# Yeonnam-dong date bar for aged kimchi tuna rolls: Ijillirya Yeonnam - By Dogyeom (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-tray-2/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-tray-2/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-lunch-tray-2/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/index.md) ## In short Ijillirya Yeonnam is a Korean cooking bar in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul, a 9-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, on Donggyo-ro beside Gyeongui Line Forest Park. On this repeat visit the order was the spicy, tingly hotpot, aged kimchi tuna rolls and a traditional liquor taste test, with free starter snacks and a welcome drink served too. Ijillirya Yeonnam has a relaxed mood and good value food, making it an easy pick for a date or a night out with friends. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, 262-8 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: 9-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3 - **Hours**: Mon–Thu 17:00–01:00 (last order 00:00), Fri 17:00–02:00 (L.O. 01:00), Sat 16:00–02:00 (L.O. 01:00), Sun 16:00–01:00 (L.O. 00:00) - **Kakao Map rating**: 4.5★ - **Perks**: Birthday perk, vegan menu, takeout discount, reservations available - **Ordered**: Spicy tingly hotpot, aged kimchi tuna rolls, traditional liquor taste test, makgeolli - **Seating**: Outdoor seats, window seats, bar seats / about 3 tables *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Cover image from the Ijillirya Yeonnam visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-01-1oh3f-900.webp) ![Representative photo of Yeonnam-dong bar Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-02-91epa-1200.webp) I recently went back to Ijillirya Yeonnam, a bar with a great atmosphere in Yeonnam-dong. Warm vibe, and the side dishes are such good value — it's one of my favorite bars in Yeonnam-dong, so I ended up visiting again!! ## Where is Ijillirya Yeonnam, and what are its hours? Ijillirya Yeonnam is at 262-8 Donggyo-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Hours are Mon–Thu 17:00–01:00 (last order 00:00), Fri 17:00–02:00 (last order 01:00), Sat 16:00–02:00 (last order 01:00), and Sun 16:00–01:00 (last order 00:00). It has a 4.5★ rating on Kakao Map, plus a birthday perk, vegan menu, takeout discount, and reservations. ### Do you need a reservation, or is there a wait? You can get a coupon when you book through Naver N Reservation, so it's worth using when you visit! Nice little bonus coupons like that are the best :) ## The storefront and the walk from Hongik Univ. Station ![Exterior view of Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-03-qwnf4-900.webp) ![Entrance to Ijillirya Yeonnam near Gyeongui Line Forest Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-04-16aj4-m-900.webp) Ijillirya Yeonnam is 9 minutes from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3! It's a nice place to stop by while strolling along Gyeongui Line Forest Park on a date. ## Inside Ijillirya Yeonnam: outdoor, window and bar seats ![Outdoor terrace seating at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-05-qpkj4-m-900.webp) ![Outdoor table atmosphere at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-06-7w667-900.webp) ![Street view from the terrace at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-07-u55h4-900.webp) Ijillirya Yeonnam, this cool bar in Hongdae's Yeonnam-dong, also has an outdoor terrace that's perfect for enjoying nice weather these days. ![Window seating inside Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-08-bs4fw-900.webp) ![Indoor tables and lighting at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-09-bvrew-900.webp) ![Bar seating inside Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-10-1szm1-900.webp) The inside of Ijillirya is hard to describe... it has such a warm feel, perfect for a drink and good food! The windows are big so it never feels stuffy, and there are maybe 3 tables? Plus the window seats and bar seats have great vibes, so there's a nice variety of ways to enjoy the space. ## What's on the menu at Ijillirya Yeonnam? Ijillirya Yeonnam has a lot of Korean food on the menu too, so there's a wide range of makgeolli and traditional liquors! ## Free starter snacks and the welcome drink ![Basic anju of seasoned side dish and pretzels at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-11-166pg-900.webp) ![A glass of welcome drink at Ijillirya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-12-8pdo4-900.webp) Ijillirya Yeonnam brings out a seasoned side dish? and pretzel snacks as the basic anju, and on top of that they gave us a welcome drink that's nice for a light start! :) ![Spread of spicy-numbing hotpot and aged kimchi tuna rolls](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-13-ybqmc-900.webp) Ta-da!! Our order came out — the spicy-numbing hotpot, aged kimchi tuna rolls, and the traditional liquor taste test! ## Spicy tingly hotpot: a huge amount of meat ![Spicy-numbing hotpot loaded with mushrooms, mussels, and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-14-6ah7w-900.webp) ![Close-up of the bubbling spicy-numbing hotpot](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-15-16hff-900.webp) ![Meat lifted out of the hotpot](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-16-gekv1-900.webp) Whew... the visual on this spicy-numbing hotpot is insane...!! The pot is packed with all kinds of mushrooms, mussels, and a ton of meat! It looks like amazing value just from looking at it, and the visual practically begs you to drink. I loved this so much last time that I ordered it again, and it's just as good every time!!! It has a spicy kick from what seems like a gochugaru (chili powder) base, plus a mala numbness that even people who can't handle mala well should be able to enjoy!! The amount of meat is really insane, right...?! ## Aged kimchi tuna rolls The aged kimchi tuna rolls are another dish I ordered last time — such good value that this alone could fill you up. The tangy but clean-tasting aged kimchi (mukeunji) is packed full of tuna inside, so one bite gives you a savory hit followed by a wave of tanginess. It pairs so well with the spicy-numbing hotpot! ![Aged kimchi tuna rolls packed with tuna](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-17-1wpys-900.webp) ![Close-up of a piece of aged kimchi tuna roll](https://img.superchart.com/images/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test-18-10vac-900.webp) ## Traditional liquor taste test: why it works on a date I also ordered the traditional liquor taste test! I actually ordered this last time too, but I wanted to tell you about it again so I ordered it once more lol. The price is really nice, and just this one item gives you something to chat about with whoever you're with — especially great for a date with a crush, so I recommend it! Order this one to test what you like, then order more of the traditional liquor you end up liking :) I'm more into this kind of rich, thick makgeolli rather than the lighter traditional liquors, so I ordered makgeolli lol. Mixing makgeolli with cider (Sprite-like soda) makes it taste like Milkis, and it's genuinely delicious! That was Ijillirya Yeonnam, a bar with a great atmosphere in Hongdae's Yeonnam-dong that's great to visit with friends or a crush. ## Where it is - Ijillirya Yeonnam (잊힐리야 연남) - 262-8 Donggyo-ro, 1st Floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 262-8 1층 - 37.5627787, 126.9254933 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9E%8A%ED%9E%90%EB%A6%AC%EC%95%BC%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8/@37.5627787,126.9254933,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-tray-2/itjilliya-yeonnam-tradition-liquor-test/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt