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Late Noodle, Seoul, Gyeonggi and Gangwon Restaurants

Writes about restaurant visits across Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon, mostly late dinners and quiet noodle shops. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés

PlaceMichuhol, IncheonRestaurants

Solo lunch at a Juan Station sundae soup spot, six bowl styles: Suraok

Suraok Sundaeguk Juan Station Branch is a sundae soup (Korean blood sausage soup) restaurant near Exit 6 of Juan Station in Michuhol, Incheon. Besides the basic sundae soup, the menu offers clear, spicy, special gopchang (beef tripe), sundae-only and meat-only bowls, so diners can choose the broth style and fillings to taste. For a solo meal or a filling workday lunch near Juan Station, Suraok Sundaeguk Juan Station Branch is worth putting on the list.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGoyang, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pork BBQ in Samsong: fresh black pork galbi and sausage, Neopttakjip

Neopttakjip Samsong Branch (넙딱집 삼송점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant specializing in domestic pork near Samsong Station in Goyang, Gyeonggi. The writer ordered 2 servings of Sancheong black pork fresh galbi (unmarinated pork ribs) with sausage and beer at Neopttakjip Samsong Branch, and loved how the fresh ribs had a different appeal from pork belly. Neopttakjip Samsong Branch is worth a spot on your list in Samsong when you're craving pork ribs instead of the usual samgyeopsal (pork belly).

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon Station tonkatsu: 200-hour aged loin, kimchi cheese nabe, Gohobi

Gohobi Katsu (고호비카츠) is a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant near Suwon Station in Suwon, Gyeonggi. Gohobi Katsu says it ages domestic female pork for over 200 hours, trims it in-house and cooks every order fresh; the writer ordered the premium loin katsu and the kimchi cheese nabe tonkatsu to share. Switching between the crispy loin katsu and the warm cheese nabe kept every bite interesting, making Gohobi Katsu a satisfying meal.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeyang, IncheonCafés

Gyeyang bakery takeout: two salt breads and focaccia: Dalgeuraem

Dalgeuraem (달그램) is a bakery café in Gyesan-dong, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, that bakes bread and cakes every morning with gourmet butter and carefully chosen ingredients. The writer took home a soft salt bread, a pollock roe mayo salt bread and a potato cheese focaccia from Dalgeuraem and enjoyed them with coffee at home. Dalgeuraem is a handy Gyesan-dong bakery for picking up a classic salt bread, a more unusual salt bread and a hearty meal bread in one trip.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSokcho, GangwonRestaurants

Sokcho makguksu to share: perilla vs plain, bossam, dumplings, Topgol

Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is a makguksu (buckwheat noodle) restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, near Sokcho Beach and the Sokcho Eye Ferris wheel, and it makes its noodles in-house. This review looks at the menu at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch, focusing on perilla oil makguksu, plain buckwheat makguksu, bossam (boiled pork slices) and dumplings. Verdict: choose perilla oil makguksu for a nutty flavor or plain buckwheat makguksu for a familiar taste, and add bossam and dumplings for a meal that's easy to share as a group.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSokcho, GangwonRestaurants

Sokcho mulhoe shop: ₩20,000 takeout bowl for the hotel, Hwanggeum

Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip is a mulhoe (cold raw fish soup) and sashimi restaurant near Jungang Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. During a Sokcho trip, the writer skipped dining in and took one serving of mulhoe to go for 20,000 won, then ate it at the accommodation, enjoying the sweet-and-sour broth with raw fish and crunchy vegetables. For travelers on a tight Sokcho schedule, takeout mulhoe from Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip is a smart, time-saving choice.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSokcho, GangwonRestaurants

Sokcho tofu restaurant, 3rd-gen tofu made with deep sea water: Jinsol

Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is a soft tofu restaurant in the Kongkkot Village tofu town of Haksapyeong, Sokcho, where three generations have made sundubu (soft tofu) for over 30 years. The writer ate mild chodang sundubu (plain soft tofu) and spicy seafood jjamppong sundubu (soft tofu in a spicy seafood broth), both made in-house with domestic soybeans and deep sea water, and was also impressed by the house-cooked side dishes and house-made kimchi. Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is a solid pick for breakfast or lunch in Sokcho, whether you want mild or spicy.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSokcho, GangwonRestaurants

Joyang-dong, Sokcho BBQ with hand-cut domestic ribs: Kkulkkuine

Kkulkkuine Charcoal Pork Ribs (꿀꿀이네 연탄돼지갈비) is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Joyang-dong, Sokcho, near Cheongchoho Lake, serving domestic pork ribs hand-cut in-house and marinated in a sauce the kitchen simmers itself. On a Sokcho trip, the writer ordered 3 servings of pork ribs with doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), steamed egg and rice, alongside handmade sides like scallop jeotgal (salted fermented scallops). Kkulkkuine is a good fit for families wanting a filling meal of meat, rice and stew.

Written Oct 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSokcho, GangwonCafés

Sokcho gift bakery: daily-baked potato bread 4-pack, Bultan Gamja

Sokcho Bultan Gamja Bread (속초불탄감자빵) is a bakery in Sokcho, Gangwon, that bakes potato bread every morning at its main store on Haksapyeong-gil. While looking for an unusual dessert on a Sokcho trip, the writer tried one box of 4 Sokcho Bultan Gamja Bread potato breads and one set of 12 Sokcho jjondeugi (chewy snack sticks). For anyone after a Sokcho souvenir or a local snack to share with family, the potato bread and jjondeugi combo from Sokcho Bultan Gamja Bread is a good fit.

Written Oct 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSokcho, GangwonCafés

Sokcho café near Soft Tofu Village: salt bread & latte, Cafe Neorae

Cafe Neorae (카페너래) is a large bakery café with Ulsanbawi Rock views near Haksapyeong Kongkkot Village and Sundubu (soft tofu) Village in Sokcho, Gangwon. On a trip to Sokcho, the writer ordered an americano, a latte and 2 salt breads at Cafe Neorae and rested while looking out at Seoraksan and Ulsanbawi. Cafe Neorae suits travelers who want a mountain view instead of the sea and want to pair a soft tofu meal with a café stop in one route.

Written Oct 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceHwaseong, GyeonggiRestaurants

Dongtan kimchi stew restaurant's bigger new hall & egg roll: Yangpuni

Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal (양푼이김치찌개&삼겹살) is a Korean restaurant in Bansong-dong, Dongtan, Hwaseong, that has served kimchi stew since 2017 and, after moving to a larger space, is back to dine-in service with Gyeongsang-style duruchigi and pork belly added to the menu. The writer ordered kimchi jjigae and a Korean egg roll at Yangpuni, switching between the spicy, peppery broth and the soft egg roll. For a filling Korean meal with rice in Dongtan, kimchi stew with egg roll at Yangpuni is a safe, low-risk order.

Written Oct 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDo, IncheonCafés

24-hour self-service café in Yeongjongdo: salt bread pairings, 5PM

5PM sunset hour is a salt bread café in the KCC Switzen shopping arcade in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, staffed Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM and unmanned the rest of the time, so 5PM sunset hour runs 24 hours. The writer ordered one americano, one latte and 4 salt breads, eating the bread alternately with each coffee and enjoying how the pairing changed with the coffee. 5PM sunset hour is a good place to remember in Yeongjongdo for a relaxed break with simple salt bread and coffee.

Written Oct 12, 2026Sponsored