# Ankimo bomb salt gimbap at a Samgakji bar for dates: Hatpiendo

- By Taeyang Noh (https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-low-glass/)
- Written Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Yongsan, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-low-glass/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@euljiro-low-glass/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/index.md)

## In short

Hatpiendo is a casual izakaya on the second floor of a building at the start of Yongridan-gil in Yongsan, Seoul, one to two minutes on foot from Samgakji Station Exit 3. Seated side by side at Hatpiendo's bar table, we ordered the ankimo (monkfish liver) bomb salt gimbap and the abalone innard pasta with Kirin draft beer and a Suntory highball, and the ankimo portion was so generous that the two of us were already full from that one dish. Hatpiendo suits a Samgakji date built around a drink and an unusual anju (drinking snack).

## Good to know

- **Address**: 12 Hangang-daero 54-gil, 2nd floor, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- **Location**: About 1–2 minutes on foot from Samgakji Station Exit 3, at the start of Yongridan-gil
- **Food ordered**: Ankimo bomb salt gimbap, abalone innard pasta
- **Drinks ordered**: Kirin draft beer, Suntory highball
- **Seating**: Bar table, window seats for two, larger tables for groups

*as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026*

There are days near Samgakji Station or Yongridan-gil when just having dinner feels a little lacking, and you want tasty anju (drinking snacks) with a drink to go with it, you know that feeling?

![A full spread of anju and drinks at Hatpiendo, a Yongridan-gil izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-01-n83qy-1200.webp)

I visited Hatpiendo, an izakaya bar on Yongridan-gil.

## Where is Hatpiendo, and how close is it to Samgakji Station?

![Exterior of the building housing Hatpiendo near Samgakji Station Exit 3](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-02-13gpw-900.webp)

- Address: 12 Hangang-daero 54-gil, 2nd floor, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Location: About 1–2 minutes on foot from Samgakji Station Exit 3

Hatpiendo is close by, about 1–2 minutes on foot from Samgakji Station Exit 3.

![Entrance to Hatpiendo at the start of Yongridan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-03-zhvza-900.webp)

![Stairway leading up to the 2nd floor where Hatpiendo is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-04-uj1dj-m-900.webp)

It's right at the start of Yongridan-gil, and the shop is on the 2nd floor of the building! Accessibility was great since it's so close to Samgakji Station.

![Interior of Hatpiendo's 2nd floor shop with a large picture window](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-05-1hhte-900.webp)

## Why we took the bar table at Hatpiendo for a Samgakji date

Hatpiendo is on the 2nd floor and has a casual atmosphere with a big picture window.

![Casual interior seating at Hatpiendo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-06-19sja-900.webp)

We sat at the bar table this time. Sitting face to face on a date is nice too, but I also really like sitting side by side like this, sharing food one dish at a time and talking. The bar table vibe suited having a draft beer or highball with anju really well too.

![The bar table seating at Hatpiendo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-07-667gq-m-900.webp)

![Seating layout at Hatpiendo including window seats for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-08-w8edb-900.webp)

They also have window seats for two and tables for bigger groups, so it's worth knowing about whether you're on a date or looking for a group meetup spot.

## Ankimo bomb salt gimbap: how big is the monkfish liver portion?

![A plate of ankimo bomb salt gimbap at Hatpiendo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-09-vx2p0-900.webp)

The first thing we ordered was the ankimo bomb salt gimbap (seaweed rice roll).

Ankimo is basically monkfish liver, to put it simply. The first thing I thought when the dish arrived was, "There's SO much ankimo!" haha.

![Vertical shot of salt gimbap piled generously with ankimo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-10-1lkxp-900.webp)

![Close-up of the ankimo bomb salt gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-11-1nhtg-900.webp)

The word "bomb" in the menu name is no joke. There was so much ankimo piled on that even between the two of us, this dish alone left us pretty full. The taste was very smooth and creamy! You might assume ankimo would be rich and greasy, but surprisingly it wasn't heavy at all for me. If anything, the soft texture kept pulling my chopsticks back for more.

![Picking up a piece of the ankimo salt gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-12-1p7y0-900.webp)

![Ankimo salt gimbap served with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-13-1mr2d-900.webp)

Adding a little wasabi to the soft, creamy ankimo brought in a sharp kick that paired really well. If you like ankimo, you have to try this at Hatpiendo! The portion is generous too, so it'll be very satisfying on a day you really want to eat your fill of ankimo.

## Abalone innard pasta: how were the sauce and the noodles?

![A plate of abalone innard pasta at Hatpiendo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-14-1k33p-900.webp)

The second dish was the abalone innard pasta.

![Abalone innard pasta mixed with its smooth sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-15-k4n7o-900.webp)

For the abalone innard pasta, the sauce was smooth above all else. The noodles were also boiled just right, so it was delicious. With pasta, the sauce matters but the noodle doneness really changes the overall impression too.

![Lifting up a forkful of the abalone innard pasta noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-16-1tfq2-900.webp)

The noodle texture suited my taste perfectly that day, so I enjoyed it together with the sauce. If the ankimo bomb salt gimbap is a dish for enjoying a generous amount of creamy ankimo, the abalone innard pasta lets you enjoy the smooth sauce and noodles together, and switching back and forth between the two was fun. If you're looking for a slightly different anju at an izakaya bar on Yongridan-gil, this combo was a solid choice.

## Kirin draft beer and a Suntory highball at Hatpiendo

Since we ordered such good anju, drinks were a must haha. We got a Kirin draft beer and a Suntory highball.

![A Kirin draft beer and a Suntory highball side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-17-d74i5-900.webp)

## Is Hatpiendo worth it? Our verdict

![Table with both the ankimo salt gimbap and pasta together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-18-14n2a-900.webp)

![Table shot of anju and drinks together at Hatpiendo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-19-18u47-900.webp)

- ✔️ Close to Samgakji Station Exit 3, easy to get to
- ✔️ 2nd floor picture windows and a bar table make it great for a date
- ✔️ The ankimo bomb salt gimbap really is loaded with ankimo, true to its name
- ✔️ The abalone innard pasta has a smooth, tasty sauce

The ankimo portion was so generous that the two of us got pretty full on just that dish, and it was surprising how smooth and creamy it was without being too heavy. The combo with wasabi was especially my kind of thing, so I'd recommend trying it that way! The abalone innard pasta was satisfying too, both the sauce and the noodle texture, so I had a great meal with this combination.

![Anju and drinks enjoyed at the bar table at Hatpiendo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-20-oxulu-900.webp)

Being close to Samgakji Station, and being able to sit side by side at the bar table with a drink, made it a great date spot too. If you're looking for an izakaya bar on Yongridan-gil for a Samgakji or Yongridan-gil date, or want to try a slightly different anju like ankimo, give Hatpiendo a visit. :)

![Closing shot of Hatpiendo's 2nd floor by the picture window](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo/hoppy-end-yongridangil-izakaya-ankimo-21-1agea-900.webp)

## Where it is

- Hatpiendo (핫피엔도)
- 12 Hangang-daero 54-gil, 2nd floor, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로54길 12 2층
- 37.5326176, 126.97223
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%AB%ED%94%BC%EC%97%94%EB%8F%84/@37.5326176,126.97223,17z

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