# Yeoksam date night with seafood pancake and pork suyuk: Kkeutjang - By Taerin (https://superchart.com/en/@highball-drip-ledger/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@highball-drip-ledger/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@highball-drip-ledger/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/index.md) ## In short Kkeutjang Yeoksam is a Korean restaurant serving jang kalguksu (spicy knife-cut noodle soup), savory pancakes and boiled pork in an alley between Yeoksam and Eonju stations in Gangnam, Seoul. Visiting at 6pm with his girlfriend, the writer ordered gabrisal (pork jowl-shoulder) suyuk and haemul pajeon (seafood and scallion pancake) with ice-cold makgeolli, and Kkeutjang Yeoksam threw in free barley rice and a yogurt dessert for ordering one dish per person. For couples who love pancakes and rice wine, it makes a solid Yeoksam date course. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 12 Nonhyeon-ro 98-gil, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 11:00 – 23:00 - **Parking**: No confirmed dedicated lot; use nearby paid parking - **Reservations**: Available through Naver - **Pancakes & anju (drinking snacks)**: Orderable from 5pm - **Barley rice**: Free when each person orders one dish - **Dessert**: Yogurt in the fridge, grab one on your way out *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* My girlfriend and I went back and forth on dinner for a while, and she said she wanted spicy soup AND something hearty to go with drinks, so we ended up at Kkeutjang Yeoksam (끝장 역삼), a Korean restaurant near Yeoksam Station known for its food haha 😊 They serve jang kalguksu (spicy noodle soup), pancakes, boiled pork, and makgeolli, so let me walk you through what we ordered. ![Exterior of Kkeutjang Yeoksam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-01-1m4ry-900.webp) ![Kkeutjang Yeoksam sign in the alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-02-1e61h-900.webp) ## Where is Kkeutjang Yeoksam and how do you get there? Kkeutjang Yeoksam sits at 12 Nonhyeon-ro 98-gil, 1F, right in the alley roughly halfway between Yeoksam and Eonju stations, so it's a comfortable 10-minute walk or so from either one. The alley is one block in from the main road, which might be a bit confusing at first, but the sign itself is big and easy to spot, so once you're in the area you won't have trouble finding it. - 📍 12 Nonhyeon-ro 98-gil, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - ⏰ 11:00 – 23:00 - 🚘 No confirmed dedicated parking — use a nearby paid lot - 📝 Reservations available via Naver ## Floor seating with hanok-style vibes inside Kkeutjang Yeoksam ![Interior near the entrance of Kkeutjang Yeoksam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-03-eamy0-900.webp) ![Floor seating with wooden soban-style tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-04-sqq4y-900.webp) The moment we walked in, a row of floor tables that felt like wooden soban trays stretched out in front of us, and it genuinely felt like stepping into a hanok house. ![Interior with soft ambient lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-05-n7tyl-900.webp) ![Generously spaced seating arrangement](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-06-1tqvj-900.webp) The lighting was on the softer side too, which was nice for photos, and the seats were spaced generously enough that the neighboring table's chatter didn't really bother us. ![Menu at Kkeutjang Yeoksam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-07-j6srb-900.webp) ![Sign noting pancake and anju order hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-08-abzx8-900.webp) ## Why pancakes and anju are only served from 5pm There was a sign saying pancakes and anju (drinking snacks) at Kkeutjang Yeoksam are only orderable starting at 5pm. If you're planning a lunchtime visit, worth keeping this in mind so you don't make a trip for nothing. We got there around 6. ![Makgeolli kettle served over ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-09-1693n-900.webp) ![Ice piled at the bottom of the kettle](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-10-nr6in-900.webp) ## Ice-cold makgeolli mixed with cider, 5 to 1 See the ice piled up at the bottom of the kettle? Thanks to that, we could drink it cold right down to the last glass! Okay, let's dig in... ![Makgeolli poured into a glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-11-161vw-900.webp) We like mixing a little cider (Korean lemon-lime soda) into our makgeolli — it adds sweetness and fizz for an even more refreshing taste. A ratio of about 5:1 makgeolli to cider hits the spot, so give it a try sometime! ![Sign explaining the barley rice and side dish self-service station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-12-dzpm5-900.webp) ![Self-service barley rice corner by the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-13-1tyfd-900.webp) ## Free barley rice with one dish per person Near the kitchen there was a detailed sign explaining how to use the barley rice and extra side dish station, so even first-timers could just follow along without getting confused. A small thing, but that kind of signage is genuinely convenient. It also noted that the barley rice is free only if everyone orders one dish per person — worth keeping in mind if your group is planning to split dishes. ![Bowl of barley rice topped with radish salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-14-u2jdr-900.webp) I topped mine with mu-saengchae (spicy radish salad) and drizzled on some sesame oil to mix it up. ![Barley rice mixed with sesame oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-15-sgzes-900.webp) The nutty sesame oil smell hit as soon as I scooped a spoonful, and the radish salad here wasn't overly tangy, so I finished the whole bowl without any effort. It was good enough that I wanted to fill up on this before the mains even arrived. But I couldn't do that, could I? haha ![Barley rice and side dishes set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-16-t6qbj-900.webp) ![A steaming plate of gabrisal suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-17-1kwbs-900.webp) ## Gabrisal pork suyuk with bossam radish kimchi While we were eating, the suyuk (boiled pork) arrived! It came sliced into thick pieces with a light sprinkle of sesame seeds, still steaming, so we dug in right away while it was hot — not too fatty, so it never felt greasy and we kept reaching for more. First, we tried it with the bossam radish kimchi that came alongside it. ![A piece of suyuk topped with bossam radish kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-18-1ld2o-900.webp) The rich pork flavor combined with the spicy radish kimchi cut through the fattiness perfectly. They also have a kalguksu-and-suyuk set menu — I highly recommend it. If you're visiting for lunch, go for that. ![A large seafood pancake served whole](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-19-muo88-1200.webp) ## How big is the haemul pajeon (seafood and scallion pancake)? And then the seafood pancake showed up. The size was overwhelming, and that crispy edge — how am I supposed to resist that? ![Seafood pancake with crispy edges](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-20-drf9u-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the pancake showing clams and squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-21-aoqxo-900.webp) ![A piece of seafood pancake topped with cheongyang chili](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-22-1q1ph-900.webp) Picking through it piece by piece with chopsticks was half the fun. Big chunks of clams and squid were packed in generously, so every bite felt substantial, and we also tried it topped with cheongyang chili for some heat — perfect for cutting through the richness. ![Table set with suyuk and pancake together](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-23-1q5b1-900.webp) ![Fridge stocked with dessert yogurts](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk-24-1ysj8-900.webp) ## Finishing the meal with free yogurt There was a row of dessert yogurts lined up in the fridge, so we each grabbed one on the way out — the tang cut through the richness in our mouths and made for a perfect finish. Overall, from the soup to the pancakes to the boiled pork, we got to cover all the bases, making Kkeutjang Yeoksam, a Korean restaurant near Yeoksam Station, a great spot for two people to eat hearty. Especially with the gabrisal suyuk and seafood pancake alongside ice-cold makgeolli, it'd make a solid date spot in Yeoksam for anyone who loves pancakes and rice wine. If I ever need pancakes on a rainy day, I think I'll come back here! > 📍 Walkable from Yeoksam and Eonju stations, low wait times / 📱 Tablet ordering at the table, free barley rice and yogurt with one dish per person / 🥢 Recommend the gabrisal suyuk + seafood pancake combo, try the ice-cold makgeolli mixed 5:1 with cider too / ⏱ Pancakes take time to cook, so order them right at the start ## Where it is - Kkeutjang Yeoksam (끝장 역삼) - 12 Nonhyeon-ro 98-gil, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1F, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 논현로98길 12 1층 - 37.5037586, 127.0367731 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%81%9D%EC%9E%A5%20%EC%97%AD%EC%82%BC/@37.5037586,127.0367731,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@highball-drip-ledger/yeoksam-kkeutjang-seafood-pajeon-suyuk/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt