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Second-floor Korean dining pub near Songridan-gil featuring open windows, cozy ambient sound, and creative dishes like smoked pork ribs and sujibbi.

Tucked onto the second floor of a quiet alley near Songpanaru Station, Yasimjak operates as a Korean dining pub designed for leisurely, late-evening drinking. Its name translates to drinking deep into the night, and the space leans into that promise. Large, fully openable windows let in natural breezes that evoke an open-air terrace, while high-caliber sound engineering keeps background tunes vibrant without drowning out conversation across the generously spaced tables. The kitchen pairs classic drinking food with modern, fusion-forward touches, preparing orders freshly on demand. A standout is the romesco smoked pork ribs, perfumed with smoky flame and balanced by the savory richness of romesco sauce. For hot-pot comfort, bubbling nabe pots of house-broth sukiyaki arrive loaded with thinly sliced beef and vegetables. Chewy hand-torn pasta stars in the rose cream sujebi, providing a dense, springy texture that works better than typical noodles against the luscious, spiced cream. Sides maintain the same indulgence: shredded potato pancakes (gamjachaajeon) arrive griddled until crisp, finished with truffle oil and a snow of Grana Padano, while springy scallion-topped yuringi features fried chicken thigh meat over tangy sauce. Late-night crowds rolling in after strolling Seokchon Lake often veer toward bubbling pots of perilla-leaf boneless dak-bokkeum-tang, pairing the rich broth with karaage rice balls, or opting for comfort bowls of springy cheese-truffle Chapagetti. Beverages span from crisp draft Terra and classic soju to premium spirits like Hwayo and Ilpoom Jinro. Bright fruit highballs, particularly the tart wild raspberry (san-ttalgi) and sweet orange iterations, are house favorites that cut through the heavier sauces. With digital table ordering, roomy seating, and breezy window perches bookable in advance, it serves Songridan-gil equally well for evening dates, casual reunions, and unfussy second-round nightcaps.