Small Table Teller · 25 stories

Small Table Stories

I share restaurant visits from Seoul and Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés · Hair & beauty salons · Shopping

PlaceNamyangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Hearty shabu set for two in Byeollae, algoni seafood stew: Onjeongban

Onjeongban Shabu Kalguksu Namyangju Byeollae Main Branch is a Korean restaurant specializing in shabu-shabu and kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) on Siksong 1-ro in Byeollae, Namyangju. The writer ordered the shabu-shabu, suyuk (boiled pork) and algoni (fish roe and milt) seafood stew set for two, then worked through free gondre (thistle) rice, kalguksu and a vegetable porridge with raw egg, and says the portions were so huge they were stuffed. With many dishes in a single set, Onjeongban is a good-value shabu-shabu spot in Byeollae.

Written Apr 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongju, GyeongbukCafés

Gyeongju fruit café with peach coconut slush for kids: Yellow Farm

Yellow Farm Gyeongju (옐로우팜 경주점) is a fresh-fruit bingsu (Korean shaved ice) and dessert café on Yonghwang-ro in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. On a Gyeongju trip with a child, the writer ordered a fresh mango bingsu, a peach coconut slush and a rainbow cake, and the bingsu paired generous fresh mango with gently sweet milk ice. With roomy seating and parking, Yellow Farm Gyeongju is an easy fruit bingsu café for a family break while travelling in Gyeongju.

Written Apr 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongju, GyeongbukRestaurants

Gyeongju tonkatsu dinner with kids: seafood fried udon, Hyodonkkaseu

Hyodonkkaseu Gyeongju Branch (효돈까스 경주점) is a tonkatsu family restaurant on Yonghwang-ro 5-gil in Yonghwang-dong, Gyeongju, with high chairs, roomy seating and a self-serve bar. On a family trip, the writer had dinner at Hyodonkkaseu Gyeongju Branch with a child, ordering a kids' set, loin katsu (pork loin cutlet) and seafood fried udon; the portions were generous, and the thick, tender loin katsu and smoky, wok-fired seafood fried udon stood out. For a hearty tonkatsu meal with kids in Gyeongju, Hyodonkkaseu Gyeongju Branch is a good fit.

Written Apr 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongju, GyeongbukCafés

Gyeongju bakery café with no-fizz apple juice for kids: Cafe Road 100

Cafe Road 100 is a large bakery café at 100 Bobul-ro in Gyeongju, on the road between Bomun Resort Complex and Bulguksa Temple. On a spring visit, the writer walked through the big parking lot and garden, the first floor with floor-to-ceiling garden-view windows and the second floor with views out to the mountains, and ordered an iced americano, an iced latte, carbonation-free apple juice for the child and a white roll; the sunflowers had not bloomed yet, but the photo zone was still pretty. Cafe Road 100 is a relaxed, easy rest stop on a Gyeongju trip with kids.

Written Apr 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongju, GyeongbukRestaurants

Gyeongju Bomun hanok restaurant, steam-warmed ribs for 3-4: Hyoeunok

Hyoeunok Gyeongju Branch is a hanok-style Korean restaurant in the Bomun tourist complex in Gyeongju, known for its signature Bone-verest, a 5-item minari beef short rib set. The writer warmed a mountain of short ribs and beef neck bones in steam rising from the broth below, then moved on to shabu-shabu beef and kalguksu (knife-cut noodles). Hyoeunok Gyeongju Branch is a solid pick for 3-4 people on a Gyeongju trip who want a hearty meal together.

Written Apr 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongju, GyeongbukCafés

Gyeongju Bomun parasol café: less-sweet vanilla latte at Bibibidang

Bibibidang Gyeongju (비비비당 경주) is a coffee and traditional tea café inside the Uyang Museum in the Bomun tourist complex, Gyeongju. The writer and her son ordered an iced americano, an iced vanilla latte and vanilla ice cream topped with Lotus biscuits. The coffee was nutty and strong, the vanilla latte was not sweet, and the ice cream suited her son perfectly. With yellow-parasol outdoor seats and a wide lawn, Bibibidang Gyeongju is a good café to stop at on a Gyeongju trip with kids.

Written Apr 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDobong, SeoulCafés

Rainy-day café on Uicheon-ro, Seoul: original chimney bread, Uisagye

Uisagye (우이사계) is a brick-house chimney bread café on Uicheon-ro in Dobong, Seoul, where big windows look out over Uicheon stream and green trees. On a rainy day, the writer tried Uisagye's original chimney bread, a chimney gimbap filled with arugula, cheese and jambon, and a lemonicano made with lemon juice, tonic water and espresso. For chimney bread baked to order and a stream view together, Uisagye is a good dessert café in Chang-dong.

Written Apr 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongju, GyeongbukRestaurants

Hwangnidan-gil fish restaurant: 9 refillable sides for 2, Handa Sot

Handa Sot Gyeongju is a hanok-style Korean restaurant on Cheomseong-ro in Hwangnidan-gil, Gyeongju, specializing in kiln-grilled fish and pot rice (sotbap). At a second-floor window overlooking the royal tombs, a couple shared kiln-grilled mackerel, kiln-grilled cutlassfish and galbi (short rib) pot rice with 9 side dishes, refilling the side dishes twice; the fish was crisp outside and moist inside, and the scorched rice at the end was just as good. Handa Sot Gyeongju is a good place for a filling meal during a Gyeongju trip with family who love Korean food.

Written Apr 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceUijeongbu, GyeonggiRestaurants

Handmade LA galbi lunch near Uijeongbu Station before noon: Manpo

Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch is a charcoal-grill galbi restaurant near Uijeongbu Station in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. The writer arrived before the lunch peak and ordered 2 servings of handmade LA galbi, which came with side dishes including yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and japchae (glass noodles), grilled kimchi, garlic and shishito peppers, and free naengmyeon (cold noodles). Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch fills up around 12pm, so booking ahead is the way to go.

Written Apr 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNowon, SeoulRestaurants

Hagye Station sushi buffet with a friend: sake-steamed clams, Kuu Kuu

Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch (쿠우쿠우 노원점) is a sushi buffet on the 6th floor of 247 Nowon-ro in Nowon, Seoul, near Hagye Station, with over 300 pyeong of floor space and a kids' play area. The writer booked a weekday lunch for two with a friend and tried sushi, Caesar salad, braised barbecue pork belly and sake-steamed clams, and was pleased that empty dishes were refilled right away. With good lunch value and roomy seating, Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is an easy recommendation for family or friend gatherings.

Written Apr 28, 2026Sponsored
PlacePocheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pocheon Italian restaurant with whole-pumpkin pasta: From Italy

From Italy Gomori (프롬이태리 고모리본점) is an Italian fusion restaurant at 669 Jugyeopsan-ro, Soheul-eup, Pocheon, Gyeonggi, near Gwangneung Arboretum. On a weekday lunch visit, the blogger had From Italy's lunch course with 14-hour-aged bread, salad and carrot cream soup. The blogger also shared Zucca Dolce, a seafood pasta served in a whole sweet pumpkin, and a half-and-half blueberry and Hawaiian pizza. With an antique European-style interior and an outdoor garden, From Italy is a great Pocheon pasta spot for a date or a get-together.

Written Apr 30, 2026Sponsored
PlacePocheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pocheon restaurant with kids' aprons: white pollock roe pasta, Oseuseu

Oseuseu (오스스) is a pasta and Western restaurant on Wangbang-ro 118beon-gil in Pocheon, Gyeonggi. On a visit with a child, the blogger ordered white pollock roe pasta, shrimp rosé pasta and mushroom pilaf, and was impressed by the wood-tone interior, turntable decor, baby chairs, kids' tableware and kids' aprons at Oseuseu. Oseuseu is a pasta restaurant worth recommending in Pocheon for both dates and family meals with children.

Written May 4, 2026Sponsored