Korean restaurant in Pyeongtaek with a hearty gulbi set: Suksudaega

Suksudaega, a family-meal spot between Pyeongtaek and Anjung

Suksudaega (숙수대가) is a Korean set-meal favorite I had visited both for family gatherings and on my own. I have a family event coming up soon, so I have been looking for somewhere good to take the elders for a meal. Where could we enjoy neatly prepared food in a quiet setting...? As I thought about it, Suksudaega, a great Korean set-meal restaurant in Pyeongtaek, immediately came to mind.

Since it had come to mind, I used some weekday time to stop by and see what the food selection and courses are like these days.

Suksudaega is at 131 Gangbyeon-ro, Anjung-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It sits roughly between Pyeongtaek and Anjung. If you are coming from Pyeongtaek, traveling along the Oseong riverside is enjoyable because you can take in the scenery along the way.

The Suksudaega sign is easy to spot even from far away. There is plenty of parking both right in front of and beside the restaurant, so you can visit without worrying about parking.

Hours are daily from 11:30 to 20:50, with a break from 15:30 to 17:30. Last orders are 14:00 for lunch and 19:20 for dinner. It would be especially good to keep an eye on those last-order times.

An entrance and outdoor space made even more atmospheric after the rain

This is the entrance to Suksudaega. Everything was damp after the rain.

There is even a waterwheel turning inside, and the exterior has such a nice atmosphere for a Korean set-meal restaurant, right? I also liked that there are outdoor spaces where you can have a cup of tea after your meal.

The entrance leading into the restaurant. It displays the business hours and Suksudaega's signature Korean set-meal options.

Wine and Beopseongpo borigulbi gift sets inside

As soon as you enter, you see a variety of wines and wine glasses. I had heard this place is also known as a great wine spot in Pyeongtaek. The pairing of Korean set meals and wine feels so different, too.

Along with wine, the Beopseongpo borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker) included in Suksudaega's meal courses was available to purchase as a gift set. Since it is a gift set, it seems perfect for special occasions, holidays, or gifts for people dear to you.

Private rooms with reservation table settings

The restaurant is made up of rooms like this, and if you reserve in advance, they prepare even the table setting perfectly. We were also shown to a private room.

Ordering the Beopseongpo borigulbi set for two

Suksudaega's menu has a range of options, including weekday lunch and weekend specials. We chose the Beopseongpo borigulbi set for two.

Once you order, they bring a warm hand towel along with the order slip. We wiped our hands with the warm towel before the meal, got ready to eat, and waited; the food was prepared quickly.

The basic table setting before the food arrived.

Every table comes set like this.

From pumpkin porridge to a full borigulbi spread

First came pumpkin porridge and dongchimi (radish water kimchi). The pumpkin porridge was smooth and sweet~~, perfect before the meal. Having the sweet-and-tangy dongchimi after it was such a great combination.

Then the Beopseongpo borigulbi set was laid out quickly. It was truly a generous spread that filled the whole table~ The Beopseongpo borigulbi was really large, too.

A variety of banchan (Korean side dishes) came with it, and the jangajji (pickled vegetables) you see there were exactly to my taste!!

The thick, juicy tteokgalbi (grilled minced beef patties) was so delicious it honestly felt like a main dish.

There were so many other dishes as well, from a seasonal salad to yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), perilla-leaf jeon, and more. Wow~~~

There was even pot rice and doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew)~ You can serve out the pot rice, then add water to finish with nurungji (scorched rice). It is also great eaten with the borigulbi^^

I have been to many Korean set-meal restaurants here and there. At Suksudaega, the price, selection, and flavor all felt harmonious. After finishing every dish in the spread, I was really full.

A clean finish with plum tea

To finish, they brought plum tea like this. It was just right for ending the meal cleanly and aiding digestion!

If you are looking for a great Korean set-meal restaurant in Pyeongtaek or Anjung, I would recommend Suksudaega. It is great for treating family to a meal, gatherings, or birthday parties; if you want to enjoy a generous Korean set meal while feeling well looked after, I recommend Suksudaega in Pyeongtaek^^