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100% beef, ground fresh every morning Takeout available on everything Wausan-ro, Hongdae

So juicy, it'll hit your shirt.
Yukgeupso — Hongdae's Smash Burger Joint

📍 Wausan-ro, Hongdae · 6-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station (Exits 8–9)

Forget thick, dry patties.
We smash ours onto a screaming-hot cast-iron grill — a crispy, lacy crust on the outside, all the juice locked in.

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SIDES & BEER

Sides & Beer

The partners in crime that make the burger twice as good.

Crispy Cajun seasoned fries

Crispy Sides

Hand-cut, seasoned generously

  • Cajun Crunch Fries Crispy outside, fluffy inside + garlic dipping sauce
    $3.49
  • Truffle Cheese Fries Italian truffle oil + a heavy snowfall of parmesan
    $4.99
  • Beer-Battered Onion Rings (8 pcs) Fresh onion sliced thick, fried crisp in beer batter
    $3.99
  • Jalapeño Cheddar Dip Our house dip, made for dunking fries and patties
    $1.49
An ice-cold glass of craft beer

Craft Drinks

Cold drafts and zero-sugar sodas

  • Hongdae Golden Ale (Draft) Tropical fruit notes, clean finish (450ml)
    $4.99
  • Brooklyn Lager (Bottle) The full-bodied lager a smash burger deserves
    $5.49
  • Coca-Cola / Coke Zero Chilled can with a cup of ice (355ml)
    $1.99
  • Dr Pepper Zero / Sparkling Water The cherry-kissed soda burger nerds ask for
    $1.99
Chef seasoning patties on a cast-iron flat-top
OUR PHILOSOPHY

"A place devoted to the essence of beef.
Yukgeupso's philosophy is simple."

No factory patties, pre-formed and frozen. Every morning we weigh out our golden ratio of brisket and chuck and grind it in-house, to exactly the right coarseness.

A beef ball hits the cast iron at 220°C (425°F) and gets smashed flat — that split second where the brown crust forms (hello, Maillard reaction). Crispy outside, juicy inside: a real American smash burger, done right.

Ground fresh twice daily · 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM
REAL GUEST REVIEW

Regulars, In Their Own Words

★★★★★

"I've tried seven-plus burger joints in Hongdae, and nobody touches this crispy smash texture. The salty bacon jam with a cold draft? Insane combo."

— Woo C. · Yeonnam-dong local, office worker
★★★★★

"Stopped in with friends before the club and we each crushed a double cheese. First bite — juice literally dripped on my shirt, lol. Already planning the next visit."

— Min J. · Hongik University student
★★★★★

"Even late — past 10 PM — you can get fresh-fried fries and a proper chicken burger. The English menu is friendly, too, so it's an easy spot to bring visiting friends."

Alex M. (Hongdae Traveler)
QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Order takeout at the in-store kiosk in about a minute, or find Yukgeupso on the major delivery apps and get it brought to your home or studio.

On Friday and weekend evenings (6:30–8:30 PM), our 18 seats — bar counter included — can fill up, with a light wait of about 10–15 minutes. Tables turn fast, so it never drags.

Yes — the Green Plant Burger is always on: a 100% plant-based soy-protein patty grilled to order, with non-dairy soy mayo. We can also swap in a vegan bun with no milk or butter.

Hongdae's alley-front shops don't have private lots, so there's no on-site parking. If you drive, the public lot near Hongik Univ. Station Exit 9 is a 3-minute walk — or hop on the subway.

FIND US

Find Us & How to Order

Hongdae Flagship — Details

  • Hours
    Tuesday – Sunday (closed Mondays)
    11:30 AM – 11:30 PM (last order 11:00 PM)
    · Fri & Sat: open late until 12:30 AM
  • Address
    1F, 16 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
    5-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 8 · near Sanullim Theater
  • Phone
    02-332-6900
Order from home (delivery apps)
Order on DoorDash Order on Uber Eats
Group & takeout reservations via KakaoTalk

Look for the matte black sign and yellow neon down the alley. There's a bench out front for waiting — and for your burger photo op.

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