# Teppanyaki bar in Hongdae with dachi seating and a fire show: Hoyo - By Chaerin (https://superchart.com/en/@sauce-dish-seoul/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sauce-dish-seoul/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sauce-dish-seoul/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/index.md) ## In short Hoyo Hongdae is a teppanyaki-focused izakaya near Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. Sitting at the long dachi counter, you can watch the beef mushroom chop steak cook right in front of you, complete with a fire show, alongside yakisoba loaded with extra toppings and a grapefruit highball. With its open kitchen layout, it's a great pick for a date or small group hangout in Hongdae. ## Good to know - **Type**: Teppanyaki restaurant / Japanese dining - **Hours**: Daily 5:00 PM–1:00 AM (until 2:00 AM Fri–Sat) - **Hoyo 2-person set**: ₩56,000 - **Beef mushroom chop steak**: ₩23,000 - **Yakisoba**: ₩17,000 - **Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki**: ₩17,000 - **Kyoto-style okonomiyaki**: ₩17,000 - **Garlic shrimp**: ₩25,000 - **Gyukatsu**: ₩23,000 - **Salmon sashimi**: ₩25,000 - **Jim Beam highball / ade**: ₩7,000 - **Seating**: Long dachi counter, open kitchen *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Hoyo Hongdae's vintage exterior and entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-01-1txl1-1200.webp) I was looking for a solid teppanyaki spot near Hongik University Station and ended up at Hoyo. The exterior has that distinctive vintage vibe going on right from the start. Signs for the signature menu items stood neatly out front, and I could check the set menu lineup right from the entrance banner, which was handy. ![Signature menu signs in front of the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-02-1dc8f-966.webp) ![Entrance banner listing the set menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-03-1lulc-966.webp) ![Full view of Hoyo Hongdae's storefront entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-04-yvz0y-966.webp) ## Hoyo Hongdae basic info - Type: Teppanyaki restaurant / Japanese dining - Hours: Daily 5:00 PM–1:00 AM (until 2:00 AM Fri, Sat) - Address: 132-1 Eoulmadang-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea ![View of Hoyo Hongdae's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-05-ut8zr-966.webp) ![Izakaya interior lit with dim ambient lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-06-1td24-966.webp) ![Interior view showing the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-07-jkj5l-966.webp) ## The vibe and the dachi seats Walking inside, the atmosphere really stood out. The long dachi (counter-style bar seating) stretched across the space, ![Long row of dachi counter seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-08-rs3k0-966.webp) and with the dim ambient lighting, it looked perfect for a date or a small get-together. Since it's an open kitchen setup, you can see the whole cooking process at a glance. The seating was neat and tidy too, which I appreciated. ## Menu and prices I went through the menu at this Hongdae favorite izakaya carefully. It has a huge range, from teppanyaki dishes to fried items, soups, and cold dishes. Here's a rundown of prices for the signature items. ![Page of the teppanyaki menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-09-ujpar-966.webp) ![Menu page listing fried dishes and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-10-hxus5-966.webp) We ordered the yakisoba with every topping added and no noodles(!), plus the beef mushroom chop steak. And to drink, a grapefruit highball and a grapefruit ade! - Hoyo 2-person set: ₩56,000 - Beef mushroom chop steak: ₩23,000 - Yakisoba: ₩17,000 - Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki: ₩17,000 - Kyoto-style okonomiyaki: ₩17,000 - Garlic shrimp: ₩25,000 - Gyukatsu: ₩23,000 - Salmon sashimi: ₩25,000 - Jim Beam highball / ade: ₩7,000 ![Table set with dishes and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-11-pl8rs-966.webp) ![View of the teppan grill from the dachi seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-12-jhr46-966.webp) ![Ordered drinks and initial table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-13-jdnya-966.webp) ## The teppan cooking process and the fire show Being the true Hongdae favorite izakaya it is, if you sit at the dachi counter you get a front-row view of the cooking. ![Food being cooked on the teppan grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-14-9u762-966.webp) ![Beef, mushrooms, and onions on the teppan grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-15-cvb8u-966.webp) They piled thick-cut beef, mushrooms, and onions onto the teppan and grilled it all up. The meat's texture looked fresh even just watching. ![Thick-cut beef being grilled on the teppan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-16-wuxeq-966.webp) ![Flames rising during the teppan fire show](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-17-22jpk-966.webp) Halfway through, this Hongdae favorite izakaya put on a fire show, and it was genuinely spectacular. With the flames whooshing up, you could really feel the smoky char soaking into the meat. It was a treat for the eyes and got the appetite going all at once. ![Beef mushroom chop steak served in the pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-18-hl4ed-966.webp) ## Beef mushroom chop steak and yakisoba Here's the beef mushroom chop steak, fresh off the grill and served in the pan. Steam was still rising off it, with a deep, savory smell. It came topped with a generous pile of baby greens. For dipping sauces, it came with wasabi, whole grain mustard, and salt. ![A piece of beef topped with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-19-1vvht-966.webp) I picked up a piece of meat, dabbed on a bit of wasabi, and tried it — the juices were incredible. There was a light smoky aroma and the texture was tender. The onions and mushrooms were cooked just right too, and their crunch paired nicely with the meat. The complimentary soft tofu salad side was good as well. ![Complimentary soft tofu salad and table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-20-19sgo-966.webp) Next up was the yakisoba (stir-fried noodles). It came in a big bowl, generously loaded with noodles and seafood. ![Yakisoba topped with bonito flakes and a soft fried egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-21-1ssyt-966.webp) On top was a heap of bonito flakes, plus a soft fried egg, ginger, and green onion arranged prettily as garnish. There were several plump shrimp mixed in too, so it looked great from the start. And the shrimp came already peeled, which made it easy to eat! I popped the yolk and mixed it all through the noodles. The savory soy-based sauce had soaked into the noodles nicely, and it went down easy. ![Yakisoba noodles mixed with the egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-22-1c6ml-966.webp) ![A bite of yakisoba with a plump shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-23-9i49s-966.webp) The umami from the bonito flakes combined with the plump shrimp texture kept me reaching back for more. The noodles were nice and springy too, staying that way without going soggy right to the end. ![Red-hued grapefruit highball and grapefruit ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show-24-klq0i-966.webp) ## Highball, ade, and wrapping up We also drank the refreshing red-hued highball and an ade to cut through the richness. Both were super crisp with a bright fruity aroma, and they paired really well with the teppan dishes. Between the generous mains and the soft soft-tofu side, the table filled right up — just looking at it made me feel full. ## Where it is - Hoyo Hongdae (호요 홍대점) - 20-11 Wausan-ro 21-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로21길 20-11 1층 - 37.5527696, 126.9227303 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%9A%94%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5527696,126.9227303,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sauce-dish-seoul/hoyo-hongdae-teppanyaki-fire-show/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt