# Seongsu bar for pollack roe cheese pancake and agu-jjim: Seongsu AGU - By Yunji (https://superchart.com/en/@pencil-bowl/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@pencil-bowl/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@pencil-bowl/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/index.md) ## In short Seongsu AGU is a bar on Sangwon-gil in Seongsu, Seoul specializing in fried tripe with agu-jjim (spicy braised monkfish). The order at Seongsu AGU was the signature set for two with a 1+1 Jim Beam highball, plus half portions of pollack roe cheese potato pancake and gamtae (seaweed) octopus rice balls. Crispy tripe with spicy monkfish makes Seongsu AGU a good fit when you want unusual bar food with a drink in Seongsu. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: Signature set for two, 1+1 Jim Beam highball - **Extra dishes**: Half pollack roe cheese potato pancake, half gamtae octopus rice balls - **Side dishes included**: Corn salad, yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi), baek-kimchi (white kimchi) - **Table setting**: Small plate, spoon and chopsticks, two sauces per person - **Address**: Seongsu AGU, 48-1 Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* These cooler evenings really make me crave something spicy and punchy paired with a cold highball haha ![Fried tripe agu-jjim and highball at Seongsu AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-01-vosab-m-966.webp) A Seongsu agu-jjim (spicy monkfish stew) spot even Lee Young-ja gave her stamp of approval to!! Today I went to 'Seongsu AGU,' a Seongsu restaurant where you can eat not just plain agu-jjim but a totally unique version piled high with crispy fried tripe!! 🐟🔥 ![Exterior of Seongsu AGU restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-02-o2eqw-966.webp) ![Entrance of AGU on Sangwon-gil in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-03-qyb4e-966.webp) ![AGU signage and building exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-04-1dmnt-966.webp) ## Where is Seongsu AGU and what is the space like? Seongsu AGU is located in the Seongsu AGU building at 48-1 Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The interior was clean all the way down to the restroom. ![Interior hallway of Seongsu AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-05-1gtx9-966.webp) ![Clean, well-maintained restroom at AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-06-186fz-966.webp) The restroom was so clean! ## Ordering tip: fried tripe agu-jjim plus the 1+1 highball If you come to AGU, you absolutely have to try the fried tripe agu-jjim!! And the 1+1 highball deal is a perfect match for the spicy stew!! The agu-jjim sauce itself is rich and spicy, so the fizzy highball pairs really well with it haha ## What's the atmosphere like at Seongsu AGU? True to Seongsu style, it felt cleaner and trendier than a typical agu-jjim restaurant! It's a great place to grab drinks with friends, or to have a light meal with a drink while dating in Seongsu!! Agu-jjim usually makes me think of a family dinner spot, but here both the vibe and the menu felt different enough that younger people could visit comfortably too haha ![Trendy dining hall seating at AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-07-1txxl-966.webp) ![Table setting at AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-08-o9uym-966.webp) ## The order and the side dishes at Seongsu AGU - Signature set for two - 1+1 Jim Beam highball The basic side dishes were corn salad, yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi), and baek-kimchi (white kimchi). They give you a personal plate, spoon, chopsticks, and two types of sauce per person! ![Basic side dishes: corn salad, yeolmu kimchi, baek-kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-09-nljej-966.webp) ![Table setup with personal plate and two sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-10-2zkow-966.webp) ### 1+1 Jim Beam highball ![Two ice-filled Jim Beam highballs from the 1+1 deal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-11-1qf3y-966.webp) The Jim Beam highball came out first!! 🍺 It being 1+1 put me in a good mood right from the start hahaha. Loaded with cold ice and popping with carbonation!! It was clean and crisp rather than sweet, which made it perfect to pair with spicy food. ### Fried tripe with agu-jjim for two ![Agu-jjim for two topped with fried tripe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-12-1ym7b-966.webp) And finally, today's main event!! The fried tripe agu-jjim arrived!!! The visual was overwhelming the moment it landed hahaha. Piled high on top of monkfish and bean sprouts tossed in spicy sauce was a generous heap of golden fried tripe!! There were even fried peppers! Fried tripe on top of agu-jjim... isn't that combination just fascinating?? I picked up a piece of fried tripe first! The outside was crispy fried, and the more I chewed, the more that distinctive savory tripe flavor spread through my mouth!! It's delicious on its own, but dipping it lightly into the spicy agu-jjim sauce made it a real delicacy ㅠㅠ ![A crispy piece of fried tripe coated in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-13-1ancn-966.webp) ![Close-up of monkfish, bean sprouts, and fried tripe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-14-1rp5s-966.webp) The spicy sauce completely balanced out the rich, savory fattiness of the tripe, so the combination worked way better than I expected! There was also gonji (fish roe sac) and mideoduk (sea squirt) in there, so it was really delicious. A bite of monkfish, a bite of fried tripe, a bite of bean sprouts, and a sip of highball in between!! With this combo, there's no way you're not drinking hahaha ### Half pollack roe cheese potato pancake The pollack roe cheese potato pancake arrived!! Can you see the cheese stretching?? Ha, it was seriously delicious. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside! Packed with cheese for a savory taste. The salty flavor of the pollack roe added an addictive kick that kept me reaching for more! ![Half order of pollack roe cheese potato pancake with stretching cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-15-1c0s8-966.webp) ![Cross-section of the pollack roe cheese potato pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-16-5rukp-966.webp) ### Half gamtae octopus rice balls There was a subtle gamtae (seaweed) aroma and the octopus had a chewy bite, giving it great texture, and it paired especially well with the spicy agu-jjim. Can you see the size of the octopus?? It's bigger than expected, giving it a satisfying chew! ![Gamtae octopus rice ball with large octopus pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-17-1lnhj-966.webp) ![Gamtae octopus rice ball served alongside agu-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-18-1ox3j-966.webp) ## Why Seongsu AGU is worth a visit in Seongsu At AGU, eating the agu-jjim together with fried tripe means you get crispy + chewy + tender all at once, so I never got tired of it and enjoyed every bite until the end!! I think anyone who loves agu-jjim, and anyone who loves tripe in general, would enjoy giving this a try haha - Fried tripe agu-jjim, clearly different from a regular agu-jjim - A unique combo of crispy, savory fried tripe with spicy agu-jjim - Plump, tender monkfish meat paired with crunchy bean sprouts - A cold 1+1 highball that pairs perfectly with the spicy sauce - A great atmosphere for a date or drinks with friends in Seongsu If you're in Seongsu and want something a little different to pair with your drinks, be sure to check out 'Seongsu AGU'! 💕 ![Full spread of fried tripe agu-jjim at Seongsu AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball-19-1kcwf-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Seongsu AGU (성수아구) - 48-1 Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 상원길 48-1 성수AGU - 37.5482393, 127.0485757 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%95%84%EA%B5%AC/@37.5482393,127.0485757,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@pencil-bowl/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-highball/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt