Jojo Yeonnam Branch
죠죠 연남점
About
Lively Yeonnam-dong teppanyaki eatery serving Tokyo-style monjayaki, okonomiyaki, and yakisoba cooked right on tabletop griddles.
Following successful locations in Seongsu and Yongsan, Jojo expands its iron-griddle craft to Mapo's Yeonnam-dong. Founded by an owner-chef recognized on *Culinary Class Wars 2* under the moniker "Teppan Master," this cozy, wood-toned eatery centers on the sizzling communal ritual of Japanese *teppanyaki*. When the weather permits, wide-open street-facing windows flood the room with cool breezes, framing a lively neighborhood scene. At every table, built-in teppan flat-tops ensure dishes stay piping hot from first bite to last scrape. Ordering includes a playful personal touch: guests write their names or nicknames on order slips, which arrive staked like festive miniature flags into the finished dishes. The defining draw here is monjayaki, a runny, savory Tokyo classic seldom found across Seoul. Staff visit the table to sizzle the batter over bare metal, rapidly chopping and spreading cabbage, rich mentaiko (pollock roe), melted cheese, and chewy mochi before instructing guests to scrape up the crispy-bottomed crust using petite personal spatulas. Complementing the monja, Jojo’s signature okonomiyaki is thick and savory, while the karai yakisoba delivers chewy noodles tossed in a house-spiced sauce with pork, cabbage, shrimp, and a fried egg that tempers the gentle heat. For smaller bites, donpeiyaki arrives as a folded Japanese omelet stuffed with thinly sliced pork belly and oozing cheese. Diners often lean into the curated set menus—such as the Signature Two-Person pairing of okonomiyaki, karai yakisoba, and donpeiyaki, or combinations featuring their smooth potato salad. Paired with a refreshing house Jojo highball, the venue delivers an authentic, iron-seared Tokyo tavern experience in the heart of western Seoul.
Menu
- Mentaiko Monjayaki₩19,500
- Jojo Signature Okonomiyaki₩17,000
- Signature 2-Person Set₩39,000
- 시그니처 2인₩39,000
- 몬자야끼 2인₩39,500
- Spicy Yakisoba₩14,000
- Tonpeiyaki₩9,000
- Jojo Yakisoba₩14,000
- 죠죠 오코노미야끼₩17,000
- 폭포테이토₩7,000
- 부타(돼지) 치즈 오코노미야끼₩15,000
- 카이센(해물) 오코노미야끼₩15,000
Local tips
- Write your nickname on the order slip to see it flagged adorably on your okonomiyaki.
- Staff prepare monjayaki directly on the griddle at your table.
- Order the Signature 2-person set for a satisfying combo of okonomiyaki, karai yakisoba, and tonpeiyaki.
- Remote queueing or CatchTable reservation is recommended for busy weekend hours.
Details
- Hongik University Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
- 11:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:00
- Friday
- 11:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:00