Mister Gyoza Wangsimni Branch
미스타교자 왕십리점
About
Casual Japanese-style pub near Wangsimni Station serving pan-fried gyoza and draft Kirin beer with an energetic outdoor pocha vibe.
Tucked a short walk from Wangsimni Station’s Exit 1, Mister Gyoza catches the eye with its vibrant orange facade and street-side pocha seating. Inside, the intimate dining room accommodates around half a dozen tables amid nostalgic Japanese pop-culture decor, character figurines, and lottery boards. It captures the casual charm of an izakaya crossed with a Korean drinking tent, drawing a brisk evening crowd of locals lingering over cheap pours and blistered dumplings until 2 a.m. The menu bridges Japanese street food and Chinese drinking snacks, headlined by an extensive array of gyoza. The signature Myeongmul Yaki Gyoza arrives with neatly pleated skins fried to a golden crisp on the bottom while preserving a tender, juicy pork filling within. For a subtle numbing kick, the mala gyoza offers spiced heat without overwhelming the palate, while the galbi fried gyoza delivers a distinct sweet-savory charcoal-rib aroma encased in a deep-fried crunch. Beyond dumplings, patrons graze on salt-and-pepper dusted edamame alongside sauced bar plates like crispy chicken nanban dressed in egg-and-mayonnaise tartar, soy-glazed black pepper tebasaki chicken wings, and savory eohyang eggplant. The drink list centers heavily around Kirin draft beer, poured in several distinct variations. Classic drafts arrive cold with tight white foam, but regulars also explore the Kirin Milko—a pour consisting entirely of velvety beer froth—and the double-poured Sokai draft, prized for its ultra-smooth finish. Those seeking an extra punch gravitate toward the Kirin somaek, a stiff house blend mixing draft beer with a generous dose of soju. With accessible pricing, brisk turnover, and neatly packaged takeout options, it serves as an uncomplicated, high-energy pit stop for quick solo rounds or late-night second-round gatherings in Seongdong.
Menu
- Kirin Draft Beer₩6,000
- Famous Grilled Gyoza₩5,000
- 마라교자₩5,000
- 사처마라교자₩6,000
- 매운새우완탕₩7,000
- 갈비튀김교자₩6,000
- 교자탕수₩6,000
- 히야시토마토₩3,000
- 사천시 오이목이냉채₩5,000
- 포테토사라다₩6,000
- 계피스틱아이스크림₩5,000
Local tips
- Draft Kirin beer comes in several styles including creamy milk foam and strong so-maek.
- Great budget-friendly spot for a late-night second round, open until 2:00 AM.
- Outdoor terrace seating is available during pleasant weather.
- Takeout is available with individually labeled dumpling boxes.
Details
- Wangsimni Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:30–02:00
- Monday
- 16:30–02:00
- Tuesday
- 16:30–02:00
- Wednesday
- 16:30–02:00
- Thursday
- 16:30–02:00
- Friday
- 16:30–02:00
- Saturday
- 16:30–02:00