# Hongdae bar with charcoal omakase meat set and mungtigi: Soottori - By Rin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-menu-turns/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the venue. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-menu-turns/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-menu-turns/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/index.md) ## In short Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong is a Japanese-style izakaya on Dokmak-ro 9-gil in Mapo, Seoul, serving a charcoal omakase (sut-makase) course of yakitori skewers. The charcoal omakase meat set came with draft beer and skewers of pork neck, chest cartilage, knee cartilage and heart, plus a surprise plate of mungtigi (raw beef sliced thick) partway through the course. Soottori is a good call for drinks in Hongdae or Hapjeong with friends who love meat. ## Good to know - **Address**: 18 Dokmak-ro 9-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 18:00–04:00 - **Ordered**: Charcoal omakase meat set, draft beer - **Skewer lineup**: Pork neck, chest cartilage, knee cartilage, heart, pepper, bacon-wrapped tomato and more *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Today I'm sharing my review of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong, which I visited while looking for an izakaya with good vibes in Hongdae! Hongdae, Hapjeong and Sangsu have tons of great restaurants and bars, but this place stood out when I wanted skewers and drinks in a spot full of Japanese atmosphere. Soottori serves yakitori alongside a range of izakaya dishes, so it works well for everything from dinner to a light drink. ![Main photo of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-01-16lln-1200.webp) > 📍Soottori Hongdae / 🏠Address: 18 Dokmak-ro 9-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul / 🕛 Hours: 18:00–04:00 ![Exterior of Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong lit up in yellow](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-02-18dxl-900.webp) ![Entrance of the izakaya with Japanese-style interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-03-1x3a0-900.webp) ## What is Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong like inside? A Japanese izakaya mood Even before stepping inside, Soottori already feels like a Japanese izakaya! The yellow lighting and stylish exterior make it easy to spot while looking for bars in Hongdae. The interior is decorated in the same Japanese style, so it felt like I'd taken a trip to Japan. The soft lighting and cozy atmosphere made it a great place to enjoy good food with a drink. The tables are comfortable enough for a proper meal, so it's good with friends and also works for a Hongdae date with a partner. The setting is pretty enough for photos too — not just of the food but of the space itself :) ![Seating inside Soottori under soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-04-1hig6-900.webp) ![Interior decor with Japanese izakaya atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-05-2m9c7-900.webp) ![Table setting and overall atmosphere at Soottori](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-06-i93vu-900.webp) As soon as we arrived we felt a bit lightheaded, so first up: draft beer! One look at that ice-cold glass and my thirst was gone. ![A cold glass of draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-07-15oga-900.webp) ![Table set with draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-08-1eeqw-900.webp) ![Early dishes from the charcoal omakase course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-09-m1qxn-900.webp) ![A dish from the charcoal omakase course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-10-tbqc7-900.webp) ## What comes in the Soottori charcoal omakase meat set The menu that caught my eye most at Soottori was the charcoal omakase. Picking skewers one by one at a yakitori specialist is fun, but being able to enjoy a whole range of skewers as a course is even more appealing. The charcoal omakase runs from appetizers through skewers to various dishes in sequence, which is great for anyone who struggles to choose from a menu. We ordered the charcoal omakase meat set — perfect for drinking with hardcore meat lovers! ![The charcoal omakase meat set spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-11-l43wt-900.webp) ![A plate from the charcoal omakase meat set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-12-1iyb0-900.webp) I never expected mungtigi (thinly sliced raw beef) to show up, so that was such a nice surprise! Thanks to that, the beer went down way too easily!!! ![Mungtigi raw beef served as part of the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-13-1cy8e-900.webp) ![Yakitori skewers grilled over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-14-swnzq-900.webp) ![Yakitori skewers of pork neck and cartilage](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-15-1mfb4-900.webp) ## The charcoal-grilled yakitori: which skewers arrive, in what order You can't skip yakitori at an izakaya! At Soottori we got to try a range of skewers: pork neck, chest cartilage, knee cartilage, heart and more. The skewers grilled over charcoal had a subtle smoky aroma, and each one had a different texture and flavor, which made tasting through them one by one really fun. The meat pieces were especially generous and hearty, which made the meal feel more satisfying. I also liked that the skewers came out in sequence, so we could eat each one fresh and warm. At the end, pepper and bacon-wrapped tomato skewers arrived to round things off with a different set of flavors. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ ![Pepper and bacon-wrapped tomato skewers closing out the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase-16-k9izj-900.webp) ## Why Soottori works as a date izakaya in Hongdae Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong is an izakaya where you can enjoy a Japanese-style atmosphere along with a wide range of yakitori. I liked being able to try many dishes as a course through the charcoal omakase, and it was even more satisfying since kushikatsu and raw beef were also on offer, not just skewers. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a bar with good atmosphere in Hongdae, or a date spot around Hapjeong and Sangsu. If you want to enjoy tasty yakitori, cold draft beer and a sweet sawa all together, give Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong a visit :) ## Where it is - Soottori Hongdae Hapjeong (숯토리 홍대합정점) - 18 Dokmak-ro 9-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 독막로9길 18 1층 - 37.5490304, 126.9201275 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%AF%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%ED%95%A9%EC%A0%95%EC%A0%90/@37.5490304,126.9201275,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-menu-turns/sootori-hongdae-hapjeong-meat-omakase/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt