# Yeongdeungpo izakaya for skewers and draft beer: Kaken

- By Jaeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-after-dark/)
- Written Sep 8, 2026
- Updated Sep 11, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul
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- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-after-dark/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-after-dark/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/index.md)

## In short

Kaken is an izakaya right outside Exit 2 of Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I stopped by for a second round with a friend, ordered a 10-skewer assortment and Suntory draft beer at the kitchen-facing bar, and enjoyed watching the grilling despite the busy Sunday evening crowd.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 237 Dangsan-ro, 1F Unit 101, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 영등포구 당산로 237 1층 101호)
- **Location**: Right outside Exit 2 of Dangsan Station
- **Hours**: According to the original post: daily 5 PM–2 AM; last order 1 AM
- **Order**: 10-skewer assortment; Suntory Premium Malt's draft beer
- **Complimentary side**: Braised quail eggs and konjac
- **Seating**: Bar seats facing the kitchen
- **Charging experience**: When I asked to charge my phone, a staff member brought a power bank to my seat.

*as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026*

After finishing our first round on Sunday evening, my friend and I were looking for somewhere to have one more casual drink and went into Kaken (카켄) near Dangsan Station. We sat at the bar facing the kitchen and ordered the 10-skewer assortment and draft beer.

## Where is Kaken near Dangsan Station, and how late is it open?

Kaken was right outside Exit 2 of Dangsan Station. Its address is 237 Dangsan-ro, 1F Unit 101, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The hours listed in the original post are 5 PM to 2 AM daily, with last orders at 1 AM.

![Kaken, an izakaya near Dangsan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-01-1gz1e-1200.webp)

![Kaken near Dangsan Station on Sunday evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-02-1641h-966.webp)

## What were the Sunday evening atmosphere and bar seats like?

It was around 6:30 PM on Sunday, and the restaurant was already bustling. We were lucky to get bar seats facing the kitchen.

![Bar seats facing Kaken's kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-03-1pxn9-966.webp)

![Kaken's bar seats and open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-04-ek4zx-966.webp)

The dark green tiles around the open kitchen and the sand hearth for iroriyaki caught my eye. Skewers were planted in the sand as reddish fish was grilled over charcoal. Being able to watch the cooking from our seats was memorable.

## What snacks and beer did we order for a second round?

The menu had a range of skewers, grilled seafood, and sake. Since we were there for a second round, we chose the 10-skewer assortment and Suntory draft beer.

![Kaken menu with skewers and grilled seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-05-es3z1-966.webp)

First, braised quail eggs and konjac arrived as a complimentary side. It was pleasantly savory and springy, so I picked at it while waiting for the skewers.

![Braised quail eggs and konjac at Kaken](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-06-1rck8-966.webp)

The Suntory Premium Malt's draft beer had soft, fine foam. It was cold and smooth going down, so I started drinking it before the skewers arrived.

![Suntory Premium Malt's draft beer at Kaken](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-07-1kad3-966.webp)

## What was in the 10-skewer assortment, and how did it taste?

From the bar, we could watch the skewers turn golden over the charcoal right in front of us. Chatting with my friend and watching them cook made the wait enjoyable.

![Skewers being prepared from Kaken's bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-08-eqk9w-966.webp)

![Skewers grilling over charcoal in Kaken's kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-09-26xp7-966.webp)

![Kaken skewers cooking before the bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-10-1vi4p-966.webp)

The finished 10-skewer assortment came on a plate with a charcoal aroma. The bacon tomato skewer had both meat juices and tomato juices, while the chicken was crisp outside and moist and chewy inside. The ginkgo nuts and garlic were sweet and nutty, and the king oyster mushroom had a pleasant subtle aroma.

![Kaken's charcoal-grilled assorted skewers on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-11-6u1o1-966.webp)

![Kaken's assorted skewers with various ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-12-qrr5w-966.webp)

The shrimp skewer stood out in particular. The flesh was plump, and its sweet sauce worked well with the smoky char-grilled flavor, making me want to order another.

![Shrimp skewer with sweet sauce and smoky flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-13-1o5i2-966.webp)

## What happened when I asked to charge my phone?

My phone battery was running low, so I asked a staff member whether charging was possible. They brought a mint-colored power bank to our table, so I could charge my phone without handing it over. It was convenient because I could keep talking with my friend and taking photos.

![Mint-colored power bank brought by Kaken staff](https://img.superchart.com/images/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer/kaken-dangsan-skewers-draft-beer-14-o51tp-966.webp)

That evening, I enjoyed talking with my friend while watching the hearth and the skewers being grilled from the bar. The charcoal-scented skewers with cold draft beer made this second-round stop satisfying.

## Where it is

- Kaken (카켄) (카켄)
- 237 Dangsan-ro, 1F Unit 101, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 영등포구 당산로 237 1층 101호)
- 서울특별시 영등포구 당산로 237 1층 101호
- 37.5349172, 126.9022413
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%BC%84/@37.5349172,126.9022413,17z

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