# Yeongdeungpo Japanese bar for clam soup: Robadayakki Sodam - By Jimin Park (https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-barstool/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-barstool/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@euljiro-barstool/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/index.md) ## In short Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch is a Japanese bar in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, near Saetgang Station. We had the Hungry Two-Person Set with clam soup for 70,000 won, and the chicken knee cartilage skewers with Ilpum Jinro Oak 25 were especially good. Verdict: a lively after-work drinks spot worth reserving. ## Good to know - **Location**: A 3–4 minute walk from Exit 1 of Saetgang Station - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 17:00–01:30 (last order 00:30); Sat, Sun & public holidays 17:00–00:30 (last order 23:30) - **Parking**: Parking available at Seorin Building; the entrance is inside the parking area - **Seating**: Counter seats, partitioned tables, and private rooms - **Set 5**: Small sashimi + assorted skewers + oden nabe, discounted to ₩67,000 - **Soup swaps**: Nagasaki, seared jjamppong, or clam soup +₩3,000; altang +₩4,000; mero +₩10,000; medium sashimi +₩12,000 - **Set benefit**: 10% off sake when ordering a set menu - **Draft beer**: Kirin Ichiban ₩7,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Featured photo from a visit to Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-01-al6wz-900.webp) Attention, everyone looking for a Japanese-style izakaya in Yeouido!! 🍢 I visited Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch, a spot famous in Yeouido. It was already saved on my list because it’s known for freshly grilled skewers~~ I was hunting for somewhere near Yeouido that would be nice for an after-work drink, and ended up here haha. I heard it gets crowded, so I booked ahead—and it really was packed... haha ![Visit to Robadayakki Sodam in Yeouido](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-02-j83p5-900.webp) ## How close is it to Saetgang Station Exit 1? Saetgang Station is much closer than Yeouido Station. It’s 300 m from Exit 1—just a 3–4 minute walk 🚶 Find Seorin Building and slip into the parking area; the entrance is inside. At first you might wonder, “Is this the right place?” but once you see the wooden exterior and the Sodam sign, that’s it. You can park at Seorin Building too~ ![Robadayakki Sodam entrance inside Seorin Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-03-19gyb-900.webp) ## Inside: counter seats and private rooms The moment you open the door, it feels so Japanese~ Wooden fish lights are strung all across the ceiling. At the big bar in the middle, the chefs grill fish and skewers to order 🔥 Whole mackerel and Spanish mackerel sit on ice, with heaps of skewers in baskets beside them. Seeing that makes it hard not to order~~ I sat at a partitioned table. There are private rooms too, so lots of people come here for Yeouido work dinners. It was a weekday and almost every seat was taken 😳 ![Izakaya interior with wooden fish lights](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-04-y2qg1-900.webp) ![Izakaya bar where chefs cook](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-05-1qfly-900.webp) ![Fish on ice and skewers at the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-06-1yx91-900.webp) ![Interior with partitioned tables and private rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-07-14jvy-900.webp) ## Hungry Two-Person Set and soup upgrade prices There are sets numbered 1 through 9. They’re put together in lots of different ways, so choosing was easy! We picked Set 5! - Set 5 (Hungry Two-Person Set): small sashimi + assorted skewers + oden nabe (fish cake hot pot) / ₩67,000 - It was originally ₩76,000, but the discounted price is ₩67,000. - Switching to Nagasaki, seared jjamppong, or clam soup costs an extra ₩3,000. - Switching to mero costs ₩10,000 extra, altang (spicy fish roe stew) ₩4,000 extra, and medium sashimi ₩12,000 extra. We changed ours to clam soup, so the total came to ₩70,000. Sashimi, skewers, and soup for two at this price feels pretty good for a Yeouido bar, right? Oh, and ordering a set gets you 10% off sake. Definitely keep that in mind if you’re drinking sake 🍶 Kirin Ichiban draft beer is ₩7,000. ![Robadayakki Sodam set menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-08-7dgcd-900.webp) After we ordered, a sizzling fried egg arrived on a hot plate—this is the complimentary snack 🍳 It comes perfectly soft-set, so it’s nice to nibble on before the beer arrives. I originally wanted Nagasaki jjamppong, but they had run out of ingredients that day, so we went with clam soup. ![Soft-set fried egg complimentary snack on a hot plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-09-17zsu-900.webp) ## Chicken knee cartilage was the best part of the assorted skewers The assorted skewers are spread out across a long platter~ There’s a fun variety to pick through~ It was packed with ginkgo nuts, mushrooms, shrimp, bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes, bacon-wrapped rice cakes, and chicken skewers. ![Assorted skewers with ginkgo nuts and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-10-nvmnc-1200.webp) ![Assorted skewers on a long platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-11-19xil-900.webp) But my favorite was the chicken knee cartilage!! ❤️ So crunchy and delicious 😋 I was kind of touched that it was included in the assortment haha. The grilled bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes were salty outside and burst inside—so good. The ginkgo skewers were slightly bitter and nutty, perfect with drinks. The shrimp were plump too, and the bacon-wrapped rice cakes had that lovely chew. Sipping beer and going at the skewers—this combination is simply the answer 🍺 If you love skewers, I highly recommend this Yeouido spot!! ![Skewer menu including chicken knee cartilage](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-12-kib26-900.webp) ![Assorted skewers enjoyed with beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-13-14oc5-900.webp) ## Is the ₩3,000 clam soup upgrade worth it? I was sad I couldn’t have the Nagasaki dish. But the second the clam soup arrived, that disappointment disappeared completely lol. The earthenware pot was seriously packed with clams. The broth was so refreshing 😌 ![Clam soup in an earthenware pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-14-efjpe-900.webp) ![Broth dish with plump clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-15-vait6-900.webp) Every clam was nice and meaty, so it was satisfying to fish them out and eat them. Since the skewers can be a little rich, spooning up this broth between bites totally resets your palate. I really felt good about spending that extra ₩3,000!! If you come to this Yeouido izakaya, a soup is essential~ After we finished, the shells filled an entire bowl haha. To my partner, who always diligently opens all the clams... thank you 🫶💕 ![Empty clam shells after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-16-mbao2-900.webp) ## Aged sashimi with Ilpum Jinro Oak 25 The sashimi was aged, so it had a soft, tender style. It came with octopus, white fish, yellowtail varieties, and salmon. A small dish of vinegared sauce and fresh wasabi came alongside. ![Aged sashimi with octopus and fresh wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-17-x64nq-900.webp) ![Aged sashimi assortment](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-18-1spol-900.webp) I put a little minced garlic on a fatty belly slice and dipped it in soy sauce—such a special treat 🥢 Ahh~ Those who know, know. We had beer with the skewers, but once the sashimi came out, I suddenly really wanted a distilled spirit....🩷 ![Distilled spirit ordered with sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-19-dap3w-900.webp) ![Ordering Ilpum Jinro Oak 25](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-20-yp7fh-900.webp) ![Distilled spirit setup to pair with sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-21-zc8gp-900.webp) The menu had both Ilpum Jinro and Ilpum Jinro Oak 25, so I ordered the Oak. The price difference wasn’t huge, so if you’re curious, trying the Oak is a good idea! I saw and drank it for the first time here, and the verdict: a great choice 👍 ![Ilpum Jinro Oak 25 with ice and tonic water](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-22-14uey-900.webp) They set it up with ice in an angular bottle-shaped glass and Jinro tonic water 🧊 Diluted with tonic, it went down fresh like a lemon highball. Even straight, the aroma was really good... 👍 It wasn’t bitter and went down with a gentle sweetness. I personally highly recommend this Oak!! It was an insane match with the sashimi! ![Aged sashimi paired with Ilpum Jinro Oak 25](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-23-zy7a7-900.webp) ![Drinks at an izakaya in front of the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers-24-16hmz-900.webp) The atmosphere of drinking while hearing the sizzling from the grill in front of the bar is this place’s charm. It feels like sitting in a Japanese izakaya 💕 If you’re looking in Yeouido for a blind date, date night, or work dinner with Japanese food and drinks, I recommend it!! I think I’ll come back next time for grilled fish and Nagasaki jjamppong. Oh, and since it gets busy, make a reservation in advance!! ## Where it is - Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch (로바다야끼소담 여의도점) - 113, 114, 115, 1F, 17 Yeouidaebang-ro 65-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 영등포구 여의대방로65길 17 1층 113, 114, 115호 - 37.5197455, 126.9292276 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A1%9C%EB%B0%94%EB%8B%A4%EC%95%BC%EB%81%BC%EC%86%8C%EB%8B%B4%20%EC%97%AC%EC%9D%98%EB%8F%84%EC%A0%90/@37.5197455,126.9292276,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-barstool/saetgang-izakaya-clam-soup-skewers/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt