# Steamed and pan-fried dumplings, half meat half kimchi: MANDOO BAR - By Dasom (https://superchart.com/en/@over-a-drink/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@over-a-drink/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@over-a-drink/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/index.md) ## In short MANDOO BAR is a dumpling bar on the second floor of Red Road, between Sangsu Station and Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. Orders go through a QR code and drinks are self-serve, and a half-meat, half-kimchi order of Mandoo bar gyoza (₩9,000) and steamed dumplings (₩8,000) came out freshly cooked to order, crisp outside and juicy inside with a plump, well-made bite. A dine-in or takeout pick for a dumpling picnic in Hongdae. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2F, 55-2 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Red Road, between Sangsu and Hongik University stations) - **Mandoo bar gyoza**: ₩9,000 (can order half meat / half kimchi) - **Steamed dumplings**: ₩8,000 (half and half option available) - **Handmade dumpling hot pot**: ₩30,000, generous enough for two adults - **Ordering**: QR code at the table; drinks, water, and cups are self-serve - **Review event**: Leave a Naver or Google review for a free chocolate shell yogurt ice cream *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ## MANDOO BAR, a Hongdae Red Road favorite MANDOO BAR, a Hongdae Red Road favorite ![Exterior of MANDOO BAR on Hongdae Red Road](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-01-ws0tz-900.webp) A K-food paradise on Red Road, between Sangsu Station and Hongik University Station. This is MANDOO BAR, home to a dumpling genius serving juicy dumplings, and the world's first fusion-topping k-gyoza. ![Dumpling menu displayed on the wall going up to the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-02-1trnw-900.webp) ![K-mandoo menu board on the staircase wall of MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-03-ui1jk-900.webp) Just seeing the stylish dumpling menu displayed on the wall going up to the second floor is so hip k-mandoo! The vibe inside is even hipper. You can eat in, but since some menu items are packable, MANDOO BAR is also great for taking out and enjoying an outdoor night picnic. ![Interior atmosphere of MANDOO BAR's second-floor store](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-04-wbo38-900.webp) Tables were already filled with people enjoying dumplings — a place already famous as a must-visit not just for Koreans but for foreign travelers too! ![Tables filled with customers at MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-05-4umv5-900.webp) ![Seating area and self-serve drink station at MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-06-t14bs-900.webp) ## Ordering by QR code, drinks are self-serve To order, just scan the QR code on the table, and drinks, water, and cups are self-serve — grab whatever you like and pay at the end. ![QR code ordering guide on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-07-y3dvf-900.webp) MANDOO BAR's generous review event: leave a photo review with your tasty experience on Naver or Google reviews and get a free chocolate shell yogurt ice cream. ![MANDOO BAR review event notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-08-15fy1-900.webp) ![MANDOO BAR menu board listing mains and single items](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-09-1st32-900.webp) ## The menu and what we ordered The menu is split into main dishes and single items, and the handmade dumpling hot pot is just ₩30,000! It's a generous portion for two adults, making it a great date spot too. Among the many dumpling options, we had to try the basics, so we ordered meat and kimchi steamed dumplings plus Mandoobar gyoza! If you're eating in, pair it with one of the various drinks — this really is a k-mandoo pub 🌟 The tables were kept tidy, and there were plenty of people waiting to pick up takeout while we were there. ![A neatly arranged table at MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-10-6fixy-900.webp) Among the menu, the Mexican taco gyoza with guacamole is one of MANDOO BAR's signatures, and you can't find it anywhere else — I have to try it next time! I hear this is a must-stop while touring Red Road, an essential Hongdae course, so I'm already looking forward to it! ![Neatly packed MANDOO BAR takeout bag](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-11-o38g0-900.webp) The takeout packaging was neat too, so picking it up to eat on campus or at a nearby Han River park makes it perfect picnic food 👏 ![MANDOO BAR gyoza packed in a takeout container](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-12-3elql-900.webp) ## Mandoo bar gyoza, ₩9,000 Mandoo bar gyoza (₩9,000) ![Mandoo bar gyoza ordered with meat filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-13-10nyz-900.webp) You can order half and half, but we went with all meat dumplings, and since they're cooked right when you order, they're fantastically crisp outside and juicy inside. Anyone who loves beer will find this a total beer thief. ![Cross-section of a crisply pan-fried gyoza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-14-j6uma-900.webp) The owner, who really knows what they're doing, serves seasoned pickled radish alongside. ![Seasoned pickled radish served with the gyoza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-15-rdhr5-900.webp) ## Steamed dumplings ₩8,000, one meat one kimchi Steamed dumplings (₩8,000) ![Steamed dumplings served half meat, half kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-16-11aov-1200.webp) We ordered one kimchi and one meat dumpling, and the value is amazing... a plump dumpling made with real care. Once again, a place that does the basics well. ![Close-up of a plump, carefully made steamed dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza-17-jk9di-900.webp) You can also get steamed dumplings half and half, so be sure to try both flavors! This really is the number one dumpling spot in Hongdae... a quietly strong dumpling specialist I've discovered! If you have leftover steamed dumplings, freeze and re-steam them and they stay just as juicy inside 🌟 MANDOO BAR, the standard for K-dumplings. ## Where it is - MANDOO BAR - 55-2 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor - 서울특별시 마포구 어울마당로 55-2 2층 - 37.5502891, 126.9208799 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/MANDOO%20BAR/@37.5502891,126.9208799,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@over-a-drink/hongdae-red-road-mandoo-bar-gyoza/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt