# Hapjeong izakaya for dango and mango bingsu: Soottori Hongdae

- By Sori Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-alley-tumbler/)
- Written Sep 18, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after being provided with a complimentary store visit as sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-alley-tumbler/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@eulji-alley-tumbler/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/index.md)

## In short

Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong is a yakitori izakaya on Dokmak-ro 9-gil in Mapo, Seoul, halfway between Hapjeong and Sangsu stations. The meal ran dango (skewered rice dumplings) and cheese fritters first, then charcoal-scented yakitori with single skewers at ₩2,500–3,000, and finished with mango bingsu (shaved ice); asking staff to press in more charcoal kept the skewers warm to the last bite. Covering yakitori, ₩3,900 light dishes and dessert in one place is the biggest strength of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 18 Dokmak-ro 9-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- **Getting there**: About 8 minutes' walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 3, about 6 minutes from Sangsu Station Exit 1
- **Single skewers**: Mostly ₩2,500–3,000 depending on the cut (heart, neck, tenderloin, thigh, wing, negima and more)
- **Set menus**: High ₩10,000s to ₩30,000s, for 1–2 or 3–4 people
- **Light dishes**: Dango, karaage, fritters, okonomiyaki, pudding, sherbet, mochi tofu and more, ₩3,900 each
- **Drinks**: Draft beer, highballs, sour cocktails and more
- **Service perk**: Fruit highball or spicy chicken rump skewer for writing a photo review
- **Seating**: Indoor tables plus outdoor window-style seats
- **Price reference**: ₩2,500 ≈ $1.8 · ₩3,900 ≈ $2.8 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.2 (2026-09-19)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026*

Today I visited a spot between Hongdae and Hapjeong where you can enjoy Japanese-style yakitori along with all kinds of side dishes! 😊

## Where is Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong, and how far is it from Hapjeong and Sangsu stations?

Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong is a yakitori izakaya on Dokmak-ro 9-gil in Mapo-gu, Seoul. It sits roughly halfway between Hapjeong and Sangsu stations, so it's pretty easy to find — about an 8-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 3, or about 6 minutes from Sangsu Station Exit 1!

## What the building and interior of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong look like

![Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong exterior decorated in yellow](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-01-3etn9-900.webp)

The exterior is done up mostly in yellow, so it really catches the eye 💡⭐️✨ It has that cute, particular feel of a Japanese izakaya, so even from the entrance it felt like I was already there for a drink 🍻✨

![Vertical shot near the entrance of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-02-avkye-900.webp)

![Storefront entrance with Japanese izakaya feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-03-1fhx7-m-900.webp)

![Full exterior view of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-04-1qy41-900.webp)

The interior also keeps that Japanese pub feel, which suited the yakitori really well.

![Interior decor with a Japanese pub feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-05-1qsu8-m-900.webp)

![Izakaya interior table under cozy lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-06-jw3vt-900.webp)

The lighting isn't too bright either, so it has a cozy vibe that's great for chatting comfortably with friends over a meal, or for a date,

![Comfortable indoor seating for chatting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-07-1maxr-900.webp)

![Vertical shot of outdoor window-style seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-08-1w41u-900.webp)

and there are seats with an outdoor window feel too, so on a nice day you can really soak up the atmosphere 😊 With the weather this cool lately, these seats are just perfect!!

![View of the restaurant atmosphere from the window seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-09-osxua-900.webp)

![Interior space suited for relaxed drinks and snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-10-1gmhq-900.webp)

Overall it leaned less toward a formal atmosphere and more toward a casual izakaya feel — a place to just come and enjoy drinks and snacks.

## Menu and prices at Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong

Single yakitori skewers run mostly ₩2,500-3,000 depending on the cut, and you can pick from a range of parts like heart, neck, tenderloin, thigh, wing, and negima. Set menus range from the high ₩10,000s to ₩30,000s, sized nicely for 1-2 or 3-4 people.

Light dishes like dango, karaage, fritters, okonomiyaki, pudding, sherbet, and mochi tofu are all ₩3,900! Amazing value. There were also several kinds of drinks — draft beer, highballs, sawa — great for a light drink alongside the yakitori 🍺

Write a photo review and you get a free fruit highball or spicy chicken rump skewer haha 🐣⭐️

## Honest taste review: dango, cheese fritters and yakitori

![Chewy Japanese-style dango dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-11-fjrzx-774.webp)

First up, dango (skewered rice dumplings) — a proper Japanese dessert I wanted to try alongside the yakitori 🍡💕 Chewy texture with sweetness added, and it went well with a drink too.

![Plate of dango served alongside a drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-12-18xub-900.webp)

Next, cheese fritters!

![Vertical shot of crispy-outside cheese fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-13-e8dzw-900.webp)

![Cheese fritters with warm, stretchy cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-14-bvimv-900.webp)

![Hapjeong yakitori: dango, cheese fritters and mango bingsu at Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-15-1wry5-900.webp)

Warm cheese and a crispy coating outside made it perfect for alternating bites — one skewer, one bite of cheese.

The coasters that came with the drinks were so cute too hahaha, kind of like a hamster 🐹

![Cute coasters served with the drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-16-2urx9-966.webp)

And then, the yakitori I was most looking forward to!!!! I loved the subtle scent from the charcoal skewers 🔥 The outside was grilled just enough for a nutty flavor, and the inside was super chewy depending on the cut 🫧✨👍 Even with the same chicken, the texture really differs by part — if you like soft meat, thigh or tenderloin suits you, and if you like more of a chew, go for neck or heart.

![Vertical shot of charcoal-scented yakitori skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-17-12bfl-900.webp)

![Yakitori skewers grilled by cut](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-18-1srna-900.webp)

The skewers weren't overly seasoned, so you could really taste the charcoal aroma and the meat itself, and switching up sauces and sides kept me reaching for more — gone in a flash 😋 The kiosk even recommended sauces, which was a nice touch 🫧🤍

The yakitori was great on its own, but it especially shone paired with drinks or other small dishes, sharing bites here and there!!

![Table set with drinks and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-19-1s2ph-900.webp)

### Ask for extra charcoal to keep the skewers warm

If you request it, they'll add charcoal so you can keep eating warm skewers the whole time! 🤍🤍

![Skewer plate kept warm with added charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-20-1az8o-900.webp)

![Mango bingsu ordered as a palate cleanser](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-21-ls86x-900.webp)

### Finishing with mango bingsu

Mango bingsu (shaved ice) was great as a palate cleanser after the meal. The cool, sweet mango flavor felt like it reset my mouth after the charcoal-grilled dishes 🥭❄️ After eating meat with that smoky aroma, the cold, sweet dessert tasted even better ⭐️⭐️⭐️

## Would I go back to Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong? 5000000❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

![Yakitori spread enjoyed at Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-dango-mango-bingsu-22-tq361-m-1200.webp)

The biggest strength of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong is being able to enjoy yakitori, light dishes, and dessert all in one place 🍢✨ The mood is relaxed rather than heavy, so it's great for drinks with friends and also fine for a casual dinner. If you like Japanese izakaya vibes or you're looking for yakitori around Hapjeong or Sangsu, it's worth a visit!! haha 😊

Next time, I'd like to try other cuts of yakitori I didn't get to this time, and also try the charcoal omakase or other side dishes. I especially recommend the course of yakitori → a drink → finishing with mango bingsu or dango 🍢🍺🥭🍡 (we actually ate the dango first though haha)

If you're looking for a Japanese-style izakaya around Hapjeong or Sangsu, or want to try a variety of yakitori, I highly recommend this place again haha ❤️

## Where it is

- Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong (숯토리 홍대합정점)
- 18 Dokmak-ro 9-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 독막로9길 18 1층
- 37.5490304, 126.9201275
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%AF%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%ED%95%A9%EC%A0%95%EC%A0%90/@37.5490304,126.9201275,17z

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