Ansan Korean restaurant: solo fresh-chicken dak-galbi, Morakmorak

Is Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch a good place to eat alone?

Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch (모락모락설렁탕 안산성포본점) is a seolleongtang restaurant in the basement of Star Plaza in Seongpo-dong, Ansan, and there's plenty of parking on the first floor of Star Plaza. When I want to eat alone on a weekday evening, this is the place that comes to mind first. I'm actually a regular and have been here many times, but this time I came for a proper solo dak-galbi dinner.

It never feels awkward to come alone, and the atmosphere is relaxed, so I keep coming back. I prefer places like this over somewhere flashy, strangely enough. It just feels cozy, you know? Haha.

After a long debate, the dak-galbi stir-fry won~! ❤️ I wanted to eat everything, lol.

They remember my face because I'm a regular, which I'm so grateful for. ^^

What are the basic side dishes with the dak-galbi stir-fry?

The dak-galbi stir-fry at Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch comes with neat basic sides: kimchi, chili peppers, ssamjang (seasoned dipping paste) and seasoned greens. The lineup is good right from the start. The kimchi is cool and crunchy, and it goes well with the dak-galbi. Everything feels tidy and homey, and so savory haha.

Oh? The restaurant has doubled in size since I last came. ^^ I hope business goes well. ^^ The friendly lady who works here is so lovely. ^^

How does the fresh-chicken dak-galbi stir-fry taste?

At Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch, they start cooking the dak-galbi stir-fry the moment you order, so it arrives piping hot. The color of the sauce alone already passes. They said it would take a while because they use fresh chicken, but what do you know, it came out quickly! ^^

It's not overly harsh, just pleasantly spicy, so it's easy to eat. The meat is tender with absolutely no gamey smell, not even 1%! The scallion salad on top is a sneaky highlight. Eaten together, it cuts the richness and keeps you going.

I happily dug in with the heaped bowl of rice, lol. The value for money is honestly crazy. ^^

Ahh, getting treated this well at this price! >.< I'm so happy. ^^ "Delicious" doesn't even cover it. If it were right in front of my house, I'd stop by every week. ^^

So much hanging off my chopsticks, lol. The scallion salad is super tasty too, haha. And the chicken? Need I say more. ^^

I wrapped it up in lettuce too and munched away~

Is the dak-galbi stir-fry too much for one person?

The dak-galbi stir-fry at Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch is about two servings, so it's perfect for two people~! You won't feel short on food at all. Even eating alone, the flavor keeps you focused on the plate. Honestly, a place like this makes eating alone even easier. And yes, I'm a pro solo diner, haha.

How to eat dak-galbi stir-fry in a lettuce wrap

I recommend eating it as a wrap too. Put a little rice and the dak-galbi on a lettuce leaf, take a bite, and the balance is perfect. The seasoning isn't overdone, so you don't get tired of it. Personally, I liked that Morakmorak's dak-galbi tastes a step more refined than the usual harsh, spicy style.

I like the mild cucumber peppers too. ^^ I'm writing this while eating cake, haha, but that crunch is making me crave them again, hehe.

It's a seolleongtang restaurant, but is the dak-galbi good too?

Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch is famous in Ansan for seolleongtang, but the dak-galbi is quite good too. The menu is wide, yet every dish feels better than just decent. Next time I'm planning to eat it together with the seolleongtang. Oh..! That might be too much? Hahaha.

Looking at these photos, I'm remembering it and my mouth is watering, haha.

I couldn't be happier than this. Hahaha.

Leftover dak-galbi to go, and a reason to come back

In the end there was so much dak-galbi stir-fry that I packed up the leftovers, haha. I'm excited, hehe. Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch is also well located, so it's handy when you're looking for a lunch spot near Jungang Station in Ansan. You could even plan a route like seolleongtang for lunch and dak-galbi for dinner.

If you're looking for a Seongpo-dong restaurant that's comfortable to visit alone, I recommend Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch. Taste, portion and friendliness are all well balanced. There's plenty of reason to stay a regular, and I think I'll keep coming for solo meals. It's a dependable choice when you want a clean, simple meal. I'll be back~!!^^