# Guro late-night bar: grilled tofu kimchi and ₩3,000 soju, Apgujeong - By Sooyeon Baik (https://superchart.com/en/@mangnyeon-evening-bowl/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This story was written after the venue provided a complimentary visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mangnyeon-evening-bowl/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mangnyeon-evening-bowl/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/index.md) ## In short Apgujeong Sinpocha is a neighborhood pocha (Korean pub) on the second floor near Gaebong Station in Guro, Seoul, where an owner with 13 years in the restaurant trade cooks every dish himself. Arriving at 9:30pm, the writer ordered grilled whole tofu with kimchi for ₩18,000 and the owner's pick assorted skewers, 7 pieces for ₩15,000, and with two or more dishes ordered soju drops to ₩3,000 and beer to ₩4,000. Under soft lighting, Apgujeong Sinpocha feels like a cozy hideout for a late drink rather than a loud bar. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2nd floor, 20-10 Nambusunhwan-ro 97-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul (near Gaebong Station) - **Hours**: Daily 18:00–03:00 - **Parking**: Not available (use Gaebonggoga public parking lot) - **Restroom**: Hallway restroom, separate for men and women - **Grilled whole tofu with kimchi**: ₩18,000 - **Owner's pick! Assorted skewers, 7 pieces**: ₩15,000 - **Drink discount**: Soju ₩3,000 / beer ₩4,000 when you order two or more dishes - **Price reference**: ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 · ₩18,000 ≈ $13.5 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ![Featured image of Apgujeong Sinpocha near Gaebong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-01-1q2ht-1200.webp) These days the weather's turning cool and the night breeze feels so nice, so I've been craving a good-vibe hideout spot for a chat over tasty snacks and a drink after work or on a weekend evening. And lucky me, I found a real hidden gem of a bar in Gaebong-dong, right next to my neighborhood, and had such a good time there. This is [ Apgujeong Sinpocha ], where the owner — with 13 years of experience in the restaurant business — personally handles every single dish. ## Where is Apgujeong Sinpocha, and what are its hours? - Address: 20-10 Nambusunhwan-ro 97-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor (near Gaebong Station) - Hours: Daily 18:00–03:00 - Parking: Not available (use Gaebonggoga public parking lot) - Restroom: Through the door in the hallway — separated by gender! ![Building exterior and 2nd floor sign of Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-02-1mry9-900.webp) ![Area around the entrance of Apgujeong Sinpocha near Gaebong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-03-eelt5-900.webp) ![Stairs leading up to the 2nd floor of Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-04-clihg-900.webp) Access from Gaebong Station is really convenient, so it's great not just for locals but for anyone stopping by on the way home from work. It's on the 2nd floor, so you climb the stairs and get greeted by a cute yet comfortable pocha-style interior. ![Pocha-style interior of Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-05-znow0-900.webp) ![Table seating under soft lighting at Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-06-118ya-900.webp) ![Cozy interior of Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-07-igndg-900.webp) ![Interior seating and decor at Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-08-2sfgt-847.webp) ## What is Apgujeong Sinpocha like at 9:30pm? We visited Apgujeong Sinpocha at around 9:30pm, a fairly late hour, and overall the place wasn't too quiet or too packed — just the right amount of cute and cozy. I felt like there couldn't be a better spot to sit under soft lighting and chat away! ![Table seated right in front of the counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-09-no2wr-838.webp) We got a table right in front of the counter, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice haha — watching what's going on at the counter was a lot of fun! ![Whiskey bottles displayed at the Apgujeong Sinpocha counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-10-hvmba-900.webp) ![Single-glass drink lineup and draft beer line-cleaning date notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-11-80nj1-900.webp) I noticed the whiskey bottles on display and the varied single-glass lineup, and most of all, the draft beer line-cleaning date was written clearly in plain view — you could really feel the owner's thorough hygiene standards and pride from 13 years in the business. My trust shot up before I'd even tasted the food! ## Drink deal: soju ₩3,000 and beer ₩4,000 with two dishes Apgujeong Sinpocha is currently running an event that's such welcome news for drinkers! Order two or more dishes and it's soju for ₩3,000 / beer for ₩4,000. With soju these days running ₩5,000-something a bottle, ordering just two tasty dishes drops the drink prices way down, so you can drink without worry — I thought it was excellent value for money. ![Notice for drink discounts when ordering 2 or more dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-12-jsj03-900.webp) ![Drinks and dishes on the table at Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-13-5e921-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Apgujeong Sinpocha ### Grilled whole tofu with kimchi, ₩18,000 At most pocha bars, ordering tofu kimchi usually gets you blanched tofu, but at Apgujeong Sinpocha it comes as a 'grilled whole tofu'! The outside is golden brown and nutty, while the inside stays as silky as pudding. Topped with spicy-sweet, smoky stir-fried pork kimchi, the drinks just kept flowing haha. ### Owner's pick assorted skewers, 7 pieces for ₩15,000 The second thing we ordered, the assorted skewers, was truly perfect as a beer snack! A variety of skewers come out golden-grilled with just the right smoky char — the chicken skewers had zero off flavor and the dressing and sauce paired so well. It was fun pulling them off one by one, and a clean, satisfying way to enjoy them! ![Grilled whole tofu kimchi and assorted skewers spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-14-149x7-900.webp) ![Plate of smoky assorted skewers, 7 pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-15-1eili-900.webp) ## Is Apgujeong Sinpocha better for a first or second round? Each dish comes in a generous portion with great quality, so it works perfectly well as a first-round spot for a meal with a drink, and I'd also strongly recommend it as a second-round bar for casually enjoying good food with a shot glass or a beer. [ Apgujeong Sinpocha ]. On a late evening after a long day, sitting in a spot as carefully and cleanly kept as your go-to neighborhood bar, sharing a drink over good food with good people — that, I think, is a small but sure kind of happiness haha. ![Late-evening drink spread at Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-16-1cyvl-m-900.webp) ![Dishes and glasses at Apgujeong Sinpocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-17-18un6-900.webp) ![Closing shot of neighborhood pocha Apgujeong Sinpocha in Gaebong-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers-18-h7lny-900.webp) It really feels lucky to have such a skilled and trustworthy bar near Gaebong Station in the neighborhood! Next time, I plan to visit right at opening time, 6pm. I want to grab that prime spot by the big window on the 2nd floor for dinner and drinks, and go through the other signature dishes I couldn't try this time because I was already too full haha. If you're in Gaebong-dong looking for a pocha with neat, tasty snacks and a cozy atmosphere, I highly recommend stopping by [ Apgujeong Sinpocha ]! ## Where it is - Apgujeong Sinpocha (압구정신포차) - 20-10 Nambusunhwan-ro 97-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor - 서울특별시 구로구 남부순환로97길 20-10 2층 - 37.4939083, 126.8585639 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%95%EA%B5%AC%EC%A0%95%EC%8B%A0%ED%8F%AC%EC%B0%A8/@37.4939083,126.8585639,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mangnyeon-evening-bowl/gaebong-pocha-grilled-tofu-kimchi-skewers/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt