Yeongdeungpo pub with squid stir-fry and gimbap-jeon: Halmae Gireumjip

Today I want to introduce a place near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office with a warm, nostalgic vibe that's perfect for good side dishes and a drink. It's 'Halmae Gireumjip,' quickly gaining word-of-mouth fame as a Yeongdeungpo-gu Office restaurant and pub for its solid menu lineup and friendly mood!

It's packed with all kinds of jeon and specialty side dishes, so it's also a top pick if you're looking for a jeon pub in Yeongdeungpo. Let me walk you through everything I tried and fell for, in detail!

Where is Halmae Gireumjip, and what is the room like?

Halmae Gireumjip is located at 20-1, 1F, Gukhoe-daero 34-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office. It's really accessible by subway.

Thanks to the great location, it's perfect for stopping by casually after work to unwind, or for a relaxed weekend drink with good food. Step inside and you're greeted with a warm, nostalgic mood full of old-school charm. The cozy, lively interior makes it easy to chat over drinks, and I felt at ease the whole time I was there.

What is on the menu at Halmae Gireumjip?

The Halmae Gireumjip menu is divided by price into savory jeon dishes, spicy stir-fries, and noodle dishes. Sitting down comfortably and looking over the menu, it was full of options that people of all ages would enjoy.

From savory jeon dishes to spicy stir-fries that go perfectly with drinks, to noodle dishes ideal for a palate cleanser, there was a nice range across price points, which made choosing fun.

Whole squid stir-fry: sweet, spicy and full of savory depth 🦑

The first dish I'll introduce is the whole squid stir-fry, which grabs your attention right away with a whole plump squid in the pan.

The spicy-sweet sauce soaked all the way through, so the first bite already filled my mouth with deep umami flavor.

Cutting the chewy squid into bite-sized pieces was fun in itself, and the sauce was so addictive that my chopsticks kept reaching back — a perfect soju side dish.

Gimbap-jeon: pan-fried gimbap with nostalgic nutty flavor 🍳

Halmae Gireumjip's gimbap-jeon is a specialty side dish where gimbap (seaweed rice roll) is coated in egg and pan-fried until golden. I ordered it hoping for something a bit different, and it turned out to be even more charming than I expected.

Beautifully coated in egg and fried until golden and savory, the gimbap-jeon was soft on the outside and satisfyingly full on the inside.

It's delicious plain, but dipping it lightly into the spicy squid stir-fry sauce created such a perfect pairing that I ended up finishing every last bite — it's that kind of addictive dish.

Kimchi mari guksu: icy cold noodles for a clean finish 🍜

After enjoying a hearty round of side dishes, I added kimchi mari guksu to cleanse the palate.

It came out generously topped with well-fermented kimchi and chewy noodles in a cool, refreshing broth with thin slivers of ice floating on top. Taking a big bite with the broth instantly cut through the heaviness from the food before, and my whole body felt refreshed. There couldn't be a more perfect closing dish.

Is Halmae Gireumjip worth a visit in Yeongdeungpo? 💖

If you're looking for a place near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office with both great side dishes and a warm atmosphere, you have to save Halmae Gireumjip.

Between the spicy whole squid stir-fry, the savory gimbap-jeon, and the refreshing kimchi mari guksu, nothing falls short — it's a truly excellent Yeongdeungpo-gu Office restaurant and pub. If you're looking for a charming jeon pub in Yeongdeungpo, be sure to visit for a weekend gathering or date this weekend! 🙌