# Mapo izakaya with floor-to-ceiling windows and beer: Yakitori Shomong - By Jian (https://superchart.com/en/@last-call-lantern/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@last-call-lantern/mapo-yakitori-window-view/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@last-call-lantern/mapo-yakitori-window-view/index.md) ## In short Yakitori Shomong Mapo Station Branch is a Japanese izakaya on Dohwa-gil in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Seated at a bar table beside the floor-to-ceiling windows, we ordered the 6-skewer yakitori omakase course and yakisoba (stir-fried noodles), and the charcoal aroma and juicy texture of the skewers stood out. Yakitori Shomong is a good pick for skewers and beer with a street view. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 26 Dohwa-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 17:00–23:00; last call 24:00 Fri–Sat - **Closed**: Open year-round - **Parking**: No parking in the building - **Nearby parking**: Samsung Plaza Parking, 32 Dohwa-gil: 3,000 won for the first 30 minutes, 1,000 won per extra 15 minutes - **Nearby parking**: Dohwa-dong Community Service Center / Dohwa Public Parking, 37 Dohwa-gil: 6,000 won for 120 minutes, 12,000 won for 240 minutes *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## Where to get a beer after work near Gongdeok Station ![Yakitori Shomong signature photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-01-oqn78-1200.webp) Doesn't a breezy evening always make you crave a cold draft beer and perfectly grilled skewers? I found the perfect spot for winding down after work or setting the mood on a weekend — Yakitori Shomong, a skewer specialist that's become word-of-mouth famous around Mapo and Gongdeok! Spoiler alert: this place nailed both atmosphere and flavor, with a yakitori course full of charcoal aroma plus a floor-to-ceiling window view, haha. ![Izakaya for enjoying a beer after work](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-02-4vub0-966.webp) ![Atmosphere of the Gongdeok Japanese izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-03-1k2qv-966.webp) When you clock out around Gongdeok or Mapo, it's honestly hard to find a Japanese place that's not too loud but still has a clean vibe — a rowdy pojangmacha (street tent bar) feels like too much, but somewhere overly formal is exhausting after a long day. This is exactly the kind of Gongdeok izakaya that comes to mind. My friend and I had been meaning to try proper Japanese skewers for a while, so we finally made the trip. ## Window seat or bar table at Yakitori Shomong? ![Interior of the izakaya with floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-04-1ufdg-966.webp) ![Yakitori space with a floor-to-ceiling window view](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-05-9g151-m-966.webp) ![감성적인 이자카야 매장 공간](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-06-zrmx2-966.webp) The moment you walk in, the wide-open floor-to-ceiling window immediately catches your eye! Sitting by the window watching the outside while leisurely enjoying skewers and beer — the layout is just perfect for that, haha. The wide sightline gives zero sense of being cooped up, and the whole space bursts with the kind of mood that's great for a date or a small get-together! ![View from the window seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-07-12k4d-966.webp) ![Izakaya with window seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-08-x55xb-966.webp) ![Seating next to the floor-to-ceiling window](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-09-y1y6h-966.webp) The bar table has a different charm from the window seats — you can actually watch the skewers being grilled, which is a special experience. The tables are set up neatly, and there's a spot to store your belongings or bag under the chair so you don't have to worry about losing anything. ## What to know before visiting Yakitori Shomong Mapo Station Branch - 26 Dohwa-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Open year-round, 17:00–23:00 / closes 24:00 Fri and Sat - Near Mapo Station and Gongdeok Station - No parking available inside the building - Window seats are popular, so booking ahead through Catch Table is recommended ## What comes in the 6-skewer yakitori omakase and yakisoba order ### Yakitori Shomong menu ![Yakitori Shomong menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-10-1tjn4-966.webp) ![Yakitori Shomong menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-11-i0n3n-966.webp) ![Yakitori Shomong drinks menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-12-7w71n-966.webp) ![Yakitori Shomong menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-13-5y7y6-966.webp) We ordered the yakitori omakase 6-skewer course and yakisoba (fried noodles) to enjoy a full meal! ![Table setting for the yakitori 6-skewer course](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-14-1mcjf-966.webp) ![Yakitori course table setup](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-15-8l6zf-966.webp) ![Table with shichimi powder and gungchae side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-16-124lt-966.webp) There was shichimi (Japanese seven-spice) powder on the table, and the side dish was gungchae (pickled aster greens), haha. ### The 6-skewer omakase course, skewer by skewer ![The 6-piece yakitori course](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-17-rc6p8-966.webp) ![Charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-18-1ibsn-966.webp) In order, out came sirloin, negima (chicken thigh and scallion), tsukune (chicken meatball), heart, shoulder, and wing — each one carrying that full charcoal aroma, and the smell alone was amazing the second they arrived. The first ones we tried, sirloin and negima, had zero off-flavor, crispy on the outside and juicy with meat juice on the inside! ![Sirloin and negima yakitori](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-19-wzvfe-966.webp) ![Juicy yakitori skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-20-6ki63-966.webp) My personal favorite is the tsukune. It's seriously so good — the sweet sauce is out of this world! ![Tsukune with sweet sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-21-x48t3-966.webp) ![Tsukune yakitori skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-22-1fv0w-966.webp) The heart had an outstanding chewy texture. ![Chewy heart yakitori](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-23-1xzd1-966.webp) ![Shoulder and wing yakitori](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-yakitori-window-view/mapo-yakitori-window-view-24-13ar6-966.webp) We devoured the shoulder and wing too, and it was almost a shame to stop there! ### Classic yakitori and yakisoba at Yakitori Shomong We ordered yakisoba on the side! Can you see how generously they piled on the katsuobushi (bonito flakes) on top? The katsuobushi dancing gently on top and the sweet-salty sauce soaked in so well that it just called for more beer. ## Is Yakitori Shomong worth it for skewers and beer in Mapo? Between the owner's friendly service and the high quality of every single skewer, I felt like I was healing the whole time I was eating, haha. Chatting away while people-watching through the big window, I completely lost track of time! If you're looking for a good-vibe bar for a second round near Gongdeok Station, or a proper Japanese skewer restaurant near Gongdeok, definitely pay a visit! - Anyone looking for a good-atmosphere date or gathering spot near Gongdeok Station - Anyone who wants a yakitori course with real charcoal aroma - Anyone who wants a beer with a city view through a wide open window > I hope delicious skewers and a glass of beer wash away all your day's fatigue! ## Where it is - Yakitori Shomong Mapo Station Branch (야키토리쇼몽 마포역점) - 26 Dohwa-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 도화길 26 1층 - 37.5405046, 126.948914 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%BC%ED%82%A4%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC%EC%87%BC%EB%AA%BD%20%EB%A7%88%ED%8F%AC%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.5405046,126.948914,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@last-call-lantern/mapo-yakitori-window-view/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt