# Jongak Station bar with truffle fries and wheat ale: Sudowonui Bimil - By Hyojin Cha (https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-dim-lamp/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review from a visit supported by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-dim-lamp/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mapo-dim-lamp/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/index.md) ## In short 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. ## Good to know - **Location**: 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, B1F, Jongno-gu, Seoul (near Jongak Station, Gwancheol-dong) - **What we ordered**: Seonghae's seafood pizza, truffle fries, 2 craft beers (wheat ale, pale ale), soju - **Seating**: Wooden tables, group seating available - **Atmosphere**: Basement space, dim and soft lighting *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Craft beer and seafood pizza at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo near Jongak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-01-pur3m-m-1200.webp) ![Snacks and beer set on the table at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-02-crm6a-900.webp) A little while back I wanted a good drink and a good meal somewhere with a nice atmosphere one evening, so I headed over to Jongak. The place I visited that day had a name that already stood out — Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고, ![Entrance to Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo on Samil-daero 17-gil near Jongak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-03-1ennh-900.webp) ## What is the atmosphere like at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo? Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo is a craft beer gastropub in the basement level of a building on Samil-daero 17-gil near Jongak Station. There are so many restaurants and bars around Jongak Station that it's easy to get stuck picking a spot for dinner or a date, but this place felt different from the usual bar, so I was curious. ![Passage leading down to the basement-level bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-04-1lb0l-900.webp) ![Dim, warmly lit interior of the gastropub](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-05-1pszb-900.webp) True to the name, it feels a bit like stepping into a secret space. The interior is dim overall but warm, which made it a nice place to visit in the evening. ![Wooden tables and soft lighting at the seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-06-1x1t9-900.webp) The wooden tables paired with the soft lighting made it comfortable for chatting with a friend over drinks, and it seemed like a solid spot for a Jongak date too! ![View of the bar interior from a seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-07-1y2m8-900.webp) ![Group seating area for several people](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-08-x9lcs-900.webp) Plus they had group seating available! ![Interior view of the bar seen from a table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-09-1clnn-900.webp) ## What we ordered: Seonghae's seafood pizza, truffle fries and craft beer We sat down and took our time going through the menu — they have a wide range of craft beers, so if you're into beer, it'd be fun to pick one that matches your taste. ![Menu board listing craft beer options](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-10-1tj6b-900.webp) That day we ordered Seonghae's seafood pizza and two craft beers, plus truffle fries on top of that — and once we got into the mood, soju ended up joining the table too haha. ![Wheat ale and pale ale served in glasses](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-11-13ly3-m-900.webp) ### How do the wheat ale and pale ale taste? We started with the craft beer, and it definitely had its own character compared to regular draft beer. We ordered a wheat ale and a pale ale that day, and they came in pretty glasses too, which made for a nice mood when taking food photos. ![Table set with two glasses of craft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-12-kkobt-900.webp) ![A whole Seonghae's seafood pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-13-1uwl6-900.webp) ### Seonghae's seafood pizza at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo Pizza and beer never fails. Seonghae's seafood pizza came topped with big shrimp and seafood, along with black olives and onion. The cheese was generous too, so a slice eaten warm had that savory, salty flavor that worked really well. ![Slice of seafood pizza topped with shrimp and black olives](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-14-10wfy-900.webp) Taking a sip of craft beer and then a bite of pizza cut the richness too, so I kept reaching for another slice. ![A slice of pizza next to a glass of craft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-15-pt7h2-900.webp) ### Truffle fries at this Jongak Station bar One of my personal favorites was the truffle fries. The fries themselves were fried up nice and crispy, and the subtle truffle aroma made them feel completely different from just dipping regular fries in ketchup. ![Crispy fried truffle fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-16-19xhy-900.webp) ## Is Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo good for a Jongak date? We'd originally planned to just have a light craft beer, but the food was so good the conversation kept going, and we ended up having soju too haha. Still, it wasn't loud or chaotic — more of a calm place to sit and talk, which made it a good evening spot. ![Evening table with soju added to the drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub-17-161zg-900.webp) I especially liked that if you're into craft beer, there are enough varieties to pick something that suits your taste, and dishes like the pizza and fries pair well with beer, so it worked for a light meal with drinks. If you're looking for a dinner date spot near Jongak Station, want good food with a craft beer with friends, or are searching for an atmospheric bar around Gwancheol-dong, this could be worth a visit. If you've been looking for a bar with a different vibe near Jongak, Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo is worth remembering. ## Where it is - Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고) - 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, B1F, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로17길 47-1 지하1층 - 37.5690871, 126.9849246 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%98%EB%8F%84%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%98%20%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80%20%EC%A0%80%EC%9E%A5%EA%B3%A0/@37.5690871,126.9849246,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-dim-lamp/jonggak-truffle-fries-craft-beer-pub/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt