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Writes about restaurants and cafés visited across Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Cafés · Restaurants · Bars · Hair & beauty salons

PlaceYeonsu, IncheonRestaurants

Sushi by Tekeunopakeu Station: truffle chawanmushi course, Sushi Doku

Sushi Doku The Songdo (스시도쿠 더송도) is an upscale Japanese restaurant on the 2nd floor of Onesta Mall in Songdo, Incheon, near Exit 2 of Tekeunopakeu Station. The writer ordered 2 Premium Sushi Sets at the kiosk and enjoyed a course-style meal of truffle chawanmushi, salad, udon, tempura, 10 pieces of sushi and plum tea after the meal, praising the fresh fish, soft-lit atmosphere and friendly explanations. Sushi Doku The Songdo is a Songdo Japanese restaurant worth recommending for special occasions or business dinners.

Written Jun 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Bucheon Korean set meal with parking and stew refills: Gim Myeongju

Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Bucheon Main Branch is a Korean set meal restaurant on Gilju-ro 560beon-gil in Bucheon, Gyeonggi. The writer ordered borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker) and the Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang set for 2, with stone pot rice cooked right after ordering, a banchan (side dish) self-bar and refills of cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew). With parking inside the building, Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Bucheon Main Branch is an easy place to drive to for a hearty meal of rice and side dishes.

Written Oct 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Bucheon fries shop: chocolate milkshake + Chewy Potato, Angry Potato

Angry Potato Hyundai Department Store Jungdong Branch is a fast-casual fries shop built around fresh-cut potatoes, located in the B1 food hall of Hyundai Department Store Jungdong in Bucheon. After a pop-up last September, Angry Potato opened as a permanent store, and the order here was a mini burger skewer, Chewy Potato and a chocolate milkshake: the fluffy brioche bun and the crispy-outside, chewy-inside Chewy Potato went well with the rich chocolate shake. Near Bucheon City Hall Station, the combo makes an easy snack during a department store shopping trip.

Written Jun 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Sinjungdong Korean BBQ: Jirisan vs Boseong pork & fried rice, Cham

Cham Dwaejitgan Bucheon Sinjungdong Branch is a charcoal-grilled pork restaurant near Exit 3 of Sinjungdong Station in Bucheon, Gyeonggi. To compare two pork breeds, the order was 2 portions of Jirisan black pork, 1 portion of Jirisan black pork neck, 1 portion of Boseong Nokdon cham pork belly, and fried rice to finish. With rice-husk smoke aroma, unlimited vegetable sides, and thoughtful extras like phone charging and Gargle mouthwash, Cham Dwaejitgan is a satisfying pick for work dinners or late-night meals.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Korean BBQ at Balsan Station: green tea-fed pork, Chamdwaejitgan

Chamdwaejitgan Magok Branch (참돼짓간 마곡점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant right outside Exit 9 of Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul, known for Grade 1 Boseong pork from pigs raised on green tea. The writer ordered 2 servings of pork belly and 2 servings of pork neck, which staff grilled over hardwood charcoal mixed with rice husks; the pork had no gamey smell, was nutty and was not greasy. With fried rice to finish, a self-serve bar and a dessert bar, Chamdwaejitgan Magok Branch is a solid pick for a group dinner.

Written Jun 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Spicy octopus and shrimp stew lunch near Sinjungdong Station: Jebijip

Jebijip Sinjungdong Directly Managed Store (제비집 신중동직영점) is a nakgopsae (spicy octopus, intestine and shrimp stew) and pork belly restaurant near Sinjungdong Station in Bucheon. For lunch, the writer ordered nakssae (spicy octopus and shrimp stew) for three and a gyeranmari (Korean rolled omelette), cooking the stew at the table; the springy octopus and shrimp had a spicy, savory depth that the soft egg roll balanced well. For a hearty, spicy nakssae meal in Sinjungdong, Jebijip Sinjungdong Directly Managed Store is worth considering.

Written Jul 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGoyang, GyeonggiRestaurants

Roomy Hwajeong Station soup restaurant for group dinners: Pyeongando

Pyeongando Restaurant Hwajeong Branch is a 24-hour gukbap (Korean rice soup) restaurant in Hwajeong-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi. The writer ordered the Pyeongando sundae-guk (blood sausage soup) set, galbi dumplings and the boneless gukbap set, and found the bone broth deep, the portions generous and the dining room spacious enough that no smell clung to their clothes. Pyeongando Restaurant Hwajeong Branch is a Hwajeong Station spot that suits solo meals, group dinners and hangover cures alike.

Written Jun 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Sangdong eel with Jindo green onion kimchi: Gochang Pungcheon Eel

Gochang Pungcheon Eel (고창풍천장어) is an eel restaurant in the food alley by Sangdong Station in Bucheon, Gyeonggi; it started in a 13-pyeong space in 2003 and has been running for over 20 years. At the recently fully remodeled Gochang Pungcheon Eel, the writer ordered salt-grilled eel and eel pot rice, and the standouts were the full grilling service, where staff grill the eel at your table, and the kimchi made with Jindo green onions. With private rooms and generous table spacing, Gochang Pungcheon Eel is a solid pick for family gatherings or company dinners.

Written Jul 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSiheung, GyeonggiRestaurants

Siheung duck restaurant: 3kg duck soup with water dropwort, Grill Duck

Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue is a duck and Korean pork barbecue restaurant on Beoman-ro in Siheung, Gyeonggi, near the intersection in front of Starfield Bucheon. On a sweltering summer day the blogger ordered the large 3kg duck soup (ori-tang), piled with water dropwort and chives over a rich, deep broth simmered from the duck, and the coffee machine and self-serve bar after the meal were a welcome bonus. Grill Duck's big pot of duck soup is a great pick for a family meal shared around one table.

Written Jul 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongjong, IncheonRestaurants

Jungsan-dong skin-on pork belly BBQ, aged 144 hours: Hanmaeum

Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Yeongjong Sky City Branch is an aged-meat butcher's restaurant in Jungsan-dong, Yeongjong Sky City, Incheon. On a weekend evening the writer ordered 3 servings of ogyeopsal (skin-on pork belly), which the restaurant says is aged for 144 hours at 2°C, with a bowl of rice, and found the juiciness and texture satisfying; a kids' zone, playroom, nursing room and kids' menu made it an easy family meal. Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Yeongjong Sky City Branch suits families who want good Korean BBQ and a comfortable place to eat, with no break time.

Written Jul 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Steamed clam platter dinner in Wonjong-dong, Bucheon: Sonson Kalguksu

Sonson Kalguksu Bucheon (손손칼국수 부천점) is a Korean restaurant specialising in seafood kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and steamed clams, on Sosa-ro in Wonjong-dong, Ojeong-gu, Bucheon. After a wait at dinner, the writer ordered the medium Gatseong steamed clam platter with live abalone, octopus and scallops, then finished with Sonson Kalguksu's house-made acorn kalguksu. With fresh seafood and chewy noodles, Sonson Kalguksu Bucheon is worth recommending to anyone who wants a carefully made meal.

Written Jul 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBucheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Okgil-dong Korean BBQ: summer platter, free tofu stew, Dwaeji Gongbang

Dwaeji Gongbang Bucheon Okgil-dong Main Branch is a binchotan charcoal-grilled pork restaurant in Okgil-dong, Sosa-gu, Bucheon. After work, the writer and a friend ordered the assorted platter and pork skin, received free pork tail and the complimentary soft tofu stew, and found the thick, juicy pork neck and the tofu stew especially memorable. Dwaeji Gongbang is an easy Okgil-dong Korean BBQ pick for catching up with friends, team dinners or family meals.

Written Jul 13, 2026Sponsored