Yakitokoriyama
야키토리코사카
About
Intimate Geumho-dong yakitori bar grilling native Korean chicken over binchotan charcoal. Cozy counter seating with affordable omakase courses.
True to its name—*kosaka* translates from Japanese to "small hill"—this intimate Geumho-dong counter bar sits along an incline near Geumnam Market. Inside, the space is decidedly snug: a single run of bar seating facing the grill, outer coats hung neatly along the wall, and Japanese city pop playing while the solo owner bobs to the beat above the charcoal smoke. Even the restroom carries the transported feel, piped with Japanese radio broadcasts. Operating on a strict two-seating reservation format, the kitchen centers on native Korean chicken (*tojongdak*) skewered and grilled over high-heat binchotan charcoal. Dining here requires a per-person course commitment, shifting between a seven-stick omakase for the earlier seating and a five-stick progression for the later round. Each skewer lands directly on a dedicated plate in front of you, beginning with tender chicken hearts (*yeomtong*) seasoned simply with salt. The lean breast meat arrives intentionally rare at the center, sashimi-soft and brightened with a dab of fragrant yuzukosho. Other cuts highlight precise fire control: juicy chicken wings with crisped skin, plump drumstick meat charred alongside sweet scallions, and charred eggplant glistening with steam under its smoky surface. Drinks are mandatory, with a policy requiring at least one beverage per guest. Diners gather over glasses of cold draft beer poured with dense foam, highballs, and an extensive list of sake poured by the glass or bottle. Once the fixed skewers wrap up, the owner accepts à la carte additions and casual sides like grilled onigiri, washed down with cups of savory chicken broth (*tori soup*). Given the handful of bar stools and the owner managing both prep and service alone, securing a spot via CatchTable is essential before climbing the hill.
Menu
- Part 1 Yakitori 7-Skewer Course₩24,000
- Part 2 Yakitori 5-Skewer Course₩19,000
- Chicken Heart Skewer
- Chicken Breast / Tenderloin Skewer
- Chicken Thigh and Scallion Skewer
- Chicken Wing Skewer
- 염통 야키토리₩3,000
- 안심 야키토리₩3,000
- 다리살대파 야키토리₩3,500
- 근막 야키토리₩3,000
- 안쪽다리살 야키토리₩3,500
- 목살 야키토리₩4,000
Local tips
- Reserve via CatchTable in advance as counter seating is very limited.
- Order the multi-course yakitori omakase and complement it with additional skewers or rice balls.
- Per-person drink order and course order are required.
- Walking up from Geumho Station involves a steep uphill slope; taking a bus to Geumok Elementary School is easier.
Details
- Geumho Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 18:00–23:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- —
- Wednesday
- 19:00–23:30
- Thursday
- 19:00–23:30
- Friday
- 19:00–23:30
- Saturday
- 18:00–23:30