Ishimjeonsim
이심전심
About
Cozy Korean pub tucked away in Cheonho known for crispy jeon, tender pork slices, and house-made green onion kimchi paired with frosty dongdongju.
Tucked away in the backstreets between Cheonho and Gangdong stations, away from the frenetic neon of the main Rodeo strip, Eosimjeonsim offers a cozier, slightly dim wood-toned shelter tailored for lingering over Korean comfort food. The long interior blends classic tavern warmth with playful quirks—each table is equipped with a distinct bell or noisemaker, from traditional mask charms to squeaking ducks, to summon the floor staff. Rainy evenings naturally draw neighborhood regulars looking to pair a drink with a hot griddle, often leading to CatchTable queues by seven o'clock. The kitchen excels at savory pancakes, fried to order so they arrive crisp, fragrant, and steaming. The half-and-half platter combines tender beef *yukjeon* with plump, savory shrimp fritters, while the shredded potato cheese pancake evokes a Korean interpretation of pizza, drizzled with ample honey for a sweet-salty finish. For deeper, more herbal depths, the cockle, water parsley, and chive pancake packs generous spoonfuls of sweet shellfish amidst a lattice of crisp greens. Diners can cut through the richness with the complimentary side banchan: warm seaweed soup, sweet-pickled onions, and vibrant green-onion kimchi, which doubles as an essential garnish across the menu. Beyond the griddle, limited-run dishes like the tender domestic pork *gabeori* (pork cheek) *suyuk* provide a silky, melt-in-the-mouth centerpiece for heartier dinners, while chilled sides like tangy *muksabal* and herb-strewn *dotori muk muchim* bring cooling acidity. Everything leans into the drinking experience, which centers around the signature frosted *dongdongju*. Arriving with a thick slush of shaved ice bobbing under the wooden ladle, it delivers a biting, brain-freezing chill that cuts straight through the heavier fried fare. Whether stopping in for a full meal or claiming a rain-streaked window seat for late-night drinks, this neighborhood tavern delivers thoughtful Korean pub cooking with genuine heart.
Menu
- Icy Dongdongju₩6,500
- Boiled Pork Cheek₩22,000
- Half-and-half Jeon₩21,000
- 한우순살곱도리탕₩26,000
- 흑임자 제육두부김치₩18,000
- Cheese Shredded-potato Pancake₩15,900
- 통삼겹 김치찜₩31,000
- Fish Cake Soup₩17,000
Local tips
- Online waitlisting is available via CatchTable if there is a queue.
- Ring the unique bell or toy squeaker at your table to call the server.
- Pair any savory pancake with their signature sweet-and-pungent green onion kimchi.
Details
- Gangdong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–00:30
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 17:00–00:30
- Wednesday
- 17:00–00:30
- Thursday
- 17:00–00:30
- Friday
- 17:00–01:30
- Saturday
- 17:00–01:30