Years of Survival: Over 11 Years
The main branch in Seohyun has been operating for more than 11 years. This decade of culinary expertise has been perfectly preserved and passed down to the Migeum branch.
Authentic K-Level: 3/5
“Hachiro” refers to the Japanese Shiba Inu, and “Donburi” is a traditional Japanese rice bowl dish.
Price Range: Moderate ($7–$13 per person)
This is a standard and reasonable price range for the Seoul and Gyeonggi metropolitan areas.
Ordering Difficulty: Medium
The ordering tablets don’t support English yet, but the menu includes photos for every dish, making it quite easy to choose your meal.
Ordering Tip (The Must-Tries): Natto-dong, Sake Natto-dong
When visiting a Japanese restaurant, why not try the most authentic flavors? Natto is a quintessential traditional Japanese food. Since it’s made from fermented soybeans, it’s rich in protein and excellent for digestion. Personally, I love its unique texture and aroma.
If the slimy texture or pungent scent of Natto feels a bit too adventurous, I recommend their signature menu: Mix Gatsudong. The combination of crispy Japanese-style frying, succulent shrimp (or pork), savory-sweet sauce, and warm white rice is so comforting that I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Getting There: Subway, Bus
The restaurant is conveniently located right in front of Migeum Station (Exit 7) and a major bus stop. Address: 51 Dolma-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Parking: Available
You can use the underground parking lot of the building. One hour of free parking is provided.
Personal Experience: Avoiding the Lunch Rush
If you’re planning to visit, I highly recommend avoiding the weekday lunch rush, especially after 12:00 PM. This is when office workers from the surrounding area flood the restaurants, and you’ll likely face a long wait. Fortunately, I arrived just before noon and managed to snag a seat!
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