# Seongbuk bar for beef tendon hot pot and kalguksu: Yesulgwan - By Jian (https://superchart.com/en/@afterwork-glass-ledger/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Seongbuk, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afterwork-glass-ledger/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afterwork-glass-ledger/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/index.md) ## In short Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch is a Korean bar in Seongbuk, Seoul, near Sungshin Women's University Station. I paired spicy pork belly kimchi grill with Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot, then finished with kalguksu noodles and rice. Verdict: a satisfying choice for dinner and drinks with a group. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 29-6 Dongsomun-ro 20-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 성북구 동소문로20길 29-6 1층) - **Transit**: About 156 m from Exit 2 of Sungshin Women's University Station - **Hours**: Daily 17:00–05:00 - **Pork belly kimchi grill**: 2 servings, ₩14,000 × 2 - **Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot**: ₩28,000 - **Hot pot kalguksu noodles**: ₩2,000 - **Rice**: ₩1,000 - **Soju**: ₩5,000 - **Total**: ₩64,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Introduction to a visit to Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-01-zal65-900.webp) While looking for somewhere near Sungshin Women's University to have dinner and drinks, I visited Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch. From Korean pork belly kimchi grill to a steaming Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot, the menu was just right—so let me tell you about the proper round of drinks we had! ## Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch exterior and location ![Yesulgwan exterior with red chairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-02-j6hwa-900.webp) They say the name Yesulgwan means “a hall of art” because the bar snacks are works of art. From outside, the row of red chairs also gives it a little of that pocha (Korean street-tent bar) feeling. The weather suddenly turned cool, and lately this kind of outdoor-bar vibe has been calling my name even more. It is close to Exit 2 of Sungshin Women's University Station, so it is easy to get to. Open from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m., it is also a great option for a late dinner or drinks. ## Pocha-style terrace and spacious interior ![Pocha-style outdoor terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-03-1ptdq-900.webp) The outdoor terrace by the entrance has a lively yet relaxed pocha-style atmosphere. ![Spacious mezzanine interior tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-04-ljhck-900.webp) Inside, there are high ceilings, a mezzanine layout, and generous spacing between tables. It looked well suited to club gatherings, group meetups, or company dinners. ![Interior with a large screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-05-tbv73-900.webp) A large screen is installed indoors, so you can watch videos while eating and drinking. (It would be especially great when football or baseball is on.) ## A menu from kimchi grill to hot pot ![Kimchi grill and hot pot menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-06-j4tg0-900.webp) The menu is varied, from pork belly kimchi grill and hot pots to stir-fries and fried dishes. There is a good mix of hearty dishes that fill you up and lighter snacks to share, making it good for a first meal as well as drinks. ### What we ordered - Korean pork belly kimchi grill, 2 servings: ₩14,000 × 2 - Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot: ₩28,000 - Hot pot kalguksu noodle add-on: ₩2,000 - Steamed rice: ₩1,000 - Soju: ₩5,000 - Total: ₩64,000 ![Basic side dishes for kimchi grill and hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-07-ecitl-900.webp) The basic side dishes included perilla leaves, pickled radish wraps, garlic, Cheongyang peppers, corn, and seasoned chives. They were mostly things that went well wrapped with the kimchi grill or alongside the hot pot, so I kept reaching for them. ![A full spread of pork belly kimchi grill and tendon hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-08-19g7g-1200.webp) The Korean pork belly kimchi grill and Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot arrived side by side—and the amount of food filling those pans, is this for real? ## Korean pork belly kimchi grill, 2 servings ![Korean pork belly kimchi grill in a pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-09-1h8mv-900.webp) Pork belly and kimchi came sizzling in a large pan; just looking at it made me think of soju. ![Sizzling stir-fried pork belly kimchi grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-10-1aug2-900.webp) ![Thick pork belly and stir-fried kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-11-13ryx-900.webp) The pork belly was cut nice and thick, so it had a satisfying chew. Golden on the outside and moist within, its rich, savory fattiness burst across the mouth. ![Golden-browned pork belly kimchi grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-12-w2bd4-900.webp) With well-fermented kimchi, the kimchi’s tangy heat cut through the pork belly’s richness—an explosion of savory flavor! ![Pork belly wrap with perilla leaf and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-13-1akwh-900.webp) I piled pickled radish, pork belly, garlic, and Cheongyang pepper onto a perilla leaf and took a huge bite. Fragrant, crisp, and spicy all at once. ![Pork belly and grilled kimchi over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-14-1rn47-900.webp) You cannot leave out steamed rice, either. With pork belly and grilled kimchi over the rice, no other side dishes were needed. The older I get, the more these familiar, comforting Korean drinking foods suit my taste. It works as a drinking snack and a filling meal, so I would recommend this combination. ## Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot and kalguksu noodles ![Tendon hot pot topped with chives and enoki mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-15-7vs7w-900.webp) If the kimchi grill is bold and spicy, the Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot has a completely different appeal. A huge pot was heaped with chives and enoki mushrooms, with plenty of meat and tendon underneath—I was surprised by the portion. Glass noodles, big pieces of tendon, and meat just kept appearing! ![Bone broth hot pot with tendon and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-16-1e27r-900.webp) The tendon was tender and pleasantly chewy. ![Meat and chives with mustard soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-17-139g4-900.webp) Picking up meat and chives together and lightly dipping them in mustard soy sauce added a clean, savory note. ![Hot pot meat topped with seasoned chives](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-18-9l2f6-900.webp) It was also nice topped with a little seasoned chive salad. The chives’ aroma and spicy seasoning went surprisingly well with the meat cooked in the bone broth. ![Rich Korean beef bone broth hot pot broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-19-3af67-900.webp) Best of all was the broth. One sip brought out the savory, deeply rich taste of milky beef bone broth. It was light, nutty, and clean, so spoonfuls of it between bites of kimchi grill were perfect for settling the stomach. ![Hot pot before adding kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-20-1rmda-900.webp) After eating some of the hot pot broth, we added kalguksu (knife-cut wheat noodles). ![Hot pot with bone broth and kalguksu noodles added](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-21-19jd7-900.webp) When we added the kalguksu, the owner thoughtfully poured enough rich Korean beef bone broth into the pot to fill it. There was so much that I was almost sad to leave delicious broth behind. Once the noodles went in and everything bubbled away, that concentrated bone broth soaked right into them. Chewy kalguksu noodles with rich, nutty broth felt like a whole new dish! ![Thick kalguksu noodles cooked in bone broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-22-44h5e-900.webp) The noodles were thick and chewy, keeping us full right through to the end. ![Hot pot broth with rice and seasoned chives](https://img.superchart.com/images/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan-23-1vne0-900.webp) With rice and seasoned chive salad added to the broth left after the noodles, it became a warm, deep, comforting finish—just like a bowl of hangover soup with rice! ## The pairing of spicy kimchi grill and clean hot pot The Korean pork belly kimchi grill was spicy and bold, while the Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot was savory and clean, so the pairing was especially good. More than anything, I loved the flow of eating meat, having broth, taking a shot of soju, and ending with kalguksu. On a day when you want both a proper meal and drinks near Sungshin Women's University, it is a solid place for a group to order a little of everything. When friends come to visit my neighborhood, I am bringing them here~~ ## Where it is - Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch (예술관 성신여대점) - 1F, 29-6 Dongsomun-ro 20-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 성북구 동소문로20길 29-6 1층) - 서울특별시 성북구 동소문로20길 29-6 1층 - 37.5912311, 127.017129 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%88%EC%88%A0%EA%B4%80%20%EC%84%B1%EC%8B%A0%EC%97%AC%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5912311,127.017129,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afterwork-glass-ledger/sungshin-yeodae-suji-jeongol-yesulgwan/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt