# Seongbuk bar open till 5am with egg porridge finish: Yesulgwan

- By Jiwoo Yeon (https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-narrow-taproom/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Seongbuk, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored in-store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@eulji-narrow-taproom/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@eulji-narrow-taproom/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/index.md)

## In short

Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch is a Korean bar and restaurant two to three minutes' walk from Exit 2 of Sungshin Women's University Station in Seongbuk, Seoul, filling an entire ground floor near Seongbukcheon stream and seating up to 150 people. On an autumn evening the writer took a terrace seat and ordered the spicy Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot (suji jeongol) course, added ongsimi (chewy rice dumplings filled with mandu stuffing) and finished with kalguksu noodles and a generous egg porridge cooked in the leftover broth. Yesulgwan suits Sungshin Women's University groups who want open-air terrace drinking and large group tables in one place.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 1st floor, 29-6 Dongsomun-ro 20-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (2–3 min walk from Exit 2, Sungshin Women's University Station)
- **Hours**: Daily 17:00–05:00
- **Parking**: No parking on site / paid lots: Nice Park Dongsomun-dong 5-ga, Sehak Parking, Yuta Mall Parking
- **Seating**: Indoor 1st floor, loft 2nd floor, terrace seats; up to 150 people; group tables, couple seats, private group room
- **Conditions**: Takeout and reservations available, full venue rental available, no corkage
- **Reservations**: Groups should book at least 2 weeks in advance
- **Signature dishes**: Grilled five-layer Korean pork belly with kimchi, Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot
- **Ordered on this visit**: Korean beef bone broth tendon hot pot course, spicy version (kalguksu noodles / egg porridge) + extra ongsimi rice dumplings

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

Today I want to introduce a restaurant-bar near Sungshin Women's University — one with terrace seating along Seongbukcheon (Seongbuk Stream) and space for big group dinners :)

This scorching summer is finally winding down.. we've passed the early-autumn and late-summer solar terms, and I can genuinely feel real autumn 🍁 arriving! The midday sun is still hot, but the evenings have turned pretty chilly!!

On days like this with a cool evening breeze, you really can't skip terrace drinking (yajang) ⭐️!! Autumn 🍁 is already my favorite season and the shortest one of the year, which is a bit sad, so I figured I'd better go enjoy this golden terrace-drinking window while I can! So I quickly headed out to a bar on "Seongbukcheon," which has become a rising hotspot for terrace drinking among MZ generation folks in Seoul lately, and here's my review :)

## Where is Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch, and its hours and seating

Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch is at 29-6 Dongsomun-ro 20-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 1st floor, open daily from 17:00 to 05:00. There's no parking on-site, so you'll need a paid lot like Nice Park Dongsomun-dong 5-ga, Sehak Parking, or Yuta Mall Parking.

- 📍 Location: 29-6 Dongsomun-ro 20-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 1st floor
- ⏰ Hours: Daily 17:00–05:00
- 🅿️ No parking on-site / paid lots: Nice Park Dongsomun-dong 5-ga, Sehak Parking, Yuta Mall Parking
- ⭐️ Takeout and reservations available / group and couple seating, terrace seats / no corkage / venue rental available ⭐️

## Walking to Yesulgwan from Sungshin Women's University Station Exit 2

Walk about 2–3 minutes from Exit 2 of Sungshin Women's University Station, and you'll spot the Yesulgwan sign right at the entrance to the alley!

![Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch sign at the alley entrance near Sungshin Women's University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-01-dnvaz-900.webp)

![Ground-floor exterior of Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-02-83xoj-900.webp)

![View of the entrance and terrace area of Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-03-r8x2d-900.webp)

Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch takes up the entire ground floor of the building, and the moment I saw it, my first thought was: this is the perfect spot for group gatherings ✨ With indoor seating (1st floor), loft seating (2nd floor), terrace seats and more — a large bar that can hold up to 150 people — there's plenty of room for university events, department dinners, club meetings, or after-parties, plus separate private group rooms for blind dates or group mixers. It also works great for company dinners, wedding-invitation gatherings, receptions, and family get-togethers..!! I can't think of a better place for group dinners ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Back in my own university days, I used to have group dinners at bars near campus all the time, but none of them had a terrace like this — made me a little jealous of the students who go to school around here these days haha

![Group seating information posted outside Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-04-1kvgk-900.webp)

## Yesulgwan's signature dishes: pork belly kimchi grill and beef tendon hot pot

Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch's signature dishes are the Korean pork belly kimchi grill and the Korean beef bone marrow tendon hot pot! Both looked amazing, and after a long debate, I figured a soup dish would suit the terrace-date concept better for enjoying the cool autumn breeze, so I went with the beef bone marrow tendon hot pot 😊

![Signature menu signage at Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-05-o49ld-900.webp)

Beyond the two signatures, there were several other mains — raw pork belly, herbal whole chicken, dak-doritang (spicy braised chicken), spicy braised whole ribs, and more — plus a wide range of side dishes! You could tell right from the menu how much research the owner has put into it ✨

## Inside Yesulgwan and the open-air terrace: book 2 weeks ahead for groups

![Interior of Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch with high ceilings and warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-06-7wp8j-900.webp)

![Beef tendon hot pot with ongsimi and egg porridge on the terrace at Yesulgwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-07-hssug-900.webp)

The interior of Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch left an impression with its high ceilings and warm, dim lighting — a classy interior and relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while! There's loft-style seating on the second floor, and further inside, a private group space that would suit student meetups or blind dates. There's also a large screen for events, so during soccer or baseball season, it'd be great for gathering in groups to watch games together :)

But honestly, the best part is being able to sit on the terrace and soak in that outdoor-drinking mood on nice-weather days like this ✨ It's right near Daehangno (University Street) and Seongbukcheon, so you could watch a fun play in Daehangno, take a light stroll along Seongbukcheon, then have a drink at Yesulgwan before heading home! Romance levels: fully topped up 🍃

Also, this place is already quite popular and word-of-mouth famous as a group dinner spot, so they recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance! With so many gatherings happening this season, it could get especially busy, so if you're planning to visit, definitely make a reservation ✔️

## Yesulgwan's menu and where the ingredients come from

![Main menu page at Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-08-sawpv-900.webp)

![Side menu page at Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-09-1n9zj-900.webp)

![Drinks and add-on menu at Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-10-1wzbc-900.webp)

Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch only uses 1+ grade Korean pork belly slaughtered that same day, hand-trimming the best cuts themselves! For the tendon hot pot in particular, they simmer down Korean beef bone marrow sourced directly from Hoengseong for a rich broth, then load it up with tender tendon (boiled sinew) and shank they boil in-house!

From trimming the meat to the herbal stock simmered in-house, and even the sauces made from freshly blended fruits and vegetables — everything is prepared on-site. Even the chive kimchi side dish and the base soy sauce for the sauces are made in-house! There's not a single ingredient the owner's hands haven't touched, so of course the flavor is going to be special!

## What we ordered: spicy beef tendon hot pot course plus ongsimi rice dumplings

![Table setup for the beef bone marrow tendon hot pot course](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-11-146ie-900.webp)

![Basic side dishes served with the tendon hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-12-ua9xw-900.webp)

![Hot pot course set up on the terrace table](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-13-kig9r-900.webp)

That day, we ordered the "Korean beef bone marrow tendon hot pot (spicy)" course (kalguksu noodle add-on/egg porridge add-on) plus an added order of ongsimi :)

![Spicy Korean beef bone marrow tendon hot pot before boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-14-1pdlr-900.webp)

![Hot pot with tendon, beef brisket and enoki mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-15-1sr7y-900.webp)

The beef bone marrow tendon hot pot comes with tendon, beef brisket, bok choy, enoki mushrooms, and glass noodles as standard; noodles, other add-ons, and rice are ordered separately!

![Beef bone marrow tendon hot pot boiling on the burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-16-1hea1-900.webp)

![A ladleful of the rich tendon hot pot broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-17-vrlwk-900.webp)

### How spicy is Yesulgwan's spicy beef tendon hot pot?

You could really tell it was built on Korean beef bone marrow — the broth had a rich, deep flavor! It leaned way more toward deep and rich than clear and light. The spice level was roughly Shin Ramyun level — spicy enough to enjoy without being punishing unless you're truly spice-sensitive — and they top up the bone marrow broth again when you add noodles, so you get a rich broth all the way to the end! The tendon had a nice chewy texture, and they loaded plenty of brisket and enoki mushroom too, so it never got boring.

The terrace vibe was just so good ~~ 🍃 cool autumn breeze + hot soup = need I say more? ❤️

![Eating the tendon hot pot on the terrace on an autumn evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-18-k47lo-900.webp)

### Ongsimi, kalguksu noodles and the egg porridge finish

While enjoying the meal, we dropped in the kalguksu and ongsimi add-ons!!

![Kalguksu noodles added to the hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-19-100qu-900.webp)

![Dumpling-filled ongsimi add-on](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-20-12nev-900.webp)

![Hot pot thickened after adding kalguksu and ongsimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-21-oipap-900.webp)

These ongsimi weren't the potato-starch kind — they were filled with dumpling stuffing! It felt like eating little round mini dumplings!! They went perfectly with the broth, so I'd recommend them if you're picking an add-on ✔️

Adding the kalguksu noodles was a genius move too! The noodles thickened the broth, giving it a jang-kalguksu (soy-broth noodle soup) kind of feel ✨

And the final touch ✨ the hot pot egg porridge! They put an insane amount of rice in it! I ordered porridge and felt like I got a whole new dish!! I was so full I had to leave a little, but soaked in that bone marrow broth, it definitely felt twice as hearty and nourishing! It was my first time having spicy egg porridge, so it was a novel and unique flavor, but it tasted great too — a fitting final touch that showed off just how special Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch is haha

![Hot pot egg porridge with a generous amount of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-22-6zri2-900.webp)

![The spicy hot pot egg porridge eaten as the finishing dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-23-1snum-900.webp)

## Is Yesulgwan worth it? Final verdict

Distinctive dishes, and food that fully satisfied on both taste and portion! A special place that nails both the terrace-drinking atmosphere and group-friendly space! The owner's dedication, sincerity and service — nothing was lacking, everything was excellent. That wraps up my review of Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch. 200% would visit again ✔️

![Full table spread of the tendon hot pot course at Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot/seongshin-univ-yejulgwan-terrace-sundae-hotpot-24-1wzbo-1200.webp)

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a good restaurant/group bar near Sungshin Women's University or a terrace-drinking spot along Seongbukcheon ✅

## Where it is

- Yesulgwan Sungshin Women's University Branch (예술관 성신여대점)
- 29-6 Dongsomun-ro 20-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 1st floor, South Korea
- 서울특별시 성북구 동소문로20길 29-6 1층
- 37.5912311, 127.017129
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%88%EC%88%A0%EA%B4%80%20%EC%84%B1%EC%8B%A0%EC%97%AC%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5912311,127.017129,17z

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