# Late-night bar near Hanyang University, Seongdong: Ari Gyegok - By Yumi (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cup-mornings/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/index.md) ## In short Ari Gyegok is a food-focused bar in Seongdong, Seoul, near Hanyang University’s dining alley. At around midnight, I had the ₩40,800 two-person mud duck set and spicy beef tripe soft tofu hot pot. Verdict: a great pick for a late date, group gathering, or second round. ## Good to know - **Location**: 284 m from Wangsimni Station Exit 6, about a 5-minute walk - **Hours**: Sun–Thu 16:30–02:00 (last order 01:00); Fri–Sat 16:30–03:00 (last order 02:00) - **Two-person duck set**: ₩40,800; mud duck jeonbyeong plus original chicken hot pot or another hot pot (+₩1,000 depending on selection) - **Wongi set**: ₩39,700 for 2; original chicken hot pot, chicken yukjeon, and black sesame cucumber salad - **Boyal set**: ₩57,600 for 3; original chicken hot pot, whole fried pork, chicken yukjeon, and black sesame cucumber salad - **Janchi set**: ₩77,500 for 4–5; original chicken hot pot, scorched-rice monkfish liver yukhoe, whole fried pork, chicken yukjeon, and black sesame cucumber salad *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## A bar in Hanyang University’s dining alley, close to Wangsimni Station Ari Gyegok was affordable and seriously delicious! ![Introduction to Ari Gyegok Wangsimni Hanyang University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-01-9805x-900.webp) It is 284 m from Wangsimni Station Exit 6. Sunday through Thursday, it is open from 16:30 to 02:00, with last orders at 01:00; Friday and Saturday, it is open from 16:30 to 03:00, with last orders at 02:00. ![Ari Gyegok opening hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-02-6i1se-900.webp) Ari Gyegok (아리계곡) is a five-minute walk from Wangsimni Station, in the Hanyang University dining alley~ It is a chain, but I had heard it was a delicious, good-value bar with great duck, so I came to check it out.. ![Ari Gyegok exterior in Hanyang University’s dining alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-03-qthly-874.webp) ![Ari Gyegok exterior with a cool vibe](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-04-18g68-900.webp) Even the exterior had a cool vibe. They use Catchtable, so there is no need to wait in line, and you can also reserve ahead through Naver. ![Ari Gyegok menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-05-121es-900.webp) ## A varied menu, from pancakes to hot pots The menu ranges from the famous mud duck jeonbyeong (pan-fried pancake) to cheese buldak in an earthenware pot, original chicken hot pot, spicy hangover chicken hot pot, scorched-rice monkfish liver yukhoe (seasoned raw beef), spicy beef yukhoe bibim noodles, and bubbly cheese potato pancake, ![Menu with a variety of hot pots and bar snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-06-4lhfh-900.webp) fish roe and milt jjamppong soup, beef tripe soft tofu hot pot, perilla chicken hot pot, black sesame cucumber salad, wild greens chicken cold salad, chicken yukjeon, plump rice-cake garlic gizzard, shishito pepper chicken neck stir-fry, fluffy potato pancake, chicken-neck yuringi, black-garlic fried chicken, chicken-feet oil tteokbokki, whole fried pork, and so much more,, phew! ![Inside Ari Gyegok](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-07-vwme4-856.webp) ![Ari Gyegok first floor late at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-08-1jkig-900.webp) Ari Gyegok, a great Hanyang University bar, stays open until two or three in the morning, so it is perfect for a late-night meal or second round. We visited around midnight; the second floor had closed, but there were quite a few customers on the first floor. ![First-floor seating at Ari Gyegok](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-09-zq9ci-900.webp) ![First-floor interior with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-10-11s3t-900.webp) Here is the second floor~ I snapped a photo while it was closed. ![Ari Gyegok second floor after closing](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-11-1mlvm-881.webp) ![Dimly lit second-floor seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-12-bzl04-900.webp) The slightly dim atmosphere was so lovely—I think it would be such a good place for a date too! ![Ari Gyegok set menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-13-odbaz-900.webp) ## Ordering the two-person mud duck set The set menu lineup here looked great, so I ordered the two-person mud duck set. The two-person duck set is ₩40,800 and comes with mud duck jeonbyeong and either original chicken hot pot or another hot pot; hot pots cost an extra ₩1,000 depending on the variety. - Wongi set (for 2), ₩39,700: original chicken hot pot + chicken yukjeon + black sesame cucumber salad - Boyal set (for 3), ₩57,600: original chicken hot pot + whole fried pork + chicken yukjeon + black sesame cucumber salad - Janchi set (for 4–5), ₩77,500: original chicken hot pot + scorched-rice monkfish liver yukhoe + whole fried pork + chicken yukjeon + black sesame cucumber salad There are other well-composed sets too, so they seem sooo good for ordering when you come with a group~ ![Two-person mud duck set](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-14-owv28-900.webp) Before long, out came the mud duck jeonbyeong, plus the beef tripe soft tofu hot pot with the ₩1,000 upgrade. The presentation looked so good at a glance that I was totally surprised. ![Mud duck jeonbyeong and beef tripe soft tofu hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-15-1ba5i-900.webp) ## Mud duck jeonbyeong that you cut yourself What is this, what is this? I had never seen anything like it,, The roast duck was hanging up, with cabbage salad and something like crispy crackers underneath. They give you scissors so you can cut it yourself, and that was completely fun~ ![Cutting mud duck jeonbyeong with scissors](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-16-5bfd0-900.webp) ![Mud duck jeonbyeong with hanging roast duck](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-17-1f404-900.webp) Once cut, it was crispy, salty, and chewy outside, while the inside was pleasantly chewy and mild—so delicious,, If it starts to feel a little rich, munch it with the cabbage or lettuce salad and it is great. Eating it with the cracker-like thing that came alongside was delicious too, with a lovely texture *_* ![Crispy mud duck jeonbyeong to cut and eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-18-1rwe8-900.webp) ![Mud duck jeonbyeong served with salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-19-unsam-900.webp) ## A spicy beef tripe soft tofu hot pot pairing The soft tofu beef tripe hot pot we ordered alongside was nicely spicy and delicious too. It had quite a lot of beef tripe, actually, and chewy jjolmyeon noodles inside that had soaked up all the broth,, It paired wonderfully with the duck too. ![Beef tripe soft tofu hot pot with jjolmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley-20-9fbdp-900.webp) They also had highballs with explosive visuals,, and plenty of other drinks, so I definitely want to come back later for a drink~ I am pregnant and could not drink, which was such a shame, but my husband happily drank makgeolli (Korean rice wine),, I recommend Ari Gyegok Wangsimni Hanyang University Branch to anyone looking for a great Hanyang University restaurant or bar~ It is a lovely choice for all kinds of gatherings and dates! ## Where it is - Ari Gyegok Wangsimni Hanyang University Branch (아리계곡 왕십리 한양대점) - 14 Majo-ro 3ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 마조로3가길 14 1~2층 - 37.5591722, 127.0401503 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%84%EB%A6%AC%EA%B3%84%EA%B3%A1%20%EC%99%95%EC%8B%AD%EB%A6%AC%20%ED%95%9C%EC%96%91%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5591722,127.0401503,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cup-mornings/wangsimni-dakgogi-jeonbyeong-ari-valley/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt