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Writes about restaurants visited around Seoul and Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars · Hair & beauty salons · Cafés

PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Window-seat Indian restaurant in Hapjeong: cream-topped lassi, Mandala

Mandala Indian Lounge is an Indian restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows on the 3rd floor of a building near Exit 3 of Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. On a weekday lunch, the writer ordered two lunch sets for one (butter chicken and chicken tikka masala) and two plain lassis, and both curries tasted great with either rice or naan. Mandala Indian Lounge is a good pick for a weekday lunch of curry, naan and rice in a bright window seat.

Written Jul 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongnam, GyeonggiRestaurants

Seongnam chicken hot pot with noodles for a late Chobok: Sugyeokok

Sugyeokok Bundang Migeum (수계옥 분당미금본점) is a dak hanmari (whole chicken hot pot) and kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) restaurant in a residential alley in Gumi-dong, Bundang, Seongnam, near Migeum Station. Having missed eating chicken on Chobok, the first of summer's hottest days, the writer took her mom to Sugyeokok Bundang Migeum for lunch and ordered the nurungji porridge + dak hanmari + kalguksu set for 2 with a cola, enjoying it as a course: clear-broth chicken with a spicy, sweet-and-salty sauce, then chewy noodles cooked in the chicken broth. For a clean, restorative dak hanmari kalguksu meal in Gumi-dong, Sugyeokok Bundang Migeum is a solid choice.

Written Jul 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiBars

Seongbok-dong pub for seafood soft tofu stew and rice: Gorae Byeoljang

Gorae Byeoljang Suji Branch is an anju (Korean bar food) pub on the first floor of Seohui Star Hills in Seongbok-dong, Suji, Yongin, known for its fried chicken. On a weekend evening the writer ordered seafood soft tofu stew with rice and Eungdaphara chicken: the stew tasted like a mildly spicy seafood hot pot packed with mussels and whole soft tofu, and the chicken came out hot, crisp and tender. Open until 2am, Gorae Byeoljang Suji Branch is a good pick for a dinner that runs into a late-night meal in Seongbok-dong.

Written Jul 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Revisiting a Seongbok-dong noodle spot with my niece: free baby menu

Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch is a noodle and pork cutlet restaurant on the first floor of Seohui Starhills in Seongbok-dong, Suji, Yongin. On a return visit with a niece, the writer ordered the Chilseong bibim jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodle) set and the tray soba (chilled buckwheat noodle) set at ₩15,500 each and a 100% Korean whole loin pork cutlet at ₩13,500, plus the free baby menu of rice and a morning bun with jam via the kiosk. With a tidy wood-toned dining room and easy underground parking, Chilseong Jemyeonso is a safe family meal for diners of any age.

Written Aug 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongnam, GyeonggiRestaurants

Sunae Mexican restaurant: folding doors, fire-pit fajitas, Elato

Elato Bundang is a Mexican restaurant on a side street in Jeongja-dong, Seongnam, between Sunae and Jeongja stations. Ordered from the table kiosk, fajitas for two and a cola arrived on a grill over a fire pit with pork, chicken, shrimp, onion and cheese, filling enough without a tortilla refill. With folding doors that open onto the outdoors and an exotic feel, Elato Bundang is a good evening pick for tacos and beer.

Written Oct 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Dongcheon-dong shabu-kalguksu with half-and-half noodles: Yun Ujae

Yun Ujae Shabu Kalguksu Gogidong Branch is a ₩11,500-per-person shabu kalguksu restaurant in Gogidong, Suji District, Yongin. On this third-plus visit, the writer ordered shabu kalguksu for two with a half-and-half mix of flat noodles and regular kalguksu noodles, added a seafood pajeon (scallion pancake), and packed the leftover pancake in a self-serve takeout container. A great stop for a filling, budget-friendly meal.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

No break time American restaurant near Hongdae, Yeonnam-dong: Hey Joji

Hey Joji is an American home-style restaurant in a Yeonnam-dong alley, about a 10-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station in Mapo, Seoul. The writer ordered Cajun shrimp rosé pasta, corn ribs, and lemonade through the QR system, with no break time to worry about. It's a cute, cozy spot easy to visit with friends, a date, or family.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
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