# Seongsu izakaya for shrimp lemon mayo and soju by the glass: Jindoken - By Haesol (https://superchart.com/en/@dining-room-clock-2/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dining-room-clock-2/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dining-room-clock-2/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/index.md) ## In short Jindoken Seongsu Branch is an izakaya on the second floor of a building on Wangsimni-ro 4ga-gil in Seongdong, Seoul. On a weekend evening, two friends ordered cream jjamppong (creamy spicy noodle soup), shrimp lemon mayo and mochi ridofu (soft tofu with mochi) with soju by the glass, and the chili-oil cream broth was an especially good match for the poured soju. With single seats, counter (dachi) seats and group seats split across two zones, Jindoken Seongsu Branch suits solo drinks and bigger gatherings alike. ## Good to know - **Address**: 3 Wangsimni-ro 4ga-gil, 2nd floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Jindoken Seongsu Branch) - **What we ordered**: Cream jjamppong, shrimp lemon mayo, mochi ridofu, soju by the glass - **Seating**: Single seats, counter (dachi) seats, group seats / split into two zones *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Main photo from the visit to Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-01-1eh9i-1200.webp) To make the most of the weekend, I went out with a friend for a Seongsu-dong trip after a while. ![Seongsu-dong street scene on a weekend evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-02-a1udz-900.webp) We had a great time wandering the streets, and by evening we wanted a clean, well-atmosphered spot for a drink, so we headed to Jindoken, an izakaya in Seongsu. ## Inside Jindoken Seongsu Branch, up on the second floor Jindoken Seongsu Branch is an izakaya on the 2nd floor of a building at 3 Wangsimni-ro 4ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Climbing up, you find what feels like a secret door — the moment you open it, a totally different izakaya atmosphere jumps out at you, giving the whole thing a mysterious feel. ![Entrance leading up to the 2nd floor of Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-03-13r33-900.webp) ![Doorway of izakaya Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-04-1ech9-900.webp) Even from the entrance, the place gave off such a sleek, modern feel that our expectations were already high before we'd even gone in. ![Modern-feeling interior near the entrance of Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-05-1nt4v-900.webp) Once inside, the space was split into two zones, which made it feel even more comfortable and left a strong impression. ![Interior of Jindoken Seongsu Branch split into two zones](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-06-1q4lc-900.webp) ### Single seats, counter seats and group seats at Jindoken Jindoken Seongsu Branch has a nice range of seating: single seats for solo drinkers, atmospheric dachi-style counter (bar) seats, and group seats for parties. ![Kitchen at the counter seats preparing assorted sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-07-v1s7p-900.webp) At the counter seats we could see the staff prepping an assorted sashimi platter, and the fish looked really fresh~ ![Izakaya seating bathed in warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-08-9zcj8-900.webp) Overall, warm-toned soft lighting flowed through the space and the tables had a comfortable amount of space between them, which made it really nice for chatting with a friend. ![Main hall of Jindoken Seongsu Branch with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-09-n5z2t-900.webp) ![Overview of the izakaya interior under soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-10-1r6pp-900.webp) I could immediately understand why this place is loved equally for dates, solo drinking, and group gatherings. ![Table view from our seats at Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-11-ec1au-900.webp) ![Soju poured to the brim at Jindoken](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-12-xuuqh-900.webp) ## What we ordered: cream jjamppong, shrimp lemon mayo, mochi ridofu and soju by the glass Once we sat down, we ordered the place's popular cream jjamppong along with shrimp lemon mayo, mochi ridofu, and soju by the glass to round out the mood. Watching the glass get poured to the brim right in front of us made me feel like I was visiting a Japanese izakaya. Soon after, the neatly arranged side dishes arrived and the table filled up nicely. The cream jjamppong I'd been most curious about — the moment I took a spoonful of the broth, a deep, rich savory flavor spread through my mouth. ![A bowl of cream jjamppong at Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-13-s62zf-m-900.webp) ![Cream jjamppong broth topped with chili oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-14-1fio4-900.webp) ### Is the cream jjamppong too rich? Jindoken's cream jjamppong has a cream base that could easily be too rich, but the right amount of spicy chili oil mixed in cuts through the richness completely, leaving a spicy, deep broth flavor that really stood out on top. ![Scooping up cream jjamppong broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-15-15ard-900.webp) Pairing the softly rounded soju with the spicy cream jjamppong broth was truly an excellent combination. ![Adding noodles into the cream jjamppong bit by bit](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-16-e9htb-900.webp) Pro tip: instead of dumping in all the noodles at once, adding them a little at a time made the dish taste even better. ### How were the shrimp lemon mayo and mochi ridofu? The shrimp lemon mayo we also ordered was a real treat — big, crisply fried shrimp coated in a tangy, sweet lemon mayo sauce. The savoriness of the fried batter combined with the freshness of the lemon, so we kept reaching for more without ever getting tired of it. ![Shrimp lemon mayo coated in lemon mayo sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-17-l0s15-900.webp) ![Big, crisply fried shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-18-17k8l-900.webp) For a palate-cleansing dessert at the end, we tried the mochi ridofu, whose chewy yet soft texture was perfectly on point — ideal for wrapping things up cleanly. ![Mochi ridofu served as dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-19-dyacg-900.webp) ![Plate of chewy mochi ridofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-20-bdcvf-900.webp) ![Full spread of side dishes at Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-21-1crn8-900.webp) Under the soft lighting, tipping back soju alongside delicious food, I felt all the weekend fatigue melt away. ![Weekend evening table with soju and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-22-1tx18-900.webp) ## Is Jindoken worth it as a Seongsu bar in Seoul? Being able to enjoy high-quality Japanese food and a drink in such an atmospheric setting made for a thoroughly satisfying day for both my friend and me. ![Closing photo of the Jindoken Seongsu Branch interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo-23-lod8a-900.webp) If you're looking for a Seongsu-dong bar that has both well-made side dishes and a comfortable sense of space, I'd definitely recommend giving Jindoken a visit. Thanks to the warmth this lovely space gives off, I think I'll end up back here again soon. ✨ ## Where it is - Jindoken Seongsu Branch (진도켄 성수점) - 3 Wangsimni-ro 4ga-gil, 2nd floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 왕십리로4가길 3 2층 - 37.5455532, 127.0459941 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A7%84%EB%8F%84%EC%BC%84%20%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5455532,127.0459941,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dining-room-clock-2/jindoken-seongsu-cream-jjamppong-shrimp-lemon-mayo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt