Yerin Ban · 2 stories

A Narrow Doorway in Seongbuk

Writes about small restaurants and quiet meals found while walking through Seoul's older neighborhoods. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars

PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulBars

Yeongdeungpo second-round bar with mango bingsu: Ho Samchon

Ho Samchon Yeongdeungpo Main Branch is a Korean gastropub on the second floor of a building in the bar district by Yeongdeungpo Station in Seoul. Two people ordered tomato hangover pasta stew, jjagyechi (jjajang noodles with fried egg and cheese) and mango bingsu (shaved ice), going from a soupy anju to dessert in one sitting. The music at Ho Samchon stays low enough for conversation, and the wide room with group tables works for both dates and gatherings.

Written Sep 17, 2026Sponsored

PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Dinner date at Ilpum, a Yeouido kaisendon restaurant with sea urchin

Ilpum Yeouido Branch is a kaisendon and sushi restaurant on basement level 1 of the Anwon Building on Eunhaeng-ro in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, near Gukhoeuisadang Station. Two people shared the premium kaisendon at 37,000 won and the aburidon at 30,000 won; the premium bowl came topped with sea urchin roe, salmon roe and ankimo, served with plenty of seaweed (refills available) for wrapping tuna with wasabi and salmon roe. Ilpum Yeouido Branch suits a Yeouido dinner date when you want to taste a wide range of seafood in one sitting.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored

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