# Magok Korean restaurant with kids, ketchup-free egg roll: Mikodam - By Jium (https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-table-turn/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a paid site-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-table-turn/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afternoon-table-turn/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/index.md) ## In short Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is a Korean set-meal restaurant on a side street near Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. On a Dongchon-dong neighbour's recommendation, the writer came with a child and ordered flounder seaweed soup and seasoned cockles, and the staff happily left the ketchup off the egg roll. Refillable namul sides and pork stir-fry, plus rice puffs kept warm in an insulated pot, make Mikodam an easy choice for a family meal with kids. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:50) - **Break time**: No break time, open year-round - **Parking**: Parking available in the building (supported with a meal) - **Reservations**: Available for 4 or more; groups of 6 or more can book a room with no room fee - **Refills**: Namul side dishes and pork stir-fry are refillable - **Event**: Free egg roll when you post a receipt review (at the time of the visit) - **Dessert**: Rice puffs kept warm in an insulated pot, plus plum tea *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ## Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch: the Korean restaurant a neighbour recommended near Balsan Station Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is a Korean set-meal restaurant on a side street near Balsan Station. If you've been looking for a proper Korean spread near Balsan Station, I really wanted to introduce a place you have to try at least once~ Today, a neighbor from Deungchon-dong who knows the area inside out confidently took me to Mikodam Magok Branch, saying, "This is the place I go without fail whenever I'm hosting guests or craving a comforting meal." The clean, tidy interior grabbed me the moment I stepped in. Warm wood-toned lighting, a spacious and pleasant hall, and generous spacing between tables made it feel classy and perfectly suited for family gatherings or hosting guests. The friendly staff on top of all that made the whole meal feel like being well taken care of. ![Wood-toned lighting inside the Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-01-1gjl6-1200.webp) ![Entrance and tidy interior of Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-02-58z0y-900.webp) ![Seating at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-03-11wrh-900.webp) ![Wide, pleasant view of the Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-04-150u0-900.webp) ![Interior of Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch suited for family gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-05-kzsms-900.webp) ## Mikodam hours, parking and room reservation rules Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is open daily from 11:00 to 21:30, with last order at 20:50. Let me first lay out the hours info you should definitely check before visiting. - Hours: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:50) - Break time: No separate break time, open year-round, so it's easy to visit whenever suits you - Parking: On-site building parking available (supported when dining) And if you're 4 or more people, you can reserve, and if you're 6 or more, you can book a room with no room fee!! Isn't that great?! ## The side-dish spread at Mikodam, with refillable namul and pork stir-fry Once we sat down and ordered, a table full of neat side dishes was set out one after another. ![Full side-dish spread at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-06-8p8ep-900.webp) ![Japchae and other basic side dishes at Mikodam](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-07-76060-900.webp) ![A plate of jellyfish salad and fresh kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-08-186o1-900.webp) ![Refillable namul side dishes and pork stir-fry](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-09-q0x00-900.webp) ![A table full of Mikodam side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-10-1lzj9-900.webp) From japchae (glass noodle stir-fry) to various namul (seasoned vegetable sides), jellyfish salad, and geotjeori (fresh kimchi), every single side dish had deep flavor without being overly seasoned. The namul side dishes were refillable, and so was the pork stir-fry. The egg roll was currently part of a free-with-receipt-review event, and the taste was excellent too. Since it was for the kids, I asked them not to add ketchup, and the staff kindly obliged. ![Mikodam egg roll served without ketchup](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-11-1lg5i-900.webp) ![Egg roll plate received through the receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-12-1i9le-900.webp) ## Flounder seaweed soup that had my child finish a whole bowl of rice The star of this visit, hands down, was the flounder seaweed soup. I went with my child this time, and after one spoonful of the soup, her eyes lit up and she really dug in! The broth was rich but had absolutely no fishy taste, with the flounder's clean, deep flavor fully dissolved into it. The flounder flesh was so thick and tender that when I put some on my kid's plate, she kept shouting "So good!" and polished off a whole bowl of rice. It's a flavor that wins over everyone from young kids to grandparents, so I'd strongly recommend it as a family dining menu with kids in tow. ![Flounder seaweed soup at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-13-1x2ld-900.webp) ![Thick flounder flesh in the seaweed soup broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-14-1kk8t-900.webp) ![Seaweed soup and rice enjoyed with a child](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-15-6rj4c-m-900.webp) ## Seasoned cockles (kkomak muchim) taste best mixed into rice Besides the seaweed soup, the seasoned cockles served alongside were a work of art, with the plump cockles' texture paired with a spicy-tangy sauce. Mixed thoroughly into rice, it spread a sharp yet savory flavor all through my mouth. From the main dish to the basic side dishes, nothing was lacking, and I could see exactly why the neighbor kept raving about it. If you're looking for good Korean food in Magok or a proper Korean course meal near Balsan Station, Mikodam seems like an answer that everyone can be happy with, no matter their taste. ![Spicy-tangy seasoned cockles](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-16-75i7s-900.webp) ![A rice bowl mixed with seasoned cockles](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup-17-2hbui-900.webp) ## Dessert at Mikodam: rice puffs in an insulated pot and plum tea And here's another special treat, the dessert corner. This place had rice puffs at the dessert station, kept in an insulated pot to stay warm~ That kind of thoughtful touch impressed me all over again. The kids were thrilled to eat rice puffs too. And there was plum tea as well, to help with digestion~ With great flavor and depth in the food, a classy atmosphere, and friendly service all in one place, I'm planning to bring my parents here again soon. If you want to treat someone special to a thoughtful meal, or want a comfortable, delicious meal with your kids, definitely stop by Mikodam Magok Branch! I'm 100% planning to come back myself. It's tucked in a side street, but I had no trouble finding it. ## Where it is - Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch (미꼬담 마곡발산점) - 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 1st floor, unit 2, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 2호 - 37.5588429, 126.8413261 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EA%BC%AC%EB%8B%B4%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5588429,126.8413261,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-table-turn/mikkodam-magok-kids-flounder-seaweed-soup/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt