# Gunja jazz bar date with chili cheese fries: Kick Ass Jazz Club - By Iseul (https://superchart.com/en/@bar-coaster-seoul/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@bar-coaster-seoul/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@bar-coaster-seoul/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/index.md) ## In short Kick Ass Jazz Club is a live jazz bar in Gwangjin, Seoul, a 300m walk from Gunja Station Exit 3. On a Friday at 7:30pm, the 'Kim Byeongryeol Friends' set came with pastry pepperoni pizza, chili cheese fries, a Kick Ass highball and Budweiser draft beer. The sound and the focused room at Kick Ass Jazz Club made the 12,000 won per-person cover feel well spent. ## Good to know - **Location**: 332 Neungdong-ro, 1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (300m walk from Gunja Station Exit 3) - **Reservations**: Advance booking on the Catch Table app required; 10,000 won deposit per person (refunded automatically on arrival) - **Parking**: No dedicated parking; public transport recommended - **Restrooms**: Shared building restrooms (separate for men and women) - **Pastry pepperoni pizza**: 23,000 won - **Chili cheese fries**: 16,000 won - **Kick Ass highball**: 9,000 won a glass (18,000 won for 2) - **Budweiser draft beer**: 8,000 won a glass (24,000 won for 3) - **Live show cover charge**: 12,000 won per person (24,000 won for 2) - **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.2 · ₩23,000 ≈ $16.5 · ₩16,000 ≈ $11.5 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Looking for a nice date spot near Gunja Station over the weekend, I visited Kick Ass Jazz Club, where you can enjoy a live show together. From the high-quality live sound to the pizza and draft beer we happily ate, here's my honest, satisfied review. ![Entrance to Kick Ass Jazz Club, a live jazz bar near Gunja Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-01-1c2s5-900.webp) ## Where is Kick Ass Jazz Club and how do you book a table? Kick Ass Jazz Club is on Neungdong-ro in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, a 300m walk from Exit 3 of Gunja Station. Booking through the Catch Table app is required in advance, with a ₩10,000 per-person deposit that's automatically refunded when you show up. - Location: Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (300m walk from Gunja Station Exit 3) - Hours: [need to confirm opening hours] - Booking: Advance reservation via Catch Table app required (₩10,000 deposit per person / auto-refunded on visit) - Parking: No dedicated parking (public transit recommended) - Restroom: Shared building restroom (separate for men/women, kept very clean) ![Interior seating and lighting at Kick Ass Jazz Club](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-02-1aszm-900.webp) ![Complimentary welcome drink, lemon liqueur, on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-03-1k412-900.webp) ## Welcome drink and what we ordered, with prices As soon as we walked into Kick Ass Jazz Club, we were welcomed with a refreshing lemon liqueur as a complimentary drink, which was perfect for lightly stirring up our appetite. Ordering was done smartly through a QR code placed at each table, which was really convenient. - Pastry Pepperoni Pizza: ₩23,000 - Chili Cheese Fries: ₩16,000 - Kick Ass Highball (2 glasses): ₩18,000 (₩9,000 per glass) - Budweiser draft beer (3 glasses): ₩24,000 (₩8,000 per glass) - Live show cover (2 people): ₩24,000 (₩12,000 per person) ![Table setting at Kick Ass Jazz Club with QR code ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-04-173yd-900.webp) ![View of the venue with the jazz club stage visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-05-1xl0k-900.webp) ## Pastry pizza and Budweiser draft: the pairing that worked ![Pastry Pepperoni Pizza topped with pepperoni and cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-06-1h4sn-1200.webp) ### Pastry pepperoni pizza, 23,000 won The Pastry Pepperoni Pizza costs ₩23,000, and when it arrived, the generous pepperoni and cheese on top really stood out visually. Especially notable was the crust — not a regular dough but a crispy, layered pastry, so even to the last bite it felt like eating a different kind of bread altogether. Honestly tastier than most dedicated pizza places I've been to. ![A slice of pizza with crispy pastry