심마니 — Restaurant in Seoul

This is a new location. Still the same cool grotto like vibe with inscribed gourd/ladles hanging around with graffiti on the walls. There are plank tables with log stools, some with cushions and some tables in nooks. The makgeolli is cold, slightly sweet and delicious. There is also the requisite jeon/pancake selection and beer and soju are available. There are other items on the menu, but they're written in Korean, so you'll need to ask or try to make out the handwriting if you can't speak/read Korean.

If you don't speak Korean, "makgeolli" and "buchu jeon" or "kimchi jeon" should get you the drink and chive pancake or kimchi pancake. Stir the makgeolli with the gourd ladle and pour a bit in to the bowl and drink it. ...

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