# Guro, Seoul izakaya for grilled fish and skewers: Robatayaki Sodam - By Haeun (https://superchart.com/en/@brass-key-seoul/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This content was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@brass-key-seoul/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@brass-key-seoul/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/index.md) ## In short Robatayaki Sodam is a Japanese izakaya in Guro, Seoul, a three-minute walk from Guro Digital Complex Station. We had grilled black cod and a 13-skewer assortment in cozy separated seating, and the food was nicely seasoned rather than overly salty. Verdict: a lovely choice for dinner and drinks for two in Guro. ## Good to know - **Location**: 97-3 Digital-ro 32-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2F; a 3-minute walk from Guro Digital Complex Station - **What we ordered**: Grilled black cod ₩29,000; assorted skewers ₩24,000 - **Assorted skewers**: 13 different skewers, plus two gingko nut skewers - **Complimentary side**: One fried egg - **Reservation benefit**: Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) with a Naver reservation - **Review benefit**: Vanilla ice cream for writing a Naver review - **Amenities**: Table outlets, separate restrooms for men and women, and a smoking room *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## A three-minute walk from Guro Digital Complex Station: an izakaya dinner date This time, I went on a dinner date at Robatayaki Sodam near Guro Digital Complex Station! It only takes a three-minute walk from Guro Digital Complex Station! Maybe because there are so many office workers around Guro Digital Complex, bars in the area tend to feel full of company dinners and large groups—but this place had quite a lot of couples, more than I expected. The overall atmosphere was warm and cozy, and except for the bar seats, the tables were fairly well separated, which I liked. ![Separated restaurant seating with a warm, cozy atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-01-17ypk-900.webp) ![Separated izakaya seating apart from the bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-02-175f0-900.webp) Once inside, it had the feel of a Japanese izakaya, with menus and posters on the walls that were fun to look at, too. ![Restaurant interior with the feel of a Japanese izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-03-uvrky-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior with wall menus and posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-04-ncc00-900.webp) ![Wall decorations with a Japanese izakaya atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-05-1llct-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior where menus and posters can be seen](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-06-1kd7g-900.webp) > The fish looks so good. I want sashimi, grilled fish, and fried fish right now... ![Izakaya menu introducing fish dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-07-72zu7-900.webp) ![Menu with grilled fish dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-08-z57dd-900.webp) ![Izakaya menu with sashimi and grilled dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-09-167h8-900.webp) ![Menu listing fried drinking snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-10-bhkrh-900.webp) ![Izakaya menu listing skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-11-6011k-900.webp) ![Izakaya menu including soup dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-12-1tao3-900.webp) ## From grilled fish to soup, a menu that was easy for two to choose from The menu has lots of dishes that work as drinking snacks, from grilled fish and skewers to fried items and soups. There were plenty of options for two people to choose one dish each, too. ![Menu listing a variety of drinking snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-13-15iq5-900.webp) ![Izakaya menu that is easy for two people to choose from](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-14-mrpas-900.webp) There is a wide selection of alcohol, too! There are more drink menus besides the ones in these photos. ![Drink menu listing a variety of alcoholic beverages](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-15-1larg-900.webp) ![Menu with additional alcoholic drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-16-dynzg-900.webp) ## A fried-egg side dish and reservation and review perks They bring out a fried egg as a complimentary side dish, and since I really love fried eggs, I happily ate it as soon as it arrived~ Each table also has an outlet for charging. What thoughtful service♡ ![Complimentary fried egg and a table outlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-17-5juon-900.webp) If you write a Naver review, you can have ice cream for dessert, so that is the best. If you reserve through Naver, they also give you karaage (Japanese fried chicken)!! I did not expect much since I thought of it as a little freebie, but it was tasty haha. ![Karaage provided as a reservation service](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-18-oeed4-900.webp) ![Complimentary karaage and an izakaya table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-19-1couq-1200.webp) ## A 13-skewer assortment and crisp, moist grilled black cod The assorted skewers come with 13 different kinds, while only the gingko nuts come as two! With so many types, we could pick according to our preferences, and all of the chicken skewers were especially delicious to me. The rice-cake bacon roll was good, too. ![Assorted skewers made up of many varieties](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-20-328oc-900.webp) ![Chicken skewers and a rice-cake bacon roll](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-21-1saa9-900.webp) We ordered two dishes: grilled black cod for ₩29,000 and assorted skewers for ₩24,000. First of all, I loved that the skin was grilled crisp, while the flesh was moist and tender. The crisp outside and tender fish inside worked so well together texturally. I also liked that the food here was not heavily seasoned overall. ![Grilled black cod with crisp skin and moist flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-22-1pkif-900.webp) ## Separate restrooms and a smoking room, too Beyond the food, the restaurant has separate restrooms for men and women, as well as a separate smoking room. And that blurred-out young man in the photo is handsome. ![Restaurant notice for separate men's and women's restrooms and a smoking room](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-23-119kn-900.webp) Having a beer with grilled black cod and skewers made for such a nice evening. If you are looking for somewhere to have dinner near Guro Digital Complex Station, or a date spot for drinks for two, this seems worth keeping in mind. Next time, I would like to try other grilled fish or soup dishes that I did not have this time. ![A beer enjoyed with grilled black cod and skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam-24-1p0lp-900.webp) Personally, drinking while watching people who had quit their jobs, worked hard, and were heading home made the evening feel even nicer. ## What I liked about Robatayaki Sodam Guro Digital Complex Branch - The grilled black cod had crisp skin and moist flesh. - The skewer set had lots of variety, and the chicken skewers were delicious. - The food was not overly salty overall. - A fried egg comes as a complimentary side dish. - There were lots of couples, making it nice for a date atmosphere. - The seating is fairly separated. - There are separate restrooms for men and women. - There is a smoking room. - Karaage is provided with a Naver reservation. - Vanilla ice cream is provided for writing a Naver review. ### What could have been better There was nothing in particular that felt inconvenient. ## Where it is - Robatayaki Sodam Guro Digital Complex Branch (로바다야끼소담 구로디지털단지점) (로바다야끼소담 구로디지털단지점) - 2F, 97-3 Digital-ro 32-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 구로구 디지털로32길 97-3 2층 - 37.4832531, 126.9005088 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A1%9C%EB%B0%94%EB%8B%A4%EC%95%BC%EB%81%BC%EC%86%8C%EB%8B%B4%20%EA%B5%AC%EB%A1%9C%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8%EB%8B%A8%EC%A7%80%EC%A0%90/@37.4832531,126.9005088,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@brass-key-seoul/guro-digital-izakaya-mero-sodam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt