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After the Shower

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PlaceJung-gu, IncheonRestaurants

Mom's birthday octopus hotpot in Eurwangni: Eurwangni Jjanggune

Eurwangni Jjanggune is a live octopus hotpot restaurant near Eurwangni Beach on Yeongjong Island, Incheon. The family went to Eurwangni Jjanggune for Mom's birthday, bringing the dog in a pet stroller, and ordered the red octopus hotpot at medium spice for 3, Kooksoondang rice makgeolli and 1 serving of fried rice to finish. With a large parking lot, well-spaced tables, pet-stroller entry and a friendly owner, Eurwangni Jjanggune is a solid pick for a big family meal.

Written Apr 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, IncheonRestaurants

Yeongjong burger spot for a meat-free mom: Masian Shrimp at Masian 300

Masian 300 is a handmade burger restaurant in a standalone building near Masian Beach on Yeongjong Island, Incheon. The writer took a mother who eats no meat at all and ordered the Masian Shrimp (12,900 won) with a chopped shrimp patty, the Masian B.L.T (13,900 won), original fries and a milkshake, then enjoyed the new annex, the terrace and the sea views from the window seats. The mother said she can't eat shrimp burgers anywhere else now, which makes Masian 300 an easy Yeongjong pick for both family meals and dates.

Written Apr 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGoyang, GyeonggiRestaurants

Ilsan catfish stew restaurant with self-serve takeout: Hantangang

Hantangang Maeuntang Ilsan Main Branch (한탄강매운탕 일산본점) is a catfish stew restaurant on Seongseok-ro in Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, that first opened in Anigol, Pungdong in 1996. Before winter, the writer went with Mom and a younger sibling and ordered crab and catfish stew for two, a giant pork cutlet, a half plate of fried loach and eojuk (fish porridge). They also had unlimited hand-torn sujebi (dough flakes) and ramen noodles and packed leftovers at the self-serve takeout station. With a refreshing broth full of freshwater shrimp, Hantangang is a dependable pick for a warming family meal as the seasons change.

Written Nov 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGoyang, GyeonggiCafés

Goyang bakery café bread tour on Mom's day off: matcha latte, Baedagol

Baedagol Bakery House (배다골베이커리하우스) is a large bakery café with its own parking lots on Hoguk-ro 1121beon-gil in Deogyang-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi. On Mom's day off, the writer's family stopped by on a bread tour and had salt bread, squid ink crumble, an Americano, a caramel macchiato and a matcha latte. The squid ink crumble, which the writer's younger sibling said looked like dirty ground on a snowy day, was the best of all. For a big Goyang café to visit with Mom and the family, Baedagol Bakery House is worth recommending.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiRestaurants

Ansan City Hall eel buffet, Bohae vs Sejong bokbunja: Songnim Bok

Songnim Bok Jangeo (송림복장어) Ansan City Hall Direct Store is a charcoal-grill all-you-can-eat restaurant for freshwater eel, pork belly and duck neck on Danggok-ro in Gojan-dong, Ansan. On a chilly day the writer took her mother to Songnim Bok Jangeo for a restorative meal: 29,900 won per adult for unlimited refills plus a separate 3,000 won table setting fee, with Bohae and Sejong bokbunja (Korean black raspberry wine) on the side, and the self-serve side bar and clean interior stood out. Songnim Bok Jangeo Ansan City Hall Direct Store is a good-value pick for a family meal out.

Written Oct 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Bucheon Korean set meal, cockle salad wrapped in gim: Gim Myeongju

Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Bucheon Main Branch (김명주뜰안채밥상) is a Korean set-meal restaurant in Jakdong, Bucheon, near the Wonmisan eatery street in Kkachiul, known for its banchan (side dish) self-bar and hwangmi rice cooked in stone pots. The writer's family went after 7 p.m. on a weekday, added seasoned cockles (kkomak muchim) to the Tteuranchae Bapsang set, and with the cockles mixed with gim (dried seaweed), Jeolla-style kimchi and nurungji (scorched rice) soup, each finished two bowls of rice. After more than 10 visits, the family still recommends Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang for a meal out with parents.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Fish restaurant by Incheon Grand Park: park walk, 3 big hairtail

Sorae-san Hwadeok Saengseon Gui (소래산화덕생선구이) is a grilled fish restaurant in Manuigol, Namdong, Incheon, near Incheon Grand Park, that grills fish over oak firewood in a clay oven. After a walk in Incheon Grand Park, the writer and her mother, who loves grilled fish, shared 2 portions of clay-oven mixed grill and 1 portion of grilled hairtail. The mixed grill had no fishy smell, the hairtail came as 3 big pieces, and the side dishes were unlimited, with nurungji (scorched rice) from the stone pot rice. Sorae-san Hwadeok Saengseon Gui is a good fit for anyone who wants an easy grilled fish meal with their parents, the kind that is hard to cook at home.

Written Oct 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeonsu, IncheonRestaurants

Songdo kalguksu spot to make up after a wedding-prep fight: Eonyang

Eonyang Dak Kalguksu Incheon Songdo Branch is a chicken kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and dak-gomtang (chicken soup with rice) restaurant with house-made noodles on Haedoji-ro in Songdo, Incheon. A couple who had argued over wedding prep and were heading to a tailored-suit appointment on empty stomachs ate their first meal of the day at 4 p.m.: chicken kalguksu and dak-gomtang at ₩11,000 each. The rich perilla chicken broth with half a chicken and the spicy kimchi had them making up on the spot. Verdict: Eonyang Dak Kalguksu is a filling, good-value Songdo restaurant that also works well for solo diners.

Written Oct 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJemulpo, IncheonRestaurants

Yeonan Pier gukbap spot before the Deokjeokdo ferry, Incheon: Sopuri

24-Hour Sopuri Yangpyeong Haejangguk, Yeonan Pier General Fish Market Branch, is a 24-hour gukbap (soup with rice) restaurant near the Yeonan Pier fish market in Jemulpo, Incheon. Before boarding the ferry to Deokjeokdo, the writer had Yangpyeong haenaetang (offal and tripe soup) and Korean beef head gukbap for 12,000 won each, with unlimited seonji (congealed ox blood) and rice from the self-serve bar and one bottle of water per person on the way out. For a hearty meal before heading to the islands, 24-Hour Sopuri Yangpyeong Haejangguk is a good fit.

Written Oct 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Incheon Nonhyeon spicy premium ramen, rainy-day date: Hongdae Gureume

Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch is a Fukuoka-style Japanese restaurant on the 2nd floor of the iFlex Building in Nonhyeon-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. After a rainy-season movie date at Megabox, the writer ordered the Spicy Premium Special Ramen (18,000 won) and the heaped Fukuoka Aso-san loin katsu (19,900 won), then added salmon sushi, a soda and takoyaki through the receipt review event. Both Hongdae Gureume dishes come in very large portions, making it a filling choice for two on a day that calls for hot soup.

Written Jul 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeohae, IncheonShopping

Electric kettle and butane gas at Seohae home goods store On Saenghwal

On Saenghwal (온생활) is a home goods store on floors 1 and 2 of Seonmin Building on Tagok-ro, right next to Seohae-gucheong Station in Incheon. After a home electric kettle broke, the writer picked a Kitchen Art Lafal glass electric kettle in On Saenghwal's 2nd-floor kettle section. The writer also bought butane gas and a ₩1,100 wrapping cloth (bojagi) for holiday gifts. On Saenghwal is a good stop when you want to see items in person and buy at good value.

Written Oct 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMichuhol, IncheonRestaurants

Truffle mushroom gnocchi L takeout at an Incheon pizzeria: Furg Pizza

Furg Pizza Inha University Station branch is a bagel-dough pizza restaurant in the E-Pyeonghansesang City shopping block in Yonghyeon-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon. Visiting with her mother, the writer picked up the signature Truffle Mushroom Gnocchi Pizza in large size and a Tomato Cheese Spaghetti with the 5,000 won pickup discount, and the cheese still stretched warm after the nearly two-hour trip home. For a family that loves mushrooms and truffle aroma, the signature pizza at Furg Pizza is the order to start with.

Written Sep 27, 2026Sponsored