# Gangnam Station cocktail bar with a smoking dragon drink: Jusindang - By Sora K. (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-break/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting with items provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-break/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-rice-break/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/index.md) ## In short Jusindang Gangnam is a zodiac-themed cocktail bar in a basement five minutes' walk from Gangnam Station in Seoul. The writer stopped by with her boyfriend for a second round and ordered the dragon cocktail that arrives wrapped in smoke, a 17,000 won rat cocktail and a cat cake. With photo spots everywhere and rooms kept separate, Jusindang Gangnam is an easy pick for a date or a second-round drink. ## Good to know - **Location**: 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station / B1, 9 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–02:00 - **Signature menu**: Dragon cocktail, rat cocktail 17,000 won, cat cake around 12,000 won - **Reservations and parking**: Reservations accepted / parking available - **Review event**: Free ice cream when you leave a review - **Price reference**: ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I was looking for a bar near Gangnam Station and kept seeing reviews for this place, so I checked it out — Jusindang Gangnam. I went with my boyfriend for a second round. I only knew it had a zodiac animal concept going in, but there was way more to see than I expected and the vibe was really unique, so I wanted to write it up. ![Zodiac-themed interior of Jusindang Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-01-1feya-1200.webp) Among Gangnam Station bars, I'd seen a lot of reviews saying this one was great for photos, and once I actually went, I got it — everyone photographs it for a reason. It's also in a really convenient spot for going for a light meal first and then heading here for round two. > 📌 Jusindang Gangnam at a glance · Location: 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station / B1, 9 Gangnam-daero 96-gil · Hours: Daily 11:00–02:00 · Signature menu: Dragon cocktail, rat cocktail ₩17,000, cat cake around ₩12,000 · Reservations / Parking: Reservations available / parking available ## Where is Jusindang Gangnam, and how far is it from Gangnam Station? Jusindang Gangnam is a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station. The address is B1, 9 Gangnam-daero 96-gil. ![Entrance to Jusindang Gangnam in the basement on Gangnam-daero 96-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-02-f9kvf-900.webp) Since it's underground, the entrance can be a bit confusing at first. But once you spot the sign, it's easy to find. ![Basement stairs leading down to Jusindang Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-03-mtxat-900.webp) ## Inside Jusindang Gangnam: atmosphere and separate rooms The rooms at Jusindang Gangnam are set apart, up a separate set of stairs. They're separated from the bar seating downstairs, so it was easy to talk without noise. ![Separated room seating up the stairs at Jusindang Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-04-hkwf6-900.webp) ![Candlelit table at Jusindang Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-05-ohyi5-900.webp) Each table had a candle lit, so the soft lighting was nice too. ![Bar counter lined with bottles at Jusindang Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-06-1ede6-900.webp) There were bottles lined up all along the bar counter, which was fun to look at. ![Interior of Jusindang Gangnam with purple and teal lighting and dragon decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-07-1ygbt-900.webp) The moment we walked in, the whole vibe shifted. There's a glowing thread hanging from the ceiling shaped like a dragon, with soft purple and teal lighting. Candles line the staircase, which made for great photos. It felt private, so it was perfect for a date. ## The dragon cocktail: smoke performance and how it tastes The dragon cocktail at Jusindang Gangnam is a lemon-based drink poured with a smoking performance. Fitting the dragon concept, the pour was genuinely impressive — it had this mysterious feel to it. It tastes refreshing and clean, so it goes down easily. Perfect as a first drink. ![Dragon cocktail garnished with lavender sprig and lemon peel](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-08-1am47-900.webp) A sprig of lavender and lemon peel are placed beside the glass for garnish, so it has a subtle scent too. The ice is cut in big chunks, so it stays cold for a long time. ## Rat cocktail, 17,000 won: a sweet cream cocktail The rat cocktail costs ₩17,000. Its color looks just like an einspänner. ![A rat cocktail topped with cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-09-clfmp-900.webp) On top of the creamy layer, a sweetness comes through. If you like sweet drinks, this one will suit you. It's meant to be drunk without a straw, so the cream mixes with the drink below as you go, making it taste even better. ## Free ice cream for leaving a review This is the ice cream you get for leaving a review. ![Review event ice cream with a cracker stuck in it](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-10-cduvq-900.webp) It was plenty good even without side dishes, as a dessert on its own. It came with a cracker stuck in it, so I could scoop and enjoy a crunchy bite alongside. ## Cat cake: eat it with the raspberries The cat cake at Jusindang Gangnam comes out with a lit candle stuck in it. ![Cat cake with a lit candle](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-11-1e3bn-900.webp) ![Plate of cat cake served with raspberries](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-12-17dw0-900.webp) On its own, the flavor of this cake is a bit hard to place. You need to eat it together with the raspberries for it to really taste good. It also looks really pretty, so it's great for photos. It even comes with a candle lit, so we made a wish and blew it out. ![Table setting at Jusindang Gangnam under soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-13-tjh9a-900.webp) ![Cocktails and desserts arranged together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-14-1gs4u-900.webp) ## Is Jusindang Gangnam a good second-round date spot? Among Gangnam Station bars, this one definitely stands out in terms of atmosphere. The dragon cocktail performance and the cat cake's visuals left the strongest impression on me. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a date spot or a second-round bar. ![Photo-friendly spot inside Jusindang Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-15-r4uwi-900.webp) ![Candle-lined staircase view at Jusindang Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date-16-1ae6o-900.webp) There are so many photo spots that we lost track of time just looking around. It worked well whether you want to chat quietly over drinks or enjoy a livelier night. It's also in a great spot for going for a light meal first and then coming here for round two. ## Where it is - Jusindang Gangnam (주신당 강남) - B1, 9 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로96길 9 B1 - 37.4999163, 127.0276743 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%A0%EB%8B%B9%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8/@37.4999163,127.0276743,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-break/jusindang-gangnam-dragon-cocktail-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt