Bangi-dong bar for first-time raw shrimp, chewy potato balls: Wareureu

Raw shrimp is all the rage on social media! At first I didn't think anything of it, but the algorithm kept showing it to me and it ended up dragging me all the way to Bangi-dong... haha

Where is Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch?

Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch (와르르맨숀 방이점) is a Jamsil-area bar on the 2nd floor of the building right at the entrance of the Bangi-dong food alley. Being on the 2nd floor at the entrance, the location is great and easy to spot.

It has a wide variety of anju (bar snacks) and opens in the afternoon, so if you're looking for daytime drinking in Jamsil, I recommend it without a second thought. The staff are all friendly, and before 7 p.m. there's a ₩100 draft beer event going on. For day drinking in Jamsil, it's Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch, no question!

Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch opening hours

• Hours: Mon–Sun 14:00 – 03:00
• Fri–Sat 14:00 – 04:00
• Closed: none

What's the atmosphere inside Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch?

As the name suggests, the inside is packed with Crayon Shin-chan, a bar with a clear concept for day drinking in Jamsil. I'd also recommend it as a raw shrimp spot in Bangi-dong.

Honestly, I arrived before 6 p.m. on a weekday and figured I'd be the first customer, but it's one of the few places in Jamsil and the Bangi-dong food alley where you can drink in the daytime, so there were already quite a few people. The window seats were all full, which was a shame, so I sat somewhere else.

The complimentary macaroni snack. Even the basic snack is totally my taste,,, 🫶 I came to eat raw shrimp in Bangi-dong and it was my first visit, and the staff explained everything kindly, so I was happy with this Jamsil bar.

What's on the menu at Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch?

I was amazed that there are dozens of items on the menu! It's not just snacks, there are lots of dishes you can have as a meal too, so if you visit during the day you can eat a meal and drink at Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch.

There's a wide range of drinks too, so it works for day drinking and also as a 2nd-round or 3rd-round bar. My boyfriend grabbed the ₩100 draft beer from the event the moment he saw it haha. I came for raw shrimp, so of course I picked that, and worried it might be too plain on its own, so I also ordered the chewy potato balls!

₩100 draft beer before 7 p.m. and chewy potato balls

The ₩100 draft beer at Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch came out fast right after ordering! This much beer for ₩100 is such a bargain of a Bangi-dong bar 🥹 My boyfriend loved it! If you love drinking, this Bangi-dong bar lets you try a wide range of drinks cheaply and with great value.

The chewy potato balls came as a full plate. They came with a cheese-flavored sauce and a spicy sauce, so there was no chance to get tired of the richness.

As the name says, the outside is crispy and the inside is chewy. Totally my style 🥹 I already liked the basic snack, and now the side dish is my taste too! I think Wareureu, a great Bangi-dong anju spot, has to become my regular place haha

If you come to Wareureu, definitely order and try these chewy potato balls! They're easy to snack on, and since they're made from potatoes that everyone from kids to grandparents likes, it's even more satisfying.

How does the raw shrimp at Wareureu taste?

The raw shrimp at Wareureu Mansion Bangi Branch is limited to 10 bowls a day. It has no fishy smell, tastes clean with a subtle sweetness, and comes with the shells already removed. While I was eating the chewy potato balls, the raw shrimp finally arrived.

I finally get to see in person the raw shrimp that had been tormenting me on my algorithm...! It's glowing. The raw shrimp at Wareureu is limited to 10 bowls a day, so if you want raw shrimp in Bangi-dong, you'd better run over quickly haha

The shrimp had no fishy smell at all, tasted clean, and I could really feel the subtle sweetness. The texture was alive too, so I was satisfied. The portion of shrimp is generous, and the best part is that they're neatly prepared, so there's no annoying shell peeling. You just eat comfortably and enjoy haha

How to enjoy the raw shrimp

First I dipped it in chojang (sweet and sour chili sauce), and wow~ the chewy yet springy shrimp meat in my mouth was superb. If you're looking for a great Bangi-dong anju spot, I recommend Wareureu with its raw shrimp.

Squeeze lemon on it and dip it lightly in soy sauce to fully taste the shrimp's sweetness, or wrap it in aged kimchi and seaweed with garlic for a full savory umami. I was happy that you can get refills of seaweed or aged kimchi if you run short.

Fried shrimp heads served with the raw shrimp

Fried shrimp is a must with raw shrimp! The fried shrimp at Wareureu isn't the usual kind we all know. Instead, the shrimp heads left over after peeling are prepped to be easy to eat and fried.

The texture was crispy and the shrimp heads were rich yet mild-tasting, a superb fry. If it feels a little greasy, dip it in the spicy sauce, which cuts the richness and made it still worth going back for.

It was my first raw shrimp challenge, and eating somewhere fresh and tasty made me fall for this Jamsil spot, Wareureu! I plan to run back again soon, before raw shrimp season ends haha