# Hoegi burger spot with ricotta salad for solo diners: 1986 Shibuya - By Sumin K. (https://superchart.com/en/@saucer-quiet-hours/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting the restaurant, which provided the meal free of charge. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@saucer-quiet-hours/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@saucer-quiet-hours/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/index.md) ## In short 1986 Shibuya Burger is a handmade burger restaurant in Hoegi, near the main gate of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun, Seoul. The meal was the Shibuya Red Griddle Cheese Burger set and the new Shibuya Grilled Shrimp Burger set with cheese sticks and the Shibuya Ricotta Cheese Salad, plus a self-serve bar with unlimited potato chips, 5 sauces, pickles, jalapeños and barley tea. With burgers under 10,000 won and seats set aside for solo diners, 1986 Shibuya Burger is an easy lunch near campus. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, 5 Gyeonghuidae-ro 1ga-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (12-minute walk from Hoegi Station Exit 1, near the Kyung Hee University main gate) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) - **Parking**: No dedicated parking lot; public transit recommended - **Also available**: Takeout, delivery, reservations, waiting area, men's and women's restrooms - **Price range**: Handmade burgers under 10,000 won each - **Self-serve bar**: Unlimited potato chips, 5 sauces, disposable gloves, pickles, jalapeños, barley tea, refresh kit, candy and vitamin C - **Ordered**: Shibuya Red Griddle Cheese Burger set, [NEW] Shibuya Grilled Shrimp Burger set, cheese sticks, Shibuya Ricotta Cheese Salad - **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.3 (2026-09-22) *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* I had somewhere to be near Kyung Hee University and stumbled onto a handmade burger place that turned out to be great for eating solo. With prices going up everywhere these days, it's been surprisingly hard to find somewhere both good value and filling — so let me introduce 1986 Shibuya Burger, a place that made solo dining stress-free and had me curious about every single menu item~! ![Signature photo of a handmade burger at 1986 Shibuya Burger in Hoegi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-01-15cu4-1200.webp) ## Where is 1986 Shibuya Burger and when is it open? 1986 Shibuya Burger is located at 1st floor, 5 Gyeonghuidae-ro 1ga-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea, a 12-minute walk from Hoegi Station Exit 1, near the main gate of Kyung Hee University. It's open daily from 11:00 to 21:00, with last order at 20:30. - 📍 Location: 1st floor, 5 Gyeonghuidae-ro 1ga-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) - 📌 Other info: Takeout, delivery, reservations, waiting area, men's/women's restrooms There's no separate parking lot, so public transit is recommended. ## Inside 1986 Shibuya Burger: storefront and seating ![Entrance of 1986 Shibuya Burger with a large storefront sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-02-bcj1z-900.webp) The storefront has a big sign that really catches your eye as you walk by — a handmade burger spot you can't miss. ![View around the entrance of 1986 Shibuya Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-03-1clpa-m-900.webp) Stepping inside, everything looked clean and well-kept overall, which made a great first impression. ![Clean, well-kept interior of 1986 Shibuya Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-04-172de-900.webp) ![Interior design of 1986 Shibuya Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-05-10dc7-m-900.webp) Framed pictures with a stylish Japanese feel are hung here and there, giving you little things to look at while you eat. ![Wall hung with Japanese-style framed pictures](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-06-tzk7i-m-900.webp) ![Spacious seating layout with a solo dining area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-07-1rw1f-900.webp) The seating is spaced out generously, and there's a separate area for solo diners, so students or office workers looking for a solo lunch near Kyung Hee University can eat comfortably without feeling self-conscious. ![Seating and walkway inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-08-1xjv6-m-900.webp) The restrooms are inside the restaurant too, which made things convenient. ![Sign pointing toward the indoor restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-09-e8xpe-900.webp) ### What's on the free self-serve bar with unlimited potato chips? The biggest highlight of 1986 Shibuya Burger has to be the self-serve bar set up on one side of the restaurant — crispy potato chips are provided on an unlimited refill basis as standard. ![Self-serve bar with unlimited potato chip refills](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-10-11w03-900.webp) On top of that, there were five kinds of sauce, disposable gloves, pickles, jalapeños, and even barley tea, all fully stocked so you could enjoy everything in different ways. ![Self-serve bar with five sauces, pickles, jalapeños, and barley tea](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-11-nifrs-900.webp) I was honestly touched to see they'd even thought to set out a refresh kit, candy, and vitamin C for after the meal — such thoughtful, considerate service from the owner. ## 1986 Shibuya Burger menu and prices As a proper handmade burger specialist, 1986 Shibuya Burger has a wide range of burgers along with solid side menu options. ![Handmade burger menu board at 1986 Shibuya Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-12-1ywof-900.webp) From the classic Shibuya Classic Burger to their bestseller, the Shibuya Chipotle Jambon Burger, there's a lot of variety, and each handmade burger costs under ₩10,000 — great value that makes this a Hoegi spot worth a stress-free lunch visit. ![Menu board listing side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-13-1oyyo-900.webp) Beyond the burgers, there are plenty of sides worth pairing, like the whole mozzarella chili cheese bar and the crispy-outside, soft-inside Shibuya sweet potato fries, so you can mix and match a satisfying combo. ## What we ordered at 1986 Shibuya Burger ![Table set with burger sets and sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-14-1dox8-850.webp) We ordered the Shibuya Red Griddle Cheese Burger set, the new [NEW] Shibuya Grilled Shrimp Burger set, cheese sticks, and the Shibuya Ricotta Cheese Salad. ![Full spread of ordered burger sets and salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-15-jdjfz-899.webp) ### Shibuya Ricotta Cheese Salad We started with the salad before the burgers — a generous amount of ricotta made it feel fresh and light. ![Shibuya Ricotta Cheese Salad piled high with ricotta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-16-14c9v-900.webp) ### New menu: Shibuya Grilled Shrimp Burger The grilled shrimp burger has a really thick, plump shrimp patty, topped generously with corn mayo sauce that took the shrimp flavor to another level. ![Shibuya Grilled Shrimp Burger with a thick shrimp patty](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-17-1dzws-900.webp) The shrimp texture was fantastic and the bun was super soft, so every bite burst with savoriness and bounce — anyone who loves shrimp burgers will definitely be back for this Hoegi spot. ![Cross-section of the grilled shrimp burger after a bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-18-1k3zg-900.webp) ### Shibuya Red Griddle Cheese Burger The Red Griddle Cheese Burger, the one I was most curious about, is cut in half and the cut side is pressed onto a hot griddle so cheese oozes out around the edges — the second I picked it up, the stretch of cheese stole the show. ![Shibuya Red Griddle Cheese Burger with cheese stretching on the griddle](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-19-sp1gb-825.webp) Burger plus cheese can get a bit heavy, but the spicy signature Shibuya sauce inside balanced it out really well. ![Red griddle cheese burger served with fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-20-15x41-900.webp) ![Cheese sticks with a long cheese pull](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-21-l2zbv-900.webp) ![Potato chips dipped in sauces from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-22-nyx6l-900.webp) We dipped the fries and chips in sauces from the self-serve bar, and the cheese sticks were crispy with that long cheese pull — great as a side. ## Is 1986 Shibuya Burger worth it for a solo lunch? ![Table at 1986 Shibuya Burger after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-23-c4ma6-697.webp) Great-tasting handmade burgers, unlimited potato chips, an incredible self-serve bar, and solid value for money — this Hoegi spot had nothing missing. ![A full lunch spread at 1986 Shibuya Burger near Kyung Hee University](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick-24-g59pl-900.webp) With great portions and quality for the price, plus good service, I'd highly recommend 1986 Shibuya Burger if you're looking for a solo lunch spot near Kyung Hee University~! ## Where it is - 1986 Shibuya Burger (1986시부야버거) - 1st floor, 5 Gyeonghuidae-ro 1ga-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 동대문구 경희대로1가길 5 1층 - 37.5921214, 127.0513719 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/1986%EC%8B%9C%EB%B6%80%EC%95%BC%EB%B2%84%EA%B1%B0/@37.5921214,127.0513719,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@saucer-quiet-hours/hoegi-shibuya-burger-ricotta-salad-cheese-stick/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt