Roden Bar Guro Digital Station
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About
Cozy Japanese-style oden bar near Guro Digital Complex, serving premium Busan fish cake sets and warm broth alongside casual outdoor terrace seating.
Tucked into the busy alleys of Guro Digital Complex’s Kkall-kkal Street, right beside the Four Points by Sheraton, Rodeng Bar draws a steady stream of local office workers looking to unwind. Even on a Monday evening, the spot hums with conversation, offering an inviting izakaya feel anchored by warm lighting, snug indoor tables, and open-air terrace seating that spills out onto the pavement when the weather allows. The centerpiece of the experience is the house broth, brewed daily and kept steaming hot right at the table. Diners receive deep, elongated cups alongside crisp, fried chicken-drumstick snacks and pickled radish. Rather than serving as drinking vessels, the cups hold ladled soup and skewers upright, ensuring each piece stays saturated and warm between bites. Rodeng Bar sources its fish cakes directly from Busan each dawn, resulting in high fish-meat content that yields a notably springy, tender chew without turning soggy. The seven-piece signature assortment showcases this craft across varied textures and flavors: classic pleated skewers, pepper-laced fish cakes with a gentle heat, potato-starch-bound leaf shapes, half-moons, whimsical fish silhouettes, and varieties stuffed with melted mozzarella. The accompanying broth remains clean, light, and deeply savory rather than overly salty, making it easy to sip continuously alongside an icy draft beer—such as Hanmac or Cass—or a glass of citrusy yuzu sake. Beyond the steaming pots of broth, the kitchen prepares satisfying pub plates to round out a casual dinner or late-night second round. Tables frequently balance their skewer selections with sides like saucy stir-fried yakisoba, handmade crab croquettes with delicate fried exteriors, or creamy rose tteokbokki. With late hours stretching into the night, it provides an unpretentious, comforting haven for neighborhood workers to gather over simmering soup and cold drafts.
Menu
- Signature 7-Piece Oden Set₩18,000
Local tips
- Outdoor terrace seating is available for open-air drinks in nice weather.
- Great spot for after-work gatherings or casual second-round drinks.
- Oden is served in deep cups to keep skewers warm and soaked in broth.
Details
- Guro Digital Complex Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 17:00–01:00
- 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