He needs some customer service training.
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... Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Taecho Galbi, Hongdae) Location About a 1-minute walk (108m) from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 9...
사진공유 맛집들의 공통점은 일하시는 사장님 이모들 삼촌들 단합이 잘되는 팀웤이... ⸻ “Mapo Gopchang Town Yeonnam Branch” near Hongdae Entrance Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is a famous eatery...
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