crust](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-07-ce83a-900.webp) ### Chili cheese fries, 16,000 won The Chili Cheese Fries were ₩16,000 — I ordered this as light finger food to snack on during the show, and it tasted great. Rather than plain cheese fries, they were topped generously with a rich, well-cooked chili ground meat sauce, which gave it a nice variety of texture and flavor. ![Chili Cheese Fries topped generously with chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-08-1c4pd-900.webp) ![Kick Ass Highball served in a dedicated glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-09-1h5di-900.webp) ![Budweiser draft beer poured into a glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-10-t5tjw-900.webp) ### Drink pairing tip: highball first, draft beer after Kick Ass Highball: served in a dedicated glass with dedicated ice, with a good balance of fruity aroma and whiskey flavor, easy to drink without feeling heavy. (Careful — because it's so tasty, gulping it down can get you drunk fast!) Budweiser draft beer: it reminded me of the freshness of draft beer I enjoyed on a past trip to Japan. Personally, this ranks among the best draft beers I've had in Korea recently. 💡 Menu combo tip — enjoying the pastry pizza and highball heartily during the break before the show, then pairing the chili cheese fries with cold draft beer once the show starts, worked out really well. ## What is the Friday night live set like? ![Live jazz performance stage by the Kim Byeongryeol Friends band](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-11-1qcxd-900.webp) We came for the Friday, September 18th, 7:30pm show, so we arrived with plenty of time around 6pm. That night, the Kick Ass Jazz Club stage was filled with a performance by the 'Kim Byeongryeol Friends' band — a rich lineup including saxophonist Kim Byeongryeol, vocalist Kwon Hyeri, pianist Ban Geomseo, bassist Im Daeseop, and drummer Seo Yonggyu. Before the show we enjoyed pizza and beer while soaking in the cozy atmosphere, then got completely absorbed in a vibrant live stage for the next two hours. ### Sound quality and audience etiquette at Kick Ass Jazz Club This place has the charming, dense sense of space unique to a small jazz club. You could immediately feel that the owner had paid special attention to sound setup and audio balance. The audience also had great manners, with no chatter or noise — everyone was fully absorbed in the stage, letting us take in the music completely. ### How much is the cover charge? There's a ₩12,000 per-person cover charge for the live show, but given the quality of the stage, the musicians' skill, and the venue's atmosphere, it was a fully worthwhile experience. ![Saxophone performance on the jazz club stage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-12-6edsq-900.webp) ![A scene of the vocalist and band performing live together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-13-qbeqt-m-900.webp) ![Audience fully absorbed in the show at the small jazz club](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-14-1p89k-900.webp) ## Verdict: is Kick Ass Jazz Club worth it for a Gunja Station date? If you're looking for an anniversary date spot or a nice place to drink with atmosphere near Gunja Station, Kick Ass Jazz Club is a live jazz bar worth visiting. On show nights, since the space isn't very large, booking ahead is essential, and it's best to arrive 1 to 1.5 hours before showtime to slowly enjoy your meal and the atmosphere. ![Cozy lit interior atmosphere at Kick Ass Jazz Club](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries-15-1vir8-900.webp) By the way, I think this place would be great to visit even on a day without a live show. The venue's distinctive atmosphere, pleasant scent, cozy lighting, and excellent sound all come together nicely, making it a comfortable spot to casually grab a beer even without a performance. ## Where it is - Kick Ass Jazz Club (킥애즈재즈클럽) - 332 Neungdong-ro, 1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 능동로 332 1층 - 37.5591085, 127.0807672 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%82%A5%EC%95%A0%EC%A6%88%EC%9E%AC%EC%A6%88%ED%81%B4%EB%9F%BD/@37.5591085,127.0807672,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@bar-coaster-seoul/gunja-jazz-bar-budweiser-chili-fries/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt