# Hongdae jokbal with fresh makgeolli: Manjok Ohyang Jokbal - By Moeun (https://superchart.com/en/@following-the-aroma-3/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@following-the-aroma-3/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@following-the-aroma-3/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/index.md) ## In short Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch is a jokbal restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, near Hongik University Station. I ordered a large jokbal and Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli for ₩49,000, with complimentary tteok mandu-guk and refillable side dishes. Verdict: moist pork, chewy skin, and gently spiced five-flavor seasoning made this a satisfying meal. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Large Manjok Ohyang Jokbal; Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli - **Price**: Large jokbal ₩44,000; Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli ₩5,000; total ₩49,000 - **Included**: Tteok mandu-guk (rice cake and dumpling soup) - **Opening time**: 11:30 a.m. - **Parking**: Not available; use a nearby public parking lot - **Amenities**: Separate restrooms for men and women, high chairs, Wi-Fi - **Pets**: Allowed *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Introduction to a visit to Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-01-1l2dv-966.webp) ## Manjok Ohyang Jokbal in Hongdae I visited Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch (만족오향족발 홍대역점), known as one of Seoul's three great jokbal spots, at around 4 p.m. It has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand for seven consecutive years and listed in the Blue Ribbon Survey for 12 consecutive years. ![Large jokbal table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-02-18gtk-966.webp) After trying the large jokbal, I could see why people keep coming back: the moist lean meat, chewy skin, and subtle five-flavor seasoning were so well balanced. ![Exterior of Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-03-1wha6-966.webp) ## Walking from Hongik University Station Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch sits on Donggyo-ro in Mapo-gu, Seoul. It is an easy walk from Hongik University Station, and being on the ground floor made it easy to find even on a first visit. ![Ground-floor view of the Hongdae Station Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-04-b1dw5-966.webp) Arriving around 4 p.m. let me take in the restaurant before the dinner rush. Knowing it is a Hongdae jokbal spot that has appeared in dining guides for so many years raised my expectations, too. ### Getting there from Hongik University Station and parking It is close to Hongik University Station, so taking the subway is convenient. Hongdae has heavy traffic and lots of pedestrians, so if you are bringing a car, it is best to check with the restaurant about parking first. Parking at the restaurant is difficult, and I was told to use a nearby public parking lot. If you plan to order drinks with your jokbal, public transit seems like the easiest way to enjoy the meal without any worries. ## A relaxed atmosphere in the early afternoon The dining room had an atmosphere that suited both a jokbal meal and drinks. ![Restaurant interior for jokbal dining and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-05-dh8ub-966.webp) I settled in at around 4 p.m. and leisurely enjoyed the jokbal and fresh makgeolli. The staff were kind, so I felt comfortable from ordering through the end of the meal. It is a good space when you want to combine a meal and casual drinks in Hongdae. ![Interior space at Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-06-y56z7-966.webp) ## Ordering large jokbal and fresh makgeolli Today I ordered a large Manjok Ohyang Jokbal and Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli. The large jokbal was ₩44,000 and the Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli was ₩5,000, for a total of ₩49,000. ![Large jokbal and fresh makgeolli order](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-07-1iyvk-966.webp) It was a great setup for plenty of jokbal with a chilled makgeolli, and the complimentary tteok mandu-guk (rice cake and dumpling soup) made the table feel generous even without ordering another soup. ![Jokbal meal served with tteok mandu-guk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-08-1u9dn-966.webp) ## A glossy platter of large jokbal When the large platter from one of Seoul's three great jokbal spots arrived, the first thing I noticed was the gleam of the neatly arranged pork. ![Neatly arranged large jokbal platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-09-1bf3z-966.webp) It was sliced to an easy pick-up size, with a good balance of lean meat and skin. Eaten warm, the moistness of the meat and the chewiness of the skin came through even more clearly. True to its large size, the plate was generous and satisfyingly filling. ![Generous plate of large jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-10-1b2fm-966.webp) ![Large jokbal set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-11-18vd1-966.webp) ## Five-flavor seasoning that stays easy to eat The lean meat was tender rather than dry, while the skin had a soft yet pleasantly chewy texture. ![Jokbal with tender lean meat and chewy skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-12-1hiq2-966.webp) The five-flavor seasoning had naturally soaked into the pork, but its aroma was never too strong, so it did not feel heavy even after several pieces. ![Jokbal with subtle five-flavor seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-13-q4qd3-966.webp) The taste made it clear why it has held a place in the Michelin Bib Gourmand and Blue Ribbon for so long. The description of it as one of Seoul's three great jokbal spots made perfect sense. ![Jokbal with complimentary accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-14-rjiy5-966.webp) ![Full jokbal meal setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-15-txla6-966.webp) ## Complimentary tteok mandu-guk The complimentary tteok mandu-guk added to the generous feeling at Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch. Pairing its warm broth, chewy rice cakes, and hearty dumplings with the jokbal made the meal even more substantial. It was nice to have pork and warm soup together without adding a separate soup dish. With the jokbal and tteok mandu-guk together, it was more than enough for a filling meal. ## Salted shrimp, vegetables, and side-dish refills The differences in flavor came through even better when I added accompaniments such as saeujeot (salted shrimp) and vegetables. ![Jokbal served with salted shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-16-94q8s-966.webp) ![Jokbal served with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-17-1uacy-966.webp) A little saeujeot made the savory flavor pop, while wrapping the pork in vegetables freshened the palate. ![Jokbal with salted shrimp and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-18-hgch5-966.webp) When I asked for more side dishes during the meal, the staff kindly brought them over, so I could enjoy refills without feeling short on anything. ![Refill of additional side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-19-1h6qq-966.webp) I really liked the relaxed service, even for a small request. ![Jokbal meal accompaniments and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-20-m8lpi-966.webp) ## Pairing it with Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli went well with the salty flavor and subtle five-flavor seasoning of Manjok Ohyang Jokbal. Its cool, soft fizz refreshed my mouth after each bite of pork. ![Kooksoondang fresh makgeolli paired with jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-21-4qaki-966.webp) A bite of jokbal followed by fresh makgeolli was such a natural pairing that it worked beautifully for dinner and casual drinks together. It had been a while since I visited by public transport and could have a drink, and the two of us shared one bottle.^^ ![Jokbal and fresh makgeolli drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-22-1j1a7-966.webp) ![Fresh makgeolli and jokbal shared by two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-23-1nglc-966.webp) ## Useful information before your visit - Name: Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch - Address: 1F, 191 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: Opens at 11:30 a.m. - Amenities: Separate restrooms for men and women, high chairs, Wi-Fi - Pets allowed - No parking (use a nearby public parking lot) ## Final thoughts on this Hongdae jokbal meal Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch had a lovely combination of moist lean meat, chewy skin, and five-flavor seasoning that never felt overwhelming. The complimentary tteok mandu-guk made the meal generous, and the side dishes were kindly refilled, so I could enjoy everything comfortably. After tasting it myself, I understood why its seven consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand selections and 12 consecutive years in the Blue Ribbon Survey have continued.^^ ![Finishing a meal at Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng-24-186m0-966.webp) ## Where it is - Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongdae Station Branch (만족오향족발 홍대역점) - 1F, 191 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 191 1층 만족오향족발 - 37.5575026, 126.9223985 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%8C%EC%A1%B1%EC%98%A4%ED%96%A5%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.5575026,126.9223985,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@following-the-aroma-3/hongdae-jokbal-makgeolli-manjokohyng/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt