# Hwajeong Station grilled fish: XL miso mackerel at Min Cook Misoyaki - By Sujin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-meal-sketches/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Goyang, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of an in-store sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-meal-sketches/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-meal-sketches/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/index.md) ## In short Min Cook Misoyaki is a Japanese grilled fish restaurant in Hwajeong, Goyang, Gyeonggi, directly across from the Hwajeong E-mart. The order was an extra-large miso-grilled mackerel (half portion), a salt-grilled atka mackerel and three pieces of shrimp tempura, all crisp outside and moist inside, with miso seasoning that never turned salty. Min Cook Misoyaki is worth a return trip for a lunch or a solo meal near Hwajeong Station. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00 (break 15:00-16:00) - **Last order**: 14:30 / 20:30 - **Closed**: Sundays - **Parking**: 1 hour covered at Hwajeong E-mart - **What we ordered**: Extra-large miso-grilled mackerel (half), salt-grilled atka mackerel, shrimp tempura (3 pcs) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ![Representative photo of the grilled fish table setting at Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-01-1wh2f-1200.webp) *Photos and writing ⓒ Iyangachi* Lately I've had this weird craving for grilled fish — salty on the outside, moist inside. Cooking it at home means dealing with the smell and oil splatters, so I went looking for a place that could give me a clean, proper meal, and ended up at 'Min Cook Misoyaki' in Hwajeong!! ![Exterior of Min Cook Misoyaki in Hwajeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-02-uivz9-900.webp) ![Entrance and signboard of Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-03-17y4e-868.webp) ![Information sign outside Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-04-1gzbm-900.webp) ![Building housing Min Cook Misoyaki across from Hwajeong E-mart](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-05-u4qv5-900.webp) ## Min Cook Misoyaki hours and how to walk there from Hwajeong Station > Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 - 21:00 / Break time 15:00 - 16:00 / Last order 14:30, 20:30 / Closed Sundays / 1 hour free parking support at Hwajeong E-mart Getting there was really easy. Come out toward the parking lot exit of Hwajeong E-mart and you'll spot the small, tidy exterior in the building right across the street. If you're driving, just park at E-mart comfortably and get the 1-hour free parking support. ![Bar-style interior of Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-06-1kk5f-900.webp) ![Table seating at Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-07-16gm3-900.webp) ## Inside Min Cook Misoyaki: seating and menu for solo diners Min Cook Misoyaki is small overall but has that tidy, clean bar-style Japanese restaurant feel. The tables are arranged well, so a lot of people come alone for lunch during the busy office-worker rush. Once I was there, I immediately understood why this place is popular at lunchtime near Hwajeong Station and known among those in the know as a solo-dining haven!!! There were also couples having a quiet date, so it works perfectly both as a no-pressure solo meal spot and as a tidy date course haha. This is a Japanese grilled fish specialty restaurant — alongside rice bowls, salt-grilled fish and miso-grilled fish are the main menu items. With the special tare sauce and miso sauce made with a Japanese master's know-how, it tastes different from ordinary grilled fish!! ![Menu board of grilled fish and rice bowls at Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-08-1mrxo-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Min Cook Misoyaki We wanted to try a variety of flavors, so we ordered like this. - Extra-large miso-grilled mackerel (half) - Salt-grilled atka mackerel - Shrimp tempura (3pcs) ![Table setting with extra-large miso-grilled mackerel half portion](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-09-1e7k3-900.webp) ![Salt-grilled atka mackerel with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-10-1bgab-900.webp) ![Plate of three pieces of shrimp tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill-11-1cm2h-900.webp) ## How the grilled fish tasted: crisp outside, moist inside ### Extra-large miso-grilled mackerel (★top pick★) This was the highlight of the visit and completely won me over! 😭 I was a little worried the 'half' portion would be small, but since it's the 'extra-large' size, the portion was quite thick and generous. More than enough to fill you up for a Hwajeong Station lunch!! Above all, the texture — crispy outside, moist inside 👍 — was great. You can feel the master's touch in the subtle miso seasoning soaked in, and it's not salty at all, just clean and savory, so you keep eating. It completely killed the mackerel's usual fishy smell and the flesh was really tender. This is a guaranteed reorder... ### Salt-grilled atka mackerel The atka mackerel, grilled to bring out the clean flavor of plain salt-grilling, was also really excellent. The moist, savory fish flesh was a total rice thief, making it perfect for a light, easy lunch for busy office workers. ### Shrimp tempura (3 pieces) Tempura at a Japanese restaurant needs no explanation, really...! It comes with three small, cute shrimp, and they were so crispy and savory I couldn't help but be impressed. The crunchy texture and savoriness were perfect, so I definitely recommend adding it as a side. ## Verdict: is Min Cook Misoyaki worth it for lunch or a solo meal? It was a very satisfying meal, getting to taste clean, tidy Japanese-style grilled fish. It sits easy on the stomach and feels like a clean meal, so I think I'll come back often whenever I crave grilled fish. If you're looking for a satisfying Hwajeong Station lunch, a solid spot for an office worker's lunch, or a comfortable solo-dining haven, I highly recommend Min Cook Misoyaki with its deep flavor from a Japanese master's hand!! haha ## Where it is - Min Cook Misoyaki (민쿡 미소야끼) - 37 Hwasin-ro260beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 고양시 덕양구 화신로260번길 37 1층 - 37.6325081, 126.8327338 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%BC%EC%BF%A1%20%EB%AF%B8%EC%86%8C%EC%95%BC%EB%81%BC/@37.6325081,126.8327338,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-meal-sketches/minkook-misoyaki-mackerel-miso-grill/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt