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Gatehouse Seats, Seoul and Gangwon

Writes about bars and restaurants in Seoul and Gangwon that they visited and remembered. · Writes about: Bars · Restaurants

PlaceYongsan, SeoulBars

Whisky bar near Sookmyung Station: Dalmore 12 and Hennessy VSOP, B421

B421 is a wood-toned wine and whisky bar in an alley near Sookmyung Women's University Station, on Hangang-daero in Yongsan, Seoul. The visit started with a craft IPA and Dongne Chingu beer, then moved on to Dalmore 12 neat and Hennessy VSOP on the rocks with a fruit cream cheese dried persimmon (gotgam) plate. B421 has both bar seats and a group table for 5-6 people. B421 suits anyone looking for a quiet, atmospheric whisky bar near Sookmyung Station for a date or blind date.

Written May 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulBars

Bangi-dong date pub: bugak chips topped with corn ice cream, Jojomomo

Jojomomo is a Korean pub (yori jujeom) on basement level B1 in Bangi-dong, Songpa, Seoul, near Jamsil. At Jojomomo the writer ordered assorted bugak (crispy fried chips of rice, seaweed, beet, lotus root and kelp) and soju, received a welcome traditional liquor with crackers, and finished by topping the bugak with corn ice cream. For a quiet date or a second round in Jamsil's Bangi area, Jojomomo's assorted bugak and corn ice cream combo is well worth ordering.

Written Oct 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Bangi-dong beef gopchang BBQ with outdoor-tent vibes: Jinseong

Jinseong Hanwoo Gopchang Bangi Direct Branch is a Hanwoo beef gopchang (small intestine) restaurant in the Bangi-dong food alley in Songpa, Seoul. On a repeat visit with an outdoor-tent atmosphere, the writer ordered 1 portion of Hanwoo gopchang and 1 portion of Hanwoo daechang (large intestine), then added kkakdugi yangbap (fried rice with radish kimchi and beef tripe) as soon as the gopchang arrived. For the writer, Jinseong Hanwoo Gopchang is still the top tier for beef gopchang.

Written Oct 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Bangi-dong pub in Seoul: gopchang hot pot & egg okonomiyaki, Horanggul

Horanggul Bangi Branch (호랑이굴 방이점) is a gopchang (beef intestine) hot pot pub in the Bangi-dong food alley in Songpa, Seoul. On a dinner out with a friend, the writer ordered the Horanggul gopchang hot pot for 2 (33,000 won) and egg okonomiyaki (6,900 won), then added cheese risotto to finish, while staff mixed in the seasoning and explained each step. The writer, a big gopchang hot pot fan, found Horanggul Bangi Branch better than expected.

Written Jun 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Haengdang-dong Korean BBQ: pork belly, jowl and somaek, Pujutgan

Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom (푸줏간생고기점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Haengdang-dong, Seongdong, Seoul, near Wangsimni Station, where staff grill fresh raw meat on a cauldron lid. On a fourth visit, the writer ordered 3 servings of pork belly and 1 serving of pork jowl with somaek (soju mixed with beer), and also tried the free doenjang stew, janchi guksu (warm noodle soup) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles). Fresh, staff-grilled meat and generous unlimited free dishes made Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom a very satisfying meal.

Written Jun 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Jamsil raw beef restaurant for group dinners, Set 1: Hampyeong Yukhoe

Hampyeong Yukhoe Bangi Main Branch is a raw beef restaurant in Bangi Meokja Alley, Songpa, Seoul, specializing in mungtigi (thick-cut raw beef) and yukhoe (seasoned raw beef) made from hanwoo (Korean beef) slaughtered the same day. The writer ordered the signature Hampyeong Set 1 in medium size, tried the mungtigi, the yukhoe and the clear seonji-guk (beef blood soup) served as a side, and was pleased with the spacious, clean dining room and friendly service. Hampyeong Yukhoe Bangi Main Branch is a strong pick for a get-together with friends or a company dinner in Jamsil and Bangi-dong for anyone who loves raw beef.

Written Jun 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulBars

Euljiro 3-ga cheese pizza bar with Jameson highballs: Hey Jinny

Hey Jinny is a gastropub and wine bar on the second floor along Euljiro 12-gil in Euljiro 3-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul. At Hey Jinny the writer ordered the signature classic cheese pizza (19,000 won) and fried yuxiang eggplant (eggplant in a garlicky Sichuan-style sauce) with a Jameson highball and a mojito highball; the richly cheesy pizza and the eggplant that stayed crisp to the last bite were both memorable. With its dim, cozy mood, Hey Jinny is an easy recommendation for a date or blind date in Euljiro 3-ga.

Written Jul 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Jamsil Station banh mi shop: grilled chicken & egg mayo, Town Sandwich

Town Sandwich Jamsil Branch is a baguette sandwich shop in Songpa, Seoul, about a 5–7 minute walk from Exit 9 of Jamsil Station. The writer ordered a grilled chicken banh mi and an egg mayo banh mi with an iced americano, and Town Sandwich's baguette, crisp outside and soft inside, brought out the flavor of both sandwiches. For a simple but tasty solo meal, takeout or delivery in Jamsil, Town Sandwich Jamsil Branch is worth going back to.

Written Oct 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Wangsimni, Seoul Korean BBQ with Mom: pork platter at Yukseong

Yukseong (육성) is a Korean BBQ restaurant that grills over corn fuel, on Muhakbong-gil in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, between Wangsimni and Sangwangsimni stations. The writer and her mom ordered Yukseong's pork platter (pork belly, pork neck and gabrisal, a pork shoulder cap cut) with a welcome beer, beef radish soup and an added bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles), while the owner grilled everything and recommended pairing it with saeujeot (salted shrimp) and pickled mustard leaf kimchi. Yukseong is a Wangsimni BBQ spot remembered as much for its owner-grilled service and kindness as for the meat.

Written Oct 5, 2026Sponsored
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