# Seongsu izakaya with non-alcoholic beer and abalone pasta: Jindoken

- By Junseo M. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-slate/)
- Written Sep 19, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Seongdong, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-slate/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-supper-slate/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/index.md)

## In short

Jindoken Seongsu Branch is an izakaya on the second floor of a building on Wangsimni-ro 4-ga-gil near Ttukseom Station in Seongdong, Seoul. A couple stopped in after work, sat at the counter seats and ordered Kirin draft beer, non-alcoholic beer, abalone innard pasta, Sichuan chicken karaage and mackerel pressed sushi, and cleared every plate. With counter seats looking straight into the open kitchen, Jindoken works well for a date or a first blind date.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 2nd floor, 3 Wangsimni-ro 4-ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (on the way from Seoul Forest to Seongsu, at the three-way intersection where Hanyang Jutaek is visible)
- **Hours**: 1:00 - 01:00 (as posted)
- **Closed**: Mondays
- **Seating**: Table seats and counter seats facing the open kitchen
- **Ordering**: QR code ordering
- **Complimentary side**: Cabbage salad
- **Ordered**: Abalone innard pasta, Sichuan chicken karaage, mackerel pressed sushi, Kirin draft beer, non-alcoholic beer

*as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026*

Hi everyone~ My boyfriend and I finally had drinks together after work! Thinking about it, I realized we hadn't been to a place with good atmosphere in a while. So craving that fluttery date-night vibe again, I headed to a famous Seongsu izakaya! Let's get into the review~

![First photo from a visit to Jindoken Seongsu Branch, a Seongsu izakaya](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-01-1rnhe-900.webp)

## Where is Jindoken Seongsu Branch, and what are its hours?

Jindoken Seongsu Branch is at 3 Wangsimni-ro 4-ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor. Hours are 1:00 - 01:00, closed Mondays.

It's on the way from Seoul Forest to Seongsu, at the intersection where you can see Hanyang Jutaek.

![Exterior of Jindoken Seongsu Branch at the Wangsimni-ro 4-ga-gil intersection](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-02-1pprw-900.webp)

![Street near the entrance of the Jindoken Seongsu Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-03-1mdvo-900.webp)

![진도켄 성수점 2층으로 올라가는 입구](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-04-n8i7d-900.webp)

Walk up to the 2nd floor and this atmospheric space appears. Did they name it Jindoken after the Jindo dog breed? There are little Jindo dog touches scattered everywhere haha

![Interior of Jindoken Seongsu Branch with Jindo dog decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-05-wk8hq-900.webp)

![Atmospheric 2nd-floor interior of Jindoken Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-06-1rwwi-900.webp)

## Counter seats facing the open kitchen at Jindoken

Inside Jindoken Seongsu Branch there are table seats and tachi counter seats. When my boyfriend and I go to an izakaya, we always sit at the counter — we love watching the open kitchen from there! I can never give up this feeling..❤️

![Tachi counter seats at Jindoken Seongsu Branch facing the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-07-160hw-900.webp)

They give you cabbage salad as the basic side dish. I never eat it at home, but at an izakaya it magically tastes amazing✨

![Cabbage salad served as the basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-08-113o8-900.webp)

You order by scanning the QR code. We ordered based on the restaurant's recommended menu!

![QR ordering screen and recommended menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-09-lyj06-900.webp)

You can watch them cook right in front of you like this. Even more romantic..!!!

![Chef cooking directly in front of the counter seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-10-ufidj-900.webp)

![View of the open kitchen while cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-11-r3wd0-900.webp)

### Kirin draft beer and the non-alcoholic beer option

We ordered Kirin draft beer and non-alcoholic beer! The non-alcoholic one was from the Santory brand, so trustworthy drinking!!

![A glass of Kirin draft beer and non-alcoholic beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-12-1f5o5-1200.webp)

Ta-da, our order arrived! The visuals were insane!! Haha, this is truly a legendary restaurant so everyone save it now 👍

![Ordered dishes laid out at the Jindoken Seongsu Branch counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-13-11e7w-900.webp)

![A full spread of side dishes served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-14-1mkr7-900.webp)

## Abalone innard pasta: why it was the pasta of a lifetime

First we ordered the abalone innard pasta, and Jindoken Seongsu's version is insane — the innards are so thick and rich! It's the best abalone innard pasta I've ever had. Both the abalone and shrimp were plump and juicy, so I was happy the whole time eating it😋 I definitely recommend ordering this one!! I don't think I can eat abalone innard pasta anywhere else after this.

![Abalone innard pasta with abalone and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-15-1piut-900.webp)

![Close-up of the thick innard sauce on the abalone innard pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-16-14aq2-900.webp)

### How spicy is the Sichuan chicken karaage?

This is the Sichuan chicken karaage. I love that kkanpunggi-style Sichuan cooking — tangy, spicy, chili-forward. But making it into chicken? That could go wrong easily, but it didn't. Especially the peppers in the Sichuan chicken weren't too spicy, so I kept reaching for more. Dip it in the cream sauce that comes with it and the spiciness mellows out — it's addictive! Eating it with the cabbage salad is a perfect pairing too~

![Sichuan chicken karaage served with cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-17-13ehc-900.webp)

![Plate of Sichuan chicken karaage with peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-18-1nlam-900.webp)

## Mackerel pressed sushi wrapped in seaweed

Finally, today's star arrived. The mackerel pressed sushi (gimbap-style sushi roll)!!! I'd never seen such a thick pressed sushi before😮 It's huge like futomaki and you can't even fit it in one bite (well, I can — my mouth is big haha). So cutting it in half and eating it that way worked perfectly haha. The mackerel was so firm and thick, I kept getting emotional about it,,

![Thickly sliced mackerel pressed sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-19-14zdu-900.webp)

They give you seaweed on the side. Wrap the pressed sushi in the seaweed, add wasabi, dip in soy sauce and it's absolutely fainting-worthy ㅠㅠ;; Definitely try this combination!! I'm getting hungry again just writing about it haha

![Mackerel pressed sushi wrapped in seaweed with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-20-13c8o-900.webp)

![Empty plates scraped clean](https://img.superchart.com/images/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta/jindoken-seongsu-izakaya-abalone-pasta-21-1b95m-900.webp)

## Is Jindoken Seongsu a good date or blind-date spot?

Was there room for dessert after? Nope, none left haha. My boyfriend and I usually have small dessert stomachs, but everything here was so good we scraped the plates clean. We went to a café afterward and couldn't even manage dessert — barely finished our drinks.

Jindoken, a Seongsu izakaya with such a great atmosphere, was perfect for a blind date or a date 🍶🍺 With a menu ranging from sashimi to mackerel pressed sushi to cream jjamppong, it's a great spot to have a drink. Personally, I feel like if you went on a blind date here, you'd definitely end up dating them~ If you're looking for a bar in Seongsu, I highly recommend this place!!

## Where it is

- Jindoken Seongsu Branch (진도켄 성수점)
- 3 Wangsimni-ro 4-ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor
- 서울특별시 성동구 왕십리로4가길 3 2층
- 37.5455532, 127.0459941
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A7%84%EB%8F%84%EC%BC%84%20%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5455532,127.0459941,17z

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