Yakitori bar near Osong Station for a second round: Yakitori Dongjak

What kind of second-round bar is Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch?

Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch (야키토리동작 청주오송점) is a yakitori bar near Osong Station, in Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, and it was a great spot for one more drink after the first round. I feel like I've been posting more Chungcheong restaurants than Gyeongnam ones lately, haha. When I finish a happy first round in Osong and don't want to go home yet, this is the place that comes to mind.

If you're full but still want one more drink with tasty snacks, it's honestly the perfect second-round spot.

It's at 49 Osongsaengmyeong 12-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, on the 1st floor, and it's open from 17:00 until 03:00 in the morning.

A nice bar near Osong Station: what's the atmosphere like?

When you drink near Osong Station, the usual places are kind of set, but Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch has an entrance that seems to say "this is a place with a good vibe."

Step inside and the soft lighting makes it lovely for heart-to-heart talks. For a date, or a cozy second round with a friend, I can't think of a better hideout.

A light snack when you're full: how is the mentaiko avocado?

The first snack I picked at Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch was the mentaiko avocado (myeongran, seasoned pollock roe). We'd already eaten a hearty first round, so anything heavy felt like too much. After some thought, this was the one I chose!

The salty aroma of the well-grilled roe hits your nose, and a squeeze of lemon juice instantly brings the flavor to life. The roe isn't too salty, just pleasantly salty, so it goes insanely well with beer or a highball.

Then add a piece of soft avocado, crunchy cucumber and fresh cherry tomato, dip it all in the mayonnaise, and? Amazing...

What is the chicken skin gyoza?

The chicken skin gyoza (dumpling) at Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch isn't wrapped in a regular dumpling wrapper but in chicken skin, pan-fried until crisp. We ordered it because mentaiko alone felt a little short, and the nutty richness that spreads in your mouth as you chew is something you won't forget once you've tried it. We had claimed to be full, and yet we polished it off so fast it was almost embarrassing.

Ending the drinking session with ice cream

The menu at Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch had ice cream, so we ordered it to finish, and it was a stroke of genius. I never understand why you crave something cold and sweet when you're drinking. I snapped it up as soon as I saw it on the menu, and it was a perfect sweet-and-salty finish, you know? The ice cream let us wrap up the night on a happy note.

Who is Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch for?

When you want to get drunk on the atmosphere in Osong, or want one more drink with light but high-quality snacks, do stop by Yakitori Dongjak Cheongju Osong branch. I'm planning to go back soon to conquer the other skewers. Why not end your Osong night here too?

Above all, the staff were so kind that I felt looked after the whole time. Finding snack quality, mood and friendliness all together in Osong is surprisingly hard, but Yakitori Dongjak far exceeded my expectations on every count.

Whether you want a casual solo drink on the way home from work or a deep conversation with someone special, give it a try. Like me, you'll probably add it to your regulars list after one visit! Good food is a great way to blow off the day's tiredness.