# Open 2nd-floor seating instead of streetside tables: Sangkai Izakaya - By Rin (https://superchart.com/en/@sample-cabinet/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review of a visit made with support from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sample-cabinet/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sample-cabinet/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/index.md) ## In short Sangkai Izakaya Bangi Branch is an izakaya in the Bangi-dong food alley of Songpa, Seoul, using the 2nd and 3rd floors of a building. On the open, breezy 2nd floor, halibut sashimi (₩48,000) and Sangkai yurinchi (₩18,500) were paired with a fresh bottle of soju — the sashimi was chewy and fresh, the yurinchi stayed crispy without going soggy. It's a great pick when you want that outdoor drinking-alley vibe without the noisy streetside crowds. ## Good to know - **Halibut sashimi**: ₩48,000 - **Sangkai yurinchi**: ₩18,500 - **Hours**: Daily 16:00–05:00 (next day) - **Size**: 2nd–3rd floors of Hana Building, separate spaces from table seating - **Ordering**: Tablet ordering at each table - **Amenities**: Group-friendly / takeout available / separate men's and women's restrooms - **Parking**: Limited parking; Songpa-gu Office public lot or paid lots in Bangi-dong alley recommended - **Getting there**: Walk from Jamsil Station exits 8 or 10, or Mongchontoseong Station exit 3 *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* It's still hot out these days, so I went looking for somewhere to have a cool drink and ended up at Sangkai Izakaya Bangi Branch in Bangi-dong! It's right inside the Bangi-dong food alley, so it's great for going straight from dinner into drinks, and it's a decent walk from Jamsil or Songni-dan-gil too if you're already out that way. If you're looking for a streetside yajang (outdoor drinking spot) in Bangi-dong but don't want people constantly walking past you, try Sangkai's 2nd floor!! It's even more open and breezy than a streetside spot, and the vibe is honestly amazing haha! ![Table setting with halibut sashimi and yurinchi at Sangkai Bangi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-01-tlmhr-900.webp) ![Table with halibut sashimi and yurinchi set side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-02-19ym2-900.webp) The halibut sashimi and yurinchi (crispy fried chicken with tangy sauce) I enjoyed ## Sangkai Izakaya Bangi: the 2nd–3rd floor space and atmosphere Sangkai Bangi Branch is a fairly large Bangi-dong bar that takes up the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building. Walking in, the wood-tone interior blends with soft lighting for an overall clean, upscale feel! ![Izakaya interior with wood-tone decor and soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-03-1p3xd-900.webp) ![Lighting and seating inside Sangkai Bangi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-04-159l2-900.webp) When I visited, the outer doors were wide open, but the inside was surprisingly cool. It kept that open, airy feel while still having solid air conditioning, so I could drink comfortably without feeling stuffy. It's on the 2nd floor, but it really delivers that streetside yajang mood. ![Open 2nd-floor seating with doors wide open](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-05-1rp5q-900.webp) ![View of table seating with generous spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-06-1ibsu-900.webp) The spacing between seats was relatively generous, and there were various separate spaces apart from the regular table seating, so it seemed good for dates as well as friend gatherings, group meetups, or company dinners. It felt less like a casual bar for a quick drink and more like a premium izakaya where you enjoy the atmosphere and the food together. ## Sangkai Bangi menu and prices Ordering was easy through the tablet set up at each table. There was a huge variety of menu items — from sashimi to skewers, fried dishes, soups, and meal items — so after a lot of deliberating I went with the halibut sashimi and the Sangkai yurinchi. ![Sangkai's menu shown on a table tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-07-1kc3b-900.webp) ![Menu page showing sashimi and skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-08-gl323-900.webp) ![Order screen listing fried dishes and soups](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-09-sv4tq-900.webp) ![Tablet menu screen showing meal items](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-10-1ozt7-900.webp) ![Drinks menu screen at Sangkai Bangi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-11-1nrwo-900.webp) - Halibut sashimi ₩48,000 - Sangkai yurinchi ₩18,500 We ordered a fresh bottle of soju and drank it nice and cold alongside the food. Ordering sashimi together with fried food meant we could alternate between something light and something crispy, and I loved that combination. ![Plate of basic side dishes and soy-vinegar sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-12-sl7e2-900.webp) *+basic side dishes and soy-vinegar sauce* ![Basic side dishes and sauce bowls on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-13-12d1s-900.webp) +basic side dishes and soy-vinegar sauce ## How was the halibut sashimi? ![Plate of thickly sliced halibut sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-14-ta4w7-900.webp) ![Halibut sashimi plated with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-15-g6kjx-900.webp) First, the halibut sashimi — each slice was a good thickness and looked fresh just from the plating. When I took a bite, I could really feel that chewy yet light texture that's characteristic of halibut, and it paired cleanly with a little dab of wasabi. ![A piece of halibut sashimi topped with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-16-by4ig-900.webp) ![Chopsticks picking up a piece of halibut sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-17-147wy-900.webp) ![A piece of halibut sashimi with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-18-1kq85-900.webp) I didn't get tired of the sashimi even eating it on its own, but eating it with the vegetables that came alongside felt like it reset my palate in between bites, which I liked. Take a fresh sip of soju, then a piece of halibut sashimi — that combo really gets the drinks flowing lol. ## Sangkai yurinchi — was the coating crispy? ![Plate of Sangkai yurinchi drizzled with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-19-1qkpy-900.webp) Next up, the Sangkai yurinchi! Honestly, yurinchi sometimes gets soggy fast if the coating soaks in the sauce too long, but Sangkai's version was crispy on the outside and juicy inside — really good! ![Close-up of yurinchi showing crispy coating](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-20-1qf1k-900.webp) ![Plate of yurinchi served with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-21-1vf6b-900.webp) ![Chopsticks picking up a piece of yurinchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-22-963ll-900.webp) The tangy-sweet, slightly spicy sauce cut through the richness of the fried chicken, and eating it with the vegetables that came with it made it easy to finish without feeling heavy. If the halibut sashimi is the light, clean dish, the yurinchi is the one that really wakes up your appetite — I was glad we ordered both together!! ![Halibut sashimi and yurinchi together on the drinking table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-23-18j0y-900.webp) Since the menu is so varied, it works well as a first-stop spot for a full meal with drinks, or as a late-night second stop for sashimi and light bites. Especially since the space is spacious and the atmosphere upscale, it's well suited for anyone who wants to drink a bit more comfortably even within the noisy Bangi-dong food alley. ## Info for Sangkai Bangi, a bar in the Bangi-dong food alley ![Open, airy 2nd-floor seating at Sangkai Bangi Branch with a streetside drinking-alley mood](https://img.superchart.com/images/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki-24-12tt6-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Sangkai Izakaya Bangi Branch (산카이 이자카야 방이점) - 30 Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Hana Building, 2nd–3rd floors) - 서울특별시 송파구 올림픽로32길 30 2, 3층 - 37.5134743, 127.1096166 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%B0%EC%B9%B4%EC%9D%B4%20%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%90%EC%B9%B4%EC%95%BC%20%EB%B0%A9%EC%9D%B4%EC%A0%90/@37.5134743,127.1096166,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sample-cabinet/sankai-bangi-flounder-sashimi-yurinki/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt