Ara-dong gastropub in Jeju: cod roe pasta and rosé chicken stew

Let me introduce Yogi Ara, the spot in Arado, Jeju that handles both dinner and drinks in one go — perfect for a date night dinner in the area.

Yogi Ara hours and location in Ara-dong

Yogi Ara is a fusion cooking bar located at 22 Aran 9-gil, 105-ho, Jeju City. It's open from 6 PM to 2 AM, with last order at 12:40 AM and no break time. Closed every Monday.

• 📛 Yogi Ara
• 🏠 22 Aran 9-gil, 105-ho, Jeju City, Jeju, South Korea
• ⏰️ 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
• L.O.: 12:40 AM
• B.T.: none
• OFF: every Monday

If you live near the Switzen apartments or the surrounding area, it's an easy walk for a casual drink.

Folding doors and outdoor tables: what Yogi Ara feels like

When I arrived in front of Yogi Ara, one outdoor table immediately caught my eye. With the cool weather these days, having a beer outside in the breeze is really appealing.

On top of that, the folding doors at the entrance were wide open, giving the place a great sense of openness. Even sitting inside didn't feel stuffy — you still get that outdoor feeling, which seems to be Yogi Ara's own charm.

Inside Yogi Ara: 30 seats and a group table

I visited right at opening time, and a few guests were already seated and having a good time.

The interior has space for about 30 people, plus a group table that seats up to 6, so it looked plenty suitable for a gathering of friends or a simple work dinner.

I also noticed blankets set out for anyone who gets cold — a thoughtful touch from the owner that put me in a good mood.

Yogi Ara menu and prices

Since this is a fusion cooking bar, the menu lineup was really diverse.

They have plenty of dishes that double as a full meal — cod roe perilla oil pasta, jjamppong tang (spicy seafood noodle soup), dakbokkeumtang, seafood cream jjamppong, and more — so it seems like a good place to stop by for a meal even without drinking.

If you just want to order side dishes, you need a minimum of two, but even choosing two comes out to only around ₩20,000, so the value for money was excellent.

I also liked that there's a wide range of highballs, and you can add extras like noodles, baguette, or tortilla.

If you take part in the Naver or Kakao Map review event, you get a free highball per table, so don't miss out on that perk.

What we ordered at Yogi Ara: cod roe pasta and tomato rosé chicken stew

After some deliberation, I ordered the cod roe perilla oil pasta for ₩17,000 and the tomato rosé dakbokkeumtang for ₩26,000.

With such good food in front of me, I couldn't resist a beer, so I had one lightly alongside.

Cod roe perilla oil pasta, 17,000 won

The cod roe perilla oil pasta impressed me visually the moment it arrived.

Cheese, chopped green onion, and cod roe were neatly arranged on top of the noodles,

and on one side there was a generous helping of perilla leaves, perilla oil, and dried seaweed flakes.

I just mixed it all together and dug in, and the amount of noodles was way more than I expected. Compared to a regular pasta restaurant, it looked easily double the portion — I was surprised at how generous it was.

The noodles were cooked just right, with a springy texture still alive, and the nutty aroma of the perilla oil along with the salty umami of the cod roe soaked deeply into the noodles — genuinely delicious. It was a hearty dish that could easily stand in for a full meal.

Tomato rosé dakbokkeumtang (braised chicken stew), 26,000 won

Next up, the tomato rosé dakbokkeumtang — I immediately understood why everyone who's been here recommends it.

Cooked in a tomato rosé sauce, it wasn't spicy at all, and the bright acidity of the tomato blended beautifully with the smooth, nutty richness of the cream.

The chicken was cooked tender all the way through, and the vegetables inside had soaked up plenty of sauce too — I finished the whole thing happily.

Is Yogi Ara worth it for dinner and drinks in Ara-dong?

If you want to spend a relaxed evening near Arado with good food and a comfortable atmosphere, give Yogi Ara a try.

With such solid meal options, it's a great choice as your first stop of the night, and the atmosphere is satisfying enough to make you want to come back. Enjoy a cold beer and good food in front of those wide-open folding doors — I'm sure you'll love it.