Sejong izakaya with unlimited beer and special motsunabe: Motsumo

In short

Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch is a motsunabe-focused izakaya on the ground floor of a commercial building between Geukdong Star Class and Bando Yubora Complex 11 in Dodam-dong, Sejong. On a chilly night, a small order of special motsunabe with cold draft beer made a filling meal, and the quiet j-pop and sofa-style seats at Motsumo suited both family dinners and meals with friends. Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch is an easy pick on any day a warm soup dish sounds good.

Storefront of Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch on the ground floor

Good to know

Address
Unit 114, 8-12 Bodeum 3-ro, Sejong
Hours
17:00–01:00
Parking
Free parking in the building's basement
What we ordered
Special motsunabe (small), draft beer
Menu
Motsunabe, gopdoritang (chicken and beef tripe stew), nakgopsae, nakusae, soupy chicken feet, and more
Drinks
Draft beer, lemon sour, and more / unlimited beer available
Location
Ground floor of a commercial building between Geukdong Star Class and Bando Yubora Complex 11

as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026

The nights have been getting quite chilly lately. On days like this, all I can think about is a warm soup dish. Today, while looking for good restaurants in Dodam-dong, I ended up at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch, and ordered the special motsunabe (small size) for a hearty meal. Come along with me to check out this delicious, great-atmosphere spot!

Where is Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch, and is there parking?

Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch is located at 8-12 Bodeum 3-ro, Unit 114, on the ground floor of a commercial building between Geukdong Star Class and Bandi Yubora Complex 11, so it was really easy to find. Business hours are 17:00–01:00, and free parking is available in the building's basement.

Storefront

Storefront of Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch on the ground floor

After parking in the basement, I arrived at this Dodam-dong favorite, Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch.

Inside Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch: atmosphere and sofa seating

Stepping inside Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch, I felt an atmosphere that made it easy to focus on the meal. Depending on the seat, there are sofa-style chairs, so you can enjoy a more private setting too.

Interior

Interior view of Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

Here's a look inside this Dodam-dong favorite, Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch.

Tables and interior lighting at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch
Interior seating at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

The soft j-pop playing in the background was especially pleasant. Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch, being a place to enjoy warm dishes like nabe (hot pot) together, seemed like it would suit family dinners or meals with friends really well.

Izakaya-style interior atmosphere at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch
Sofa-style seating at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

Depending on the seat, there are sofa-style chairs, so you can enjoy it more privately.

Drink menu signage on the wall at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

The draft beer and lemon sour signs on the wall were practically waving me over.

Disposable aprons prepared at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

Hygienic disposable aprons were also provided.

Motsumo menu and how the unlimited beer works

The menu at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch centers on motsunabe, with a wide range of other dishes like gopdoritang, nakgopsae, nakwoosae, and soup dakbal. There was quite a variety of drinks too, and I especially loved that unlimited beer was an option.

Menu

Menu board centered on motsunabe at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

There were options for both a full meal and drinking snacks. Among the many choices, I went with the special motsunabe (small size) that day. You just pick the size that matches your headcount. Really good value for drinkers! I also ordered a cold draft beer.

Basic table setting at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

This was the basic table setting.

Instructions for enjoying motsunabe

There were also instructions on how to enjoy motsunabe the best way. Things like that are worth following properly.

Table set up in preparation for the special motsunabe (small)

Special motsunabe (small) at Motsumo: portion size and taste

The special motsunabe (small) at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch looked warming just to see, and the portion was enormous. The broth was great to enjoy hot, and I could really taste the chewy texture that makes motsunabe so appealing.

Soon, the special motsunabe from this Dodam-dong favorite, Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch, arrived.

Special motsunabe (small) at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch
Special motsunabe pot simmering

There's a special charm to a nabe simmering away, and I was excited even before the meal started.

Motsunabe broth and chewy motsu
Various ingredients in the motsunabe

You could really see just how varied the ingredients were, making it fun to pick and choose what to eat.

Plate with motsunabe ingredients scooped out
Close-up of motsunabe ingredients to pick from
A shared bowl of special motsunabe

Nabe eaten with others has that extra fun of sharing food, which made it even better. Ordering the special motsunabe (small) at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch made for a really hearty meal.

Meal with the special motsunabe (small)

And the draft beer was so refreshingly cold.

A cold glass of draft beer at Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch

Is Motsumo worth it for motsunabe in Dodam-dong? Final thoughts

This visit was a chance to enjoy a warm meal, savoring the special motsunabe (small) at this Dodam-dong favorite, Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch. I think it would suit anyone who wants nabe in a clean, pleasant setting, or anyone looking for Japanese food in Dodam-dong.

Especially on a chilly day when you're craving warm soup, Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch in Dodam-dong is worth considering for your next meal. It's the kind of place that makes me want to come back and try other menu items too.

Where it is

Motsumo Sejong Dodam Branch모츠모 세종도담점

8-12 Bodeum 3-ro, Unit 114, Sejong, South Korea세종특별자치시 보듬3로 8-12 114호

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