# Jongno5-ga bar with dakgangjeong and kimchi udon: Nogari Superette

- By Yeobaek (https://superchart.com/en/@meal-and-glass/)
- Written Sep 18, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid in-store sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@meal-and-glass/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@meal-and-glass/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/index.md)

## In short

Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga is a retro hof-pocha (Korean bar) in Jongno, Seoul, a 5–10 minute walk from both Jongno5-ga Station and Gwangjang Market. Two friends ordered dakgangjeong (sweet crispy fried chicken, mildly spicy) at 16,000 won and spicy kimchi udon at 16,000 won with three bottles of soju and a beer, for 54,000 won total, in a room of wooden tables and deep green chairs with lighting and music to match. Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga makes an easy stop for a drink after browsing Gwangjang Market.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 1F, 3 Jongno 31ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- **Hours**: Daily 17:00–24:00 (last order 23:30)
- **What we ordered**: Dakgangjeong, mildly spicy 16,000 won; spicy kimchi udon 16,000 won; soju 5,000 won (3 bottles); beer 5,000 won / 54,000 won total
- **Complimentary**: Shrimp chips and salad with ketchup dressing
- **Facilities**: Group seating, indoor restrooms (separate men's/women's), takeout, reservations, Wi-Fi, corkage, Zero Pay and mobile payments
- **Discount**: 10% off with a Naver reservation when you arrive before 18:30
- **How to order**: QR code ordering or ask a staff member
- **Getting there**: 5–10 min walk from Jongno5-ga Station; 5–10 min walk from Gwangjang Market
- **Price reference**: ₩16,000 ≈ $11.5 (2026-09-19)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026*

![Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-01-1hndu-1200.webp)

I met up with a friend who works in Seoul for a much-needed catch-up ~ we went to a retro-vibe bar near Gwangjang Market, and the atmosphere was great, the music was totally my taste, so we hummed along and enjoyed our drinks together 🎶

## Where is Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga, and when is it open?

Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga is located at 3 Jongno31ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 1F, and is open daily from 17:00 to 24:00 (last order 23:30). Group seating, separate men's/women's restrooms, takeout, reservations, wifi, corkage, and Zero Pay/easy pay are all available.

### Finding the entrance from the street

![Exterior of Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-02-5jnd9-900.webp)

![Nogari Superette exterior in the Jongno31ga-gil alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-03-z8psm-900.webp)

It's a 5–10 minute walk from Gwangjang Market and also a 5–10 minute walk from Jongno5-ga Station, so accessibility is fantastic. It's the perfect course: browse Gwangjang Market, then come here for a drink ❗

![Entrance to Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga, visible after turning the corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-04-flizy-900.webp)

![Retro-style exterior of Nogari Superette](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-05-y80qn-900.webp)

Turn the corner and there it is — Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga. 🍻 The exterior alone gives off retro vibes. Turns out it's already a well-known hidden bar for locals here in Jongno5-ga ♥ It's also a hot spot for work dinners, so if you visit after office hours it might be packed with no seats left. (By the time I looked up from eating, the place was nearly full ㄷㄷ)

![Standing sign with a handwritten note outside Nogari Superette](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-06-1r8e2-900.webp)

![Storefront with an LED-lit menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-07-1088u-900.webp)

Even the little standing sign with its short handwritten note has that cute retro charm ••´͈ ᵕ `͈ ♡°◌̊ There's also a brightly lit LED menu board out front so you can check what kind of snacks and dishes they serve before going in 📝

## What is the atmosphere like inside Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga?

Inside, Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga is decked out with wooden tables and dark green chairs for a retro feel. The interior is quite spacious, so it was comfortable for chatting, and a group was having a work dinner there too 👥

![Main dining area inside Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-08-1xfoo-900.webp)

![Retro interior with wooden tables and green chairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-09-f2m26-900.webp)

![Spacious interior with group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-10-b440r-900.webp)

![Bar interior with just-right dim lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-11-1a0yb-900.webp)

A lot of places claim a retro vibe but turn out to be kind of meh once you're inside — Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga is a place that's actually serious about its retro spirit! 👍🏻🎞 And the best part: the lighting is dim just enough that you can enjoy both the atmosphere and your drinks.

The lighting, temperature, humidity — all perfect 🎶 (and the music too!!)

### Are there restrooms inside the bar?

Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga has separate men's and women's restrooms inside, so you don't have to step outside to use one comfortably.

![Separate men's and women's restrooms inside the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-12-9eaq2-900.webp)

![Restroom with hand sanitizer and hand towels](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-13-unbv4-900.webp)

The restroom is also super spacious and clean '◡'! They even had hand sanitizer, hand towels, and air freshener all set up — such a thoughtful touch ~ ჱ̒ ｰ̀֊ｰ́

![Retro-style decor details around the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-14-m7rqb-900.webp)

Cute little retro touches everywhere ★☆

![Table set with utensils and tissues, aprons on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-15-v8b19-900.webp)

- Utensils and tissues are set up at each table, and there are aprons hanging on the wall!
- You can hang up your coat or bag, so feel free to make yourself comfortable
- 10% off with a Naver reservation if you arrive before 18:30!
- You can order via QR code (or just ask a staff member directly)

## Menu and drink prices at Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga

![Food menu board at Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-16-1o9dd-900.webp)

![Drink menu listing highballs and traditional liquors](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-17-g53ac-900.webp)

Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga has a huge variety of snacks by category — dry snacks, fried snacks, meal-style dishes, sides — so it works well as your first stop or your second round of the night. The drink menu isn't limited to soju and beer either; they also have highballs, Hwayo, Seoul-ui-bam and more 💯

📝 What we ordered 📝

- Slightly spicy chicken bites — ₩16,000
- Spicy kimchi udon — ₩16,000
- Soju — ₩5,000 (3 bottles)
- Beer — ₩5,000
- Total: ₩54,000

## How do the dakgangjeong and spicy kimchi udon taste?

The slightly spicy chicken bites (₩16,000) we ordered came plated with a generous side of fries, and the spicy kimchi udon (₩16,000) had a real kick from chili flakes and Vietnamese chili peppers. As a complimentary snack, they bring out shrimp chips — the second they hit your mouth they're crunchy, then melt away, my absolute favorite snack 😍

![Complimentary shrimp chips](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-18-kbfum-900.webp)

Fried snack — chicken bites (slightly spicy). My friend and I both love spicy food so we went with the slightly spicy option! (It was 'slightly spicy' but honestly pretty spicy — I was satisfied haha) It's not just chicken bites either — a generous portion of fries comes plated alongside 🍟 ❗❗

![Slightly spicy chicken bites served with fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-19-h9x8o-900.webp)

And of course, the classic ketchup salad you can't skip at an old-school hof-style bar ~ dipping the freshly fried fries in ketchup, there's no way around it — you have to chase it with a somaek (soju + beer). My super pumped friend 🙋🏻‍♀️ mixed us up a refreshing round 🍺

![A glass of somaek mixed by my friend](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-20-1w20b-900.webp)

Soup snack — spicy kimchi udon (it's got a kick)

![Spicy kimchi udon soup snack](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-21-12rho-900.webp)

Both dishes came out at almost the same time, so we got to enjoy them piping hot together — so nice!

![Chicken bites and kimchi udon together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-22-1cis4-900.webp)

If the chicken bites were sweet with a little heat, the kimchi udon was spicy and warming — I really enjoyed both. The udon noodles in particular came in a generous portion and were nice and chewy — as a noodle lover, this kimchi udon was totally my style 👏🏻👏🏻 Especially recommend it if you like spicy food.

🔺With chili flakes and Vietnamese chili peppers in the mix🔺 it's even more delicious, spicy, and warming 🌶

![Udon noodles lifted out of the spicy kimchi udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-23-mn2rn-900.webp)

No wonder the broth tasted so refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness and umami. Radish and cabbage, my favorite ingredients, were in there too ~ Most kimchi udon dishes just have noodles and kimchi, kept simple, but this place is clearly serious about its broth — a real find in Jongno5-ga ❗

![Kimchi udon broth with radish and cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon/jongno-5ga-nogari-super-kimchi-udon-24-1cq8l-900.webp)

We said we'd keep it simple, but the food was so good, the two of us dove right back in 🫢 (yes, that was a mistake). If you're looking for a bar near Gwangjang Market, a bar in Jongno5-ga, or a bar near Jongno5-ga Station, I recommend 'Nogari Superette.' Just 5 minutes on foot from Jongno5-ga Station and 5 minutes from Gwangjang Market — the accessibility, atmosphere, and service are all top notch -👏🏻 Bring your friends here and you'll definitely get a hundred compliments for knowing about such a hidden gem haha

## Is Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga worth a visit?

- Great interior atmosphere, good for photos
- Group seating available, suitable for work dinners or gatherings
- Wide variety of food, works well for a first round or a second round
- Owner and staff are friendly, which is a plus
- Restroom is indoors and clean, very convenient
- Generous portions and affordable prices — great value
- Great accessibility (5-minute walk from the market and Jongno5-ga Station)
- Plenty of food and sights nearby, which is a nice bonus

## Where it is

- Nogari Superette Jongno5-ga (노가리슈퍼 종로5가점)
- 3 Jongno31ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 종로구 종로31가길 3 1층)
- 서울특별시 종로구 종로31가길 3 1층
- 37.5722917, 126.9996763
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%85%B8%EA%B0%80%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%88%ED%8D%BC%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C5%EA%B0%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5722917,126.9996763,17z

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