Grill-free Suwon Station bar for abalone tartare: Yukhoe Dokjon

A must-visit yukhoe (raw beef tartare) spot near Suwon Station! A great bar and date-night restaurant near Suwon Station.

Fresh abalone yukhoe at Yukhoe Dokjon, a must-visit spot near Suwon Station.

Why Yukhoe Dokjon works as a second-round bar near Suwon Station

After finishing our first round of drinks, I was looking for a light second-round spot, and I thought of something cleaner to enjoy than grilled meat, so I headed to Yukhoe Dokjon Suwon Station Branch haha.

It was a lovely time chatting comfortably with a friend I hadn't seen in a while while enjoying fresh food!

Where is Yukhoe Dokjon Suwon Station Branch?

Yukhoe Dokjon Suwon Station Branch is at 1F 109, Dream Plaza, 30 Hyanggyo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, near Suwon Station. It's a comfortable walking distance from Suwon Station by public transportation!

Since you're not grilling meat directly at the table, there's no worry about your clothes smelling of smoke, which made for a pleasant meal.

What we ordered at Yukhoe Dokjon and what it cost

Once seated, we ordered abalone hanwoo yukhoe (₩32,000) and hanwoo yukhoe bibimbap (₩10,000) as our second-round food and drink pairing haha.

Abalone hanwoo yukhoe, 32,000 won

The abalone hanwoo yukhoe (₩32,000) arrived first, served on a large, substantial plate with sesame-sprinkled hanwoo beef tartare and freshly prepared sliced abalone neatly arranged together.

In the center sat a cute little egg yolk served separately, along with thinly sliced crisp pear, radish sprouts, and perilla leaves. I loved that there were so many ways to combine everything!

Breaking the yolk over the yukhoe spread a savory flavor through my mouth, and combined with the fresh, chewy texture of the abalone, it was just right to pick at as a second-round pairing.

Depending on your taste, wrapping it in perilla leaf with pear gave a nice variety of flavors even within one plate haha.

It was savory yet chewy, and just right for chatting over while eating. Freshness is everything when it comes to yukhoe, right~~

Hanwoo yukhoe bibimbap, 10,000 won

The hanwoo yukhoe bibimbap (₩10,000) we added as our meal came in a bowl generously topped with rice, fresh vivid-red yukhoe, egg yolk, carrots, bean sprouts, cucumber, seaweed flakes, and more.

Mixing it all together and taking a big spoonful, the rice grains, crisp vegetables, and chewy yukhoe worked really well together haha. It had been a while since I had yukhoe bibimbap, and it was so delicious..

Even though it was our second round, this dish filled us up nicely — a menu item I'll remember fondly from this bar near Suwon Station. If you're looking for a healthy meal out or a light drinking snack, this is the place!

For reference, this place also offers other options like live octopus hanwoo yukhoe served with fresh live octopus, stir-fried hanwoo sashimi, and hanwoo yukhoe sushi, so there's plenty to choose from depending on your taste.

What is the atmosphere like inside Yukhoe Dokjon?

The interior of Yukhoe Dokjon Suwon Station Branch uses wood tones throughout, giving off a calm and comfortable feel.

There's a signboard near the entrance showing the signature menu items at a glance, which makes it easy to see what's on offer before you go in.

Since none of the menu items require grilling meat on a tabletop burner, the air inside is clean with no smoke, making it a great environment to focus fully on conversation haha.

It was a great spot to chat undisturbed and clink glasses with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. Thanks to the tidy, unhurried atmosphere, this could be a solid date spot near Suwon Station as well as a good place for friend gatherings.

Final verdict on Yukhoe Dokjon Suwon Station Branch

It was a comfortable spot where I could enjoy fresh raw seafood and beef and bibimbap in a clean, grill-free environment, and make good memories with a friend haha.

This yukhoe specialty restaurant near Suwon Station showed a clean quality that's easy to pair with drinks, and I think I'll remember it as a good, casual spot for a light drink.