Majoo
마주
About
Cozy private-room pub in Dasan offering affordable small plates, beef tartare, highballs, and whiskey by the glass.
Tucked on the second floor of Solbo Plaza near Dasan Station in Namyangju, Maju conceals its interior behind blank windows, leaving little to the eye from the street except a QR code. Step through the entrance, however, and the space unfolds into a modern, quietly dimmed hideaway arranged into curtained, private booth rooms built for solo drinkers, intimate dates, and small gatherings of up to four. Warm lighting and partitioned nooks keep background noise low, allowing unhurried conversations to take center stage over an evening drink. The kitchen keeps prices surprisingly grounded, defying the typical markup associated with private-room bars. Guests are greeted with complimentary mounds of peanuts and truffle-scented popcorn before perusing a menu led by raw beef cuts. The yukhoe arrives lightly seasoned and clean, sidestepping heavy marinades to spotlight the tender, lean meat, while the thickly sliced yuk-sashimi offers a richer, chew-forward bite. For cooked plates, the gambas pasta delivers plump, snap-tender shrimp resting in garlic-infused olive oil that avoids greasiness. Those seeking a lighter pairing gravitate toward the jamón melon, a straightforward balance of salty cured ham against cold, honeyed fruit. Drinks lean heavily into accessibility. Beyond the house Maju highball and cold beers, the bar’s chief draw is its approachable list of whiskies served by the glass. The single-pour format lets guests sample across peat, smoke, and sweet grain profiles without committing to full bottles or steep tabs. Open on weeknights until midnight and closed on weekends, Maju caters to local commuters and small groups wanting an off-the-radar spot to decompress over raw beef and a neat dram.
Menu
- Beef Tartare₩12,900
- Beef Sashimi₩12,900
- Gambas Pasta₩12,900
- Mungtigi (Korean-style Raw Beef)₩39,900
- 육회 150g₩9,900
- 육사시미 150g₩12,900
- Salmon Sashimi₩12,900
- 육사시미초밥 8pcs₩12,900
- 연어초밥 8pcs₩12,900
- 마주 하이볼₩8,900
- 국산 맥주₩5,000
- Imported Beer₩6,000
Local tips
- Rooms accommodate up to 4 people with curtain partitions for privacy.
- Closed on weekends; open weekdays only from 17:00 to 24:00.
- Order premium whiskies by the glass alongside budget-friendly bar bites.
Details
- Dasan Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 17:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–23:00
- Friday
- 17:00–23:00
- Saturday
- —