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PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Bucheon steakhouse: bagel cheese steak and ribeye at Macho Steak

Macho Steak Bucheon is an iron-plate steakhouse next to Hyundai Department Store and E-Mart in Wonmi-gu, Bucheon. At Macho Steak Bucheon the writer ordered ribeye steak, beef bibimbap and a cheese steak, and dipped the sizzling iron-plate ribeye into two sauces, Libera secret sauce and Macho secret sauce. The verdict: Macho Steak Bucheon is a relaxed Western-style steakhouse in Bucheon that works equally well for eating alone or for a meat-lover's date.

Written Apr 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Balsan Korean restaurant: 3-hour free parking & free sikhye, Mikodam

Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch (미꼬담 마곡발산점) is a Korean set-meal restaurant near Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. The writer ordered the set for 2 with abalone seaweed soup, spicy cockle salad with chili-vinegar gochujang and beef jeon (pan-fried battered beef), and also enjoyed a wide spread of side dishes including salt-cured mackerel, free coffee, puffed corn snacks, plum tea and sikhye (sweet rice drink), and 3 hours of free parking. Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is a good pick for a relaxed Korean meal without any parking worries.

Written Nov 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, IncheonRestaurants

Shabu-shabu buffet with CGV receipt perks, Yeongjong: Pyeonpyeonjip

Pyeonpyeonjip Yeongjong Sky City branch is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu and hinoki steam pot restaurant in Yeongjong Sky City, Jung-gu, Incheon. Two adults came for dinner and had shabu-shabu in half-and-half seafood and spicy seafood broth, a hinoki steam pot, and unlimited meat and salad bar. The writer also covers events such as Lotte Mart and CGV receipt perks and Dodo Point rewards. With a spacious dining room, a kids' playroom and free underground parking, Pyeonpyeonjip Yeongjong Sky City branch is a good fit for family gatherings.

Written Apr 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pork & bean sprout gukbap in Bucheon's Sangdong: Bongaenae Gukbap

Bongaenae Gukbap Bucheon Sangdong branch is a gukbap (Korean rice soup) restaurant in Sigma Tower near Sangdong Station in Bucheon, Gyeonggi, and Bongaenae Gukbap is a gukbap brand created by the porridge chain Bonjuk. The writer ordered bean sprout gukbap, pork gukbap and a small beef and perilla leaf jeon (savory pan-fried pancake); both gukbap soups arrived bubbling hot in earthenware pots and were generous, and the jeon was rich and savory. With 3 hours of free parking and takeout available, Bongaenae Gukbap Bucheon Sangdong branch is an easy pick near Sangdong Station for both solo meals and family dinners.

Written Apr 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulRestaurants

Gunja Hamhung noodle house since 2002: ₩36,000 bossam, Sosa Myeonok

Sosa Myeonok (소사면옥) is a Hamhung naengmyeon (cold noodle) restaurant on Neungdong-ro in Gwangjin, Seoul, near Gunja Station Exit 6, which reportedly started in 2002 with a single bowl of Hamhung naengmyeon. On this visit the noodles were skipped in favour of a small Daega Bossam (boiled pork wraps) for ₩36,000, making it a meat-focused meal. With bossam, yukjeon (pan-fried beef) and handmade mandu (dumplings) alongside the noodles, Sosa Myeonok is a good pick for a hearty Korean meal near Gunja Station and Children's Grand Park.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Jungdong, Bucheon tuna restaurant: ₩65,000 Royal course, Nagoya Tuna

Nagoya Tuna (나고야참치) is a tuna sashimi restaurant in Sinjungdong, Bucheon, on Jungdong-ro 254beon-gil in Wonmi-gu. The blogger ordered the ₩65,000-per-person Royal course of 6 courses: pumpkin porridge and side dishes, 7 cuts of tuna sashimi, sushi, stir-fried monkfish with grilled Patagonian toothfish, shrimp tempura, and albap (fish roe rice) or maki, with tuna sashimi refills, friendly staff, private rooms and 2 hours of parking support. For anyone who wants plenty of tuna sashimi or a group meal in a private room, the Nagoya Tuna Royal course is a good-value choice.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwanak, SeoulRestaurants

Tuna restaurant on Bongcheon-ro: ₩60,000 special sashimi, Bujaui Bada

Bujaui Bada (부자의 바다) is a tuna sashimi restaurant at 1F, 489 Bongcheon-ro in Gwanak, Seoul, near Seoul National University Station. The writer ordered the special tuna sashimi (₩60,000), which came with fresh, well-chosen tuna cuts plus complimentary starters (skkidashi) of seasoned raw fish, braised fish and cold boiled pork. Thanks to the friendly service, the writer became a regular at Bujaui Bada.

Written Nov 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Magok Italian restaurant with QR ordering: calamari at Viva Napoli

Viva Napoli is a small Neapolitan-style Italian restaurant on the first floor of Hillstate Eco Magok Station on Magokjungang-ro in Gangseo, Seoul. The writer ordered calamari, panuozzo prosciutto (a Neapolitan pizza-dough sandwich) and the Viva Classica pizza for 62,000 won in total, and found the table QR ordering, paying at the counter after the meal, Naver reservations and space for winter coats all convenient. Viva Napoli suits a cozy meal near Magok Station when you want to share pizza and several Italian dishes.

Written Nov 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwanak, SeoulRestaurants

Gwanak burger joint: Korea Burger Championship runner-up, Daily Fix

Daily Fix Seoul National University Entrance is a burger and sandwich shop near Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul, and is said to have taken second place at the Korea Burger Championship. The writer ordered a truffle mushroom burger, a pastrami sandwich with 2 extra bacon slices, coleslaw and a Coca-Cola Zero for 41,500 won in total, and found the table kiosk ordering and drink refills convenient. Daily Fix is worth remembering for an easy but filling burger meal near Seoul National University Station.

Written Nov 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Bucheon Station monkfish stew, boneless & Wando seaweed soup: Haemul

Haemul Teukbyeolsi Bucheon Station branch is a stone-plate monkfish and seafood stew restaurant on Buil-ro near Bucheon Station in Bucheon, Gyeonggi. The writer ordered the large stone-plate monkfish stew set with boneless monkfish, which came with white kimchi, corn cheese, steamed egg, Wando seaweed soup, a mini seafood pajeon (savory pancake), Wando laver and wasabi soy sauce. Because the stone plate keeps bubbling to the end, Haemul Teukbyeolsi serves monkfish stew that stays hot down to the last bite.

Written May 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Bucheon cutlet & chicken diner: free corn cheese at dinner, P&Chick

P&Chick is a pork cutlet, pizza and chicken restaurant at 178 Sinheung-ro, Building 3, in Sinjungdong, Bucheon. The writer shared three dishes at P&Chick: deungsae-kkaseu (pork loin and shrimp cutlet), Toowoomba pork cutlet and boneless fried chicken. The table kiosk ordering, the owner's quick hands and 2 hours of free parking in the building stood out. On a day when you want pork cutlet and chicken together, P&Chick saves you from choosing between them.

Written Nov 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDo, IncheonCafés

Porto-sunset dessert café in Yeongjongdo, Incheon: 5PM sunset hour

5PM sunset hour is a dessert café in the KCC Switzen shopping building in Yeongjong Sky City, Incheon, decorated to capture the sunsets the owner used to watch in Porto. The order was 4 salt breads, a Nutella scone, a vanilla einspänner latte and Sangha Farm ice cream; the crisp, chewy salt bread and the thick, velvety cream coffee stood out. 5PM sunset hour is a Yeongjongdo café where good desserts come with a warm story, and simply sitting there feels comforting.

Written May 18, 2026Sponsored