# Korean beef motsunabe at a Hongdae izakaya: Hongdae Gonggam

- By Jaewon Ryu (https://superchart.com/en/@itaewon-side-alley/)
- Written Sep 17, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored visit to the venue.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@itaewon-side-alley/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@itaewon-side-alley/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/index.md)

## In short

Hongdae Gonggam is an izakaya in Mapo, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 1, with 4-person and 6-person private rooms. Four adults shared Korean beef motsunabe with added udon noodles, a moriawase assorted sashimi platter and chili shrimp. The hot motsunabe and the clean-tasting sashimi paired well, making Hongdae Gonggam a good pick for a quiet drink with friends in a private room.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 2F, 10 Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (5-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 1)
- **Rooms**: 4-person and 6-person private rooms; book as a room through Naver Reservations
- **What we ordered**: Korean beef motsunabe (+ udon noodles), moriawase assorted sashimi, chili shrimp

*as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026*

## Where is Hongdae Gonggam?

Hongdae Gonggam is an izakaya on the 2nd floor of 10 Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 1. Last week I went looking for a Hongdae izakaya I hadn't tried in a while and ended up at Hongdae Gonggam.

> Hongdae Gonggam Izakaya

![Entrance of Hongdae Gonggam izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-01-1cm1x-900.webp)

It really was just a 5-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 1. We got hungry early so we timed it to arrive right at opening!!

True to a Hongdae izakaya, the moment you walk in you get a strong Japanese vibe. The interior was pretty spacious.

![Interior of Hongdae Gonggam with Japanese-style atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-02-x06vn-m-1200.webp)

![Spacious main hall of Hongdae Gonggam izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-03-5vkm1-900.webp)

## How many people fit in Hongdae Gonggam's private rooms?

Down the corridor inside Hongdae Gonggam there are 4-person and 6-person private rooms. Apparently you can book a room by selecting the room option when you make a Naver reservation!

Walking down the corridor, there was a proper private room. It seemed great for casually drinking and chatting with friends, and also fine for gatherings or dates when you want a slightly quieter space!

![Corridor leading to Hongdae Gonggam's private rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-04-1n21s-900.webp)

![Interior of a private room at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-05-1lnmt-900.webp)

Hongdae tends to be crowded and noisy in a lot of places, so having separate rooms like this meant we could spend our time a bit more comfortably :)

![Cozy seating in the Hongdae Gonggam private room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-06-1h5s6-900.webp)

![Table seating inside the Hongdae Gonggam room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-07-1l1y2-900.webp)

The seats were really cozy. We were hungry so we ordered as soon as we sat down~

## What's on the menu at Hongdae Gonggam?

I liked that Izakaya Gonggam has such a wide range of menu choices! From sashimi to izakaya classics like motsunabe (offal hot pot), there was also a good variety of fried, grilled, and stir-fried dishes perfect for drinking snacks.

![Hongdae Gonggam izakaya menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-08-wofig-900.webp)

![Sashimi menu page at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-09-l70rq-900.webp)

![Motsunabe menu page at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-10-1jjd8-900.webp)

![Fried dishes menu page at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-11-9zl48-900.webp)

![Grilled dishes menu page at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-12-1ikt7-900.webp)

![Stir-fried dishes menu page at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-13-15s1w-900.webp)

![Drinking snacks menu page at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-14-byhpf-900.webp)

![Drinks menu page at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-15-1l1i9-900.webp)

There were so many menu items that we spent a good while deciding what to eat — if you're visiting with a group, it seems like a great idea for everyone to pick something different and share haha

After much deliberation, we ended up ordering Korean beef motsunabe, an assorted sashimi platter, and chili shrimp that day 🍶

## Korean beef motsunabe with added udon noodles

> Korean beef motsunabe

![Pot of Korean beef motsunabe at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-16-1vyzf-900.webp)

![Milky broth of the Korean beef motsunabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-17-12pre-900.webp)

With the temperature swings lately, I was craving hot broth so we ordered motsunabe. Seeing that milky broth made me want udon noodles too, so we added those as well haha

It's a dish that simmers away and stays warm, which suited these slightly cool evenings especially well these days. I tried the broth first and it had a deep, rich flavor that made it a great pairing with drinks.

![Motsunabe simmering with added udon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-18-sdin0-900.webp)

![Gopchang pieces inside the motsunabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-19-1i75v-900.webp)

There were also chunks of gopchang (beef intestines) mixed in throughout, which were chewy and savory alongside the broth.

## Moriawase assorted sashimi platter

![Plate of assorted moriawase sashimi at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-20-1b1c0-900.webp)

And the second dish that came out — the assorted sashimi! Several kinds of sashimi arranged beautifully on one plate, and it looked pretty appetizing too. With such a variety, there was fun in picking out each type, and the fish overall was fresh and made for clean, light eating.

![Assorted sashimi with several types of fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-21-rocsy-900.webp)

You really can't skip sashimi at an izakaya haha

![Motsunabe and sashimi together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-22-hzsi5-900.webp)

If motsunabe was the warm, rich dish, sashimi was the clean side to pair with it, and the two went really well together 🍶 With four hungry adult men and women, though, these dishes weren't nearly enough,, so we ordered chili shrimp on top of that.

## Chili shrimp at Hongdae Gonggam

![Chili shrimp tossed in chili sauce at Hongdae Gonggam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-23-129q9-900.webp)

![Close-up of plump chili shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room/hongdae-izakaya-gonggam-private-room-24-tlup2-900.webp)

Plump shrimp came out generously coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, and it looked delicious right from the start! The shrimp were firm with a good bite, and the sauce wasn't too spicy while still being sweet, making it a great match for drinks. After eating clean dishes like sashimi, popping a chili shrimp in between felt like a totally different experience, and I kept reaching for more haha

## What kind of gathering suits Hongdae Gonggam?

Overall, the menu variety and the food quality made this a great spot for a relaxed drink with friends after a while apart! With the private rooms, it also seems like a good choice for a gathering or a date, and if you're looking for a good-vibe izakaya in Hongdae, it's worth a visit :) We had a great time that night with delicious food, plenty of conversation, and a good drink 🍶🤍

## Where it is

- Hongdae Gonggam (홍대공감)
- 2F, 10 Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로17길 10 2F
- 37.5503152, 126.9224743
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EA%B3%B5%EA%B0%90/@37.5503152,126.9224743,17z

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