# 4pm dumpling takeout near Sangsu, Hongdae: MANDOO BAR

- By Nayul (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-queue-marker/)
- Written Sep 8, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a review from a visit provided by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-queue-marker/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-queue-marker/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/index.md)

## In short

MANDOO BAR is a fusion K-gyoza dumpling bar on the 2nd floor of Photoism on Hongdae's Red Road club street in Mapo, Seoul. Stopping by right at its 4pm opening to grab MANDOO BAR gyoza and traditional steamed dumplings for takeout, the writer shared them at home with her son and loved the combo of the dried radish-filled filling with seasoned pickled radish. A solid pick for that awkward gap-hour hunger before an evening dinner appointment.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 서울 마포구 어울마당로 55-2 2층 (55-2 Eoulmadang-ro, 2F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea)
- **Hours**: Tue–Sun 16:00–01:00 (last order 00:00), closed Mondays
- **Hours update**: From September 15, Tue & Sun hours change to 14:00–23:00
- **Parking**: Nearby public lots, youth housing lot near Hapjeong Station (evenings) — check the Modu Parking app
- **Directions**: 7 min from Sangsu Station Exit 1, 8 min from Hapjeong Station Exit 3, 13 min from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 9
- **Ordering**: 1F Street Order (QR code), 2F Pickup & Dining Bar
- **Spicy Shrimp Wonton**: ₩7,000
- **Nutty Grilled King Oyster Mushroom with Butter**: ₩9,000
- **Soft Omelette**: ₩8,000
- **Truffle Jjagyechi with Green Onion Kimchi**: ₩9,000
- **Shrimp Sinigang**: ₩10,000
- **Spicy Crunchy / Sweet-Sour Smashed Cucumber**: ₩8,500 each
- **Nostalgic Kimchi Fried Rice**: ₩8,000
- **Choco Shell Yogurt Ice Cream**: ₩5,000
- **Handmade Banana Pudding**: ₩8,000

*as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026*

## Why I stopped by MANDOO BAR at that awkward hour before dinner

I had an early lunch near Hongik University Station and by around 4pm I was hungry again. I had a dinner appointment later, so a full meal felt wrong, but I'd been walking around Hongdae and my stomach was growling... I needed something simple, tasty, and good for takeout. Perfect timing for MANDOO BAR's fusion K-gyoza (dumplings) — let me introduce it~♡

![Exterior of MANDOO BAR on Hongdae's Red Road street](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-01-1ij79-900.webp)

## Where to find MANDOO BAR and how to park

MANDOO BAR sits on the 2nd floor of Photoism, near the KT&G Sangsangmadang and the Nurimaeul gamjatang (pork bone soup) alley on Hongdae's Red Road club street. It's 7 minutes on foot from Sangsu Station Exit 1, 8 minutes from Hapjeong Station Exit 3, and 13 minutes from Hongik University Station Exit 9. If you stroll along Red Road on the way, you get there before you know it. If you're driving, there are nearby public parking lots, or a cheaper option at the youth housing lot near Hapjeong Station in the evenings — check the Modu Parking app for details.

![Entrance to MANDOO BAR on the 2nd floor of Photoism](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-02-1wbn6-900.webp)

![Street Order QR ordering sign on the 1st floor of MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-03-10u3w-900.webp)

Order quickly and easily via QR code on the 1st floor, then pick up your takeout on the 2nd floor. 1F is Street Order, 2F is Pickup & Dining Bar.

![Sign introducing Bbooring gyoza and Mexican taco gyoza fusion dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-04-1fhf5-900.webp)

## Wait, this is a dumpling? Fusion K-gyoza and a window seat like a street tent

Fusion dumplings that make you go 'wait, this is a dumpling?' Bbooring gyoza, Mexican taco gyoza. They've reinvented dumplings into something else entirely — fascinating even just from the photos.

Walking in, I understood why it's called a dumpling BAR and not just a dumpling shop — the window side opened right onto the alley, giving off a street-tent vibe. It made me want to order a beer or a highball. Dumplings meant to be enjoyed with drinks — that's probably where the 'bar' comes from.

![Window seating at MANDOO BAR open to the alley, street-tent style](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-05-14c3j-m-900.webp)

![2nd-floor bar seating and window view at MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-06-1rgtk-900.webp)

I went right at the 4pm opening and took photos while it was still empty, but soon two tables of dine-in guests came in, along with takeout customers like us.

![The empty MANDOO BAR dining room right at opening time](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-07-1pccz-900.webp)

This side felt like a casual wine bar

![Interior of MANDOO BAR with a casual wine bar feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-08-1p9ao-900.webp)

This side felt more like a cozy café. In one space, there's a café, a casual wine bar, and a street-tent feel all at once. It made me want to come back and eat in next time instead of just taking out.

![Seating area at MANDOO BAR with a cozy café atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-09-1f67h-900.webp)

![Sign featuring MANDOO BAR's mascot character Mangdu-ung](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-10-10nkr-900.webp)

## The mascot Mangdu-ung and a three-generation dumpling filling recipe

MANDOO BAR's fun signage was everywhere — the mascot Mangdu-ung (망두웅), a cute character holding a dumpling under its arm. The owner apparently holds five national certifications: Korean, Japanese, Western, confectionery, and baking cuisine. They travel the world gathering only the best flavors to bring back to MANDOO BAR — which is probably how this fusion dumpling bar was born. The dumplings are handmade using a three-generation family recipe with an easy-to-digest filling that includes dried radish. Being a dumpling shop passed down through three generations, there's real pride and philosophy behind them.

The guestbook holds the history of MANDOO BAR — cheers from devoted fans who followed the shop from Bongil Market, memories from regulars. A small but fun read.

![Signage and story text on the walls of MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-11-1ssap-900.webp)

![MANDOO BAR guestbook filled with messages from regulars](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-12-wl96m-900.webp)

![Guestbook wall recalling the shop's days at Bongil Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-13-uhqz3-900.webp)

![MANDOO BAR's history and cheering messages from customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-14-cz4vs-900.webp)

## MANDOO BAR menu and prices

The menu is amazing!!! Handmade hot pots, fusion gyoza, traditional steamed dumplings, plus side dishes and desserts.

![MANDOO BAR fusion gyoza menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-15-b7dzw-900.webp)

![Menu board listing handmade hot pots and steamed dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-16-b6t08-900.webp)

![Menu board listing side dish and dessert prices at MANDOO BAR](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-17-12hbk-900.webp)

- Spicy Shrimp Wonton: ₩7,000
- Nutty Grilled King Oyster Mushroom with Butter: ₩9,000
- Soft Omelette: ₩8,000
- Truffle Jjagyechi with Green Onion Kimchi: ₩9,000
- Shrimp Sinigang: ₩10,000
- Spicy Crunchy Smashed Cucumber: ₩8,500
- Sweet-Sour Smashed Cucumber: ₩8,500
- Nostalgic Kimchi Fried Rice: ₩8,000
- Choco Shell Yogurt Ice Cream: ₩5,000
- Handmade Banana Pudding: ₩8,000

![Takeout box of gyoza and steamed dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-18-pkwla-1200.webp)

## Gyoza and steamed dumplings eaten at home

MANDOO BAR gyoza and steamed dumplings, packed up like this. They generously included seasoned pickled radish and soy sauce too. Even eating just one or two, I was already so full.

I brought them home and gave some to my son.

![MANDOO BAR takeout dumplings laid out at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-19-r58mt-900.webp)

![MANDOO BAR gyoza pan-fried in a circular arrangement](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-20-1yt9c-900.webp)

![Gyoza served with seasoned pickled radish and soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-21-135wh-900.webp)

Crispy on the fried side, with meat dumplings and kimchi dumplings pan-fried in an alternating circle — it looked pretty. But the taste scored even higher than the looks. MANDOO BAR gyoza are a bit smaller than the steamed dumplings, so I tore off and ate them one bite at a time.

The meat dumplings, packed full inside, and

![Cross-section of a meat dumpling packed full inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-22-j5kfb-900.webp)

the kimchi dumplings, even tastier for being spicy

![Inside of a spicy kimchi dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-23-wx98g-900.webp)

![A bite of steamed dumpling topped with seasoned pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon/hongdae-mandoo-bar-takeout-afternoon-24-hlr9k-900.webp)

Eaten with the seasoned pickled radish, they were so good. Generous in size and quantity too. The chewy texture of the dried radish and the seasoning were both excellent. The steamed dumplings were delicious on their own too — MANDOO BAR dumplings, passed!

## Next time, I'm trying the fusion K-gyoza

Next time I'll have to try the fusion K-gyoza — the Bbooring, the taco, or the okonomiyaki style. The dumplings themselves are tasty, but it's also fun to try these distinctive fusion versions — the kind you probably won't find anywhere else. If you're shopping or hanging out near Hongdae, I recommend visiting MANDOO BAR on Hongdae's Red Road, a K-gyoza spot worth a takeout stop! Definitely worth a visit at least once!

📢 Note — there was an announcement about a change in business hours starting September 15. (Tuesdays and Sundays will run 2pm–11pm)

## Where it is

- MANDOO BAR
- 55-2 Eoulmadang-ro, 2F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 어울마당로 55-2 2층)
- 서울특별시 마포구 어울마당로 55-2 2층
- 37.5502891, 126.9208799
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/MANDOO%20BAR/@37.5502891,126.9208799,17z

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