Underground 102 No. 5 Branch
지하102호 5호점
About
Multi-story izakaya near Hapjeong Station featuring a rooftop terrace and smoky beef garlic jjamppong served until dawn.
Occupying a green-accented standalone building just off the cherry blossom cafe street by Hapjeong Station, the fifth outpost of Jiha 102-ho spans three full floors, including an airy rooftop terrace. It carves out a distinct rhythm on each level: the first floor offers an intimate, dreamlike calm, the second hums with spirited chatter and street-facing views, and the open-air rooftop welcomes evening breezes alongside dog-friendly tables. Open into the predawn hours, it serves as a reliable refuge for late-night gatherings in Mapo. The kitchen leans on robust izakaya staples, often grouped into generous combination sets. The undisputed anchor across the tables is the beef garlic jjamppong. Served fully simmered in a heavy ceramic bowl, the soup carries an assertive smoky wok aroma layered with sliced brisket, bok choy, tender cabbage, and chewy udon noodles that easily double as a hearty meal. Pairings are equally purposeful. The charcoal-grilled chicken plate highlights springy chicken neck meat glazed in a savory teriyaki reduction alongside crunchy cartilage, plated with whole-grain mustard, pickled ginger, and fresh wasabi. Raw seafood options feature assorted sashimi sourced directly from Noryangjin Fish Market, while dishes like lemon cream shrimp salad offer a crisp, tangy counterpoint to the heat of the soup. For an unpretentious finish, the Ottogi fried rice remixes pulverized cup-ramen noodles, mushrooms, and scrambled eggs into an unapologetic blast of savory comfort. Drinks range across highballs served in chilled stainless tumblers, draft beers, and regional Korean spirits like Busan’s Diamond soju, frequently paired with zero-calorie black tea tonic. Accompanied by complimentary nibbles of crispy shrimp chips and sugar-dusted sliced tomatoes, the venue bridges the gap between a casual date spot and a sprawling late-night hideaway.
Menu
- Beef Garlic Jjamppong₩23,000
- Assorted Sashimi₩42,000
- Charcoal-Grilled Chicken₩21,000
- 차돌박이마늘짬뽕₩22,000
- 오늘의 사시미₩37,000
- 일본식 오뎅탕₩20,000
- 매운 해물 국물 떡볶이₩18,000
- 차돌박이마늘쌈뽕₩22,000
- Sukiyaki₩22,000
- Clam Soup₩18,000
- Salmon Sashimi₩35,000
Local tips
- Visit before 8 PM on weekdays (Mon-Thu) to get free fried chicken skin.
- Order set menus to receive complimentary sugared tomatoes.
- Head to the 3rd floor if you want rooftop terrace seating.
Details
- Hapjeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 14:00–06:00
- Monday
- 14:00–06:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00–06:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00–06:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–06:00
- Friday
- 14:00–06:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–06:00