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I write about bars I visit around Seoul after dark. · Writes about: Bars · Cafés · Things to do · Restaurants · Hair & beauty salons · Shopping

PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Chicken stew in Guwol-dong, Incheon, with Hanwoo beef intestine add-on

Tongkeun Sottukkeong Dakbokkeumtang Guwol Branch is a chicken stew restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building in Guwol Rodeo, Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, where the stew is cooked in cauldron lids set on drum barrels. The writer and a younger sibling ordered aged kimchi chicken stew for 2, added Hanwoo daechang (Korean beef large intestine, 10,000 won) and udon noodles (2,000 won), and had buckwheat jeonbyeong (6,000 won) on the side; the daechang thickened the broth until it tasted like a beef tripe hotpot. Verdict: Tongkeun Sottukkeong lets you enjoy drum-barrel chicken stew in an open 2nd-floor space in Guwol-dong without driving all the way to Gapyeong.

Written Apr 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulBars

Yeongdeungpo pub with a college junior: gopchang hot pot at Yeokjeon

Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Yeongdeungpo is a Korean pub on the 2nd floor along the bar street by Yeongdeungpo Station (Line 1) in Seoul, known for hanwoo gopdoritang and gopchang hot pot. On a weekday evening, the writer and a college junior shared the Hanwoo Gopmani gopchang hot pot (29,900 won) with mushroom and udon add-ins, a mashed potato croquette and My Honey Tomato, over about 3 bottles of soju. Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Yeongdeungpo was good enough that they skipped a second bar and stayed until the end.

Written Apr 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongsan, SeoulRestaurants

Hangangjin izakaya after a musical: dusky grouper sashimi, TATSU SUSAN

TATSU SUSAN is a sashimi and seafood izakaya on the 2nd floor of a building on Daesagwan-ro 31-gil in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, near Hangangjin Station. After a musical, the writer ordered TATSU SUSAN's premium special dusky grouper sashimi (120,000 won) with the 20,000 won add-on side spread and a Kakubin highball, and the thick, moist grouper and fragrant chojang (spicy vinegar gochujang dip) stood out most. For a quiet, tidy sashimi izakaya in Hannam-dong that also allows corkage, TATSU SUSAN is a good choice.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulBars

Korean pub at Gunja Station: stone-plate tofu kimchi, Saechamjip

Saechamjip Gunja (새참집 군자직영점) is a Korean pub on the 2nd floor of a building in the Gunja Station food alley, Neung-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. At Saechamjip the writer had diced pork neck tofu kimchi on a stone plate (19,900 won) and whole pork belly kimchi stew (18,900 won), and the free rice, broth and noodle add-ins made the pub as filling as a proper meal. With group tables, room-style spaces and parking, Saechamjip Gunja is an easy pick for after-work drinks or a get-together.

Written May 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMichuhol, IncheonHair & beauty salons

Juan hair salon: mom's mid-length perm with two rod sizes, Naple Hair

Naple Hair Juan Seokbawi Intersection Branch is a hair salon in Michuhol, Incheon, near Exit 2 of Seokbawi Market Station. After a consultation with the manager, the writer's mom, who has mid-length hair, got the premium perm and premium clinic set for ₩150,000; her hair was wound with different-sized rods on the top and bottom for natural curls that aren't too tight. Naple Hair is worth considering if you want a perm tailored to your mom's age that needs little styling.

Written Nov 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulCafés

Dangsan-dong bakery: pineapple bun 3 ways and Dubai financier, BYWAY

BYWAY BAKERS Yeongdeungpo Branch is a bakery café facing Dangsan Park, near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station in Seoul. On May 9, 2026, the writer tried the new Hong Kong pineapple bun (₩4,500), an egg tart (₩3,800), a jambon bagel (₩6,500) and a Dubai chocolate financier (₩4,800), eating the pineapple bun three ways: plain, with pineapple jam and with salted butter. BYWAY BAKERS makes an easy car-free stop for bread and coffee after a walk in Dangsan Park.

Written May 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Wangsimni salon: Ayunchae clinic for post-trip dry hair, Oreudeubi

Oreudeubi Sangwangsimni Station Branch (오르드비 상왕십리역점) is a hair salon on the first floor of the Centras shopping complex on Wangsimni-ro in Seongdong, Seoul. After a trip left her hair dry and damaged, the blogger visited with her mom and received the Ayunchae hair clinic from designer Haru, about 1 hour of moisture care, collagen heat treatment, cuticle care and a scalp pressure massage. The Ayunchae clinic at Oreudeubi Sangwangsimni Station Branch is a good fit for anyone who wants restored shine and a relaxing massage-chair break.

Written Nov 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBupyeong, IncheonRestaurants

Gulpocheon premium lamb ribs and gopchang noodles: Neukdaewa Yang

Neukdaewa Yang (늑대와양) Samsan is a lamb skewer and lamb restaurant on the 2nd floor of the food alley by Gulpocheon Station Exit 8 in Bupyeong, Incheon. The writer and her younger brother ate the signature lamb rib meat (29,000 won), premium lamb ribs (24,900 won), corn skewers and gopchang warm noodles (10,900 won), and were especially happy with the clean self-serve bar, a private room for up to 16 and a parking lot the staff open by phone. For lamb near Gulpocheon, the patented signature lamb rib meat at Neukdaewa Yang Samsan is worth trying at least once.

Written Nov 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMichuhol, IncheonRestaurants

Solo ramen at Lotte Incheon B1: seaweed broth & karaage, Menya Seoul

Menya Seoul Lotte Department Store Incheon Branch is a ramen shop in the B1 Food Avenue of Lotte Department Store Incheon, by Incheon Terminal Station in Michuhol, Incheon. On a solo trip to the department store, the writer stopped in for dongpo chashu ramen and a small crispy karaage, and was won over by the tender chashu, the soft dongpo pork belly and the clean broth with seaweed. With an event offering ramen priced up to ₩14,500 for ₩10,000, Menya Seoul is an easy pick for a solo meal.

Written May 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Sindang izakaya lunch with Mom: loach soup, shrimp jeon, Bada Yakbang

Bada Yakbang Sindang Branch is an aged-sashimi izakaya near Exit 6 of Sindang Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. For her first meal back from a trip abroad, the writer had lunch there with her mother: the assorted aged sashimi set (20,000 won), chueotang (loach soup), chamnamul and shrimp jeon (wild parsley and shrimp pancake), flatfish with monkfish liver, mackerel and smoked tuna sushi, a mini highball and perilla oil ice cream. Bada Yakbang Sindang Branch is a filling lunch spot where sashimi, drinks and dessert all come in one sitting.

Written Oct 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeonsu, IncheonRestaurants

Songdo Indian restaurant with mom: mutton chowmein, Manokamana

Manokamana Triple Street Branch 2 is an Indian restaurant in the basement of Building C at Triple Street in Songdo, Yeonsu, Incheon. On a lunch date with mom, the writer skipped the set menus and ordered chicken malai tikka, mutton chowmein, chicken korma and plain naan à la carte for about ₩40,000, and mom praised the mutton chowmein for having no gamey taste. At Manokamana Triple Street Branch 2, ordering à la carte is just as satisfying as a set, and the mutton chowmein is a must-order.

Written May 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

All-day pasta by Seoul Botanic Park: meatballs & fries, Pasta Go

Pasta Go Magok Branch is a pasta restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building right outside Exit 1 of Magongnaru Station in Gangseo, Seoul, open 10:00-20:30 with no break time. The writer ordered the Meat Meat Pasta (handmade meatballs) at Shin Ramyun spice level, plus a gorgonzola mini pizza, seasoned fries, amusement-park-style cream churros and a green salad: a filling ₩30,000 worth of food at 20% off. Pasta Go Magok Branch suits anyone near Seoul Botanic Park who wants good-value pasta at any hour.

Written Jun 6, 2026Sponsored