Yeouido izakaya bacon tomato & chicken skin skewers: Robadayakki

I'm a 10-year Yeouido office worker who, come quitting time, always ends up thinking with coworkers, "where should we go light for round two tonight?" After filling up at round one, what really comes to mind is a neat Japanese skewer grill or a hot, spicy soup, right? Today I'll introduce a proper Yeouido izakaya, Robadayakki Sodam. It was such a nice spot to sip a cold draft beer or a glass of sake and chat away after work.

Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch perks and coupon events

Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch gives you a mini fried snack on the house if you write a Naver receipt review, and if you download the Naver Place coupon you get 10% off sake, plus one free skewer when the coupon is applied. Make sure to grab the coupon on Naver Place before you visit! You can't miss out on perks this good. ✨

Bar counter or table seat: where to sit at Robadayakki Sodam

Seating at Robadayakki Sodam is basically split into two types: dachi seats (bar counter) and table seats. Walking in through the door, the warm wood interior and soft lighting give off the feel of an old-school local izakaya in Japan.

• Dachi seats: you can watch the fresh ingredients up close and see the skewers being grilled right on the charcoal grill in front of you — genuinely fun to watch. Great for sitting side by side on a date and chatting.
• Table seats: the wood partitions and lattice interior give a cozy, private feel. Comfortable for a quiet second round with coworkers or a work dinner.

I sat at a table seat that day.

What we ordered and how the skewers tasted

Seeing the fresh fish laid out on ice and the skewer ingredients neatly arranged on the dachi counter showcase really got my appetite going.

That day we ordered grilled skewers (bacon tomato, chicken, chicken skin) and altang (fish roe stew) for a soup-based snack.

Before the main snacks arrived, a fried egg sizzled off the griddle to gently warm up our stomachs first. That savory smell really sharpened the appetite.

1. Bacon tomato skewer

Thin bacon wrapped around cherry tomatoes came out grilled to a perfect golden brown. Bite in and behind the salty, charcoal-scented bacon, the hot, tangy tomato juice bursts right out — the balance of sweet-salty and tartness was really excellent. Nothing beats this as a drinking snack! 🍅🥓

2. Chicken skewer and chicken skin skewer

The izakaya basics and signature dishes — chicken skewer and chicken skin — really need no introduction as a combo.

• Chicken skewer: the meat isn't dry at all, holding in plenty of juice, and delivers a clean flavor the more you chew.
• Chicken skin: crispy outside, chewy inside, with that distinctive savory fat that spreads through your mouth — perfect with beer or a highball.

3. Spicy altang, the fish roe stew that settles the stomach

Just as we were craving some soup after all the skewers, this hearty altang (fish roe stew) showed up. The pot was packed generously with chunky radish, bean sprouts, minari (water celery), and plenty of fish roe and gonni (fish milt).

The roe was so full that each bite had a popping texture that was genuinely fun to eat. A spoonful of the broth was spicy yet refreshing and clean — the kind of deep flavor that feels like it's curing your hangover as you drink. I'd strongly recommend this to anyone who's a soju or sake person. 🍲

Final verdict: is Robadayakki Sodam worth a second visit?

• Taste: a perfect balance between charcoal-grilled skewers that taste of genuinely fresh ingredients and a rich, generously packed altang
• Atmosphere: the liveliness of the dachi counter and the privacy of the table seats coexist, making it perfect for a Yeouido office worker's second round or a date
• Would I return: 100%! I think I'll come back again whenever I want tasty skewers and a cold drink after work

If you're looking for a good-atmosphere, properly done Japanese charcoal grill and drinking snacks in Yeouido, I recommend Robadayakki Sodam!!