# Sinchon date bar with yukhoe rice ball sushi: Yeokjeon Pojangmacha - By Sian (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tiled-counter/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Seodaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tiled-counter/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-tiled-counter/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/index.md) ## In short Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch is a Korean bar on the second floor at 26 Yonsei-ro 7-gil in Seodaemun, Seoul. A couple ordered boneless dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken) at Shin Ramyun spice level, yukhoe (raw beef tartare) and a rice ball, then stacked the yukhoe on the rice ball for instant yukhoe sushi, and the bar also has one private room for groups. For beer and a full dinner in one stop in Sinchon, this three-dish combination is the answer. ## Good to know - **Location**: 26 Yonsei-ro 7-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor - **Ordered**: Boneless dakdoritang, yukhoe, rice ball - **Spice level**: Dakdoritang ordered at Shin Ramyun spice level - **Seating**: Large dining room plus one private room (recommended for 6 or more) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Table setting of boneless dakdoritang at Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-01-n80kt-900.webp) ![Table with dakdoritang and yukhoe at a Sinchon bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-02-1unle-900.webp) My boyfriend and I were hanging out in Sinchon and didn't want to just head home, so we went looking for somewhere we could have a quick beer and still get a proper dinner. That's how we ended up at Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch. I'm a huge fan of dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken) and yukhoe, so the second I opened the menu there was really nothing to think about. ![Menu board at Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-03-9cuwv-m-900.webp) ![Side dish and snack menu lineup at a Sinchon Korean bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-04-fvpfs-900.webp) ## What one couple ordered at Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch We went in planning a light beer-and-food session and came out completely stuffed. Our combo was boneless dakdoritang + yukhoe + rice ball. Bottom line up front: this combo is a total recommendation. ![Boneless dakdoritang, yukhoe and rice ball combo](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-05-1soe1-1200.webp) ## How big is Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon, and who is the private room for? Walking into Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch, the space was bigger than I expected — plenty roomy enough for a group outing in Sinchon. ![Spacious interior of Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-06-g7a2d-900.webp) It didn't feel like too much for just the two of us, but it also looked like a solid spot for a bigger group to drink together. There's one separate room available too — if there are 6 or more of you, that room would work great. ![Seating suitable for group use at the Sinchon pojangmacha](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-07-1pkqh-m-900.webp) The menu wasn't skewed toward just one type of dish either — it's built for a group to order a bunch of different things, which makes it a good fit if you're hunting for a Sinchon spot for a work dinner. Especially if your crew loves Korean bar food, you probably won't have as much trouble agreeing on what to order. ![Boneless dakdoritang ordered at Shin Ramyun spice level](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-08-1wq2w-900.webp) ## Boneless dakdoritang at Shin Ramyun spice: how hot is it really? We ordered the boneless dakdoritang at Shin Ramyun spice level. I like my dakdoritang spicy and sharp, so I went with roughly Shin Ramyun heat — and even my boyfriend, who can't handle buldak, ate it just fine! The first thing I noticed was how properly sharp the broth was. It wasn't a mindless tongue-burning heat — it was the kind of spicy that keeps pulling your spoon back in, and it paired even better with beer. ![Sharp dakdoritang broth with chicken thigh meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-09-127tz-900.webp) ![Sauce-soaked glass noodles and rice cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-10-1xegx-900.webp) ![A spoonful of boneless dakdoritang](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-11-kpimd-900.webp) Best of all, the chicken came boneless, which made things so much easier. Tender chicken thigh meat meant no bone-picking — just scoop it up covered in sauce, exactly my style. And it wasn't just the chicken that was good; fishing out the sauce-soaked glass noodles and rice cakes one by one was half the fun. ![Rice ball ordered alongside the dakdoritang](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-12-1hllc-900.webp) ## Why you should order the rice ball with the chicken Eating it with the rice ball is an insane combo. Make sure you order the rice ball when you go to Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch. Take a bite of the spicy dakdoritang, then a bite of rice ball, and the savory rice mellows out the sharp sauce so well that you can't stop. Even split between two people, the portion was hearty enough that we ended up completely full. ![Pot of dakdoritang emptying out as we ate heartily](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-13-1nzzs-900.webp) Next time, though, I'm going to be a little greedier and add the udon noodle add-on too. That broth with chewy udon noodles thrown in has to be an unbeatable combo. ![Dakdoritang and beer at a Sinchon bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-14-i5l7f-900.webp) ![Remaining dakdoritang broth before adding noodle add-on](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-15-lc4a4-900.webp) ## Yukhoe quality at Yeokjeon Pojangmacha, and the instant yukhoe sushi The dish that surprised me even more was the yukhoe. I was expecting the usual cold, almost-frozen bar-style yukhoe, but this felt totally different. ![A plate of yukhoe at Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-16-mvrl2-900.webp) ![Close-up of yukhoe at a Sinchon bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-17-10z90-900.webp) The texture was great and you could really taste the beef itself, so I kept telling my boyfriend how good it was. ![Yukhoe lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-18-rqxen-900.webp) Honestly, this was satisfying enough that they could pass it off as a dedicated yukhoe specialty spot. And here's where the rice ball goes to work again. ![Rice ball placed next to the yukhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-19-18gmx-900.webp) Gently place the yukhoe on top of the rice ball and it turns into instant yukhoe sushi — genuinely delicious. ![Instant yukhoe sushi made by topping rice ball with yukhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-20-13mxs-900.webp) It's a completely different feel from eating it with the dakdoritang, so ordering just one rice ball to use across both dishes worked out really well. ## Beer and dinner in one stop in Sinchon I'd order this exact combo again. If you want to have a beer with your boyfriend in Sinchon and get a real meal in too, or if you've got a group who wants to try a variety of Korean bar food, Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch is a solid choice. Especially if you love dakdoritang and yukhoe like me, I recommend the boneless dakdoritang + yukhoe + rice ball combo! ![Table where we enjoyed dakdoritang and yukhoe together](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-21-1tjus-900.webp) ![Snack setup for two at the Sinchon pojangmacha](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-22-1a8w3-m-900.webp) ![Final table setting after finishing the dakdoritang dinner](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-23-uc4jb-900.webp) It wasn't just drinking snacks — we walked out having solidly handled dinner too, both of us completely full. When you eat dakdoritang, are you team glass noodles or team rice cake? For my next visit, I'm definitely adding the udon noodles too! ![Closing photo from our visit to Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang-24-3zp6r-900.webp) ## Where it is - Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch (역전포장마차 신촌점) - 26 Yonsei-ro 7-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor, South Korea - 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로7길 26 2층 - 37.5577895, 126.9353328 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%84%ED%8F%AC%EC%9E%A5%EB%A7%88%EC%B0%A8%20%EC%8B%A0%EC%B4%8C%EC%A0%90/@37.5577895,126.9353328,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tiled-counter/shinchon-yeokjeon-pocha-yukhoe-dakdoritang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt