Exploring the Newest Hotspot in Hongdae: Heop Hongdae Main Branch
Hello, I'm Magoknaru's new wife!
It's that time of year again when summer vacation for college students is coming to an end.
Today, I'm heading to Heop Hongdae Main Branch, a new pocha (Korean-style pub) located near Hongdae and Sangsu Station.
Address: 1st Floor, 11-5, Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
It's about a 4-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 1.
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday: 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM (*Sundays: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM)
The atmosphere at Heop Hongdae Main Branch is definitely something that people in their 20s would enjoy.
Here's a peek at some of the menu items and prices:
- Chilled Pork Bossam: ₩12,900
- Seafood Stir-Fried Udon: ₩15,900
- Homemade Ham Steak: ₩15,900
- Mountain-High Bulgogi Hot Pot: ₩14,900
- Tomato Mussel Stew: ₩11,900
- Makgeolli Clam Soup: ₩12,900
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps: ₩13,900
- Baekjok (White Pig's Feet): ₩8,900
- Extra Thick Meat Pancake: ₩14,900
Their drinks are quite unique. They have bucket-sized alcoholic beverages priced around ₩7,000!
- 1L Peach Soju Bucket
- 1L Watermelon Soju Bucket
- 1L Maksa (Makgeolli & Cider) Bucket
Since Heop Hongdae Main Branch is a new pocha, the interior is very clean and features a variety of seating options.
We chose a table with a circular arrangement.
They even give you chicken leg snacks and popcorn as a basic side dish – such thoughtful service from Heop Hongdae!
Here's what sets them apart:
- Chef-prepared dishes made fresh by a hotel chef
- Affordable and delicious snacks, not mass-produced
- A new and trendy place in Sangsu
- Special services and review events for Hongdae students
Passing by, I also saw a Kanda Soba restaurant! Heop Hongdae Main Branch is located inside a new building, just past that alley.
We ordered the 1L Maksa Bucket, the Homemade Ham Steak, and the Seafood Stir-Fried Udon.
The owner's thoughtfulness shines through – they even have Febreze hanging on the restroom door! Such consideration!
The 1L Maksa has arrived! Let me give it a try.
The generous portion of Maksa is definitely worth the price! It's perfectly suited to my taste!
The Homemade Ham Steak is here!
Heop Hongdae Main Branch makes their own homemade ham. They recommended enjoying it with butter and whole-grain mustard to enhance the flavor.
Since it's homemade ham, it's different from regular ham. It's a taste that makes you want to keep drinking!
The Seafood Stir-Fried Udon is here! Heop Hongdae really spoils you! Just look at the portion size!
The Seafood Stir-Fried Udon is slightly spicy and the noodles are perfectly chewy. It's delicious and goes down so well with drinks!
My husband and I had a great time chatting and enjoying ourselves at Heop Hongdae Main Branch.
Here are my recommendations:
- Perfect for Gen Z!
- Great for a second round of drinks!
- The taste is above average!
- It's clean, which is a plus!
- Perfect place for conversation!
When I got home, I enjoyed some marron glacé from Angelina that my husband received from his company.
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