# Family-friendly dumpling takeout in Hongdae, Seoul: MANDOO BAR - By Jeongyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@how-it-tasted-2/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@how-it-tasted-2/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@how-it-tasted-2/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/index.md) ## In short MANDOO BAR is a dumpling restaurant and bar on the second floor of an alley off Eoulmadang-ro in Hongdae's Red Road area, Mapo, Seoul. The MANDOO BAR gyoza (9,000 won), half-and-half dumplings (8,000 won) and meat dumplings (8,000 won) were ordered from the QR pickup menu and ready for takeout in about 10 minutes, and the kids ate three meat dumplings each as soon as they sat down. Even packed to go, MANDOO BAR's dumplings kept their looks and flavour, making a drink at the restaurant the obvious next visit. ## Good to know - **MANDOO BAR gyoza**: 9,000 won - **Half-and-half dumplings**: 8,000 won (meat + kimchi, 8 pieces) - **Meat dumplings**: 8,000 won - **Location**: Second floor down an alley; takeout orders handed over quickly on the first floor - **Seating**: 5–6 tables, window seats available - **Takeout wait**: About 10 minutes after ordering - **Ordering method**: QR code pickup-only menu *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* I got three kinds of dumplings to go from MANDOO BAR in Hongdae and ate them at home. It's known as a gyoza spot near Hongik University Station and the Red Road, but today I went specifically planning to take everything home instead of eating in. Here's my honest review! ![Dumplings taken home from MANDOO BAR in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-01-dm519-1200.webp) ![Exterior of the MANDOO BAR building on Eoulmadang-ro, Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-02-1do0i-900.webp) ## Where is MANDOO BAR in Hongdae? Second floor in a Red Road alley MANDOO BAR is on the 2nd floor down an alley off Eoulmadang-ro in Hongdae, easy to reach by public transit. ![Entrance to MANDOO BAR on the 2nd floor down an alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-03-3z9eq-900.webp) You can order and pick up quickly on the 1st floor — MANDOO BAR is usually a place with a wait. ![MANDOO BAR's 1st-floor pickup area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-04-122dw-900.webp) Every item on the menu looked delicious, the kind of place that would go perfectly with a drink. ![Menu signage posted outside MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-05-1ilfa-900.webp) ![Stairs leading up to MANDOO BAR's 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-06-17sm2-900.webp) ## Inside MANDOO BAR: seating and atmosphere The interior of MANDOO BAR is a decent size, with about 5–6 tables, and the window seats are great for taking in the Red Road atmosphere. The interior and lighting are cozy — this would work well for a date or a night out with girlfriends too. ![Interior of MANDOO BAR with about 5-6 tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-07-ogjzj-900.webp) ## What's on the MANDOO BAR menu? MANDOO BAR has a wide variety of dumplings by type, plus several other dishes and side menu items. ![MANDOO BAR menu listing the various dumpling types](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-08-v3u29-900.webp) ## How QR pickup ordering works: dumplings bagged in 10 minutes Since I came planning to take everything home, I checked MANDOO BAR's pickup-only menu through the QR code. ![MANDOO BAR's pickup-only menu accessed via QR code](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-09-8sd24-900.webp) As a dumpling lover, I'd heard this was a must-visit place, so I waited with high expectations!! ![Interior wall of MANDOO BAR seen while waiting for takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-10-mccor-966.webp) ![Notes left by customers in MANDOO BAR's guestbook](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-11-12rbt-966.webp) ![Customer guestbook notes stuck on the MANDOO BAR wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-12-il70h-966.webp) ![Wall at MANDOO BAR showing traces of longtime regulars](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-13-1xnnv-966.webp) While waiting I read through what felt like a guestbook of notes customers had left — it was clear MANDOO BAR has been around a while and already has a huge regular following as a famous Hongdae spot. ![Takeout bag ready from MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-14-l0lca-900.webp) About 10 minutes after ordering, the food was packed up neatly and quickly, which made it easy to carry home. ![Three kinds of MANDOO BAR takeout dumplings unboxed at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-15-1vzhk-966.webp) ## The three dumplings ordered and what they cost - MANDOO BAR gyoza — ₩9,000 - Half-and-half dumplings — ₩8,000 - Meat dumplings — ₩8,000 The unboxing shot as soon as I got home!! Wow — it looks so generous, MANDOO BAR. Ha — the smell filled the car the whole ride home and it was hard to resist!! No wonder, given how amazing it looked!! ![MANDOO BAR dumplings plated at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-16-81kmx-900.webp) ## MANDOO BAR gyoza, 9,000 won: between pan-fried and steamed The MANDOO BAR gyoza can be considered the restaurant's signature dish. ![MANDOO BAR's signature gyoza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-17-8qn1q-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the pancake-style grilled MANDOO BAR gyoza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-18-1rdt6-900.webp) The dumplings are clustered together and grilled almost like a savory pancake — and that turns out to be a real specialty. You get the appeal and texture of both pan-fried and steamed dumplings in one bite. This is genuinely delicious. ![A crispy piece of gyoza dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-19-hsnjz-900.webp) ## Half-and-half dumplings, 8,000 won: 8 pieces, meat and kimchi MANDOO BAR's half-and-half dumplings come as a combo of 8: meat and kimchi, and the portion is very generous for the price. ![Half-and-half dumplings with meat and kimchi, 8 pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-20-gfv9p-900.webp) ## Meat dumplings, 8,000 won: the kids ate three each My kids usually love dumplings, but they ate the MANDOO BAR meat dumplings especially well. ![MANDOO BAR meat dumplings that the kids enjoyed](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-21-1l54w-900.webp) They sat there eating three each with their hands — wow, MANDOO BAR really earns its reputation. ![Eating a meat dumpling by hand](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-22-1o480-900.webp) The kimchi dumplings had just the right amount of spice, cutting through any greasiness — I enjoyed those a lot myself. ![Spicy MANDOO BAR kimchi dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-23-1my1p-900.webp) ![Pickled radish served alongside the dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family-24-14t46-900.webp) ## Is MANDOO BAR worth it as takeout? Next time, a drink in the restaurant MANDOO BAR even included pickled radish, which is great to eat alongside when things get rich. Everything tasted great and the portions were generous, yet the price was very reasonable, and the owner was kind with nothing lacking — so next time I want to go back and have a drink with my meal there. MANDOO BAR left me completely satisfied, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a Hongdae dumpling restaurant, a Hongdae restaurant, a Red Road restaurant, a Red Road bar, or a Hongdae bar. ## Where it is - MANDOO BAR - 55-2 Eoulmadang-ro, 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 어울마당로 55-2 2층 - 37.5502891, 126.9208799 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/MANDOO%20BAR/@37.5502891,126.9208799,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@how-it-tasted-2/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-family/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt