Koito코이토
Omurice and Kirin draft beer izakaya at Sogang Univ. Station
Koito is an izakaya at B1, 24 Seogang-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, a 6-minute walk (288 m) from Exit 2 of Sogang Univ. Station. At Koito, omurice and pasta cost ₩9,500–13,000, onigiri ₩5,000–5,500, Kirin draft beer, highballs and sours ₩7,000–7,500, and side dishes ₩4,000–8,000; Koito is open daily 12:00–24:00 (break time 16:00–17:00, last order 23:45).
- Today
- Daily 12:00–24:00
- Getting there
- Sogang Univ. Station Exit 2 · 6-min walk (288m)
- Prices
- Omurice & Pasta ₩9,500–₩13,000 · Onigiri ₩5,000–₩5,500
- Try
- Omurice ₩13,000Kirin Draft Beer ₩7,000Seasoned Dried Squid Onigiri (Jinmichae) ₩5,500
Key facts
- Address
- B1, 24 Seogang-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul서울 마포구 서강로9길 24 B1층
- Nearest station
- Sogang Univ. Station Exit 2 · 6-min walk (288m)
- Opening hours
- Daily12:00–24:00break 16:00–17:00last order 23:45Open every day
- Phone
- 070-7525-0955
- Parking
- Available
- Amenities
- Takeout · Separate men's/women's restrooms · Pets allowed
- Links
- Naver PlaceInstagram
Menu & prices
27 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Koito (KOITO) is an izakaya on the basement level of a building in an alley off Seogang-ro in Changjeon-dong, and Koito runs a different lineup by day and by night. During the day Koito serves filling meals such as omurice and Napolitan spaghetti, and after sunset Koito centres on drinks, pairing onigiri and Japanese-style side dishes with Kirin draft beer, highballs and sours.
Highballs at Koito come in Suntory, Jim Beam, plum (maesil) and Earl Grey, and sours come in lemon, plum, Earl Grey, green grape and peach; for non-drinkers, Koito also offers melon soda and fruit ades. The name Koito comes from konpeito (こんぺいとう), a traditional Japanese star-shaped sugar candy.
FAQ
What are Koito's opening hours?
Koito is open daily 12:00–24:00 (break 16:00–17:00) (last order 23:45); there are no regular closing days.
Which station is closest to Koito?
Koito is a 6-minute walk (288 m) from Sogang Univ. Station, Exit 2. The address is B1, 24 Seogang-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
How much is the omurice & pasta at Koito?
Koito's 4 omurice & pasta items cost ₩9,500–₩13,000, 2 of them ₩10,000. Onigiri (3) cost ₩5,000–₩5,500.
Is there parking at Koito?
Yes, Koito has parking.
Does Koito do takeout?
Yes, Koito does takeout. It also has Separate men's/women's restrooms, Pets allowed.
What is Koito's phone number?
Koito's phone number is 070-7525-0955.
Can I go to Koito for a meal during the day?
Yes, Koito serves meals from 12:00 noon. During the day Koito focuses on meals such as omurice and Napolitan spaghetti, and in the evening Koito centres on Kirin draft beer, highballs, sours and Japanese-style side dishes.
What does the name Koito mean?
The name Koito comes from konpeito (こんぺいとう), a traditional Japanese star-shaped sugar candy. Koito explains that the name expresses a wish to capture small everyday moments, like the small, colourful star candies.
How many visit stories are there about Koito?
Superchart has 1 first-hand visit stories about Koito; the latest visit was on October 15, 2026.
7 visit stories about Koito
Newest first
Sinchon izakaya for a third round: clams in sake and peach sour
“After a night out in Sinchon, the writer stopped at Koito for a third round of sake-steamed clams (₩13,000), Kirin draft beer and a peach sour (₩7,000 each), and the owner added a complimentary banana brûlée.”
Date-night izakaya in Sinchon: mushroom tempura and lemon sour
“Koito is a great Sinchon date bar for a light drink even on a full stomach, and a 100% return visit.”
Second-round izakaya in Sinchon
“After a meat dinner, the writer brought 6 junior coworkers to Koito for a second round of draft beer and highballs.”
Daytime drinking izakaya in Sinchon, Seoul
“The writer visited Koito in the daytime for a brunch of classic swirl-egg omurice (13,000 won) with a Kirin draft beer (7,000 won), finished with an Americano (5,000 won), and left not a single grain of rice.”
Izakaya near Gyeongui Line Forest Park: swirl-egg omurice lunch
“The writer was on medication and skipped the drinks, ordering the swirl-egg omurice (13,000 won) and a jinmichae (seasoned dried squid) onigiri (5,500 won) for lunch; Koito's omurice came in a generous portion, with a sweet-and-sour sauce that paired well with the fried rice.”
After-work izakaya in Sinchon
“The writer arrived after work just as Koito's night menu started at 5 p.”
