Sadang Station bar: daily Korean liquor deals and makhoe set, Sisibibi

Sisibibi in Sadang

I was looking for a place to meet up for a nice drink near Sadang after a while, and that's how I ended up at Sisibibi. It's close to Sadang Station so the access is great, and I heard you could enjoy tasty side dishes with traditional rice wine in a cozy Korean bar atmosphere, so I decided to check it out.

How to get to Sisibibi from Sadang Station

It's located on the 2nd floor of a building just a 2–3 minute walk from exits 8 or 9 of Sadang Station! Really close to the station, so it's super convenient whether you're gathering for a first round after work or moving on to a second round.

The sign isn't flashy or loud, it's pretty simple and clean, giving off a slightly hidden, quiet hansik pub vibe, matching the store atmosphere.

Inside Sisibibi: wood-toned interior and seating

Walking up to the 2nd floor, the soft lighting and wood-tone interior greet you right from the entrance! The whole interior is full of that warm, cozy hansik pub feeling, and the atmosphere was really nice.

Even though it's a small space where the tables could easily feel cramped, they've set up hangers and little items for hanging up coats, and it made me feel the thoughtful care put into this Sadang bar.

The lighting isn't overwhelming and the mood feels sentimental, so it seemed like a great date spot too, and also perfect either for a meal-and-drinks first round or a light second-round drink.

How Sisibibi's day-by-day traditional liquor discounts work

Sisibibi's menu is mainly made up of traditional rice wines and Korean side dishes that pair well with them.

They also run special discounts on traditional rice wine by the day of the week, and since you can order any number of bottles, if there's a wine you want, it might be worth visiting on that specific day.

• Monday - Sahwa Yakju, Goheung Yuzu-ju
• Tuesday - Cheongmyeongju, Songi-ju
• Wednesday - Dameun, Ugok Saengju
• Thursday - Haechi Soju, Kkamang Tokki
• Friday - Ryeo40, Yeoul25
• Saturday - Apple Sangria, Hwayo25
• Sunday - Today's Weather, Simply Apple

Two wines get discounted every day, which made choosing so much easier.

Of course, there are also over 30 other varieties of traditional rice wine, so if you enjoy exploring traditional rice wines, I highly recommend this Sadang hansik bar. From takju, yakju, and fruit wines to clean distilled spirits, there's such a wide range that it was great picking whatever suited my taste.

Tasting the makhoe set with Nimome tangerine takju

Sisibibi's side dishes, from soups to seafood to cooked dishes, were all full of menu items that pair well with traditional rice wine, so I had a hard time deciding the whole time haha. After much deliberation, I ended up ordering the makhoe (raw fish) set and Nimome.

The basic side snack that comes out is ppeongtwigi (puffed rice crackers), which fit the hansik pub vibe really well.

The Nimome came out first! It's a rice wine with a subtle tangerine scent and a nice balance of chewy, sweet rice flavor — not too strong, light, and I ordered it because it seemed like it'd go well with raw fish.

The makhoe set arrived! It came out much more neatly and beautifully plated than I expected, so it passed the visual test right away...

Fresh raw fish came served neatly with white kimchi, dried kelp, cucumber muchim (seasoned salad), and a special chojang (vinegar-chili) sauce — good side dishes to pair with, and combining them was really fun.

The raw fish had zero fishy taste, chewy and fresh, delicious even on its own, and when I paired the vegetables with the special sauce and kelp, the umami flavor totally exploded, ugh. The cucumber, seaweed stem muchim, and white kimchi all had a slightly tangy charm that went well with the chojang sauce too.

But above all, the pairing with our clean Nimome was absolutely insane. When the side dish is this good, the alcohol just goes down so smoothly! Taking a sip of traditional rice wine and following it with a bite of fresh makhoe wrapped up made all the day's stress melt away. The cleanliness of the food, the presentation, and the overall atmosphere of the store all left me really satisfied at Sisibibi in Sadang.

Who Sisibibi in Sadang is best for

If you're near Sadang Station looking for a cozy hansik pub that's great for traditional rice wine pairings, or a place for a pleasant second-round drink, I really recommend giving Sisibibi in Sadang a try.