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Jongno · Ikseon-dong / Modern Korean & traditional liquor

Banju (Drinks with a Meal)

반주

4.3 · 278 Google reviews · read them

Hanwoo Yukhoe · beef tartare with laver chips

Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide

At a glance₩25,000 per personHours 15:00–23:00Open dailyLate nightGroups & sharingNear the sights
A mound of yukhoe, Korean seasoned raw beef tartare topped with a bright egg yolk and sesame seeds
Representative dish photo · CYAN · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.

Restaurant guide 🍽️

Editor’s overview

A modern Korean dining bar in Ikseon-dong pairing traditional Korean liquor with shareable plates such as bulgogi potato jeon, octopus carpaccio, perilla-cream gnocchi, crab spaghetti and charcoal-scented Hanwoo yukhoe with gim bugak. DiningCode reviewers most often describe it as pretty, clean, quiet and upscale.

Menu and ordering

Share the Bulgogi Potato Jeon (₩25,000) and the Hanwoo Yukhoe with Gim Bugak (₩23,000).

Bulgogi Gamjachae-jeon (potato pancake) ₩25,000; Charcoal Hanwoo Yukhoe & Gim Bugak ₩23,000; Perilla-Cream Gnocchi ₩26,000; Octopus Carpaccio ₩23,000

Before you go

Opens at 15:00 and runs to 23:00, so it suits a late afternoon or evening visit. There is terrace seating and a private room; Jongno 3-ga Station is about 130 m away.

31 Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 130 m · 15:00–23:00 · Open daily

Neighborhood
Jongno · Ikseon-dong
Food style
Modern Korean & traditional liquor
Typical spend
₩25,000 per person
Key prices
Bulgogi Gamjachae-jeon (potato pancake) ₩25,000; Charcoal Hanwoo Yukhoe & Gim Bugak ₩23,000; Perilla-Cream Gnocchi ₩26,000; Octopus Carpaccio ₩23,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026)

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At a glance

✓ Traveler check

What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.

Rating
★4.3 from 278 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 반주 — 한우 육회 · 숯불향 육회와 김부각
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Takes reservations (Google listing)
Getting there
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 130 m · 15:00–23:00
Budget
about ₩25,000 per person

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

FROM OTHER DINERS

What do diners say on Google?

4.3278 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28

Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.

NEAR YOU

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Questions people ask about Banju (Drinks with a Meal)

What should I order at Banju (Drinks with a Meal)?

Share the Bulgogi Potato Jeon (₩25,000) and the Hanwoo Yukhoe with Gim Bugak (₩23,000).

How much does a meal at Banju (Drinks with a Meal) cost?

Expect about ₩25,000 per person. Bulgogi Gamjachae-jeon (potato pancake) ₩25,000; Charcoal Hanwoo Yukhoe & Gim Bugak ₩23,000; Perilla-Cream Gnocchi ₩26,000; Octopus Carpaccio ₩23,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).

When is Banju (Drinks with a Meal) open?

15:00–23:00. Open daily.

Where is Banju (Drinks with a Meal) and how do I get there?

Banju (Drinks with a Meal) is at 31 Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 돈화문로11다길 31. The nearest station is Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 130 m.

Who is Banju (Drinks with a Meal) good for?

Banju (Drinks with a Meal) suits Late night, Groups & sharing, Near the sights.

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