# Terrace bar in Yeonnam-dong for squid muchim and soju: Ijillirya - By Jaeho (https://superchart.com/en/@evening-glass-journal/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/index.md) ## In short Ijillirya Yeonnam is a Korean bar with a terrace on Donggyo-ro in Mapo, Seoul. Over a walk along the Gyeongui Line Forest Trail, the writer stopped in for mukeunji tuna rolls, sweet-and-tangy whole squid muchim, and yuzu tomato marinade with soju, and the water dropwort in the squid dish was the standout. The tuna roll sauce was a bit strong, but the terrace mood and side dish lineup made it a solid pick for a date or blind date. ## Good to know - **Address**: 서울 마포구 동교로 262-8 1층 (262-8 Donggyo-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea) - **Hours**: Mon-Thu 17:00-01:00 / Fri 17:00-02:00 / Sat 16:00-02:00 / Sun 16:00-01:00 - **Last order**: 1 hour before closing - **Ordered**: Mukeunji tuna rolls, sweet-and-tangy whole squid muchim, yuzu tomato marinade, soju - **Complimentary**: Welcome drink (tastes like cheongju) and basic side dishes of mukeunji and pretzel snacks - **Seating**: Terrace seating available *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* I went back to Yeonnam-dong in Hongdae for the first time in a few years. I used to go often but hadn't been in a while — the weather's been so nice lately that I walked the Gyeongui Line Forest Trail from Gongdeok all the way to Yeonnam. While looking for a bar in Hongdae, I spotted a gorgeous terrace and that's how I found Ijillirya. ![Storefront in Yeonnam-dong with a view of the Ijillirya terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-01-9wgcf-900.webp) ![Entrance and signboard of Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-02-17qtc-900.webp) ## Ijillirya Yeonnam location and hours - Address: 서울 마포구 동교로 262-8 1층 (262-8 Donggyo-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea) - Mon-Thu 17:00-01:00 - Fri 17:00-02:00 - Sat 16:00-02:00 - Sun 16:00-01:00 - Last order is 1 hour before closing ![Menu board of Korean side dishes and takju at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-03-9c5yy-m-900.webp) ## Korean bar food and takju on the menu This is the menu at Ijillirya, a bar in Hongdae/Yeonnam. Since it's a Korean-style bar, the menu is all Korean food with a wide range of takju (Korean rice wines). We ordered mukeunji tuna rolls, sweet-and-tangy whole squid muchim, and a yuzu tomato marinade — I think that's what it was called. ![Indoor seating area at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-04-hx7dt-900.webp) ![Terrace seating at Ijillirya Yeonnam lit up at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-05-f6fha-900.webp) ![Table setting on the Ijillirya Yeonnam terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-06-153ot-900.webp) ![Interior decor of Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-07-10hc8-900.webp) ## The terrace vibe was the best part This is the inside of Ijillirya. What I liked best was the terrace!! The terrace mood was absolutely amazing. The lighting was pretty and the whole terrace feeling was great. And you know how drinks always taste best on a terrace when the weather's this nice? With autumn slowly creeping in, the sky was so clear and bright. ![Terrace seating in Yeonnam-dong on a clear day](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-08-1kn7e-900.webp) ![View of the Yeonnam-dong street from the terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-09-xykjh-900.webp) ## Welcome drink and basic side dishes This is the welcome drink at Ijillirya, a Hongdae/Yeonnam bar, plus the basic side dishes: mukeunji and pretzel snacks. The welcome drink tasted like cheongju. It got us going, and then soju was the main event! ![Welcome drink and basic side dishes of mukeunji and pretzels at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-10-1waal-1200.webp) ![Glass of welcome drink and a plate of basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-11-1kcgc-900.webp) Mukeunji tuna rolls and sweet-and-tangy whole squid muchim. These two together are an amazing combination. The mukeunji tuna rolls totally tame the red-sauce-based squid muchim! ![Table spread of mukeunji tuna rolls and whole squid muchim](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-12-vf3n2-900.webp) ![Sweet-and-tangy whole squid muchim in red seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-13-1u8vq-900.webp) ![Mukeunji tuna rolls packed with tuna](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-14-17ooe-900.webp) ### Mukeunji tuna rolls: a bit strong on the sauce The mukeunji tuna rolls have the aged kimchi wrapping the tuna, with a fine layer of rice grains around it too. There's a really generous amount of tuna. The tuna sauce is the same kind used in tuna gimbap, and there seemed to be quite a lot of it, so it was a bit too strong. It felt like the mukeunji's flavor got buried under it. I think it would've been nicer with a little less sauce. Still, I liked that they didn't skimp on ingredients and packed it full. ![Cross-section of a mukeunji tuna roll](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-15-1eat5-m-900.webp) ![A piece of mukeunji tuna roll being picked up](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-16-1t6hs-900.webp) ### My top pick: the sweet-and-tangy whole squid muchim This is my top pick, the sweet-and-tangy whole squid muchim. The squid really does come in whole, so they cut it up for me with scissors to make it easier to eat. The squid was cooked just right, nice and springy. It was loaded with vegetables too, which I loved — cabbage, cucumber, onion, and even minari (water dropwort)! The seasoning was just the right amount of sweet and tangy. Picking up a squid piece with a bite of all those vegetables is pure bliss — the minari scent especially was the real kick. ![Whole squid muchim picked up with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-17-1x192-900.webp) ### Soju on the terrace Cheers, cheers, cheers. You can't skip soju at a Korean bar~ It tasted even better on the terrace. Drinking soju after the sweet-and-tangy squid muchim felt super clean and refreshing. Thanks to that addictive, mouth-coating seasoning, the umami just exploded and the soju kept going down nonstop. ![Shot glass of soju on the terrace table](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-18-q0c87-900.webp) ![Soju paired with the whole squid muchim side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad-19-17n7k-900.webp) ### Finishing with yuzu tomato marinade At the end we ordered the yuzu tomato. I already really like tomato marinade, and adding yuzu made it even better! After finishing the Korean-style side dishes, ending with the yuzu tomato cleansed the palate perfectly — it was the best. ## Good for a date or a blind date? Ijillirya, a bar in Hongdae/Yeonnam, has quite excellent side dishes and, above all, a great atmosphere, so it seems perfect for a date too. That day there was a couple who seemed to be on a blind date drinking on the terrace, and the mood as they left looked really good ✨ It might just be a blind-date hotspot. Overall, the side dishes were really well-made and the atmosphere was so nice that I lost track of time enjoying myself. It's a place where you can fully feel that distinctive Yeonnam-dong charm, so I'm planning to come back soon to try other tempting side dishes and more of the takju lineup. ## Where it is - Ijillirya Yeonnam (잊힐리야 연남) - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 262-8 1층 (262-8 Donggyo-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea) - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 262-8 1층 - 37.5627787, 126.9254933 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9E%8A%ED%9E%90%EB%A6%AC%EC%95%BC%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8/@37.5627787,126.9254933,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@evening-glass-journal/itjilliya-yeonnam-terrace-squid-salad/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt