# Jeonpo izakaya reservations in Busan for mackerel bong-sushi: 12.24 - By Hyojin (https://superchart.com/en/@hillside-weekends/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@hillside-weekends/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@hillside-weekends/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/index.md) ## In short 12.24 Seomyeon Branch is an izakaya in Jeonpo-dong, Busanjin, Busan, a 6-minute walk from Exit 7 of Jeonpo Station. Because the mackerel bong-sushi (pressed mackerel sushi, ₩23,000) can be hard to get on the day, it was written into the reservation request in advance and eaten as the first customer of the early evening, along with a salmon sashimi and yukhoe (beef tartare) set for ₩39,000. If the mackerel bong-sushi is the goal, booking ahead at 12.24 Seomyeon Branch is effectively required. ## Good to know - **Location**: 225 Jeonpo-daero, 1F, Busanjin-gu, Busan (6-minute walk from Jeonpo Station Exit 7) - **Hours**: 16:00 – 01:00 - **Parking**: No on-site parking / use nearby paid lots - **Signature menu**: Mackerel bong-sushi, salmon and yukhoe, nabe (hot pot) - **What was ordered**: Salmon sashimi + yukhoe set ₩39,000, mackerel bong-sushi ₩23,000 - **Good to know**: Reservations accepted; corkage allowed for a fee; note the mackerel bong-sushi in the reservation request in advance - **Price reference**: ₩23,000 ≈ $17 · ₩39,000 ≈ $28.5 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Today I want to introduce an izakaya I visited while looking for a good-vibe bar around Jeonpo haha Jeonpo has so many pretty bars that I had a hard time picking, but I wanted an izakaya with a varied menu, so I found this place! It's cute for a date course or for a first/second round with friends, so take a look ㅎㅎ > Jeonpo izakaya with a varied menu and great vibes — '12.24' ## Where 12.24 Seomyeon Branch is and when it opens - 📍 Location: 225 Jeonpo-daero, 1F, Busanjin-gu, Busan - ⏰ Hours: 16:00 – 01:00 (recommended to reserve or call ahead) - 🚘 Parking: No parking on site / use nearby paid lots - 🍣 Signature menu: Mackerel bong-sushi, salmon & yukhoe, nabe - 📌 Notes: Reservations available, corkage allowed (fee) This place is a 6-minute walk from Exit 7 of Jeonpo Station! It's a great location whether you're moving over from having fun in Seomyeon or coming from the Jeonpo café street, not far from either ㅎㅎ ![Exterior and simple signage of 12.24 Seomyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-01-ukk90-966.webp) The sign is simple but it really catches your eye lol. I visited a bit early in the evening so I walked in as the first customer with no wait ㅎㅎ ## Orange lighting and the dachi counter seats at 12.24 ![Interior of 12.24 Seomyeon Branch lit with orange lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-02-3wv70-966.webp) ![Izakaya hall with spacious 4-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-03-13bu4-966.webp) ![Dachi (counter) seats facing the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-04-w2ng5-966.webp) The interior has a nice vibe with slightly dim orange lighting — it looked like it'd be great at night! The 4-person tables were pretty spacious, and there were dachi (counter) seats facing the open kitchen too, which was nice. They occasionally do a fire show that's fun to watch,,ㅎㅎ ## How to request mackerel bong-sushi when you book ![Event notice posted in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-05-1bkle-966.webp) ![Event and menu information at 12.24 Seomyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-06-jjpju-966.webp) There are various events too, so visitors should keep an eye out and grab the deals lol What I wanted to eat that day was the mackerel bong-sushi (bong-choba, pressed sushi roll) — I'd failed to get it every time at other places before ㅠㅋㅋ, but here they said it was possible, so I came here! If you want to eat the mackerel bong-sushi, I really recommend reserving ahead, and I was told it's best to note in the reservation request that you're ordering mackerel bong-sushi!! They said same-day orders can be difficult ㅜ So that's why I wrote it in the request field when I made my reservation before visiting! ![Table set with the ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-07-d7zie-966.webp) So that day I ordered the salmon sashimi + yukhoe (raw beef tartare) set for ₩39,000, and the mackerel bong-sushi for ₩23,000! I wanted to try the nabe too but I was already full,,, ## Mackerel bong-sushi at ₩23,000: what it tastes like ![Mackerel bong-sushi plated in a log shape](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-08-vjd1v-966.webp) This is the mackerel bong-sushi — it came out plated beautifully in the classic bong (log) shape, so it was really photogenic ㅎㅎ Since I'd specifically reserved ahead just to eat this, I took photos of it right when it arrived lol. The pieces were big and each bite was really filling ㅎㅎ ## Salmon sashimi and yukhoe set for ₩39,000 ![Salmon sashimi and yukhoe set on one plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation-09-i7vto-1200.webp) And the salmon-yukhoe set I ordered alongside it. It's a menu where you can enjoy salmon and yukhoe (raw beef tartare) at once, so it's perfect when you want both on one order. Having salmon and yukhoe together on a single plate also looked pretty the moment it landed on the table ㅎㅎ Especially if you like both salmon and yukhoe, being able to order two things at once is a plus :) The yukhoe portion was generous and the salmon slices were nice and thick too! ## Is 12.24 Seomyeon Branch worth booking as a Jeonpo izakaya? 12.24 Seomyeon Branch is in the Jeonpo area, so it's a good spot to meet friends for a drink and also works well for a date. The menu leans toward great drinking snacks, so it feels right for stopping by in the evening for a drink! Next time I visit I want to try the nabe or some other warm dishes lol. If you're looking for a good-vibe izakaya in Jeonpo, check out 12.24 Seomyeon Branch 🤍 ## Where it is - 12.24 Seomyeon Branch (12.24 서면점) - 225 Jeonpo-daero, 1F, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 부산진구 전포대로 225 1층 12.24 서면점 - 35.1566426, 129.0648909 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/12.24%20%EC%84%9C%EB%A9%B4%EC%A0%90/@35.1566426,129.0648909,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@hillside-weekends/jeonpo-izakaya-mackerel-bong-sushi-reservation/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt