Tenba텐바

Seongsu Station aged sashimi · chef-picked sake izakaya

Tenba is an izakaya on the 1st floor of 41-22 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, a 3-minute walk (219 m) from Exit 4 of Seongsu Station. At Tenba, sashimi and sushi dishes cost ₩17,000–34,000, fried dishes ₩10,000–23,000, and grilled, braised and hot pot dishes ₩17,000–32,500. Tenba is open Tuesday to Sunday from 17:30 (Saturday from 17:00) until 24:00 (last order 23:00) and is closed on Mondays.

Today
Tue–Fri, Sun 17:30–24:00 · Sat 17:00–24:00
Getting there
Seongsu Station Exit 4 · 3-min walk (219m)
Prices
Sashimi · Sushi · Uni ₩17,000–₩34,000 · Carpaccio · Small Plates · Pasta ₩17,000–₩26,500
Try
Assorted Aged Sashimi ₩24,000Sea Urchin Cream Seaweed Pasta ₩26,500Jingisukan Grilled Lamb Ribs ₩32,000

Key facts

Address
1F, 41-22 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul서울 성동구 연무장길 41-22 1층 텐바
Nearest station
Seongsu Station Exit 4 · 3-min walk (219m)
Opening hours
Tue–Fri, Sun17:30–24:00last order 23:00Sat17:00–24:00last order 23:00Closed Mon
Phone
070-8648-1162
Reservations
Accepted
Parking
No parking at the store · paid parking at Hyundai Terrace Tower, a 3-minute walk away, is recommended
Amenities
Wi-Fi · Separate men's/women's restrooms · Mobile payment · No-kids zone
Links

Menu & prices

25 items · as listed Oct 2026

Sashimi · Sushi · Uni₩17,000–₩34,000

  • Assorted Aged Sashimi모둠숙성회₩24,000
  • Cured Mackerel Bōzushi (Shime Saba Bōzushi)시메사바보우즈시₩18,500
  • Sea Urchin (Uni), à la carte우니단품₩34,000
  • Negitoro Rice Bowl (Negitoro-don)네기토로동₩24,000
  • Mackerel Isobe Maki사바 이소베 마키₩18,500
  • Futomaki후토마키₩17,000
  • Assorted Sushi (8 kinds)모둠스시8종₩25,000

Carpaccio · Small Plates · Pasta₩17,000–₩26,500

  • Sea Urchin Cream Seaweed Pasta우니크림 김파스타₩26,500
  • Marinated Korean Melon with Prosciutto마리네이드참외 프로슈토₩17,000
  • Sea Bream Carpaccio도미 카르파치오₩19,500
  • Tuna Basil Guacamole마구로 바질 과콰몰리₩21,000
  • Shuto-ae슈토아에₩18,500

Fried Dishes₩10,000–₩23,000

  • Fried Chodang Sweet Corn초당옥수수튀김₩14,000
  • Fried Spanish Mackerel & Smoked Tartar Sauce대삼치 후라이 & 훈연 타르타르₩19,000
  • Karasumi Anago Tempura카라스미 아나고 텐푸라₩23,000
  • Mushroom Cream Croquette버섯 크림 고로케₩18,000
  • Nankotsu Karaage (fried chicken cartilage)난코츠가라아게₩10,000

Grilled · Braised · Hot Pot₩17,000–₩32,500

  • Sake-Butter Steamed Red Scallops and Clams홍가리비 바지락 버터술찜₩23,500
  • Soy-Braised Sea Bream Collar도미가마살 간장조림₩25,000
  • Jingisukan Grilled Lamb Ribs징기스칸 양갈비구이₩32,000
  • Grilled Chicken Neck닭목살구이₩17,000
  • Tori Nabe (chicken hot pot)토리나베₩32,500
  • Salt-Grilled Sea Bream Collar도미가마살 소금구이₩24,000
  • Grilled Blackthroat Seaperch (Nodoguro)금태구이

About

Tenba is a Japanese-style izakaya in Seongsu-dong run by two chefs of the same age, both born in the Year of the Horse; the name Tenba comes from the Japanese reading of '天馬' (heavenly horse). Tenba builds its menu around an assorted sashimi platter of more than 10 kinds and serves seasonal limited dishes made with ingredients in season. Besides aged sashimi and sushi, Tenba also offers pasta, grilled dishes and hot pots such as sea urchin cream seaweed pasta, Jingisukan grilled lamb ribs and tori nabe.

The drinks list at Tenba is chosen by the chefs themselves and includes sake, Japanese shochu, distilled Korean soju, whisky and highballs. Seating at Tenba includes counter seats, bar tables and group tables for 4 to 6 people.

FAQ

What are Tenba's opening hours?

Tenba is open Tue–Fri, Sun 17:30–24:00 (last order 23:00); Sat 17:00–24:00 (last order 23:00). It is closed on Mon.

Which station is closest to Tenba?

Tenba is a 3-minute walk (219 m) from Seongsu Station, Exit 4. The address is 1F, 41-22 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

How much is the sashimi · sushi · uni at Tenba?

Tenba's 7 sashimi · sushi · uni items cost ₩17,000–₩34,000. Carpaccio · Small Plates · Pasta (5) cost ₩17,000–₩26,500.

Can I book a table at Tenba?

Yes, Tenba takes reservations. Call 070-8648-1162 to book.

Is there parking at Tenba?

Yes, Tenba has parking (No parking at the store · paid parking at Hyundai Terrace Tower, a 3-minute walk away, is recommended).

What amenities does Tenba have?

Tenba offers Wi-Fi, Separate men's/women's restrooms, Mobile payment, No-kids zone.

Does Tenba allow corkage?

Yes, Tenba allows corkage for a fee.

What drinks can I have at Tenba?

Tenba serves sake, Japanese shochu, distilled Korean soju, whisky and highballs. The drinks list at Tenba is chosen by the chefs themselves.

How many visit stories are there about Tenba?

Superchart has 8 first-hand visit stories about Tenba; the latest visit was on September 28, 2026.

27 visit stories about Tenba

Newest first

  • Seongsu izakaya for first-timers

    “On a first-ever izakaya visit, the writer sat at the bar with a friend and ordered the sashimi moriawase for two (₩48,000), shime saba bou zushi (cured mackerel bar sushi), uni cream gim pasta and nankotsu karaage, and was won over by how tender the aged sea bream was.”

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  • Seongsu Station izakaya for isobe maki and uni cream pasta

    “On the writer's fourth visit to Tenba, two people sat at the bar and ordered isobe maki (18,500 won), fried Spanish mackerel with smoked tartare (19,000 won) and uni cream gim (seaweed) pasta (26,500 won).”

    SponsoredArrival DinerOct 10, 2026

  • Seongsu izakaya for uni and green laver pasta with junmai sake

    “Tenba is an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) in an alley off Yeonmujang-gil near Seongsu Station Exit 4 in Seongdong, Seoul.”

    SponsoredBack Bowl SeekerSep 28, 2026

  • Seongsu izakaya with a sashimi platter and chicken hot pot

    “The order at Tenba was a sashimi moriawase (assorted sashimi) for two, six pieces of shime saba bozushi (pressed cured mackerel sushi), tori nabe (chicken hot pot) and nankotsu karaage (fried chicken cartilage), with Sapporo draft beer and a yuzu highball, booked ahead through Catch Table.”

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  • Seongsu izakaya bar seats watching the chef slice aged sashimi

    “After shopping, I watched the chef prepare sashimi from the bar while having aged sashimi, shime saba bo-zushi, and whisky.”

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  • Seongsu izakaya date with mackerel bar sushi and aged sashimi

    “From counter seats, I watched mackerel pressed sushi being made and paired a two-person aged sashimi platter with Sapporo draft beer.”

    SponsoredSeongdong Side Street SipperSep 9, 2026

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