# Guro izakaya with 15% off sake and a mixed sashimi platter: Hoyo Gudi - By Jiwoo Han (https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-back-counter-bar/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a meal was provided by the business for the visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-back-counter-bar/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@eulji-back-counter-bar/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/index.md) ## In short Hoyo Gudi Branch is an izakaya near Exit 3 of Guro Digital Complex Station in Guro, Seoul. Stopping by after work, I ordered Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake), a mixed sashimi platter and two Jim Beam highballs, and the ordering tablet showed 15% off all sake with any mixed sashimi order. When the tables fill up you can join the CatchTable waitlist and get a KakaoTalk alert, which makes Hoyo Gudi Branch an easy stop for a casual drink on the way home. ## Good to know - **Location**: Close to Exit 3, Guro Digital Complex Station (Bldg 301, Unit 206, 452 Dorimcheon-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul) - **What I ordered**: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, mixed sashimi platter, two Jim Beam highballs - **Promotion**: 15% off all sake with a mixed sashimi order (shown on the tablet) - **Waiting for a table**: Sign up on CatchTable and get a KakaoTalk alert - **Also worth noting**: 'Very Excellent' restaurant hygiene grade certificate on display; Suntory highball event notice *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ## Hoyo Gudi Branch: an izakaya a minute from Guro Digital Complex Station Exit 3 ![First photo from the visit to Hoyo Gudi Branch izakaya near Guro Digital Complex](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-01-121si-966.webp) I wanted a light drink after work, so I searched for a good izakaya near Guro Digital Complex and came across Hoyo Gudi Branch. It's close to Exit 3 of Guro Digital Complex Station, so it was easy to find and seemed like a good stop after clocking out. ![Building exterior and sign for Hoyo Gudi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-02-14jyg-966.webp) When I got to the building, the big Hoyo sign made it easy to spot. There's a samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) place and a gym nearby too, so the sign catches your eye if you're just passing through. ![Entrance window with menu illustrations at Hoyo Gudi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-03-94sv6-966.webp) The entrance window had several menu photos posted — everything from okonomiyaki to garlic shrimp to sirloin steak, illustrated so you could already start deciding what to order before even walking in. ![Suntory highball event signage posted at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-04-158au-966.webp) By the door was a sign for a Suntory highball promotion. There was also a 'highball masters' poster, so I figured I had to try a highball here. ![Restaurant hygiene grade Very Excellent certificate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-05-h77lz-966.webp) One side of the entrance had a restaurant hygiene grade 'Very Excellent' certificate posted. Since it's a dining space, that naturally caught my eye, and it gave off a sense of being kept clean. ## Inside Hoyo Gudi Branch, and how the CatchTable waitlist works ![Wood-tone interior with the Hoyo logo on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-06-37b1p-966.webp) Walking into Hoyo Gudi Branch, the Hoyo logo took up a big chunk of the wall, and with the wood-tone interior and warm lighting, the whole place felt relaxed. It felt like a good spot to have a drink and chat after work. ![Tablet for CatchTable waitlist registration](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-07-1bf74-966.webp) When there were no open seats, you could easily register on the CatchTable waitlist. Once your turn came up, you'd get a KakaoTalk notification, so you didn't have to keep waiting right in front of the store, which was convenient. ## 15% off sake with mixed sashimi: ordering from the tablet ![Screen showing 15% sake discount with mixed sashimi order](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-08-v6rhl-966.webp) Once seated, I checked the tablet menu and saw a promotion: 15% off all sake with a mixed sashimi order. Sashimi with sake sounded good, but that day I decided to keep it light with highballs instead. ![Order status showing 'cooking' on the tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-09-e8m2b-966.webp) After some deliberation, I first ordered the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, mixed sashimi, and two Jim Beam highballs. Watching the order status change to 'cooking' on the tablet screen slowly got me hungrier haha. ## Jim Beam highballs and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki ![Two Jim Beam highballs with green grape and grapefruit base](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-10-shzsl-966.webp) The first thing to arrive was the two Jim Beam highballs. With a green grape and grapefruit base, there was a subtle, refreshing scent, and the carbonation made it nice and cool to drink. Maybe because it was the first sip after work, but one mouthful and my mood instantly lifted. ![Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki topped with bonito flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-11-d7hpa-966.webp) Right after, the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki arrived and I dug in. It was piled generously with finely chopped scallions and bonito flakes, with mayonnaise and sauce drizzled in a lattice pattern, so it looked quite appetizing too. ![Cross-section of okonomiyaki showing soba noodles and cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-12-7lz67-966.webp) Cutting it into bite-sized pieces, I found soba noodles and cabbage layered inside — the soba had a slightly crisp texture while the cabbage was moist, and together they made a nice textural combo. With the bonito flavor on top, it made a great side dish for the highball. ## How was the mixed sashimi platter? White fish, tuna and shrimp ![Plate of mixed sashimi with white fish, tuna, and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-13-qoo41-1200.webp) Then the mixed sashimi I'd been waiting for arrived. White fish, tuna, shrimp, and abalone were all piled onto one plate, catching my eye the moment it hit the table. With so many varieties, it was fun to pick through each one. ![Thickly sliced white fish sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-14-1v3i9-966.webp) ![A piece of sashimi dipped in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-15-wzstq-966.webp) I started with the white fish, sliced thick with a satisfying bite. Dipped lightly in soy sauce, it had a clean yet chewy texture that paired well with the highball. The soy sauce wasn't too salty either, so it didn't overpower the fish's flavor. ![Vividly red tuna sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-16-d3s7k-966.webp) The tuna sashimi had a vivid red color with visible grain. It was soft in the mouth, and personally the tuna was the most memorable for me. A sip of highball followed by a piece of tuna turned out to be a great combo. ![Springy shrimp sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-17-si10h-966.webp) The shrimp sashimi had a distinctly springy texture. There was also a subtle sweetness, and dipping it lightly in soy sauce brought out the savory flavor even more. ![Crispy complimentary fried dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-18-nfpm4-966.webp) I also tried the complimentary fried dish alongside the highball. The crispy batter with mayo and sauce on top kept me reaching for more. It had a different vibe from the sashimi, so it was a good bite to snack on in between. ## Is Hoyo Gudi Branch worth it for an after-work drink? ![Interior with round lighting fixtures and green-toned walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-19-lnc5l-966.webp) Looking around the store, the round lighting fixtures and green-toned walls came together to create a relaxed atmosphere overall. Being able to try a range of dishes — okonomiyaki, sashimi, fried snacks — alongside a highball made this a solid spot for a drink after work. ![Table at Hoyo Gudi Branch with highballs and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya-20-ym2ni-966.webp) If you're looking for a place near Guro Digital Complex to grab a casual drink and a meal, Hoyo Gudi Branch is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Hoyo Gudi Branch (호요 구디점) - 301-206, 452 Dorimcheon-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 구로구 도림천로 452 301동 206호 - 37.4854658, 126.8995892 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%9A%94%20%EA%B5%AC%EB%94%94%EC%A0%90/@37.4854658,126.8995892,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-back-counter-bar/hoyo-gudi-sashimi-highball-izakaya/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt