Yeouido izakaya 6-set for three, 72,000 won: Robadayakki Sodam

This time the food quality, the atmosphere, the value for money, and even the friendly service were all completely satisfying ✨ Let me introduce this Yeouido izakaya I loved 🩷 It's Robadayakki Sodam!

I love eating a wide variety of things, and if the side dishes aren't good, I can't drink — this place nailed my exact taste ^.^ The cozy vibe is perfect for an easy drink after work, and every dish looked and tasted so good it would also work great for a small work dinner, a wedding invite gathering, or a date spot 🤍 Here's my honest review of Robadayakki Sodam!

Where is Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch, and what are its hours?

• 📍 Address: 17 Yeouidaebang-ro 65-gil, 1st floor, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• 🕒 Hours: Daily 17:00 – 01:30
• 🚘 Parking: Building parking available

289m from Saetgang Station Exit 1: outside and inside the izakaya

The exterior is full of atmosphere 🤍 From the entrance, it really feels like an authentic Japanese izakaya! It's only 289m from Exit 1 of Saetgang Station so it's easy to reach by public transport, and since building parking is available, you don't need to worry about coming by car either 👍🏻

Walk inside and — wait, am I in Japan? ♥️ The atmosphere, even down to the smoky char-grill smell.. it's genuinely that same feeling as a real Japanese robatayaki restaurant 🥹 The cozy, clean interior with soft warm lighting was totally my taste!

From counter seats good for solo drinking or couples, to partitioned table seats great for conversation, they had it all covered. The place is spacious with plenty of tables further back too, so it never felt cramped — very comfortable ✨

I did an opening run at 5pm on a Sunday, and by past 6pm the place was completely full...! If you want a specific seat, I definitely recommend booking through Naver Reservations 👍🏻

Set menu prices and what comes in the 72,000 won 6-set

Let me show you the menu first!

• Set 1 (for 2): ₩40,000 — Assorted skewers + odeng nabe
• Set 2 (for 2): ₩44,000 — Assorted skewers + assorted fritters
• Set 3 (for 2): ₩48,000 — Sashimi (small) + odeng nabe
• Set 4 (for 2): ₩52,000 — Sashimi (small) + assorted skewers
• Set 5 (hungry-for-2 set): ₩67,000 — Sashimi (small) + assorted skewers + odeng nabe
• Set 6 (generous 2-3 person set): ₩72,000 — Sashimi (small) + grilled fish + 2 kinds of grilling + odeng nabe

There were plenty of à la carte options too, but I can't resist a set menu that lets you try a variety of dishes at once, plus comes with a discount~ So the three of us went ahead and ordered ✔️Set 6 (the generous 2-3 person set)‼️ It comes as a full course — sashimi, soup, two kinds of grilling, and grilled fish — at this price, that's incredibly cheap right? 😲

The complimentary starter: one fried egg per person

The basic side dish is one fried egg per person 🍳 It comes out sizzling, and it's great as a drinking snack before the main dishes arrive, and also good for coating your stomach before drinking 🩷

With the fried egg and a sip of beer to cleanse the palate, let's begin the real food fight~ ✌🏻

Odeng nabe: a clay pot packed with thick fish cakes

The first dish to arrive was the odeng nabe (fish cake hot pot)~ It comes in a huge earthenware pot! There's so much odeng packed into that big pot, I was genuinely moved,, Even my parents were amazed at how substantial the fish cakes were haha

It's not just plain odeng — there's curly odeng, cheese odeng, chili odeng and more, so there's fun in picking which one to eat 😙 All the odeng are super thick,, you know that expensive, delicious kind of fish cake with high fish content, right ㅜㅜ It's full of genuinely tasty odeng 🤍

Wow, the broth is killer too‼️ Deep bonito flavor and rich to the last drop.. I felt my stomach settle even before I properly started drinking ;;

The moment I took a sip of the broth, I immediately started on the cheongha (Korean rice wine)~^^

Grilled dish 1: eight grilled shrimp

One of the two grilled dishes was grilled shrimp 🦐 The moment it arrived, the charred smoky smell and butter aroma were insane ,,,, ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Eight big, plump shrimp came out, so the portion was very generous 🤤🤤

That glossy shine was insane,, I want it again even while writing this. As you'd expect from a robatayaki specialist, the grilled dishes were really impressive‼️

The nutty flavor of the shrimp, the smoky char, and the butter aroma all swirl in your mouth... it was so delicious I immediately scrunched my face 😖

Sashimi (small): more than 30 pieces

Next up, the sashimi (small)! It's the small size, but the composition was really generous.. 🥹 So glossy~~ Looked like octopus, salmon, flounder, and mullet in the mix! (Not 100% sure) Counting roughly, it was over 30 pieces, and the portion felt very fair ,,🤍

Sometimes I dislike when aged sashimi gets too mushy, but Robadayakki Sodam was exactly my style ⭐️ Just the right amount of chewy yet soft, and totally fresh! It was well aged, with a subtle sweetness and umami — very nice indeed 👍🏻

Everything hadn't even come out yet and the table was already packed,, isn't the set just so generous 🥹 If this were near my house, I'd probably show up every day

The highlight: grilled atka mackerel

And then, arguably the highlight — the grilled fish 🐟 A massive grilled atka mackerel came out, and my parents and I genuinely gasped haha This is the biggest grilled fish I've seen in my life,..

My fists are big and even so, this was like 6 fists worth. Genuinely. The visual impact was overwhelming...😱

Crispy on the outside and plump inside — you wouldn't believe how moist it was.. 🩷 Big chunky flakes, so springy~ After this, I don't think I can look at pan-fried fish at home the same way ever again ,,, Grilled over charcoal, so full of smoky flavor 👍🏻

⭐️ When you come to a robatayaki place, promise me you'll always order the grilled fish ⭐️

Grilled dish 2: grilled scallops

The last dish in the set was grilled scallops! One of the two grilled dishes ✌🏻 Gorgeous just looking at it, and honestly,, how do they even make this, chef 🥹 The moment I ate it, I let out an actual 'wow this is really good' sound ;;

The smoky char flavor was seriously insane ㅜ The scallops were plump too, and whether it's the natural seasoning of the scallop itself or added seasoning, I'm not sure, but there was a sweet-and-salty flavor on top adding serious umami... It was my first time having such delicious, smoky grilled scallops... Great as a drinking snack too..! We promised each other we'd always order this too..⭐️

Verdict: is the 6-set too much food for three people?

All the staff were kind, and every dish felt like it had real care and solid technique behind it, so there was nothing to be disappointed about! The place has a modern vibe with plenty of Japanese atmosphere, and from the fresh sashimi to the smoky charcoal-grilled dishes, the value for money was really, really good.. 🤍

The set portions are genuinely huge. It's a 2-3 person set but the three of us nearly burst trying to finish it 🤣 It had been a while since I properly enjoyed an evening with my parents at a Yeouido izakaya. Want good Japanese food with a drink? I'd strongly recommend giving Robadayakki Sodam a try — it won't fail you~ 🤍