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Writes about restaurant meals encountered around Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars · Cafés · Things to do

PlaceSuyeong, BusanRestaurants

Gwangalli Korean BBQ: aged shoulder rack three ways at Donbegi

Donbegi Gwang-an Branch is an aged pork Korean BBQ restaurant in Millak-dong, Suyeong, Busan, styled like an old Japanese house. The blogger ordered the 600 set (400g shoulder rack plus 200g pork belly), which staff grilled to about 80% done, then ate the shoulder rack first with salt, then white kimchi, then salted pollock roe, and paired the pork belly with shiitake wasabi. With wide table spacing, hexagonal tables, a palm tree garden and private rooms, Donbegi Gwang-an Branch is a Gwangalli Korean BBQ spot that suits anything from a table for 2 to a group.

Written Apr 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Yonggang-dong Korean set meal and buckwheat naengmyeon: Moyeon Mapo

Moyeon Mapo is a Blue Ribbon-listed hanwoo (Korean beef) set-meal restaurant in Yonggang-dong, near Mapo Station Exit 1 in Seoul, where every seat is in a private room. After a walk-in wait of about 20 minutes, the writer had the marinated charcoal-grilled hanwoo and pot rice set for 2 plus a 100% pure buckwheat Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth); the rich hanwoo broth and the pot rice mixed with soy-marinated abalone and butter stood out. Moyeon Mapo is a Yonggang-dong Korean set-meal restaurant worth recommending for family gatherings with elders or a first meeting between families.

Written Nov 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongbuk, SeoulThings to do

Gireum Station PC café with parking and a hot dog surprise: ZERO100

ZERO100 PC Gireum (제로백PC 길음점) is a 24-hour PC café in Seongbuk, Seoul, in the basement of the Gireum Sambu Apartment shopping complex, a 1-minute walk from Gireum Station Exit 4. On a two-and-a-half-hour PC café date with her husband, the writer ate hot dogs, double pork belly bibim noodles and corn cheese Buldak stir-fried noodles at ZERO100 PC Gireum, and got a surprise message from the counter about a first-come whole-mozzarella hot dog giveaway. With parking in the Sambu Apartment lot, good food and friendly staff, ZERO100 PC Gireum is an easy pick near Gireum Station.

Written May 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Jonggak jokbal dinner with lazy Susan side dishes: Yeonnam Jokbal 1987

Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch is a fried jokbal (pork trotter) restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Jonggak Station Exit 4. On an Euljiro outing, the blogger and her husband stopped by around 6 p.m. for the fried jokbal set and the Yeosu cockle & potato pancake, with generous side dishes served on a Chinese-restaurant-style lazy Susan and jokbal skin as crispy as fried chicken. Verdict: Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 is a great Jonggak spot for drinks on a Cheonggyecheon or Myeongdong date.

Written Oct 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Jongno Tower Korean lunch with parking: bossam set for 2, Bonghyejane

Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방 종로타워점) is a Korean set-meal restaurant on the second basement floor of Jongno Tower in Jonggak, Seoul. At lunch, the writer ordered the bossam (boiled pork) set for 2, which arrived on a single tray with muk-sabal (chilled acorn jelly soup), pumpkin porridge, white kimchi, seasoned dried radish and lunchbox seaweed, and the dried radish was refilled. With 1 hour 30 minutes of Jongno Tower parking covered, Bonghyejane Jubang is an easy place for a hearty Korean lunch.

Written Oct 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Burrito shop in Sangam, Seoul: lunch with 2-hour parking, Zilhal Bros

Zilhal Bros Sangam is a halal burrito and kebab restaurant on Woldeukeopbuk-ro 54-gil in Sangam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. For lunch, the blogger ordered a chicken burrito set (half fries plus a drink), a lamb burrito on its own and onion rings, cut the burritos in half to share with a friend, and found the turmeric rice burritos filling and not greasy despite the sour cream. With 2 hours of parking in the building's basement, Zilhal Bros Sangam is an easy lunch in Sangam-dong if you drive.

Written Oct 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongsan, SeoulRestaurants

Sinyongsan tteokbokki at 11 AM opening, spoonable broth: Hyeonseonine

Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch (현선이네 용산본점) is an instant tteokbokki snack bar in Yongsan, Seoul, a 2-minute walk from Sinyongsan Station Exit 6. The writer met up with an old friend at the 11 AM weekday opening and shared instant tteokbokki for two (11,000 won per person) plus fried rice; jjolmyeon (chewy noodles) and fried dumplings come standard, and the broth is generous enough to eat by the spoonful. If you want brothy instant tteokbokki, Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch is worth visiting, ideally early.

Written Jun 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulCafés

Hyehwa, Seoul cake café: same-day hamster lunchbox cake at I'm Ellen

I'm Ellen is a lettering cake café in Hyehwa, Jongno, Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Hyehwa Station Exit 4. After a same-day phone call to check stock, a hamster-design lunchbox cake (22,000 won) with hot pink lettering was picked up right away; it had a moist sponge and a tangy-sweet cream that tasted like cream cheese. I'm Ellen is a handy choice whether you need a cake in a hurry or want to plan a custom design ahead.

Written Aug 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulBars

Jonggak bar with a fridge of traditional Korean liquor: Umi Hoegwan

Umi Hoegwan Jonggak Main Branch is a Korean bar serving hanwoo beef dishes and traditional Korean liquor, a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Jonggak Station in Jongno, Seoul. The mungtigi (thick-cut raw beef) yukhoe set came as yuksashimi (sliced raw beef) because the mungtigi had sold out, and dipping the beef in mungtigi sauce was the standout, alongside a medium oxtail stew. With a hanok-style interior and a rare lineup of traditional liquors, Umi Hoegwan suits both dates and group dinners.

Written Aug 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDongdaemun, SeoulRestaurants

Jang-an-dong shabu-shabu, kalguksu & cream risotto: Shabu Torang

Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch (샤브토랑 장안직영점) is a shabu-shabu restaurant with individual induction burners on Janghan-ro in Dongdaemun, Seoul, where the basic set of broth, meat and vegetables costs ₩7,900. The writer and her husband sat side by side, each with a basic beef chuck set plus mixed toppings, then finished with kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) for him and cream risotto for her. With parking behind the building, Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is an easy, good-value lunch spot in Jang-an-dong if you drive.

Written Aug 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Gangnam pork cutlet: 72-hour aged sirloin vs tenderloin, Sioldon

Sioldon Irwon Branch (시올돈 일원점) is a 72-hour aged tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet) restaurant in Irwon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, known as a go-to tonkatsu spot near Samsung Seoul Hospital. The premium sirloin katsu set had a rich, deep meaty flavor, while the tenderloin katsu set was clean and tender; both were delicious with just salt and a dab of wasabi. Sioldon Irwon Branch is an 8-minute walk from Daecheong Station, with 3-4 parking spaces out front and bar seating for solo diners, making it an easy lunch choice.

Written Aug 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeocho, SeoulCafés

Yangjae-dong specialty coffee shop for babka and egg tart: Mini Male

Mini Male Coffee Roaster Juam Branch is a specialty coffee and bakery café on Maeheon-ro 1-gil, behind the Costco Yangjae store in Seocho, Seoul. The visit paired a Helsinki latte and a decaf iced americano with original babka, an egg tart and a petit pain au chocolat, and the heavy, smooth latte with the barely sweet babka was the standout. Mini Male is serious enough about coffee to sell its own beans, making it an easy recommendation for café desserts in Yangjae-dong.

Written Aug 11, 2026Sponsored