Yeonnam-dong sashimi bar menu prices and 3-person set: Bada Yakbang

What kind of place is Bada Yakbang Yeonnam?

Bada Yakbang Yeonnam (바다약방 연남본점) is an aged-sashimi-focused bar and restaurant in an alley in Yeonnam-dong. I was looking for a Yeonnam-dong place built around aged sashimi, and this time I ordered the seasonal assorted aged sashimi for 3 people. I'll focus on what's useful if you're curious about the menu and prices.

Personally, it felt less like a mood-driven izakaya and more like a place that serves Korean-style aged sashimi and dishes side by side. Hours were listed as 11:30-23:00, with a break from 14:00 to 16:00. It seemed popular with people searching for a sashimi pub in Yeonnam-dong, and tables turned over steadily.

About the restaurant and how it runs

Going by the information photos in the shop, Bada Yakbang Yeonnam describes itself as a Korean-style aged sashimi specialist. It combines seasonal ingredients with Korean dishes, and says it cares about everything from the aging process to the plating.

The shop description also includes keywords like Yeonnam-dong date, Yeonnam-dong pub and Yeonnam-dong Korean food, as if it's searched for a lot that way. The actual menu felt closer to Korean dining than an ordinary sashimi restaurant. It also says it offers traditional liquor pairings.

What's in the seasonal assorted aged sashimi for 3, and what does it cost?

The seasonal assorted aged sashimi for 3 people at Bada Yakbang Yeonnam was listed at ₩78,000. This 3-person set is exactly what I ate.

It said the fish changes every day, and the plate came with several kinds of aged sashimi mixed together.

How is aged sashimi different from live fish sashimi?

For anyone looking for sashimi near Hongik Univ. Station: the sashimi here is aged rather than the usual live-fish style, so the texture and thickness come out a little different. The plating was clean overall, and the side vegetables and basic setup felt tidy.

Signature dishes and prices at Bada Yakbang Yeonnam

Going by the menu photo, Bada Yakbang Yeonnam has a pretty wide range of dishes. The aged sashimi and sushi menu is as follows.

• Aged sushi, 12 pieces: ₩23,000
• Chef's choice, 12 pieces: ₩29,000
• Seasonal assorted aged sashimi, 2 people: ₩58,000
• Aged Daebang (amberjack) sashimi: medium ₩78,000 / large ₩108,000
• Uni with sweet shrimp: ₩68,000
• East Sea sweet shrimp: ₩35,000
• Uni platter: ₩35,000
• Doenjang-aged large flounder: medium ₩58,000 / large ₩78,000

Korean and fusion dishes

There were quite a few Korean-based dishes too, such as bracken jeon (pan-fried beef patties) ₩21,000, algon jangkalguksu (spicy knife-cut noodle soup) ₩28,000, spicy stir-fried fish roe ₩28,000 and bracken sea urchin roe pasta ₩28,000. Meals make up a fair share of the menu compared with an ordinary aged sashimi place.

Fusion dishes using Korean ingredients, like the bracken sea urchin roe pasta or the shrimp and chamnamul (aromatic wild herb) pasta, stood out. Even among Yeonnam-dong aged sashimi pubs, the menu felt distinctive.

How were the atmosphere and prices?

The atmosphere at Bada Yakbang Yeonnam was generally quiet, and the tables weren't packed too close together. It felt like Yeonnam-dong's trendy bar mood mixed with Korean dining touches, and I saw quite a few groups and dates.

Prices weren't especially cheap for aged sashimi in Yeonnam-dong, but the menu is varied and there are plenty of options besides sashimi. Many tables seemed to order several dishes together rather than just sashimi.

If you're looking for sashimi near Hongik Univ. Station or aged sashimi in Yeonnam-dong, this menu breakdown of Bada Yakbang Yeonnam should help you plan a visit.