# Mapo Japanese restaurant for crispy tendon: Jongno Donburi Yeonnam - By Solbi (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-receipt-fold/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/index.md) ## In short Jongno Donburi Yeonnam is a Japanese restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, serving tendon and donburi near the Gyeongui Line Forest Park. I had the 14,500 won tendon, 16,000 won salmon sashimi, and 7,000 won tori karaage over a quiet early dinner. Verdict: a place I want to revisit whenever I’m craving seriously crispy tendon. ## Good to know - **Address**: 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, B1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 동교로46길 9 B1) - **Distance**: 585 m from Hongik University Station Exit 3 - **Weekday hours**: Mon–Fri 11:30–21:30; break 16:00–17:00 - **Weekend hours**: Sat–Sun 11:30–21:00 - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Holiday notice**: Closed for Chuseok on 09/25 - **Tendon**: ₩14,500 - **Salmon sashimi**: ₩16,000 - **Tori karaage**: ₩7,000 - **Drinks**: ₩2,000 - **Seating**: Counter seating available *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## The tendon I remembered from the Euljiro flagship, now in Yeonnam When I worked in Euljiro, I used to stop by the Jongno Donburi flagship fairly often. Even then, I thought they did the best tendon in the area, but I only found out this time that there was a Yeonnam branch. Turns out it sits quietly behind the Gyeongui Line Forest Park. ![Introduction to visiting Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-01-11o7k-900.webp) ![Introduction to visiting Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-02-aiojh-900.webp) ### Jongno Donburi Yeonnam visitor information It is at B1, 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 585 m from Hongik University Station Exit 3. It is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 21:30, with a break from 16:00 to 17:00, and Saturday through Sunday from 11:30 to 21:00. Last orders are at 20:30, and the notice said it would be closed for Chuseok on 09/25. ![Jongno Donburi Yeonnam visitor information](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-03-1jxm0-900.webp) ![Jongno Donburi Yeonnam visitor information](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-04-lqx1s-900.webp) ## A lovely spot for a quiet early dinner It was early evening, but I loved the peaceful atmosphere even before stepping inside. Rather than feeling like it was right in the middle of bustling Yeonnam-dong, it felt a little removed—a nice place for a quiet meal, and I thought it would be good for a date too. ![Quiet Japanese restaurant atmosphere in Yeonnam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-05-1scws-900.webp) ![Peaceful evening dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-06-p9tup-900.webp) ## Classic tendon and a few extras More than anything, I wanted a really good rice meal that day, so I ordered the classic tendon. It came with soup, danmuji (yellow pickled radish), and garlic scapes. The water tasted like it had roasted cassia seeds in it, and honestly, even the water was amazing haha. - Tendon ₩14,500 - Salmon sashimi ₩16,000 - Tori karaage ₩7,000 - Drinks ₩2,000 ![Tendon order menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-07-uncik-900.webp) ![Soup and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-08-lreoa-900.webp) ## The crispiest tendon ever The tendon comes piled generously with seasonal fresh vegetables and shrimp tempura, so I think the vegetables change a little by season. I liked the look of it right away, but once I tried it, the crunch was honestly on another level! The batter was crisp while the ingredients inside still tasted distinct; with the rice, it was exactly the “good meal” I had been craving. It was not overly salty either, so I finished every last bite. ![Tendon topped with crispy tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-09-bza40-900.webp) The shrimp was sooo good, with the kind of crunch where you need to protect the roof of your mouth 🍤🍤 ![Tendon with crispy shrimp tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-10-14wa4-900.webp) ![Tendon with shrimp and vegetable tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-11-1hemr-900.webp) ## Salmon sashimi that tasted wonderfully fresh They said the salmon was especially fresh that day, so my boyfriend considered sake-don (salmon rice bowl) before deciding he wanted to enjoy the salmon itself and ordering the salmon sashimi. They say it is trimmed and aged in-house every dawn, and even I, someone who is not that into salmon, found it incredibly fresh and delicious after one piece. If you love salmon, I really hope you try the sake-don too 🍣 Wrapped with wasabi and radish sprouts, it really woke up my appetite, you know? Haha. ![Salmon sashimi with wasabi and radish sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-12-qe82m-900.webp) You could hear the frying the moment an order went in, and the atmosphere was just so nice. It felt like a Ghibli animation. Haha. ![Restaurant atmosphere with the sound of tempura frying](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-13-14cko-900.webp) ## The tori karaage I unexpectedly remembered most The surprise find was the tori karaage (Japanese fried chicken) we ordered as a side. We ordered it without much expectation, but it was memorable enough to stand out among everything we ate that day. And it is only ₩7,000—such a good deal, right?〰️ ![Side order of tori karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-14-1hszy-900.webp) ![Japanese-style tori karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-15-17yzs-900.webp) They said the chicken is brined in-house every morning and fried Japanese-style, and it felt completely different from frozen karaage from the first bite. Maybe that is why it tasted like the karaage I used to have at Japanese izakayas. Crispy outside and moist inside, it was also great alongside the salmon. ![Crispy outside, juicy inside tori karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-16-cncee-900.webp) I have been drinking a lot lately, so that day I did not want to muddy the flavors of the food and just had a drink. Thanks to that, I think I got to taste each dish properly. Next time, I’m having a beer. Haha. ![Early dinner with a drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-17-1fq2e-900.webp) ![Evening meal dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-18-sngi5-900.webp) ## An easygoing setting for solo meals or dates It was a weekday evening, and there were about two people dining alone, along with couples and groups of friends. There is counter seating too, so it felt easygoing whether you want a quiet meal by yourself or a Yeonnam-dong restaurant date. If you are looking for Japanese food in Yeonnam-dong, I especially want to recommend the tendon! ![Restaurant suited to solo meals and dates](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-19-kckib-900.webp) ![Dining space with counter seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-20-1q00r-900.webp) ## A meal made even better by kind service More than anything, what kept me feeling good until the end was how professionally kind both the owner and server were. They were friendly but also had that capable, on-top-of-it feeling, so I think you could have a pleasant meal here with anyone. The food was delicious overall, but the warm service made me want to come back even more. ![Menu from a pleasantly served meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-21-vxk19-1200.webp) ![Jongno Donburi Yeonnam worth revisiting](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi-22-1x945-900.webp) I left hoping they would stay in Yeonnam-dong for a long, long time. Next time, I decided I would go back for tendon again, while my boyfriend would properly dig into the sake-don! > It sounds delicious before you even taste it. This tendon. ## Where it is - Jongno Donburi Yeonnam (종로돈부리 연남) - 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, B1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 동교로46길 9 B1) - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로46길 9 B1 - 37.562598, 126.925406 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%EB%8F%88%EB%B6%80%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8/@37.562598,126.925406,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-receipt-fold/yeonnam-tendon-crispy-jongrodonburi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt