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양철지붕 본점
About
A long-running Sinsa indoor pocha with handwritten walls and retro atmosphere, known for cheese seafood tteokbokki and garlic gizzard.
At 양철지붕 본점, the first drink may arrive with an unexpectedly crisp, sweet-edged bite: raw sweet potato, served as the house’s complimentary starter with a dipping sauce. It is a small, memorable introduction to a place whose pleasures are firmly in the pocha tradition—generous plates, easy drinking, and a room marked by years of handwritten notes on the walls. The signature pairing is hard to overlook. Cheese seafood tteokbokki arrives under a generous blanket of melted cheese, with chewy rice cakes and plenty of seafood in a sauce one visitor found flavorful without being overwhelmingly spicy. Beside it, chicken gizzard grilled with whole garlic brings a more savory, chewy contrast. These are substantial dishes, and both have the sort of appeal that makes a second glass feel natural. The menu also ranges across familiar drinking companions such as fish cake soup, spicy chicken feet, and stir-fried cartilage. The atmosphere is less polished cocktail bar than lived-in indoor pojangmacha: warm, low-key lighting, a broad opening to the street, tightly arranged tables, and walls carrying the marks—and signatures—of past guests. One account describes a single outdoor table; inside, visitors mention seating for small groups as well as larger gatherings. On a quieter weekday, the room can feel relaxed; on busy weekends, reviewers report waiting. It suits either a casual round with a friend or a group settling in over several plates. Near Sinsa Station and the Garosu-gil area, 양철지붕 본점 makes sense as a place to extend an evening over food rather than simply stop for a quick drink. Come hungry for the cheese seafood tteokbokki, order the garlic-forward gizzard for contrast, and save a little attention for that unusual first taste of raw sweet potato. The appeal is not novelty for novelty’s sake, but the satisfying rhythm of a proper indoor pocha meal.
Menu
- Cheese Seafood Tteokbokki₩25,000
- Gizzard with Whole Garlic₩22,000
- 닭떡볶이₩22,000
- 낙지떡볶이₩22,000
- Seafood Tteokbokki₩22,000
- 해물계란탕₩22,000
- 치즈통감자₩21,000
- 오징어통마늘구이₩21,000
- 소막창통마늘구이₩23,000
- Dried Pollock And Egg Soup₩21,000
Local tips
- Use Sinsa Station Exit 8; the walk takes under 10 minutes.
- Weekend evenings can involve a wait; visit on a weekday for a quieter meal.
- The outdoor seating is very limited, so call ahead to ask about availability.
- The raw sweet potato served as a starter is not refillable.
Details
- Sinsa Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 17:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–02:00
- Friday
- 17:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–02:00