Somunnan Sungokju — Korean pub food in Mia-dong

Name: Somunnan Sungokju
Address: 99 Solmae-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Mia-dong, 1F), Seoul, KR
Price range: $$

Ratings

Google: ★ 4.4 (65)
Naver: ★ 4.49 (309)
Kakao Map: ★ 4.8 (25)
DiningCode: 64/100 · ★ 4.6 (4)

Review split — 344 on Korean platforms, 65 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 ★ 4.2 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

A 1990s-era neighborhood makgeolli bar near Mia Station, known for a huge lineup of regional makgeolli (40+ varieties) and cheap, generous anju like live octopus, mussel soup, raw oysters, and pan-fried dishes served as set courses. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).

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Order this

Know before you go

₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person

Kimchi-jjigae with tuna, pork or saury ₩12,000; gyeran-mari or dotorimuk ₩8,000; buchu or kimchi jeon ₩7,000 (2026)

17:00-01:00, closed Tuesdays

Walk right in

Walk-in

Mia-dong, Gangbuk

강북구 솔매로 99 (미아동,(지상1층)) — show this to your taxi driver

Open since 1992

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Who's featured this place

From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.

Kim Three Meals✓ — 메뉴 4개 미친 코스 가격 실화!? 돈쭐내줘야하는 25년 넘은 가성비 노포 2025-11-17

Good to know

What is Somunnan Sungokju?

Somunnan Sungokju is a pocha drinking restaurant in Mia-dong, Seoul, operating since 1992. The dish to order is Live octopus (sannakji).

Do I need a reservation at Somunnan Sungokju?

No — Somunnan Sungokju is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.

How much does Somunnan Sungokju cost per person?

Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Somunnan Sungokju. Kimchi-jjigae with tuna, pork or saury ₩12,000; gyeran-mari or dotorimuk ₩8,000; buchu or kimchi jeon ₩7,000 (2026)

Can I order at Somunnan Sungokju without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Somunnan Sungokju 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.