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Top 15 It-Places to Eat and Drink in Hongdae, Sangsu District

Trazy has selected 15 top it-places to eat and drink in Hongdae, Sangsu District in Seoul! Generally, Hongdae stretches out from Hongdaeipgu Station to Hapjeong and Sangsu subway stations. If you want to experience new places rather than bustling club area in Hongdae, go to Sangsu district where you can find characterful, unique restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs, each of which has its own distinct features.

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Daknalda 닭날다

"Daknalda" is a popular military concept restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul, which specializes in grilled chicken, decorated with US Army-related articles. A propeller of a transport plane and other army-related articles are all over the room, and hard tacks served in a tray used in military, as well as a beer filled in a military canteen cup, go well with the barrack style interior.

Gusto Taco 구스토 타코

"Gusto Taco" located nearby Sangsu Station is the second branch, which offers the best tacos acknowledged by the locals and foreigners. You can enjoy the best tacos made with homemade corn tortillas at upstairs of "Gusto Taco." If you love Mexican food, "Gusto Taco" is a place you must visit!

Cafe Inu 카페 이누

"Cafe Inu," located in Hongdae, is unique in a way that it is a dentist, orthodontics as well as a cafe. "Cafe Inu" pursues to become an eco-friendly, animal friendly, and healthy space for the visitors. You can taste fresh, healthy juice and other beverages, as well as foods made out of healthy recipes. The cafe also allows visitors to bring their pets, too.

Reggae Chicken 레게치킨 썬샤인

"Reggae Chicken Sunshine" located nearby Sangsu Station is one the branches of "Reggae Chicken." With an extraordinary style of the interior and extraordinary menus, it is very popular among the visitors. Once you visit, you will get addicted to their crispy chicken with an original scent of curry. You can also refill a curry flavor popcorn! Those who love chicken should definitely visit "Reggae Chicken"!

Polala Salon 뽈랄라 싸롱

"Polala Salon" is a special, unique bar in Hongdae, nearby Sangsu Station. It is hidden in the alley, so it may be difficult to find at first. However, once you visit, you won't regret! From exterior to interior, "Polala Salon" is decorated with cute, extraordinary, cartoon character products that you might wonder whether it is a bar or a toy shop. You can enjoy beer and delicious dishes as well as special events that "Polala Salon" offers! Wonder what kind of events they offer? Just visit "Polala Salon"!

New York Apartment 뉴욕 아파트먼트

"New York Apartment", located in Hongdae, Seoul, is a popular restaurant well known for its handmade burgers. There are 8 menus for hamburgers, however, the representative one is New York Steak Burger. Unlike other hamburgers, "New York Apartment" offers a real steak in a burger instead of a meat petty. Taste real burgers at "New York Apartment"!

Table On Kitchen (TOK)

"Table on Kitchen (TOK)" located in Hongdae, nearby Sangsu Station, is a specialty restaurant for soy sauced chicken. "TOK" can assure you the best quality of chicken and other recipes for their menus. In a hygienic and clean interior, you can trust TOK's foods and their tastes as well!

Bonggu Beer 봉구비어

"Bonggu Beer", located in Hongdae, Seoul, is a franchise draft beer bar. In a small size store, you can enjoy simple menus and beer. As for clean, hygienic space and charmingly decorated vintage interior, "Bonggu Beer" is favored by female customers. Ice cream beer and handmade cheese sticks have gained popularity among the locals. Offering these tasty foods and high quality beer with a relative price, "Bonggu Beer" is beloved by many people.

Jae-myeon Myung-ga 제면명가

"Jae-myeon Myung-ga" is a specialty store for handmade chopped noodles and handmade dumplings. As soon as you place an order, the cooking begins. The chewy noodles and hot, tasty broth are gaining popularity. With fresh ingredients, you can taste clean, healthy food at "Jae-myeon Myung-ga".

Utsav 웃사브

"Utsav", located nearby Sangsu Station in Hongdae, is where you can taste the best quality Asian dishes! "Utsav", which means party or festival in Indian word, specializes in Indian and Asian food. Visit "Utsav" at lunch hours where you can enjoy a buffet at 11,800 KRW! Because it is always filled with customers, reservation is recommended.

Dojuck 도적

"Dojuck" is a famous barbecue restaurant located in Hongdae, which is known for "Samgyubsal", or pork belly, with more than 300 cuts. "Dojuck" in Hongdae, the main branch, offers " Samgyubsal", which is very tender. Another representative menu called, "Gochujang Samgyubsal," is "Samgyubsal" marinated in red pepper paste and other natural ingredients.

Gadget Suljip 가제트술집

"Gadget Suljib," located nearby Sangsu Station, is well-known to locals. The name of the pub "Gadget" is named after the nickname of the owner, which is "Inspector Gadget" from a famous animated television series. In "Gadget Suljib," you can taste a variety of Makgeolli, or Korean rice wine. From citron flavor to chestnut flavor, there are more than 10 kinds of makgeolli served.

Yoon Ssi Mil Bang 윤씨밀방

"Yoon Ssi Mil Bang", located in the alley of Hongdae, is very popular for their handmade king-size dumplings. They are served in a foil, and you can eat them with soy sauce like the way you eat burger with a ketchup.

Genji the Grill 겐지더그릴

"Genji the Grill", located nearby Sangsu Station, is a beautiful restaurant that looks like a resort in Bali. Inside the restaurant, the room is decorated with Indonesian furniture and interior props that makes you feel like you are on a vacation. At "Genji the Grill", you can meet pasta, risotto and other Italian foods as well as Japanese style rice, and other Asian dishes.

Outdoor Factory 아웃도어팩토리

"Outdoor Factory", located nearby Sangsu Station in Hongdae, is a trendy barbecue restaurant where you can enjoy camping in downtown. On one side of the place, there are equipment and bundles of firewood. Also, the interior is decorated like a log cabin, which is sufficient to make you feel like you are in a camping site.

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