Izakaya Myeongun in Anyang: Sashimi, Highballs, Reservations

Hello! Today I visited Izakaya Myeongun near Anyang Station. It used to be called Beomgorae, and I had heard a lot of good things about it back then, but I only made it there after the name changed.

Izakaya Myeongun

The location is somewhere between Anyang Station and Anyang Daengnidan-gil, near the Anyang Girls' High School intersection. It is not exactly right next to Anyang Station; it is about a 10-minute walk. Since I live nearby, it was easy for me to visit, but it may be a little inconvenient if you are coming by transit. 📍 Hours 17:00–24:00 Last order: 23:00 Closed every Sunday 📍 Parking Naver says parking is available, but personally I wondered if it would really be easy. This is a bar tucked into a narrow alley, and the space in front of the shop did not look wide. If you need parking, I recommend calling to check before you go.

My friend had reserved through Catch Table the day before, and when we arrived on time, a two-person table was already set for us. I could not take photos of the inside because it was already full, but the seating included two-person tables, bar seats, and four-person tables. The basic anju was cabbage with sauce. I mostly ate it for the sauce, and it was pretty good.

2–3 person sashimi platter Soju, highball

Since we came for a light first round, we ordered one sashimi platter and drinks. I noticed that if you scan the QR code attached to the table, the menu comes up and you can order from your phone.

The sashimi we ordered arrived. A staff member brought it over, but they did not explain the types of fish, so we just guessed as we ate.

The plate itself was a little small, but the sashimi pieces were generally on the larger side, and they tasted fresh. Maybe because it was a 2–3 person sashimi platter, some items had two pieces and some had three. It was not a filling amount for two people, but for sashimi, I thought the value was pretty good.

They also served gim seaweed with it, and it was delicious wrapped with a bit of wasabi.

The Suntory highball was good too. I do not really like highballs that taste like soft drinks with no alcohol flavor, but Myeongun's Suntory highball had an alcoholic note while still tasting refreshing.

I cannot remember whether we ordered the ice cream, received it as service, or got it through a review event, but it was really delicious. It tasted just like lemon sorbet from a fine dining restaurant, and I liked it even more than the lemon sorbet I had at a fine dining place in Yeonnam-dong.

If it was not on the menu, it might not be possible to order it, but even thinking about it again makes me want to eat it. I recommend Izakaya Myeongun as a local neighborhood bar in Anyang. The friend I went with is a regular here, and they said the other menu items are all good too. Since it is nearby, I will come again. There can be waits on weekends or during weekday peak times, so I recommend using Catch Table. #AnyangIzakaya #AnyangIlbeongaIzakaya #AnyangStationIzakaya #AnyangStationBar #AnyangIlbeongaBar #AnyangIlbeongaSashimi #AnyangSashimi #AnyangRestaurants

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