Euljiro 3-ga bar for hanwoo beef tartare and pan pizza: Another Level

Another Level, a Euljiro 3-ga bar worth the open run

I'd heard that Another Level, a bar in Euljiro 3-ga, serves top-grade yukhoe made from a specialty cut you don't see elsewhere, so my partner and I did an opening-run visit on a Saturday.

The two of us really love yukhoe, so in just two months we'd eaten it at more than 30 different restaurants.

For my taste, this place was thumbs-up worthy. Maybe because they use the top-grade seolgisal cut that other places don't use, I could taste the savory fattiness, chewiness and tenderness all at once — surprising and full of flavor.

Also, Another Level, this Euljiro 3-ga bar, felt like it had other great dishes too, like pizza, and a wide range of drinks — wine, whiskey, rum, soju, beer — so it seems like a good spot to have a drink to your taste.

Who this Euljiro 3-ga date spot suits

• Those who want to try top-grade yukhoe made from a specialty cut rather than the common udunsal or sashimi-style yukhoe
• Those who like the savory meaty aroma and chewy-yet-tender texture of yukhoe
• Those who love a rich pepperoni pizza with cheese that stretches endlessly
• Those who want to pair Western-style bar food like pizza, gambas, or soup pasta with drinks
• Those looking for light second-round snacks like fruit plates, grilled cheese, or cream cheese-wrapped dried persimmon
• Those who want a bar with lots of options, from light bites to filling meals, for first or second rounds
• Those who want to choose from soju and beer to wine, whiskey, and rum depending on their mood
• Those who want a hip, dark, distinctive-mood date in Euljiro 3-ga with a partner
• Those who want a drink on the rooftop terrace of Euljiro 3-ga on a cool spring or autumn night

Getting to Another Level and parking

Another Level is at 11 Euljiro 12-gil, 4th floor, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It's easy to reach — just 152m, about a 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Euljiro 3-ga Station.

It's also close to Exit 11, so my partner and I got off at the bus stop right in front of Exit 11 and easily found our way using the Naver Map app.

Another Level, known for good pizza in Euljiro 3-ga, doesn't have its own parking lot, so it's more convenient to use the Euljiro street public parking lot or the Chilbo private parking lot.

Another Level's interior — rooftop seating and a navy indoor space

Another Level, this Euljiro 3-ga bar, is split between a romantic rooftop seating area and a moody, hip indoor space.

Inside, the deep navy color scheme along with antique tables and chairs gave it a distinctive atmosphere unlike a typical bar.

The lighting is quite dim overall, so it felt less lively and more like a cozy mood for a quiet chat with a partner or friend over drinks.

I thought the space really captured that hip yet romantic vibe unique to Euljiro.

And going upstairs, the atmosphere completely changes at the Euljiro 3-ga rooftop seating area.

On cool spring or autumn nights when drinking only indoors feels like a shame, this looked like a great spot to enjoy some fresh air along with simple fruit snacks, pasta, Western dishes, pizza, and yukhoe.

The rooftop area has several tables, so it seems good not just for couples but also for groups of friends gathering comfortably for drinks.

Another Level's menu and what we ordered

Another Level's food and drinks were organized on the menu like this.

A small, personal drawback: the menu fits the antique concept and mood well, but

it was a bit of a shame not to see photos of these great, delicious dishes before choosing. My partner and I ordered the top-grade hanwoo yukhoe for ₩25,000, the focaccia dough pepperoni pan pizza for ₩19,000, Terra beer for ₩6,000, and Chamisul Fresh for ₩6,000.

Top-grade hanwoo seolgisal yukhoe, ₩25,000

Personally, I thought Another Level would be worth visiting for this yukhoe alone — it was that delicious and suited my taste.

As you can see in the photo, this isn't a common cut like udunsal, hongdukkaesal, chadol, or sashimi-style — they said it's top-grade hanwoo seolgisal, a cut you don't usually get to eat.

The seolgisal cut has notably more fat than the typical cuts, so the more you chew, the stronger the savory flavor and meaty aroma become. The seasoning was just right, so it was plenty good even without dipping into the gochujang-based sauce served alongside — and especially when you break the egg yolk over it, the fattier parts had a tender texture.

while the leaner parts had a chewier texture — good eaten together with cucumber or pear.

and with a drink alongside it, it's the kind of flavor that just makes you give a thumbs up.

Focaccia dough pepperoni pan pizza, ₩19,000

I also thought the focaccia dough pepperoni pan pizza — the kind of dish you might assume is just like any other pizza — was excellent. This dish, with cheese pouring down like a waterfall, clearly tasted homemade.

The sauce was sweet, salty, and tangy — a textbook tomato sauce — and the inside was generously packed with ground meat, button mushrooms, and fusilli pasta, giving a satisfying, full-mouth feel. In particular, the chewy focaccia dough came together with all the toppings and sauce.

You'll know right away with one bite that the flavor is even better than you'd expect. Naturally, this focaccia dough pepperoni pan pizza pairs well with beer or soju-beer, working as both a meal and a drinking snack.

Wrapping up

Another Level, this Euljiro 3-ga bar, is a place with a wide range of options — from hard-to-find top-grade seolgisal yukhoe to homemade pizza, various snacks, and many kinds of drinks. If you love yukhoe or are looking for an atmospheric date bar in Euljiro, or a rooftop seat for spring or autumn evenings, it's worth a visit for a good time.