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Cafés, restaurants and places in Dongjak, Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.
Chome is a Japanese-style ramen restaurant in Noryangjin, Dongjak, Seoul. Gogwi and I shared spicy karai ramen, mazesoba, fried sides, and grapefruit ade for a lunch date. Verdict: a satisfying choice for solo ramen or sharing different dishes.
Rainbow Pocha Isu Branch is a late-night bar near Isu Station in Dongjak, Seoul. After 1 a.m., I stopped by for a third round of chicken rosé pasta and bokso-sa made with bokbunja wine, cider, and soju. Verdict: a great easygoing choice for late second or third drinks.
Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch is a pho restaurant near Isu Station in Dongjak, Seoul. I ordered its signature pho for its warm, clean-tasting broth, soft noodles, and generous toppings. Verdict: a light yet satisfying meal option near Isu Station.
Susan Sadang Main Branch is an izakaya in Dongjak, Seoul. I visited with a close younger friend for 20 plump raw shrimp sashimi, wrapping it with seaweed, white kimchi, and wasabi, then dipping it in Buldak mayo. Verdict: a date spot I’d happily return to whenever I’m craving raw shrimp sashimi.
Ui Sadang Branch is a dining bar in Dongjak, Seoul, near Sadang Station. I tried the mushroom cream pasta and Mule Ppajin Gogi, with the rich cream sauce and moist, tender boiled pork standing out. Ui Sadang Branch is a lovely pick for solo drinks, blind dates, or date night.
