Chin & Nojeu
친앤노즈
About
Dimly lit, stylish wine bar tucked on the third floor of an Euljiro alley, serving seasonal wine pairings, pastas, and handcrafted desserts.
Tucked away on the third floor of an unassuming building in Euljiro 3-ga, Chin and Nose offers a moody escape from the chaotic tangle of neon signs and narrow alleyways below. Reached via a steep flight of stairs next to an arcade claw machine shop, the dimly lit wine bar balances industrial grit with understated warmth. Rough white walls, steel accents, and dark wood finishes set the tone, anchored by stacks of wine bottles and racks of glowing glassware. Widely spaced tables and a tucked-away group seating area keep conversation intimate, drawing couples on dates and small groups seeking a relaxed hideaway. The kitchen moves far beyond standard bar bites, treating wine pairing as a serious craft. A standout among the savory dishes is the white ragù pasta, featuring spiral-shaped noodles thoroughly coated in a rich, deeply savory sauce topped with crisp fried onions. Seafood is handled with distinct finesse: aged mackerel sashimi (*shime saba*) arrives dressed in fragrant perilla oil and paired with crunchy fried capers, while the skewered Spanish mackerel is aged, glazed in a savory miso sauce, and grilled until tender alongside blistered shishito peppers. Lighter cravings are met by truffle oil french fries or sea bass in a white wine clam broth. Desserts receive equal attention, making Chin and Nose as suited for a late-night second round as it is for a full dinner. Guests linger over house-made sweets like the pecan praline chocolate tart or a reimagined chocolate donut filled with rich chocolate mousse and coated in crunchy crumble. To drink, the cellar spans red, white, sparkling, natural, and non-alcoholic wines by the bottle or glass, supplemented by craft beer and whisky. It is a quiet, deliberate sanctuary tailored for slow evenings and lingering pours in the heart of Jung-gu.
Menu
- White Ragu Pasta₩18,000
- Mackerel Sashimi with Perilla Oil₩23,000
- 키슈 로렌₩12,000
- 아구간 토스트 4pcs₩14,000
- Fried Eggplant₩15,000
- 생선살 튀김₩15,000
- 쉬림프 크로켓 4pcs₩18,000
- 새우 당근 허브 샐러드₩17,000
- 굴 오일 파스타₩18,000
- 연어 아몬드 크림₩22,000
- 일본식 삼치 구이₩28,000
Local tips
- Look for the narrow stairway right next to the claw-machine arcade.
- Good spacing between tables makes it ideal for dates and quieter conversations.
- Use the nearby Euljiro 3-ga street public parking, free after 19:00 on weekdays and after 15:00 on Saturdays.
- Walk-ins are often accommodated, but reservations are recommended for groups.
Details
- Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 17:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–23:00
- Friday
- 17:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–01:00