Yumeomiru
유메오미루
About
Ghibli-inspired izakaya in Hipjiro with folding doors that open to alley breezes, serving charcoal-grilled yakitori and highballs.
Tucked just off Euljiro 3-ga Station’s Exit 10, Yumeomiru—translating to “to dream”—offers an intimate hideaway amidst the brick alleyways of Hipjiro. Warm orange lighting spills through wooden accents, illuminating an interior decorated with whimsical Studio Ghibli accents, anime figurines, and curated Japanese posters. When the weather cooperates, the facade’s large folding doors swing wide, dissolving the boundary between the dining room and the street to capture the lively outdoor energy of an alleyway *yajang*. At its core, the kitchen functions as a dedicated charcoal skewer bar. Rather than resting pre-cooked cuts over heat, cooks grill skewers directly over the flames to order, turning out chicken cuts with a glossy, glistening sheen and an unmistakable kiss of charcoal smoke. An assortment platter—available in sets of six or ten—might feature tender cuts of chicken neck (*dakmoksal*), juicy tenderloin, crisp chicken skin, and savory bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes, all basted in a house-made sweet-and-savory soy tare glaze. A light dusting of spicy *shichimi* powder balances the rendered richness. Beyond the yakitori, the menu delivers a wide spectrum of izakaya staples designed for pairing with crisp highballs, chu-hi, or cold draft beer. A classic griddled okonomiyaki brings savory depth, while spicy, wok-charred *jjambbong*, freshly fried oysters, and cold, pungently sharp *tako wasabi* (octopus tossed in grated wasabi stem) accommodate both quick solo bites and drawn-out gatherings. While peak evening hours draw crowds of neighborhood office workers and couples to the small tables, the ambient chatter never overpowers the tranquil, nostalgic retreat carved out inside.
Menu
- Assorted Skewers (6 pcs)
- Tako Wasabi
- 사케세트₩89,000
- 하이볼세트₩46,000
- 모모(닭다리살)₩3,600
- 매콤모모₩3,700
- 네기마(닭+파)₩3,800
- 사사미(닭안심)₩3,500
- 사사미 명란마요₩3,700
- 사사미 와사비마요₩3,700
- 세세리(닭목살)₩3,800
- 난코츠(닭연골)₩3,800
Local tips
- Enjoy the open folding door seating during good weather for an alley patio vibe.
- Order the assorted yakitori skewers paired with house highballs.
- Call ahead to check for open tables during peak weekend dinner hours.
- Closed every Sunday, so plan your visit between Monday and Saturday.
Details
- Euljiro 3(sam)-ga
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 18:00–02:00
- Monday
- 18:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 18:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 18:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 18:00–02:00
- Friday
- 18:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 18:00–02:00