Korean set meals for three in Sinjung-dong, Bucheon: Gim Myeongju

Bucheon Unnie here, sharing a story of a proper meal I had recently with a close friend and my ride-or-die little sister. 😊 Picking a menu when you're with people you're close to is always oddly stressful. Meat's good, pasta's good, but with the three of us together this time, I somehow craved warm rice with lots of side dishes and slow conversation — Korean food. So we headed to Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch.

What is Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch like inside?

Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch is a large restaurant using part of the 1st floor plus the 2nd and 3rd floors. My first impression walking in was that it was way bigger than I expected. It's clean and well-organized, so it seemed like a good spot not just for family meals but for group gatherings in Bucheon looking for a Korean restaurant.

The address of Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch is 70 Jungdong-ro 254beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do — part of the 1st floor, plus the 2nd and 3rd floors.

There's one thing I always quietly check out at a restaurant: the bathroom! Haha. Even if the food is amazing, if the surroundings are messy it bugs me a little, but this place was clean overall so the first impression was good.

On one side, various products and food items were also on display. It was fun to browse while waiting for the meal.

What three people ordered: three basic set meals plus one barley corvina

That day, the three of us ordered three Tteuranchae Bapsang basic set meals plus one barley corvina added on. The setup at Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch was to order the basic set meal per person and share one barley corvina among the group.

As dishes started landing on the table one by one... "Whoa, that's a lot of side dishes." When I visit a Korean restaurant like this, the main dish matters, but honestly I'm the type to taste the side dishes first. Haha.

How were the side dishes at Gim Myeongju?

The surprise star at Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch was the side dishes. There was a good variety, and tasting them one by one, most weren't overly strong-flavored but paired really well with rice. Especially with the three of us chatting while tasting each one, my chopsticks kept moving.

"This one's good." "I like this one better." That's what happens when you eat with close friends — instant food reviews. Haha.

And here's a nice touch: there's a spot where you can go grab more of any side dish from the basic set meal that you want more of. If you love Korean food, this kind of thing is a quiet win.

Yellow rice or barley rice: pick your own

The rice options also caught my eye. Both yellow rice and barley rice were available, so you could choose based on preference.

I really love, at a Korean restaurant, piling a spoonful of rice with namul (seasoned vegetables) or other side dishes. It's not flashy food, but a meal like this leaves you feeling comfortably full afterward.

Is one barley corvina enough to share between three?

And then the barley corvina we'd been waiting for arrived! Grilled to a nice golden brown, we divided it up into easy-to-eat portions and ate it with rice.

A salty bite of fish with a spoonful of rice — that classic Korean combo! If you like barley corvina, adding one to the basic set meal to share among a group seems like a great move.

Eating it alongside doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) made the whole table feel even more filling.

With three of us eating together, we tried all sorts of side dishes, ate rice, shared the barley corvina, and the meal turned out to be really enjoyable. Honestly, good food is great, but who you eat with matters even more. With my close friend, my little sister, and me together, the conversation never stopped even over a simple meal. Haha.

Why Gim Myeongju works for a group meal in Bucheon

Having been there myself, what stuck with me about Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch was the spacious, clean interior and the friendly staff. Especially when dining with a group, the size and atmosphere of the space matter as much as the food. So if you're looking for a spot for a meal with parents, a family gathering, or a Korean restaurant meetup in Bucheon, this one's worth considering.

The parking area was also relatively spacious, making it convenient to visit by car.

Bucheon Unnie's one-line verdict

The barley corvina was good, but this is the place where my chopsticks kept going back to the side dishes! Great for a relaxed Korean meal with close friends in Sinjung-dong.

You know those days when you're craving something less fancy and more like real, homestyle rice? On a day like that, when you want a warm meal with lots of side dishes, if you're searching for a good Korean restaurant in Bucheon or Sinjung-dong, check out Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Sinjung-dong Branch. 😊 Sharing dishes with close friends and chatting away makes the meal so much more enjoyable, just like it was for us.

5 frequently asked questions about Gim Myeongju Sinjung-dong

• Is this a good Korean restaurant in Bucheon to take your parents to? — The space is large and generally clean, so it's worth considering for those looking for a family meal spot.
• Is it good for visiting with a group? — When I visited, the space was spacious, so it seemed fine as a gathering meal spot.
• How are the basic set meal side dishes? — There was a good variety, and personally I found the side dishes just as tasty as the main.
• Is it okay to add barley corvina? — The three of us added one barley corvina to three basic set meals and shared it together.
• Is parking available? — When I visited, there was ample parking space, making it convenient to visit by car.