Songdo Afternoon Tote · 9 stories

Between Coffee and Supper

I write about cafés and restaurants I visit in Seoul and Incheon. · Writes about: Cafés · Restaurants · Shopping

Songdo chicken noodle soup spot: windy-day perilla kalguksu, Eonyang

Eonyang Dak Kalguksu Incheon Songdo Branch is a Korean restaurant specializing in chicken kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and dakgomtang (chicken soup), across from the Songdo Food Mart in Yeonsu, Incheon. On a windy day, the writer, her husband and their child ordered chicken kalguksu, dakgomtang and Eonyang-style kalguksu, added plenty of perilla seed powder and refilled the spicy and non-spicy geotjeori (fresh kimchi) three times, while the picky child finished a whole bowl of dakgomtang. With rich broth, generous portions and thoughtful touches for kids, Eonyang Dak Kalguksu is a dependable kalguksu lunch spot in Songdo.

Written May 2, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJeonju, JeonbukThings to do

Kid's sky-blue & dad's king hanbok rental in Jeonju: Gwijok Uisangsil

Gwijok Uisangsil (귀족의상실) is a hanbok and period-costume rental shop on Choemyeonghui-gil in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk. The writer's family rented hanbok for 2 hours at ₩20,000 per person: the child wore a sky-blue hanbok with free hair pins, and the husband wore a short-sleeve king's hanbok while they toured the Jeonju Hanok Village photo spots. Gwijok Uisangsil made for a very satisfying family outing that finally let the child wear the hanbok she had wanted.

Written May 15, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju Hanok Village skewer stall: mala, teriyaki & sikhye, Munkkocchi

Munkkocchi Mungangjeong Jeonju Hanok Village Branch is an octopus and chicken skewer street-food stall about 5m from the 600-year-old ginkgo tree in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk. On a first trip to Jeonju Hanok Village with a child, the writer had mala and teriyaki octopus skewers, a cheese octopus skewer and sikhye (sweet rice drink). Skewers cost ₩5,000–6,000, are grilled to order in about 5 minutes and come with generous sauce and cheese, and the child ate well. Verdict: Munkkocchi Mungangjeong is a snack worth its price when sightseeing in Jeonju Hanok Village leaves an awkward gap before a proper meal.

Written May 15, 2026Sponsored

PlaceMichuhol, IncheonRestaurants

Japanese eatery at Inha Univ. back gate, Incheon: mala tonkotsu ramen

Myeonsikdang Inha Branch (면식당 인하대점) is a Japanese ramen and tonkatsu restaurant at the Inha University back-gate intersection in Yonghyeon-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon. The writer and her husband ordered the set for two at Myeonsikdang Inha Branch: mala tonkotsu ramen, mochi cheese katsu, a smoky fire-grilled mini butadon (pork rice bowl) and a lemonade. The portions were so generous they couldn't finish it all. Verdict: Myeonsikdang Inha Branch is worth a return visit whenever you crave Japanese ramen or tonkatsu near Inha University's back gate.

Written Jun 14, 2026Sponsored

PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Incheon Nonhyeon ramen: Kumamoto set with a kid, Hongdae Gureume

Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch is a Japanese restaurant on the 2nd floor of the iFlex Building near Nonhyeon Station Exit 3 in Namdong, Incheon. The writer and their child shared the Gureume Ramen Set (Kumamoto) with an added flavored egg and the Snow Double Cheese Katsu, and the portions were big enough to leave them full. The rich soy-based ramen tasted better than the ramen the writer had in Fukuoka, so order at least one ramen at Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch.

Written Oct 9, 2026Sponsored

PlaceMichuhol, IncheonRestaurants

Inha Univ. pizzeria, truffle shrimp scallop half pizza: Furg Pizza

Furg Pizza Inha University Station branch is a pizza restaurant in Michuhol, Incheon, a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Inha University Station. Two adults and a child dined in on a large half-and-half pizza (Truffle Mushroom Gnocchi and Truffle Shrimp Scallop) plus Hot Fire Chicken Spaghetti, and even a husband and child who don't usually like pizza ate well. For families or couples with different tastes, the half-and-half pizza at Furg Pizza Inha University Station branch is an easy recommendation.

Written Sep 29, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGangnam, SeoulCafés

Gangnam bakery café for a matcha Cream Forest sand: Bakerist Brown

Bakerist Brown is a large bakery café in Gangnam, Seoul, spanning basement level 1 to the 3rd floor, about 300m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6. On a weekend afternoon with friends, the signature black sesame latte and several of the 8 Gangnam Sand flavors (2,400–2,500 won each) were shared, and the Cream Forest, filled with matcha and cream cheese, was the best of the lot. For a bigger group, claim one of the 6–8 person tables at Bakerist Brown first, then order at the 1st-floor counter.

Written Sep 13, 2026Sponsored

PlaceYeonsu, IncheonRestaurants

Songdo outlet chicken restaurant for a family of three: Angry Potato

Angry Potato Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo Branch is a potato and chicken restaurant that opened a month ago on basement floor 1 of Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo, near the Burger King by the food court in Yeonsu, Incheon. Two adults and one child ordered hot chili chicken, 5 pieces, for 17,000 won, a Big Crunch hot dog for 11,000 won, chewy potato for 6,500 won and whole mozzarella cheese sticks for 4,000 won, and helped themselves to the free sauce bar with 7 sauces. The chewy potato, crisp outside and chewy inside, was the top pick for both the child and the adults.

Written Sep 6, 2026Sponsored

PlaceYeonsu, IncheonCafés

Songdo outlet café with cinnamon-dusted Wunder Gato set: Wunder Coffee

Wunder Coffee Bar Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo Branch is a coffee and ice cream café on the basement floor of Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo in Yeonsu, Incheon, directly opposite the food court. On a weekend shopping break, the writer shared the Wunder Coffee + Wunder Gato set for 13,800 won and asked the staff to dust cinnamon powder over the Wunder Gato, which turned out to be the best part. The coffee flavor is strong enough that Wunder Coffee Bar is a Songdo café worth returning to.

Written Sep 6, 2026Sponsored

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