Ratings
Review split — 808 on Korean platforms, 25 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.4 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
An evenings-only Japanese room on the second floor of a Toegye-ro building in Sindang, working through small plates — mentaiko potato, yuba, grilled pork jowl — alongside a sashimi platter presented as a cake. Open from six until midnight, and among the small share of drinking-style venues in Seoul that Korean guides explicitly flag as comfortable for solo diners.
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
₩8,000-12,000 small plates · ₩18,000 pork jowl · ₩30,000 sashimi cake (Diningcode menu, 2026-07)
18:00-24:00 (Diningcode, 2026-07)
Walk-in
Evenings only. Bookable through CatchTable, but walk-ins are taken and Diningcode lists it as both a waiting and a reservation venue.
Sindang-dong, Jung-gu
중구 퇴계로 386-1 (신당동, 2층) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Chef Park Joon-woo — "준우야, 네 채널이잖아!" 꼰대형 김풍 vs 박준우, 신당동 맛집에서 벌어진 일 2026-04-18
Good to know
What is Simibe?
Simibe is a Japanese restaurant in Sindang-dong, Seoul, operating since 1998. The dish to order is Sashimi cake.
Do I need a reservation at Simibe?
No — Simibe is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Evenings only. Bookable through CatchTable, but walk-ins are taken and Diningcode lists it as both a waiting and a reservation venue.
How much does Simibe cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Simibe. ₩8,000-12,000 small plates · ₩18,000 pork jowl · ₩30,000 sashimi cake (Diningcode menu, 2026-07)
Can I order at Simibe without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Simibe keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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