Seomyeon bar with 2nd-floor window views over Manchwi-gil: Yuumangju

I visited Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch, a hot spot bar in Busan's Seomyeon. Here's how the tasty side dishes and buzzing atmosphere came together for a great night out.

✨ Recommended for these people ✨

• Anyone who wants to feel the lively energy of Seomyeon's Mancwi-gil
• Anyone who wants a drink with plenty of tasty side dishes

Where is Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch, and what are its hours and parking?

Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch is at 168-126 Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan, on the 2nd floor of the Sseolpa building on Seomyeon's Mancwi-gil. It's open Sunday–Thursday 17:00–03:00 and Friday–Saturday 17:00–04:00, with no dedicated parking.

It's on the 2nd floor of the Sseolpa building on Seomyeon's Mancwi-gil.

The entrance to Yuumangju is on the right side of Sseolpa.

You only have to climb half a flight! Parking around Seomyeon on weekends is a nightmare and there's no lot here, so public transit is recommended. The nearest parking lot is Seorim Parking Lot.

Window seats looking down on Manchwi-gil, plus bar seats

The side seats at Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch have a window view overlooking Seomyeon's Mancwi-gil.

Tables are filled with 2-tops and 4-tops. There's also wide seating for group gatherings.

There are also bar seats that are great for a date!

Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch menu and prices

Main dishes run around 30,000 won. O-dae-bal 34,900, yukhoe & shrimp jang kal-bibim 32,900, Yuumangju's mixed chicken 29,900, hot-stone kimchi crab stew 31,900, rich beef tendon octopus hot pot 29,900, boiled pork nurungji chicken soup 29,900, spicy soft tofu beef belly seafood hot pot 29,900.

Pork skin chive pancake 18,000 / doenjang rice 14,000 / cheese bomb potato pancake 18,000 / papaghetti kimchi 11,000 / fire chicken egg pancake 15,000 / spicy kimchi udon 9,000 / mango bingsu 12,000 / strawberry bingsu 12,000 / blueberry bingsu 12,000 / flying fish roe rice ball 6,000 / Oreo bingsu 11,000.

Soju 5,500 (Chamisul / Good Day / Daesun / Jinro, Saero omija·apricot·wild kiwi), fruit soju 6,000, Cheongha / Byeolbit Cheongha / Maehwasu.

Yukhoe & shrimp jang kal-bibim, 32,900 won, with beer

The baguette is served as the basic side dish, and I ordered the yukhoe & shrimp jang kal-bibim (32,900) plus one bottle of beer (6,000).

All three dishes came generously portioned. The yukhoe (raw beef tartare) was sliced into even pieces, topped with a rich, thick egg yolk.

The plump shrimp jang (marinated raw shrimp), piled with sauce, was topped with a generous heap of flying fish roe.

The kal-bibim (mixed noodles) came piled high with shredded egg garnish.

Cheers 🍻 Being a 2nd-floor bar in Seomyeon, the drinking atmosphere itself is overwhelming — in the best way.

Yukhoe mixed with egg yolk, piled on the garlic baguette

I popped the egg yolk and mixed it into the glossy red yukhoe.

It looked even chewier and juicier now. A cold, chewy, refreshing burst of meat juice filled my mouth — the taste was really clean.

Then a bite with the kal-bibim. The chewy, spicy kick adds another layer, making the yukhoe taste even more tender and springy(?)

Piled onto the garlic baguette for a bite, and an extra sweetness fills it out — a delicious combination of the crisp, plain baguette and the savory, melting yukhoe.

Shrimp jang, flying fish roe and the chew of the kal-bibim noodles

The plump raw shrimp, lifted by the tail, had an amazing glossy, viscous surface. The moment I bit in, the sticky, chewy texture was so good >_< The springy yet clingy texture filled my mouth with sweet flavor while a savory ocean sweetness rose up like umami.

Then the flying fish roe bursts plump on top, hitting the peak of flavor.

Paired with the kal-bibim, a subtly tangy, sweet reddish flavor flows smoothly through the mouth.

Slurping up the thick noodles, the chewy texture of the kal-bibim comes alive twofold.

With the bomb-sized shredded egg, the spiciness mellows out and the drinks just keep flowing.

Is Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch worth a visit?

• A spacious bar with a view over Seomyeon's Mancwi-gil
• A bar with a wide range of dishes, from mains to dessert side dishes
• A bar that serves garlic baguette as its main side dish