# Izakaya near Sinsa Station with skewers and highballs: Gobusi Nonhyeon - By Yerin (https://superchart.com/en/@afterwork-rice-map/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afterwork-rice-map/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afterwork-rice-map/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/index.md) ## In short Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch is a Japanese-style izakaya with terrace seating on a quiet alley between Nonhyeon and Sinsa stations in Seocho, Seoul. The visit included baby crab tempura, cheese okonomiyaki, seven kinds of skewers and tsukune paired with highballs, plus a fire show at the bar table. A relaxed spot for a casual drink with friends or coworkers. ## Good to know - **Address**: 15 Gangnam-daero91-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor) - **Hours**: Mon–Thu 5pm–12:50am (L.O. 11:50pm), Fri–Sat 5pm–1:50am (L.O. 12:50am) - **Closed**: Sundays - **Reservations**: Accepted only until 7:30pm; walk-ins only after that - **Parking**: Available at the building right next to the restaurant; if full, ask staff for guidance; no valet - **Weekday event**: Free corkage for one bottle if you visit Mon–Thu before 6pm - **Seating**: Terrace seats, indoor tables, bar table (with a view of the fire show) *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ![Exterior of Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch and the alley view](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-01-1eo55-900.webp) ![Vertical shot of Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch snacks and a highball](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-02-13rsc-900.webp) While looking for an atmospheric izakaya near Nonhyeon Station, I ended up at Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch, a cozy bar with plenty of Japanese vibes. Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch sits on a quiet alley, so instead of the loud, chaotic bar scene, it felt more like sitting down comfortably in an actual local izakaya in Japan, enjoying food and drinks at ease. ## Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch hours and parking - 📍15 Gangnam-daero91-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor) - ⏲️Mon–Thu 5pm–12:50am / L.O. 11:50pm - Fri, Sat 5pm–1:50am / L.O. 12:50am - Closed on Sundays - 🅿️Parking available 🅿️If you're driving, you can park in the building right next to the restaurant. If the lot is full, they say you can call the store and they'll help you find parking. No valet. ## Izakaya vibe with a terrace This Sinsa Station-area izakaya, Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch, has terrace space, so visiting on a nice-weather day like these lately lets you really soak in the atmosphere. ![Terrace seating at Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-03-10347-900.webp) ![Terrace space with Japanese ambiance](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-04-fya2g-900.webp) ![View of the izakaya entrance from the terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-05-4m5sn-900.webp) ![Evening atmosphere on the terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-06-t8v1m-900.webp) The interior isn't flashily decorated — the lighting is soft and it has that cozy, relaxed feel unique to Japanese izakayas, which made it easy to grab a casual drink without any pressure. It's a good fit for visiting with friends or for a drink with coworkers after work. On a nice day, I'd recommend sitting on the terrace over indoors! ![Softly lit interior of the izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-07-1xihu-m-900.webp) ![Indoor table seating at Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-08-fqsgc-900.webp) ![Bar table where you can watch the fire show](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-09-fjmr1-875.webp) Reservations are only accepted before 7:30pm — after that, it's walk-ins only, so keep that in mind when planning your visit~ At the bar table, you can watch a flashy fire show live! ## Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch menu lineup ![Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-10-gofty-900.webp) ![Motsunabe and skewer menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-11-p8iif-900.webp) ![Recommended menu section for group orders](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-12-gvm6t-900.webp) ![Menu page with a blind date/date section](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-13-1q079-900.webp) Starting with Gobusi's signature motsunabe (offal hot pot), there's an assorted skewer selection plus various other skewers, and menus grouped well for group visits. They even had a cleverly labeled blind date/date menu section. The whole lineup is made up of dishes that are both tasty and pretty to eat haha. As a weekday event, guests who visit Monday through Thursday before 6pm get free corkage for one bottle! ## What I ordered: baby crab, cheese okonomiyaki, assorted skewers ![Table spread of cheese okonomiyaki and assorted skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-14-1b6x2-1200.webp) I ordered a little bit of everything. Cheese okonomiyaki, assorted skewers, baby crab, and of course a highball is a must at an izakaya~ ![Snacks laid out with a highball](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-15-1vsal-900.webp) ### Baby crab tempura ![A plate of baby crab tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-16-192xh-900.webp) I ordered this because it's not a dish you see often — salty with that signature crispy tempura texture fully intact, it made a great drinking snack. The outside was crispy, and the inside had that distinct crab flavor. The portion was pretty generous too. ### Cheese okonomiyaki ![Thick cheese okonomiyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-17-1gbh1-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the cheese okonomiyaki showing its size](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-18-rms2p-900.webp) The cheese okonomiyaki was thick with a truly massive portion — no wonder it's listed as a good pick for group orders. The size actually surprised me! ![Okonomiyaki paired with a highball](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-19-ch3qm-900.webp) ![Serving up the snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-20-14cug-900.webp) It's a dish I never skip when I go to an izakaya, and it paired perfectly as a drinking snack. Eating it with a highball is the ultimate truth! The portion was so generous I was completely stuffed haha. ### Assorted skewers, seven kinds You can't choose the types for the assorted skewers — they come randomly. That day we got chicken skin, heart, cheese-bacon roll, tamagoyaki (rolled egg), tomato bacon, chicken neck meat, and more. ![Seven kinds of assorted skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-21-xsn85-900.webp) You try each one and can order more of whatever you liked~ ![Gobusi-style tsukune skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-22-w4u2y-900.webp) They also had tsukune (chicken meatball skewers) on the menu, so I ordered it — but Gobusi's tsukune tasted a bit different from what I was used to~ It had more of a sweet-and-salty, almost tonkatsu-like flavor, a special take unique to Gobusi. ![A generously set izakaya table](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-23-1x7zz-900.webp) ![Final table shot with drinks and snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers-24-4e93e-900.webp) It was a great place to order a generous, varied spread of snacks and chat comfortably with a friend over drinks. If you're looking for a Japanese-feeling izakaya near Nonhyeon Station where you can relax and enjoy the terrace atmosphere, give Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch a visit~ ## Where it is - Gobusi Nonhyeon Branch (고부시 논현점) - 15 Gangnam-daero91-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor) - 서울특별시 서초구 강남대로91길 15 1층 - 37.5119848, 127.019742 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EB%B6%80%EC%8B%9C%20%EB%85%BC%ED%98%84%EC%A0%90/@37.5119848,127.019742,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afterwork-rice-map/kobusi-nonhyeon-terrace-izakaya-skewers/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt