Hyojin Cha · 2 stories

A Dim Lamp in Mapo

Writes about small bars around Seoul and the quiet hours spent in them. · Writes about: Bars

Spicy baby octopus and rice balls with somaek at Monthly Beer, Guro

Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch is a Korean cooking pub in Guro, Seoul, where local office workers gather after work for handmade bar snacks and a drink. This visit ordered bul-jjukkumi (spicy stir-fried baby octopus) and rice balls with somaek (soju mixed with beer), plus free corn cheese from the review event. The spicy octopus and savory corn cheese both paired well with somaek, making Monthly Beer a solid pick for a second round or a low-key team dinner.

Written Sep 16, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJongno, SeoulBars

Jongak Station bar with truffle fries and wheat ale: Sudowonui Bimil

Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo is a craft beer gastropub on the basement level of 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, near Jongak Station in Jongno, Seoul. On an evening visit the order was Seonghae's seafood pizza, truffle fries and two craft beers, a wheat ale and a pale ale, with soju added once the mood settled in. With dim, low lighting and group tables, Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo works well for a Jongak date or an evening with friends.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored

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