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Bars in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Kaken is an izakaya on Dangsan-ro in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, where I had a 10-skewer assortment and seafood ramen with draft beer at a bar seat facing the kitchen. The skewers were generally juicy and the quiet music made it easy to talk, but it was already full when I arrived around 5–6 p.m. on a weekend.
Hanamato Daehangno Hyehwa is an izakaya about a three-minute walk from Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station in Jongno, Seoul. I visited for a second round on a Friday evening and had oden, a five-skewer yakitori set, ginkgo skewers, and mango sherbet. The warm-at-the-table broth and lightly sweet skewers worked well, though I stayed indoors because it was hot.
Kaken is a small izakaya between Exits 2 and 3 of Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. We ordered whole steamed squid and Cass draft beer, and liked dipping the springy squid into its innards. Its cozy tables and counter seating made it comfortable for two people to talk over drinks.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya on the third floor of the S-TRENUE Building in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I met my husband after work for dinner and drinks, ordering shoulder-rack lamb ribs and yakisoba. The tender lamb, textured noodles, and softly lit setting made it easy to linger and talk.
Nani Yeouido Branch is a Japanese pub about a one-minute walk from Exit 3 of Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I ordered a 10-piece solo sashimi platter, yakisoba, and Cass draft beer; the clean-tasting sashimi and calm atmosphere stood out. It felt better for two or a small group than for a noisy gathering.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya on the third floor of S-TRENUE near Yeouido Station in Seoul. We ordered chadol tantan nabe and yakisoba for dinner and drinks; the rich broth and crisp bean sprouts worked well, and the curtained, partitioned seating felt comfortable.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya on the third floor of the S-TRENUE Building near Exit 3 of Yeouido Station in Seoul. After work, I had perilla oil octopus pasta and lamb shoulder rack; the chewy noodles and savory lamb worked especially well together. The wood-partitioned seating and window view shifting from daylight to night stood out.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya on the third floor of the S-TRENUE Building near Exit 3 of Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. On a dinner date, I ordered yakisoba and chadol tantan nabe; both portions were more generous than expected, though the route up from the B3 parking level was confusing.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, directly by Yeouido Station Exit 3, with private rooms and window seats. I had assorted tempura and lamb shoulder rack by the window; the thin, crisp batter and moist lamb stood out in a calm setting for dinner and drinks.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya on the third floor of a building near Yeouido Station Exit 3 in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I met my husband for a drink-free dinner of lamb shoulder rack and seafood okonomiyaki; the divided seating was comfortable for conversation, though it was not a fully enclosed room.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya on the third floor of the S-TRENUE Building by Exit 3 of Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I had lamb ribs and lemon cream shrimp at a window-side, partitioned table; both dishes were satisfying, though I had previously been turned away at dinner because it was full.
Nani Yeouido Branch is an izakaya in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, about a two-minute walk from Exit 3 of Yeouido Station. I reserved ahead and had the lamb shoulder rack and grilled mero in a private room with a window view; both dishes were satisfying, while the private setting and kind guidance stood out most.
