Jiwon Nam · 2 stories
Writes about restaurant visits in Gyeonggi-do, focusing on small neighbourhood spots worth a detour. · Writes about: Bars · Restaurants
Kuroiya is a basement izakaya-style bar near Itaewon Station in Yongsan, Seoul. On a Tuesday evening visit, Kuroiya served the today's sashimi (assorted sashimi platter) along with starters of fried eggplant, dried radish baek-kimchi and hijiki tofu salad, a complimentary anglerfish liver maki, and a warm broth to finish. For an Itaewon bar where the food matches the atmosphere, Kuroiya is the answer.
Songrim Bok Jangeo Freshwater Eel Unlimited Refill Jeongwang Direct Branch is an all-you-can-eat freshwater eel restaurant in Jeongwang-dong, Siheung, a short drive from Baegot and with on-site parking. For ₩29,900 per adult, diners grill unlimited freshwater eel, duck neck meat and pork belly over charcoal in a hall that seats more than 100 people, so large groups fit comfortably. For a family meal built around eating eel to your heart's content, Songrim Bok Jangeo Jeongwang Direct Branch delivers.
