Mangwon Izakaya Hippo: Seafood Omakase & Cozy Private Dining

Izakaya Exterior

Mangwon Izakaya Hippo exterior Japanese style entrance Mangwon Seoul

Mangwon Izakaya Hippo features a small Japanese-style exterior with a warm and minimal design. The entrance feels hidden and cozy, giving a quiet local izakaya vibe.

Cozy Interior & Tatami Room

Mangwon Izakaya Hippo interior wooden seating cozy izakaya

Mangwon Izakaya Hippo table seating Japanese style interior

Mangwon Izakaya Hippo features a small and cozy interior with a warm wooden setup. There is also a private mini tatami-style room, creating a quiet and intimate dining experience.

Omakase Course Start

Mangwon Izakaya Hippo omakase course menu seafood set

Mangwon Izakaya Hippo offers an omakase-style course, and we ordered the set for two. It includes a variety of fresh seafood and small dishes, making it a great way to try multiple flavors in one meal.

Flounder Sashimi

Thinly sliced flounder sashimi served fresh. The texture is soft and delicate with a clean, mild taste.

Seafood Course Plate

Mangwon Hippo omakase seafood course octopus roe

A composed dish with octopus, roe, and small side items. Lightly seasoned and clean in flavor, perfect between heavier dishes.

Sea Urchin Bibimbap

Sea urchin served over rice with seaweed and greens. It has a savory and slightly creamy taste that blends well together.

Grilled Squid Roe Butter

Mangwon Hippo grilled squid butter dish izakaya food

Grilled squid with buttery flavor and a slightly smoky finish. The texture is chewy and rich, making it a standout dish.

Assorted Seafood Plate

Mangwon Hippo seafood plate shrimp scallops sea snails

A variety of seafood including shrimp, scallops, and sea snails. Fresh ingredients and simple plating highlight the natural flavors.

Bite-size Cake Dessert

Mangwon Hippo izakaya dessert bite size cake with fruit

A small bite-size cake served with fresh fruits. Light and slightly sweet, it works well as a refreshing finish to the course.

🧾 Final thoughts

A great value omakase where you can enjoy a variety of fresh seafood for just ₩39,000 (~$29) per person.

📍 Address : B1, 5 Donggyo-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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🍽 Menu : Omakase seafood course (₩39,000 / ~$29)
💵 Price : 39,000 KRW (~$29) per person
🕒 Hours : Weekdays 18:00–22:00 / Weekends 16:00–22:30
📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hippo.mangwon
📌 Reservation : https://app.catchtable.co.kr/ct/shop/hippo.mangwon