Hongine Sadang Branch
홍이네 사당점
About
A compact Sadang izakaya known for freshly prepared salmon sashimi and Korean beef yuk-sashimi, with house-made tonkatsu and a broad range of fried dishes, hot pots, and desserts.
홍이네 사당점 is an izakaya built around a lively contrast: cool slices of salmon and beef sashimi alongside the warm, comforting pull of fried dishes, noodles and soup. It feels less like a narrow specialist menu than a neighborhood drinking spot where the table can keep changing direction as the evening goes on. Start with the salmon and yuk sashimi, a pairing that regulars and visitors repeatedly single out. One guest ordered half portions of each, then added yakisoba; another praised the small serving of yukhoe for its clean taste and restrained seasoning. The restaurant describes its salmon as freshly prepared and its beef sashimi as Korean Hanwoo. For something crisp and substantial, handmade pork tenderloin tonkatsu is another defining option—an unexpected companion to the sashimi, and a reason groups with different cravings can order freely. The menu also ranges across fried dishes, stews and desserts, with drinks including highballs, sake, soju and beer. The room is compact, with reports describing around four tables; another visitor mentions counter seating. That scale lends itself to the feel of a familiar local bar rather than a sprawling, high-volume night out. One blogger found it quiet enough for conversation, while a late-evening visit elsewhere came with a short wait. Small touches linger in the accounts: attentive checks on soup and extra bowls, and a house-style pudding that one guest liked enough to order again. A collection of anime figures adds a personal note to the interior. Come hungry for sashimi, but leave room for the less expected parts of the menu. A bowl of rich-tasting soup, yakisoba or tonkatsu can turn drinks into a fuller meal, while the pudding offers a sweet finish. 홍이네 사당점 suits an easygoing second stop, a small-group gathering or a date where conversation matters as much as the next plate.
Menu
- 연반 육반₩54,000
- Salmon sashimi
- Korean beef yuk-sashimi
- House-made pork tenderloin cutlet
- 매일잡는 生 연어사시미(한접시)₩35,900
- 한우 숙성 육사시미(한접시)₩34,900
- Yakisoba₩16,900
- Yukhoe
- Pudding
- 수제 안심 돈까스 (1조각)₩9,500
- 꽈리고추 연어조림₩28,900
- 가라아게 한접시(380g)₩21,900
Local tips
- Use Sadang Station Exit 10; the restaurant is about a 5-minute walk away.
- Expect a small dining room and possible waits during busy evening hours.
- Parking is unavailable; public transit is the easier option.
- Closed Sundays; listed hours are 5:00 PM–1:00 AM.
Details
- Sadang Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 17:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–01:00
- Friday
- 17:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–01:00