Yerin Chun · 2 stories

A Side Spoon in Jongno

Writes about small restaurant meals found while walking through Seoul's older neighborhoods. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars

PlaceMapo, SeoulBars

Hongdae izakaya for kushikatsu and charcoal skewers: Soottori

Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong is a charcoal skewer izakaya on Dokmak-ro 9-gil in Mapo, Seoul, sitting between Hongdae and Hapjeong. This visit was a second round after dinner: kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), skirt steak, chicken skin and chicken heart skewers, dango, draft beer and a fresh grapefruit highball, ending with peach yogurt sherbet. With cute hamster posters and dim lighting, Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong works well for a date or a late-night round with friends.

Written Sep 17, 2026Sponsored

PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Hongdae seafood restaurant, Hallasan soju and clam ramen: Hawaii Clam

Hawaii Clam Hongdae Branch is a grilled clam and seafood restaurant on Wausan-ro 21-gil in the heart of Hongdae, Mapo, Seoul. The grilled clam platter costs 53,800 won for two, and two platters brought squid, red scallops, scallops, tteokbokki, spaghetti and corn cheese, paired with Hallasan soju and finished with unlimited refill ramen cooked in mussel broth. Hawaii Clam Hongdae Branch suits a night in Hongdae when you want something other than grilled meat or pasta, or a long outdoor-style drinking session.

Written Sep 16, 2026Sponsored

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