# Makgeolli and Andong soju near Express Bus Terminal Station: Dameun

- By Haon (https://superchart.com/en/@open-kitchen-turns/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Seocho, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@open-kitchen-turns/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@open-kitchen-turns/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/index.md)

## In short

Dameun Express Bus Terminal Main Branch (담은 고속터미널 본점) is a traditional liquor and makgeolli bar on the basement level of the building right at Express Bus Terminal Station Exit 8-2 in Seocho, Seoul. The mixed jeon (Korean savory pancake) platter is 32,000 won and sweet shrimp sashimi is 13,000 won, paired here with Gaedo makgeolli from Yeosu at 7,500 won and Andong soju at 15,000 won. With an unusually deep makgeolli and traditional liquor list and a choice of traditional cups to drink from, Dameun is a fun stop for anyone curious about Korean traditional alcohol.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Basement shopping level of the building visible right at Express Bus Terminal Station Exit 8-2
- **Mixed jeon platter**: 32,000 won
- **Sweet shrimp sashimi**: 13,000 won
- **Gaedo makgeolli (Yeosu)**: 7,500 won, about 5% ABV
- **Andong soju**: 15,000 won, 22% ABV
- **How to order**: Ring the bell on your table or order by QR code
- **Review event**: Sesame chewy tofu served as a review gift
- **Reservations**: Tables can be reserved; full by around 7pm on weekdays

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

![Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom signature photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-01-mxyoe-m-1200.webp)
*A great bar near Express Bus Terminal: Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom*

I'm originally from Anseong, so when a friend of mine who still lives there came up to Seoul, we decided to meet for a drink. We arranged to meet near the Express Bus Terminal, but honestly there wasn't much around there that felt right for drinks. Then I found this place called Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom (담은 고속터미널 본점), and it turned out to be a great spot for a drink. If you're into makgeolli or traditional liquors, this place is seriously the best.

## Where is Dameun, and how long is the walk from Exit 8-2?

Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom sits across the road from the Gyeongbu Express Bus Terminal. I came out of Express Bus Terminal Station Exit 8-2, walked straight into the building right in front of me, and went down to the basement floor, where you find a row of shops like the one below.

![Basement shopping corridor of the building at Express Bus Terminal Station Exit 8-2](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-02-135r3-900.webp)
*1. Location of Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom*

Below is what Dameun's floor-to-ceiling window storefront looks like :)

## Inside Dameun: seating, atmosphere and reservations

The interior isn't huge, but it has a great atmosphere for drinks :) It feels really cozy, the kind of place where the drinks just go down easy.

![Interior seating and atmosphere at Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-03-c8vmg-900.webp)
*2. Interior atmosphere*

Dameun lets you try all kinds of makgeolli and traditional liquors. There's a dedicated drinks fridge on one side, packed tight with a huge variety of traditional liquors.

![Drinks-only fridge packed with traditional liquors](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-04-p4uun-900.webp)

This place takes table reservations, and sure enough, reservations were marked out as shown below.

I arrived at 5pm, which I thought was early enough that it'd be quiet, but the window seats were already all taken. By around 7pm on a weekday, the whole place was packed, so I'd really recommend booking ahead!

## Dameun menu prices: jeon, makgeolli and traditional liquors

Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom specializes in traditional liquors (makgeolli, traditional spirits) and the food and side dishes that go with them. There's a little bell on the table — ring it and staff come take your order. You can also order via QR code. If you take part in the review event, you can get a sesame rice cake tofu, so keep that in mind :)

![Call bell and QR ordering guide on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-05-1t21t-900.webp)

![Review event sign for the sesame rice cake tofu gift](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-06-1mzec-900.webp)

For the full menu and prices, check the photos below. There's a genuinely wide variety of food on offer. We ordered the mixed jeon platter, and later added the sweet shrimp sashimi.

- Mixed jeon platter: ₩32,000
- Sweet shrimp sashimi: ₩13,000

![Food menu board at Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-07-iziui-900.webp)

![Price list for the mixed jeon and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-08-hj5u5-900.webp)

![Side dish menu including the sweet shrimp sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-09-zphmw-900.webp)

The drink selection was seriously huge, too. Probably the biggest lineup of drinks I've seen at any bar I've been to — the makgeolli and traditional liquor options were incredibly varied. We ordered the Gaedo makgeolli, made in Yeosu. I'm not great with makgeolli, so I ordered Andong soju instead.

- Gaedo makgeolli: ₩7,500
- Andong soju: ₩15,000

![Makgeolli and traditional liquor menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-10-mp3a1-900.webp)

Andong soju is 22% ABV, so it's pretty strong, while the Gaedo makgeolli was around 5%.

## How did the mixed jeon platter and sweet shrimp sashimi taste?

The drinks came out first :) The Gaedo makgeolli and Andong soju arrived looking like the photos below, and honestly, they were pretty.

![Gaedo makgeolli and Andong soju set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-11-117vb-868.webp)

![Bottle and cup of Gaedo makgeolli from Yeosu](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-12-nrdon-900.webp)

They also bring out traditional cups for you to choose from, as shown below. We went with the hwatu (Korean flower card game) cups!

![Choice of traditional hwatu-patterned cups](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-13-1n3fl-900.webp)

I mostly went for the Andong soju, and my friend mostly stuck with the makgeolli.

![Andong soju poured into a hwatu cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-14-2the8-900.webp)

![Gaedo makgeolli poured into a cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-15-upeef-900.webp)

The mixed jeon we'd been waiting for finally arrived — shrimp jeon, tofu jeon, zucchini jeon, kimchi jeon, mushroom jeon, imitation crab jeon, and more :)

![A plate of mixed jeon with shrimp, tofu, and zucchini pancakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-16-m0guv-900.webp)

The shrimp jeon impressed me the most — the shrimp were seriously plump. Personally, I thought it was incredible.

![Shrimp jeon with plump shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-17-d1f3b-900.webp)

![Shrimp jeon picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-18-1h71c-900.webp)

The kimchi jeon, zucchini jeon, and tofu jeon were all fried perfectly and tasted really good.

![Kimchi jeon and zucchini jeon from the mixed platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-19-torbl-900.webp)

![Well-fried tofu jeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-20-ikbrj-900.webp)

The imitation crab jeon and mushroom jeon were also plump and delicious :)

![Imitation crab jeon from the mixed platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-21-14byw-900.webp)

![Mushroom jeon from the mixed platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-22-v2st3-900.webp)

Then the sweet shrimp sashimi arrived, and dipped in soy sauce with wasabi, it was delicious :)

![Sweet shrimp sashimi served on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-23-1eru1-900.webp)

![Sweet shrimp sashimi dipped in soy sauce and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon/damen-express-terminal-makgeolli-jeon-24-1gkjw-900.webp)

The two of us ate our fill of jeon and shrimp sashimi and ended up pleasantly tipsy. That's my write-up on Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom, a great bar near Express Bus Terminal — location, menu, prices, and review, all shared here.

## Where it is

- Dameun Goksokteomineol Bonjeom (담은 고속터미널 본점)
- 189 Sinbanpo-ro, Banpo Shopping Town Building 4, Basement, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 서초구 신반포로 189 반포쇼핑타운 4동 지하
- 37.506506, 127.0047367
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8B%B4%EC%9D%80%20%EA%B3%A0%EC%86%8D%ED%84%B0%EB%AF%B8%EB%84%90%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.506506,127.0047367,17z

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