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A Glass Between Stops

I write about restaurants and bars I visit around Seoul and Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars

Mapo Korean pub for pork belly tofu kimchi: Dambaek Jujeom

Dambaek Jujeom is a Korean pub near Sangsu Station in Mapo, Seoul, serving Korean dishes that let the ingredients’ natural flavors shine. I tried seafood buchu pajeon, samgyeop dubu kimchi, and perilla oil grilled tofu, and would order the pork belly tofu kimchi and tofu again. Verdict: a confident pick for mellow Korean bar food in a quiet, cool alley.

Written Sep 12, 2026Sponsored

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Yangju tonkatsu restaurant with crisp hire katsu: Himawari

Himawari is a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant in Okjeong-dong, Yangju, Gyeonggi. On a third visit, I tried the hire katsu set and Himawari Assortment B, with crisp yet tender cutlets and up to 3 hours of free parking. Verdict: Himawari delivers dependable tonkatsu worth returning for.

Written Sep 12, 2026Sponsored

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