Anju Maeul 안주마을

Salty fermented herring roe spooned over plain tofu sets the tone at this small seafood drinking spot in the Seochon alleys. Steamed squid (ojingeo-jjim), grilled fish, and bindaetteok, a mung bean pancake, follow the same idea of letting the ingredient carry the plate, and the lineup shifts with the season and the day's supply. Tables suit a few people sharing several dishes over soju or beer. The room is compact, so evenings and weekends can mean a long wait at the door. It is a short walk from Gyeongbokgung Station.