# Hongdae bar with fusion dumpling takeout: MANDOO BAR - By Dohyun P. (https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written following a sponsored visit to the store. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@amber-glass-seoul/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/index.md) ## In short MANDOO BAR is a fusion dumpling dining bar on Red Road in Hongdae, Seoul. I packed half kimchi and half meat Ppurinkle dumplings plus steamed dumplings, then ate them on a nearby bench. Verdict: a fun Hongdae takeout pick for an unusual dumpling fix. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 16:00–01:00 the next day - **Last order**: 00:00 - **Regular closing day**: Every Monday - **Ordering**: QR code ordering available - **Takeout**: Available; order and pick up on the first floor - **Alcohol**: Okinawa draft beer, Ilpum Jinro Oak, Cream Tsingtao - **Seating**: Including front seating; suitable for groups of four *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## Fusion dumplings on Hongdae Red Road I normally love dumplings, and when I found MANDOO BAR, a great Hongdae street-food spot, I had to go! There were lots of fusion dumplings, so it was such a different flavor experience. I got takeout and ate some right on the street before heading off. ![Introduction to Hongdae MANDOO BAR fusion dumpling takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-01-1seov-900.webp) ### MANDOO BAR visitor information MANDOO BAR is on the second floor at 55-2 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is open from 16:00 until 01:00 the next day, with last orders at 00:00. It is regularly closed every Monday, and takeout is available too. ![MANDOO BAR visitor guide and store information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-02-1y61t-900.webp) I was surprised by the atmospheric interior too. Next time, I need to come back for a drink on a Hongdae date. The owner is kind as well. ![Atmospheric MANDOO BAR interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-03-vq796-900.webp) The soft café-like lighting makes it great for a date when you are in that getting-to-know-each-other stage, too. Can a dumpling place really be this pretty? ![MANDOO BAR interior with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-04-3rqnb-900.webp) This warm lighting makes everyone’s face look more handsome and pretty, you know. ![MANDOO BAR space with warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-05-12r1r-900.webp) ## A cute menu and QR ordering MANDOO BAR’s menu is unbelievably cute too. There was such a wide selection. There were so many distinctive, delicious-looking things that you can only enjoy at MANDOO BAR—I wanted to try every single one. Everything is so thoughtfully done. ![MANDOO BAR menu listing a variety of dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-06-1lqlf-900.webp) You can order easily by QR code, and they also had Okinawa draft beer, Ilpum Jinro Oak, and Cream Tsingtao. ![QR ordering and alcohol menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-07-1to1o-900.webp) It is great for a group of four too. I really want to bring a friend who loves dumplings. There was seating out front as well. The seasonal muksabal (chilled acorn jelly soup) with cold pork is a drinking snack that simply cannot taste bad. ![Seasonal muksabal with cold pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-08-7zfpa-900.webp) There was a mirror for a selfie, so I snapped a proof shot. I was fasting then, so apparently I had abs. It’s me. ![Selfie in front of the store mirror](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-09-8cvdw-900.webp) ## Takeout dumplings picked up on the first floor Packed up beautifully! They wrapped everything with such care. You can order takeout and pick it up on the first floor! ![Carefully packed dumpling takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-10-1wj1r-900.webp) ![MANDOO BAR takeout pickup package](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-11-1hmqj-900.webp) They included soy sauce and danmuji (pickled yellow radish). Isn’t the receipt cute too? It has a dog on it. ![Takeout set with soy sauce and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-12-1tcpm-900.webp) I will sit on a nearby bench and dig in. Everyone walking by keeps looking, but that must mean it looks that delicious, right? What should I try first? ![Takeout dumplings spread out on a bench](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-13-tdcx6-900.webp) Just the smell makes it look insanely delicious. ## Half kimchi, half meat Ppurinkle dumplings > Ppurinkle dumplings ![Dumplings topped with Ppurinkle powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-14-19i8d-900.webp) I will start with the Ppurinkle dumplings I was most excited about. Ppurinkle powder makes anything good. That crispy-looking appearance alone has me growling. I chose half kimchi dumplings and half meat dumplings because I wanted to enjoy a variety. ![Half kimchi and half meat Ppurinkle dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-15-co3oi-900.webp) They were the most special and delicious dumplings I have ever had. I cannot believe dumplings and Ppurinkle powder go this well together—eureka. ![Crispy dumplings with Ppurinkle powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-16-7b3i7-900.webp) Crisp outside and tender inside: crackly, then soft. The juices in these handmade dumplings are still so alive. ![Handmade dumplings full of juices](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-17-dikso-900.webp) If you know MANDOO BAR on Red Road, you know good food. ![Spicy kimchi dumpling takeout set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-18-1kzxx-900.webp) The kimchi dumplings had a nice spicy kick. I liked that the lid was easy to open and close. It is handy for taking the leftovers home too. ![Dumpling package closed with its lid for storage](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-19-1w4ig-900.webp) ## Gyoja with Cheongyang chili topping They look a bit like okonomiyaki. ![Topped dumplings that resemble okonomiyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-20-10vob-900.webp) Doesn’t that combination look ridiculously delicious? The Cheongyang chili peppers on top kept them from feeling rich. Looks good, right? ![Fusion gyoja topped with Cheongyang chili peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-21-gonvf-1200.webp) Seriously ingenious. It is hard to stop at one—I kept eating. I think even people who do not like dumplings would be completely won over. ![Crispy dumplings grilled to order](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-22-195g9-900.webp) These savory, crisp dumplings are grilled to order. ![Classic steamed dumplings in a half-and-half set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-23-3oo1g-900.webp) ## Classic steamed dumplings, half and half too I could not skip the classic steamed dumplings either. I got these half and half too. ![Half kimchi and half meat steamed dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout-24-1jzsr-900.webp) The danmuji is seasoned too, which makes it even tastier. You can feel the care in it. There was a note inviting us to experience the charm of the world’s first K-gyoja: crisp gyoja topped with original toppings available only at MANDOO BAR. It is 444 m from Exit 1 of Sangsu Station. ## Where it is - MANDOO BAR (MANDOO BAR) - 55-2 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 어울마당로 55-2 2층 - 37.5502891, 126.9208799 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/MANDOO%20BAR/@37.5502891,126.9208799,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/hongdae-mandoobar-ppuringcle-takeout/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt