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Damhwa

Damhwa

담화

Japanese

About

A converted two-story house near Sangbong Station, serving Japanese-style sashimi, hot pots, pasta, and drinks in a lively, room-like setting.

Tucked into the residential side streets near Sangbong Station, Damhwa breathes new life into a converted two-story house. Retaining the distinctive layout of a private home, the venue spreads across warm, semi-subterranean nooks, private dining rooms, and airy multi-level spaces with generously spaced tables. The aesthetic hints at an intimate neighborhood bistro, yet the bustling energy—often humming with friends sharing late-night drinks and wedding celebratory gatherings—cements its identity as a spirited modern izakaya. Rather than leaning on insubstantial drinking snacks, Damhwa operates with an ambitious kitchen where every plate feels like a complete meal. A perennial centerpiece is the assorted aged sashimi (*modeum sukseonghoe*), artfully plated and served with specific guidance to wrap lean white fish in delicate gamtae and richer, oilier cuts in crisp roasted seaweed. Diners should watch for scallops in the rotation, while staff step in table-side to toss the rich uni pasta, coating every strand in umami without a trace of fishiness. Equally sought-after is the myeongran oil pasta, where the savory brininess of pollock roe anchors the glossy noodles, keeping the dish balanced and grounding. For lingering evenings and cold snaps, communal pots like the sukiyaki jeongol—heaped with tofu and mushrooms, ideal with chewy udon noodles stirred into the simmering broth—and the spicy kimchi katsu nabe anchor the tables. The beverage program complements the diverse menu, pairing comforting nibbles of dried shrimp with draft pours like Paulaner and Blanc, along with soju, highballs, and sake. Because portions are substantial, Damhwa functions far better as a dinner-first destination than a spot for grazing after drinks elsewhere. With no dedicated on-site parking, arriving on foot via Sangbong Station’s nearby exits is ideal. The homey, multi-room footprint delivers a cozy setting that turns an ordinary dinner into an occasion.

Menu

  • Pollock roe oil pasta명란 오일 파스타₩21,000
  • Sukiyaki hot pot스키야키 전골₩32,000
  • Assorted aged sashimi모듬 숙성회₩45,000
  • Uni pasta우니 파스타₩25,000
  • Kimchi katsu-nabe hot pot김치가츠나베 전골₩28,000
  • Salmon steak연어 스테이크₩25,000
  • 스키야끼전골₩32,000
  • Futomaki후토마끼₩30,000
  • Salmon Sashimi연어사시미₩30,000
  • Chicken Karaage치킨가라아게₩19,000
  • Fried Eggplant가지튀김₩21,000
  • 새우해장라면₩10,000

Local tips

  • Reserve through Naver, especially for weekend visits when waits can occur.
  • Parking is unavailable; use public transit or a nearby paid parking lot.
  • The substantial pasta and hot-pot dishes suit a first meal better than a light second round.
  • The restaurant is lively rather than quiet, even though some seating has a date-friendly feel.

Details

Nearest station
Sangbong Station

Opening hours

Sunday
17:00–01:00
Monday
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Tuesday
17:00–01:00
Wednesday
17:00–01:00
Thursday
17:00–01:00
Friday
17:00–02:00
Saturday
17:00–02:00

Hours vary by day and source; generally open from late morning or 5:00 PM until 1:00–2:00 AM, with a 15:00–17:00 break. Check current hours before visiting.

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