Island Evening Tab · 17 stories

Evening Tab, Incheon/Gyeonggi/Seoul, Daejeon-Chungcheong and Gangwon Restaurants and Bars

Writes about restaurants and bars across Incheon, Gyeonggi, Seoul, Daejeon/Chungcheong, and Gangwon, mostly the ones visited after work. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars

PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiRestaurants

Anniversary izakaya in Ansan: flatfish fin and mixed grill, Susanjang

Susanjang Seonbu (수산장 선부점) is an aged-sashimi izakaya in Seonbu-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan, near Samseong Store. For an anniversary, two people ordered the Susanjang Hanpan platter of aged sashimi and seafood, the Susanjang mixed grill platter of meat, seafood and vegetables, and Pa-songsong ramen (ramen topped with chopped scallions), with 3 bottles of Saero soju. From the free grilled flounder starter to the flatfish fin and potato salad, every dish ordered at Susanjang Seonbu was a hit.

Written Apr 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongnam, GyeonggiRestaurants

Rice noodle shop by Sunae Station: trying Thai leng saep at Camon

Camon Bundang Sunae Station Flagship is a rice noodle and Thai food restaurant on the first floor of Chorim Plaza near Sunae Station in Bundang-gu, Seongnam. Two diners ordered leng saep, a sweet and spicy Thai braised pork spine dish, and Camon brisket rice noodles. The leng saep meat came off the bone easily, and the brisket noodles had a clean broth and a generous portion. Camon is an easy Sunae Station meal, even for people who usually avoid strong spices.

Written Apr 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheonan, ChungnamRestaurants

Cheonan crab restaurant: soy crab first, then spicy, Huni Gejang

Huni Gejang Cheonan Main Branch (훈이꽃게장 천안본점) is a soy-marinated crab (ganjang gejang) restaurant on Taejosan-gil in Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam, that opened in April. The writer ordered the crab set for two at dinner: soy crab, spicy crab, soy-marinated shrimp, stone-pot rice and seaweed soup, plus steamed egg, refillable side dishes, scorched rice (nurungji) and coffee afterward. With soy crab that isn't too salty and a roomy parking lot, Huni Gejang is a good Cheonan crab restaurant to take your parents to.

Written Apr 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Pet-friendly burger joint near Seoulsup: endless fries, Bas Burger

Bas Burger Seongsu is a pet-friendly handmade burger restaurant a 2-minute walk from Ttukseom Station, between Seoulsup and Seongsu in Seongdong, Seoul. After a short lunchtime wait, the writer ordered a wasabi mayo shrimp burger, a Hawaiian burger combo, a chili mozzarella cheese bar and a 550ml Bas Lager, and liked the unlimited James fries from the self bar and the signature Bas sauce best. Bas Burger Seongsu is an easy lunch stop between a Seoulsup walk and an afternoon in Seongsu.

Written May 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDongjak, SeoulRestaurants

Sadang gopchang grill with a free soju review event: Bareun Hwangso

Bareun Hwangso Gopchang is a beef gopchang (grilled beef intestine) restaurant near Exit 10 of Sadang Station in Seoul. Two of us ordered the mixed gopchang for 2, kkakdugi (radish kimchi) fried rice and somaek (soju and beer), got 1 free bottle of soju through the Naver receipt review event, and were also served refillable fish cake soup and free tripe. Bareun Hwangso Gopchang is a good Sadang spot for a date or team dinner: mixed gopchang for two, finished with fried rice.

Written May 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiRestaurants

After-work beef BBQ in Gojan, Ansan: 500g raw LA galbi, Yangsimso

Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch (양심소 안산고잔점) is a charcoal-grill beef restaurant in Gojan-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan, near Jungang Station, which opened in March 2026. After work, the writer booked through Naver and ordered a 500g platter of 48-hour aged raw (unmarinated) LA galbi. The meal came with free yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), a brisket doenjang stew and a corn sausage from the Naver receipt review event. Verdict: two people can eat until full at Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch on one LA galbi platter plus the free extras.

