# Date bar in Suyu, Seoul: crab innard oil pasta and aged sashimi, Bunko - By Evening Window Seat (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-second-window/) - Written Jun 24, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangbuk, Seoul - Sponsored: This post is based on a visit experience provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-second-window/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-second-window/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@incheon-second-window/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/index.md) ## In short Bunko Suyu is an aged-sashimi izakaya (Japanese-style pub) near Exit 7 of Suyu Station in Gangbuk, Seoul. The ₩64,000 set for two came course-style with menchi-katsu, crab innard oil pasta, aged sashimi, 6 pieces of sushi and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), and arriving before 7 p.m. earned 2 free glasses of welcome sake. With a great mood and a satisfying set, Bunko Suyu is a Suyu Station date bar worth revisiting. ## Good to know - **Set for two**: ₩64,000 (sashimi, menchi-katsu, crab innard pasta, sushi and jjamppong) - **Hours**: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (last order 1 a.m.) - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Location**: 2F, 34-4 Dobong-ro 87-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul; a short walk from Suyu Station Exit 7 - **Reservations**: Naver Reservation or Catchtable (recommended for weekend evenings) - **Welcome sake**: 2 free glasses if you arrive before 7 p.m. - **Seating**: Counter seats facing the open kitchen, plus tables - **Other**: Delivery and takeout available - **Price reference**: ₩64,000 ≈ $48 (2026-10-19) *as written by the visitor on Jun 24, 2026* ![Cover image for the Bunko Suyu visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-01-96pwk-966.webp) If you're looking for a bar with great atmosphere around Suyu Station, Bunko Suyu is worth a visit. It has photogenic, moody interiors, a wide menu, and a good-value omakase-style set, which makes it a popular date spot. It fills up fast on weekend evenings, so I'd book ahead. ## What did we order at Bunko Suyu? We ordered the set for two (₩64,000): sashimi, menchi-katsu (breaded minced-meat cutlet), crab innard pasta, sushi and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup). It felt almost like an omakase course, and the value was really good. ## Bunko Suyu hours, location and how to book Bunko Suyu is open from 18:00 to 02:00 the next day, with last order at 01:00, and closed every Monday. It's at 2F, 34-4 Dobong-ro 87-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, an easy walk from Exit 7 of Suyu Station. - Hours: 18:00 to 02:00 the next day (last order 01:00) - Closed: every Monday - Location: 2F, 34-4 Dobong-ro 87-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul - Delivery, takeout and reservations available - Book via Naver or Catchtable ## Bunko Suyu exterior and interior Bunko Suyu is an easy walk from Suyu Station, and its soft lighting and Japanese-style facade made it stand out from far away. The entrance alone had a great mood, so my date-night expectations shot up! ![Exterior of Bunko Suyu near Suyu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-02-1wpj7-m-966.webp) ![Wood-toned interior of Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-03-13kr0-966.webp) ![Dachi counter seats facing the open kitchen at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-04-197hm-m-966.webp) ![Table seats and cozy lighting at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-05-l6bt4-m-966.webp) Inside, cozy lighting and wood-toned interiors work nicely together. There are dachi seats (counter seats) in front of the open kitchen plus relaxed tables, so it looked good for solo drinks, dates, friends and even group gatherings. Photos come out beautifully, so I'd recommend it as a date course! ## Bunko Suyu menu ![Bunko Suyu menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-06-monw6-966.webp) ![Menu guide at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-07-1cx0a-966.webp) Bunko Suyu is an izakaya built around aged sashimi, with sushi, maki and pasta too. The good-value sets and unusual seafood dishes are especially popular. - Set for two (₩64,000): an omakase-style set of sashimi, menchi-katsu, crab innard pasta, sushi and jjamppong - Assorted sashimi: seasonal fish, aged and served by cut; the signature dish - Kobore sushi: sushi piled generously with seasonal fish - Assorted sushi: 6 pieces made with the day's fresh ingredients - Goma kanpachi: amberjack tossed in a sesame soy sauce for a nutty flavor - Herring isobemaki: a light maki rolled with burdock, scallion and herring - Begi toro maki: a hearty maki of fatty tuna belly, scallion, fried tofu and pickled radish - Sashimi shuto-ae: sashimi with salted tuna innards and cream cheese for deep savoriness - Cream cheese shuto and dried persimmon roll: a sweet-and-salty snack of cream cheese, dried persimmon and salted tuna innards - Abalone innard pasta and crab innard oil pasta: Bunko's signature pastas with rich innard flavor ## Welcome sake before 7 p.m. and the Bunko highball ![First table setting of the set for two at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-08-1n5t7-966.webp) ![Korean melon salad served first after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-09-1sztx-966.webp) Right after we ordered, a Korean melon salad came out first, and its sweet, fresh taste really woke up my appetite. ![Welcome sake served before 7 p.m.](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-10-i4bgt-966.webp) ![Two glasses of welcome sake at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-11-g8tlj-966.webp) Another tip: if you arrive before 7 p.m., Bunko Suyu gives you 2 glasses of welcome sake. I didn't expect much from a freebie, but the sake was cleaner and smoother than I thought, so I was happy with it. ![Refreshing Bunko highball](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-12-1ecaz-m-966.webp) Then we ordered the refreshing Bunko highball too, and it went well with the food. ## First dish of the set for two: menchi-katsu ![Freshly fried menchi-katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-13-fd66u-966.webp) Next came the menchi-katsu, fried to order, crispy outside and moist inside. One bite and you could feel the juices, and eaten hot, it couldn't be anything but good. ## What does Bunko's signature crab innard oil pasta taste like? ![Bunko's signature crab innard oil pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-14-13m6e-966.webp) ![Oil pasta infused with crab innard flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-15-p11i9-966.webp) ![A plate of crab innard oil pasta at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-16-1alrr-966.webp) The crab innard oil pasta was personally one of the most memorable dishes at Bunko Suyu. The rich flavor of crab innards soaked deep into the pasta, nutty and full of savory depth. Bunko's signature pastas are said to be the abalone innard pasta and this crab innard oil pasta, and I immediately understood why they're popular. ## 9–10 kinds of aged sashimi ![Aged sashimi from the set for two at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-17-1avza-1200.webp) Then the aged sashimi arrived. Bunko Suyu reportedly serves 9–10 kinds of aged sashimi, which is rare in Suyu. Good ingredients and the omakase-like feel of eating them one at a time made it even more satisfying. ![Assortment of several kinds of aged sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-18-dnyef-966.webp) ![A piece of aged sashimi at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-19-1ktqq-966.webp) ![Aged sashimi to compare fish by fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-20-7tnep-966.webp) ![Aged sashimi paired with drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-21-rpd7q-966.webp) With so many kinds of aged sashimi, it was fun comparing the texture and taste of each fish. The portion wasn't overwhelming either, so it was nice to enjoy slowly with drinks. ## 6 pieces of sushi and jjamppong to finish ![6 pieces of sushi from the set for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-22-1e0c3-966.webp) After we finished the sashimi, a whole 6 pieces of sushi came out. We'd already eaten so much, and still the sushi arrived, so the set for two was truly great value. ![Jjamppong served to close the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-23-1n9zv-966.webp) ![Spicy broth of the jjamppong at Bunko Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi-24-2ry60-966.webp) The jjamppong at the end had a spicy, refreshing broth that was excellent. It's great with drinks and satisfying as a closing meal too. ## Bunko Suyu visiting tips - 2 welcome sake free if you arrive before 7 p.m. - Reservations via Naver Reservation or Catchtable - Both dachi counter seats and tables available - Weekend evenings fill up fast, so book ahead - The good-value omakase-style set for two is recommended Bunko Suyu is a place I'd confidently recommend to anyone looking for an izakaya with great atmosphere. The moody setting, the variety of aged sashimi, the special innard pasta and the generous portions were all satisfying. The biggest plus was getting so many dishes, omakase-style, for ₩64,000 for two. If you want a long, atmospheric date around Suyu Station, Bunko Suyu is a date-night spot and bar I'd happily revisit. ## Where it is - Bunko Suyu (분코 수유점) - 2F, 34-4 Dobong-ro 87-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강북구 도봉로87길 34-4 2층 분코 - 37.6392, 127.0241251 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%84%EC%BD%94%20%EC%88%98%EC%9C%A0%EC%A0%90/@37.6392,127.0241251,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-second-window/suyu-bunko-crab-pasta-aged-sashimi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt