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I write about restaurant meals I come across in Seoul. · Writes about: Restaurants

PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Hongdae Korean BBQ with pork skin: Chopilsal Pork Grill

Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch is a pork barbecue restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, about five minutes from Hongik University Station. After about 40 minutes of Saturday-evening remote waiting, we had salt-seasoned ogyeopsal and signature pork skin with soybean powder and sauce. Verdict: absolutely worth revisiting despite the wait!

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Hongdae sushi restaurant for a late Saturday lunch: Yu Iksang Sushi

Yu Iksang Sushi is a sushi restaurant near Hongdae Entrance Station in Mapo, Seoul, known for sushi topped with fish that extends longer than the rice. We had the ₩52,000 Couple A set for a late Saturday lunch, complete with generous sides and complimentary eggplant sushi. Verdict: a good pick for trying a variety of extra-long sushi comfortably.

Written Sep 12, 2026Sponsored
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