Written May 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Grilled fish restaurant in Namdong, Incheon: rockfish set & 5 kimchi

Sorae-san Hwadeok Saengseon Gui is a clay-oven grilled fish restaurant in Manuigol, Namdong, Incheon, right in front of the Soraesan Mountain trailhead. After work, the writer had the clay-oven mackerel set and the clay-oven rockfish set, each with its own cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew), sweet potato stone-pot rice and a 5-kimchi side dish set. For grilled fish that is crispy outside, moist inside and free of any fishy smell, Sorae-san Hwadeok Saengseon Gui is a filling choice.

Written Nov 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSiheung, GyeonggiRestaurants

Galbi spot in Siheung after Gaetgol Eco Park: oddol galbi, Jingalbi

Jingalbi Janghyeon Main Branch is a pork galbi (marinated pork rib) restaurant near City Hall in Janghyeon-dong, Siheung, Gyeonggi. After a picnic at Gaetgol Eco Park, the writer had dinner at Jingalbi: 2 servings of oddol galbi (pork rib with crunchy cartilage), 1 serving of Jin marinated pork neck, rice and mul naengmyeon (cold noodles) for dessert, and enjoyed the crunchy cartilage, the familiar marinated galbi flavor and the strong charcoal heat. Jingalbi Janghyeon Main Branch is a Siheung pork galbi spot worth a stop if you love marinated galbi with cold noodles.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Yeouido gyukatsu near Hangang Park, fruit sauce & steki set: Izawa

Izawa Yeouido Direct Store is a gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building near Exits 5 and 6 of Yeouido Station, Seoul. On a day out at Yeouido Hangang Park, the writer ordered a gyukatsu set, a steki set and draft beer, grilling the beef to their preferred doneness on a mini brazier. The yellow sauce made from ground fruit and the batter-free steki set stood out. Izawa Yeouido Direct Store's steki set is recommended for lunch on a Hangang Park outing or a Yeouido date.

Written May 31, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulBars

Fire-show izakaya at Saetgang Station: butter skewers, sake, Sodam

Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch is a robatayaki-style izakaya near Exit 1 of Saetgang Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. The writers booked counter seats through Naver and ordered a 13-skewer mixed platter, grilled toothfish, hangover ramyeon and Gekkeikan 750 sake while watching the staff brush skewers with butter and grill them over charcoal right in front of them. For couples who love skewers and grilled fish, the counter seats at Robadayakki Sodam Yeouido Branch are worth booking ahead.

Written Jun 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSiheung, GyeonggiRestaurants

Jeongwang-dong pork BBQ set with gochujang buckwheat noodles: Samstar

Samstar Charcoal Grill (삼스타숯불구이) is a newly opened charcoal-grilled pork restaurant in the Block 46 central shopping district of Jeongwang-dong, Siheung. The writer took a taxi there one evening with her oppa for the Samstar Modeum Hansang, a set of Paldo pork belly, cubed pork (Kkakttuk Deotsal) and pork jowl (Yukjeup Cheongyeop) served with a stew and buckwheat noodles, and found the meat good enough to eat plain. Samstar Charcoal Grill is worth recommending for a Jeongwang-dong dinner or work get-together when you want meat, noodles and stew in one meal.

Written Jun 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSiheung, GyeonggiRestaurants

Small chicken stew with 2 drumsticks & 2 wings, Siheung: Jeongjeong-a

Jeongjeong-a Sikdang Jeongwang Branch (정정아식당 정왕점) is a Korean restaurant specialising in dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken stew) in the Seochon shopping arcade in Jeongwang-dong, Siheung. On a weekday evening, two people ordered the small chicken stew at spice level 2 (Shin Ramyun hot) and a seafood pancake; the table was set quickly, and even the small pot held 2 drumsticks and 2 wings. The small chicken stew at Jeongjeong-a Sikdang Jeongwang Branch was generous enough to leave two diners with leftovers.

Written Jun 15, 2026Sponsored