# Hiroshima okonomiyaki and grapefruit highball at Guro izakaya Hoyo

- By Chaeeon (https://superchart.com/en/@after-order-seoul/)
- Written Sep 19, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Guro, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@after-order-seoul/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@after-order-seoul/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/index.md)

## In short

Hoyo Gudi Branch is a teppan izakaya a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Guro Digital Complex Station in Seoul. The signature Hiroshima okonomiyaki is grilled to order on the hot plate with a flame show, served here alongside a salmon salad and a Jim Beam grapefruit highball. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking greenery and counter seats facing the open kitchen, Hoyo Gudi Branch works equally well for a solo drink after work or a night out with company.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 3-minute walk from Exit 3, Guro Digital Complex Station; Yeseong Utopia Officetel, Building 301, 2nd floor, Unit 206
- **Parking**: Ground-level parking lot available
- **Seating**: Counter (dachi) seats wrapped around the open kitchen
- **Current event**: Hoyo limited-edition sake event: 15% off all sake with an order of assorted sashimi
- **What we ordered**: Hiroshima okonomiyaki, salmon salad, Jim Beam grapefruit highball, draft beer

*as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026*

![Exterior of Hoyo Gudi Branch, an izakaya near Guro Digital Complex](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-01-kxg6j-900.webp)

If you're on the endless hunt for good food near Guro Digital Complex, as a local resident I have to recommend this place first — Hoyo Gudi Branch.

![The atmosphere at Hoyo Gudi Branch, good for a drink after work](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-02-171ra-900.webp)

Whether you want a light drink on the way home from work or somewhere with real atmosphere for a special someone, few places pull it off as well as this one.

![Interior with high ceilings and a green view through floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-03-tscbn-1200.webp)

The ceilings are high, so the green view through the floor-to-ceiling windows feels fresh, and it's got real charm at sunset and after dark too.

![Seating with a sunset view through the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-04-13yey-900.webp)

![Window seat at Hoyo Gudi Branch with an evening night view](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-05-1bc73-900.webp)

![Interior view of Hoyo Gudi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-06-234xe-900.webp)

## Why Hoyo Gudi Branch is known as a highball specialist

Hoyo Gudi Branch is designated a certified highball house with a wide lineup of liquor, so as someone who loves to drink, that makes it that much easier to love this place.

![Liquor lineup on display in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-07-1pnal-900.webp)

![Whiskey display at certified highball house Hoyo Gudi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-08-1i3dv-900.webp)

![Liquor bottles displayed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-09-15a6k-900.webp)

![Liquor corner inside the izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-10-vm9zc-900.webp)

Step inside this Guro Digital Complex spot and you'll actually see several highball house certificates on display.

![Highball house certificate hanging in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-11-8e6i0-900.webp)

![Sign for the Hoyo limited sake event](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-12-1w783-900.webp)

They're also currently running a Hoyo limited sake event, with 15% off all sake when you order assorted sashimi — good to know.

## Where Hoyo Gudi Branch is and how to get there from Guro Digital Complex Station

Let me walk you through exactly how to find Hoyo Gudi Branch. Come out of Exit 3 at Guro Digital Complex Station on Line 2.

![Exterior of Building 301, Yeseong Utopia Officetel in Guro-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-13-ej3dy-900.webp)

Keep walking straight and you'll see a building with a parking lot — that's Building 301 of the Yeseong Utopia Officetel in Guro-dong.

![Building with the Utopia jjimjilbang sauna sign visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-14-ou9v6-900.webp)

It's the building with the Utopia jjimjilbang (Korean sauna) sign — 2nd floor, unit 206.

![Stairs and entrance leading up to unit 206 on the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-15-1gjuh-900.webp)

Follow the stairs up and you'll reach the entrance. There's also ground-level parking. Among izakayas near Guro Digital Complex, this one is especially easy to reach — barely a 3-minute walk from the station, so even if you have zero sense of direction you can find it without any trouble.

![Modern interior of the teppan specialty restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-16-113ii-900.webp)

![Counter-style dachi seats around the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-17-u2krc-900.webp)

Walk in and you get that cozy yet modern feel of a Japanese teppan specialty restaurant, with counter-style dachi seats around the open kitchen — easy to drink solo without feeling awkward.

## Hiroshima okonomiyaki grilled tableside with a flame show

![Hiroshima okonomiyaki grilling on the teppan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-18-vbqn0-900.webp)

After sitting down and checking the menu, I first ordered the signature dish and the reason this place exists — Hiroshima okonomiyaki (savory grilled pancake).

The okonomiyaki is grilled fresh on the teppan the moment you order it, complete with a dramatic flame show that's fun to watch. I asked about the difference between Hiroshima-style and Kyoto-style okonomiyaki — you can hear the answer in the video.

This izakaya's okonomiyaki doesn't just pile on a thick batter — it layers noodles, fully cooked cabbage, seafood and meat on top, giving it real heft and thickness.

They also don't hold back on the bonito flakes piled generously on top.

When I took a big bite, the sweet-salty special sauce, the savory mayonnaise, and the salty flavor of the bonito flakes all came together beautifully.

![A piece of Hiroshima okonomiyaki topped generously with bonito flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-19-1ao1d-900.webp)

The chewy noodles inside and the crisp cabbage texture worked well together, and bits of seafood added extra savoriness throughout. It's a fantastic pairing with beer too — right when it starts to feel a little rich, a cold sip of draft beer resets your palate, and suddenly you can't stop eating it.

![Okonomiyaki and draft beer on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-20-wavx9-900.webp)

## Salmon salad paired with a Jim Beam grapefruit highball

Next I ordered the salmon salad, which stands out for its fresh flavor, and paired it with a refreshing Jim Beam grapefruit highball.

![Salmon salad topped with thick slices of salmon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-21-1yyiz-684.webp)

The glossy, thick salmon paired nicely with the crunchy lettuce, and the fresh sprouts and tangy dressing came together for a clean finish.

In the middle of the meal, they even brought out complimentary tempura, which was a nice touch. Little gestures like that might seem small, but I think they're exactly what turns people into regulars.

![A reddish Jim Beam grapefruit highball](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-22-1kdny-900.webp)

The Jim Beam grapefruit highball was so refreshing and sweet it felt more like a soft drink to me — the color is pretty too, and it goes down so smoothly that it could be a great option even for people who aren't big drinkers.

![Table set with a highball and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-23-1yjht-900.webp)

![Enjoying teppan-grilled food and a highball at a window seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball/hoyo-gudi-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-highball-24-191fz-900.webp)

I was really happy with the whole experience, so if you're looking to unwind with teppan-grilled food and a crisp draft beer or highball in a spot with a great view and atmosphere, I'd recommend checking out Hoyo Gudi Branch near Guro Digital Complex.

## Where it is

- Hoyo Gudi Branch (호요 구디점)
- 서울특별시 구로구 도림천로 452 301동 206호 (452 Dorimcheon-ro, Building 301, Unit 206, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea)
- 서울특별시 구로구 도림천로 452 301동 206호
- 37.4854658, 126.8995892
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%9A%94%20%EA%B5%AC%EB%94%94%EC%A0%90/@37.4854658,126.8995892,17z

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