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Jeju, JejuRestaurants

Jeju Airport cutlassfish braise for two: Seongsim Jorim

Seongsim Jorim Jeju Airport Branch is a Korean restaurant near Jeju Airport in Jeju. After a weekday lunch wait, I had the Jeju Manong cutlassfish braise for two for 30,000 won, with generous fish, radish, and sauce. Verdict: a filling, friendly place I would gladly revisit for cutlassfish braise.

Written Sep 11, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon all-you-can-eat eel barbecue: Songnim Bok Jangeo

Songnim Bok Jangeo Freshwater Eel All-You-Can-Eat Suwon Main Branch is an all-you-can-eat charcoal-grill restaurant in Suwon, Gyeonggi. I enjoyed Korean eel grilled crisp outside and moist inside, plus pork belly, ribs, and unexpectedly chewy chicken neck meat. A filling pick for a family gathering with plenty of meat to share.

Written Sep 11, 2026Sponsored
Gangbuk, SeoulRestaurants

Gangbuk Korean restaurant for bulgogi: Iseol Myeonok Suyu

Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gangbuk, Seoul, near the April 19th National Cemetery. On a cool day, I enjoyed a generous meal of Seoul old-style bulgogi and wang galbitang, with japchae and acorn jelly soup on the side. Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch is a comfortable pick for family meals and group gatherings.

Written Sep 11, 2026Sponsored
Mapo, SeoulRestaurants

Mapo seafood restaurant set meal: Jaecheoldameun Mapo Bada

Jaecheoldameun Mapo Bada is a seafood restaurant near Daeheung Station in Mapo, Seoul, serving sashimi, seasonal seafood, grilled dishes, fried items, and chilled pork in set meals. My family tried the Signature Set, with everything served at once for about ₩150,000 for five people. Verdict: a filling, good-value choice for family gatherings or work dinners.

Written Sep 11, 2026Sponsored
Eunpyeong, SeoulRestaurants

Eunpyeong Korean BBQ with staff grilling: Yukjjip

Yukjjip is a Korean BBQ restaurant at the entrance to Bulgwangcheon Stream in Eunpyeong, Seoul. I tried the 600g Yukjjip Assortment of aged Jirisan pork, with staff grilling every cut from start to finish. Verdict: the varied cuts, substantial banchan, and yeolmu bibim-guksu were satisfying across the board.

Written Sep 11, 2026Sponsored