Squid chive pancake and draft beer, Konkuk University bar Simsuljip

Today I visited a great spot near Konkuk University Entrance for Korean bar food and a drink! It's Simsuljip Konkuk University Entrance Main Branch. I'd been curious about this place for a while, so I finally checked it out. They have all kinds of pancakes and other Korean bar snacks, making it a comfortable place to have a drink near Konkuk University Entrance :)

Simsuljip Konkuk University Entrance Main Branch: location and hours

• Location / 339m from Exit 2, Konkuk University Entrance Station
• Address / 99 Dongil-ro 24-gil, 1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours / Daily 16:30–01:00
• Group seating available / Separate restrooms / Wi-Fi / Takeout

It was close to Konkuk University Entrance Station, so it was easy to find! Being right near the station also made it perfect for meeting friends and grabbing a drink haha. With so many pancake varieties and other Korean bar snacks to enjoy, it seemed like a solid option for anyone looking for a bar near Konkuk University Entrance Station.

What's the vibe like? A spacious interior good for groups

Walking into Simsuljip Konkuk University Entrance Main Branch, the space was bigger and more comfortable than I expected haha. The tables were spaced generously, so it was easy to sit and drink comfortably, and the overall clean atmosphere meant it would work fine even if you came with a large group!

They had a pretty wide range of menu items, from all kinds of pancakes to various other Korean bar snacks! I heard they even make their common sauces in-house! There's a lot on the menu that anyone looking for a pancake bar near Konkuk would love, so I spent a good while just deciding what to order.

Squid and chive pancake, ₩12,000 — how crispy is it?

Squid and chive pancake, ₩12,000

The squid and chive pancake (ojingeo buchu-jeon) at Simsuljip Konkuk University Entrance Main Branch is ₩12,000. Wow, it was crispiness itself. It's a pancake, but it had almost no greasy feel, and the outside was so crispy it was really delicious!

There was squid in it too, so the chewy texture kept my chopsticks going back for more. If you're looking for a pancake bar near Konkuk, you have to try this haha.

The pairing with draft beer

You can't skip draft beer, right? A pancake really needs a cold draft beer alongside it! It was so cold that as soon as I took a sip, an involuntary 'ahh' came out. The combo of crispy squid and chive pancake with draft beer was truly irresistible.

Whole mozzarella fritters ₩8,000 and cold beef salad ₩13,000

Whole mozzarella fritters, ₩8,000

The whole mozzarella fritters are ₩8,000. There's really a ton of cheese packed inside, so when you bite in the cheese stretches long, and the outside is crispy — perfect as a beer snack. Eating it alongside the pancake worked great as a side too.

Cold beef salad, ₩13,000

The cold beef salad is ₩13,000. Thinly sliced beef comes out with crunchy vegetables, giving it a nice texture, and the tangy sauce kept it from feeling heavy. Pairing it with the pancake made for a good combination too.

To sum up

Overall, Simsuljip Konkuk University Entrance Main Branch had such a varied menu that it was easy to pick out several different snacks to share. From the crispy squid and chive pancake to the whole mozzarella fritters and cold beef salad, each dish had its own distinct flavor, making it a good spot to visit with several people and share a bit of everything.

The relaxed atmosphere also made it a nice place to visit with friends or a group. The tables were spaced generously enough to chat comfortably while eating, and the portions on each menu item were decent, so ordering a variety to share worked well. If you want to enjoy Korean bar snacks with a cold draft beer near Konkuk University Entrance, this is a place that will come to mind. If you're looking for somewhere to have Korean bar food and a drink near Konkuk University Entrance Station, it's worth a visit.