Jiyul · 2 stories

Across the Table

I write about restaurants I visit in Seoul and the meals I have there. · Writes about: Restaurants

Lamb skewers in Gangseo: charcoal grill—Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok

Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok is a lamb skewer restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, near Balsan Station. I visited with my husband, ordered thick lamb skewers with Chinese dishes and warm noodles, and enjoyed the chewy, charcoal-scented lamb in a bright, spacious dining room.

Written Sep 2, 2026Sponsored

PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Mapo pizza restaurant lunch for two: Pizzeria O Hapjeong Station

Pizzeria O Hapjeong Station is a wood-fired pizza restaurant in Mapo, Seoul. I had a Sunday lunch there with my husband, sharing burrata salad, Quattro Funghi pizza, and the star-shaped Stella pizza. The bright dining room and crisp-yet-chewy crust stood out.

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored

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