# Yeonnam-dong Japanese restaurant with sake-don and tendon: Jongno - By Haeju (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-between-courses/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a post written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-between-courses/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-between-courses/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/index.md) ## In short Jongno Donburi Yeonnam is a Japanese rice bowl restaurant in a basement space in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, a 7-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongdae Station. On staff recommendation the writer ordered one sake-don (salmon rice bowl) and one tendon (tempura rice bowl) to share, added an onsen tamago (soft-poached egg) on the side, and paired the tendon's tempura with a glass of Asahi draft beer. With generous portions on every dish, Jongno Donburi Yeonnam turned out to be a great Yeonnam-dong spot for splitting a meal for two. ## Good to know - **Address**: 서울 마포구 동교로46길 9 지하 1층 (9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, B1) - **Hours (weekdays)**: 11:30 - 21:30 - **Break time**: 16:00 - 17:00 - **Weekend hours**: 11:30 - 21:00 - **Parking**: Not available - **Ordered**: Sake-don, tendon, onsen tamago (add-on), Asahi draft beer - **Comes with**: Miso soup, pickled radish (danmuji) *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* I wanted a hearty meal in Yeonnam-dong, so I visited Jongno Donburi Yeonnam. ## Location and hours of Jongno Donburi Yeonnam - Address: 서울 마포구 동교로46길 9 지하 1층 (9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, B1) - Hours: weekdays 11:30 - 21:30 (break time 16:00 - 17:00) - Weekend: 11:30 - 21:00 - Parking: not available ![View of the Yeonnam-dong alley where Jongno Donburi Yeonnam is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-01-jf4ac-900.webp) Walking from Exit 3 of Hongdae Station through the Yeonnam-dong alleys, it took about 7 minutes to get there, so the access was pretty good. Yeonnam-dong has so many things to see and so many pretty cafés and restaurants that it was nice to wander the alleys before and after the meal. ![Clean, Japanese-style exterior of Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-02-hddux-900.webp) ## A clean, Japanese-style atmosphere at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam When I arrived, the exterior already had that clean Japanese feel. It fit right in with the Yeonnam-dong alley atmosphere and caught my eye even while walking by. Inside, it was cozy yet tidy overall, with the neat feel typical of a Japanese rice bowl specialty restaurant. The tables were comfortably set up, so it looked good for a meal with a friend or even a date. ![Cozy, neat tables inside Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-03-k1xqg-900.webp) ![Interior seating in the basement space of Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-04-tx81s-966.webp) ## How varied is the menu? Once I sat down and looked at the menu, it was more varied than I expected. There were all sorts of donburi (rice bowl) options plus tendon, so I spent a while deciding what to eat. ![Donburi menu board at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-05-34n35-966.webp) ![Rice bowl menu information at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-06-2fosi-966.webp) ![Tendon menu page at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-07-s67ke-966.webp) ![Sake-don menu description at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-08-vsxvr-966.webp) ![Side dish section of the menu at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-09-13ty4-966.webp) ![Extra toppings menu guide at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-10-10eui-966.webp) ![Drinks page of the menu at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-11-16a7o-966.webp) ![Detailed menu composition at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-12-1ltc8-966.webp) ![Table before ordering at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-13-1k0lz-966.webp) ![Menu information posted inside Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-14-x7dox-966.webp) ![Table setting at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-15-13zvv-966.webp) ![Seating and interior atmosphere at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-16-1e2eb-966.webp) ![Interior of Jongno Donburi Yeonnam while waiting for the order](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-17-1ohuy-966.webp) ## Sake-don, ordered because the salmon was apparently in great shape that day When we visited, we asked the staff for a recommendation, and they told us the salmon was in especially good condition that day, so they suggested the sake-don. So we ordered one sake-don and one tendon. ![Warm miso soup and danmuji served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-18-4m2zt-966.webp) Before the food arrived, a warm miso soup came out first. Having warm broth before the meal was comforting on the stomach. The basic side dish, danmuji (pickled radish), was also tasty — softer and fluffier than usual danmuji, with a nice texture that kept me reaching for more. ![A generous spread of sake-don and tendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-19-13y9l-900.webp) ### The sake-don was fresh After a short wait, the food arrived, and the portions were more generous than expected, plated neatly too. I tried the sake-don first, and since the staff had recommended it for the fresh salmon that day, I could really tell — the salmon was soft and moist, and eating it with rice was delicious. ![Moist salmon on top of the sake-don at Jongno Donburi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-20-r94g1-900.webp) The clean, savory flavor unique to salmon came through well and paired nicely with the rice. Best of all, the portion was quite generous, making it a satisfying full meal. If you love salmon, I'd definitely recommend the sake-don at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam. ![A piece of sake-don salmon eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-21-qs682-900.webp) ## The crispy tendon is delicious too The tendon we ordered alongside was also really good. The tempura was fried nice and crispy, which I loved from the first bite — it wasn't heavy or greasy, and the seasoning matched perfectly with the rice. Crispy tempura with well-seasoned rice — a combination you just keep eating! And the tendon portion was quite large too, so it was very filling. ![Crispy tempura on top of the tendon at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-22-14qqd-1200.webp) Ordering one sake-don and one tendon to share meant each dish had a different flavor, which made the meal even better. If two of you are visiting, I'd recommend ordering one of each like we did and sharing. ## Definitely recommend the onsen tamago too! While looking at the menu, I noticed a note recommending adding an onsen tamago (soft-poached egg), so I added one. Bottom line: also highly recommended! Dipping the softly cooked onsen tamago into the tendon's tempura was delicious, and dipping the salmon from the sake-don into it was also great. The egg's soft, savory richness made the tempura even smoother to eat, and the sake-don took on a whole different flavor once the salmon and egg mingled. It's a great add-on to pair with multiple dishes, so if you visit Jongno Donburi Yeonnam, I'd recommend ordering the onsen tamago as well! ## And in the end, Asahi draft beer too! As I kept enjoying the food, I suddenly really wanted a beer. So in the end, we ordered a glass of Asahi draft beer too. Especially after the crispy, savory tempura from the tendon, a sip of cold draft beer was such a great combination. It's the kind of meal that naturally makes you crave a beer! ![Asahi draft beer enjoyed with the tendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-23-nrk6b-900.webp) ![Table with sake-don, tendon, and draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago-24-bhhuq-900.webp) ## In summary Overall, Jongno Donburi Yeonnam had a varied menu and generous portions, making it a satisfying Yeonnam-dong restaurant for a hearty meal. The sake-don, recommended for the day's fresh salmon, was especially satisfying, and the tendon with its crispy tempura paired wonderfully with the well-seasoned rice. A Yeonnam-dong restaurant great for enjoying fresh sake-don, crispy tendon, and onsen tamago all in one generous meal! If you're looking for a clean Japanese restaurant, or a sake-don and tendon spot in Yeonnam-dong, this is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Jongno Donburi Yeonnam (종로돈부리 연남) - 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, B1 - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로46길 9 B1 - 37.562598, 126.925406 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%EB%8F%88%EB%B6%80%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8/@37.562598,126.925406,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-between-courses/yeonnam-donburi-sakedon-tendon-onsen-tamago/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt