# Solo seating for salt-grilled black cod near Hwajeong Station: Min - By Hangil (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-table/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Goyang, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gyeonggi-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/index.md) ## In short Min Cook Misoyaki is a Japanese grilled fish restaurant a 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Hwajeong Station in Goyang, Gyeonggi. The writer tried the signature salt-grilled black cod (메로 소금구이) and salt-grilled Atka mackerel (임연수 소금구이) at one of the 11 solo seats, finding the black cod thick, chewy, and free of any fishy smell, and the Atka mackerel moist and perfect over rice. A great-value grilled fish spot for a solo lunch. ## Good to know - **Location**: 37 Hwasin-ro 260beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (1F) — about 1 minute on foot from Hwajeong Station Exit 1, across from the E-mart parking lot entrance - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00, with a break time - **Seating**: 11 solo seats, 2 tables for two - **Black cod grill (메로구이)**: ₩18,000 / ₩19,000 - **Mackerel grill (고등어구이)**: ₩11,000 / ₩12,000 - **Raw salmon grill (생연어구이)**: ₩16,000 / ₩17,000 - **Large Spanish mackerel grill (대삼치구이)**: ₩16,000 / ₩17,000 - **Sakedon**: ₩15,000 - **Flounder sashimi rice bowl**: ₩17,000 - **Tuna sashimi rice bowl**: ₩11,000 - **Basic side dishes**: Egg porridge, cabbage kimchi, danmuji (pickled radish), stir-fried yeolmu kimchi, cabbage salad, miso soup *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Main photo of the grilled fish spread at Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-01-14744-1200.webp) These days I've really been into grilled fish. It's hard to grill fish often at home, and honestly it's healthier than meat anyway. I went to [Min Cook Misoyaki], a lunch spot near Hwajeong Station, and had Japanese-style grilled fish that's delicious even cold!! The taste and value were both really satisfying. Let's get into the review. ## A 1-minute walk from Hwajeong Station Exit 1: location and basic info ![Exterior of Min Cook Misoyaki near Hwajeong Station Exit 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-02-eau8v-900.webp) Min Cook Misoyaki, a lunch spot near Hwajeong Station, is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Hwajeong Station. It's right across from the entrance to the E-mart parking lot. Since it's right on the street, it was easy to find. - 37 Hwasin-ro 260beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (1F) - Open daily 11:00–21:00 - Has a break time ![Store information sign at Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-03-lbu20-900.webp) A Master of Japanese Cuisine, Korea ## 11 solo seats — a place that feels like a haven for solo diners ![Clean, tidy interior of Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-04-1pb3g-900.webp) ![View of the dining hall with solo seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-05-186dj-900.webp) ![Seating layout at Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-06-x7gwf-900.webp) It's a clean, tidy Japanese restaurant with plenty of solo seats. The vibe is great for office workers grabbing lunch — a real haven for solo diners. There were 11 solo seats and 2 tables for two. Since I often eat out alone, this kind of atmosphere is comfortable and I really appreciate it!! ![A solo seat great for eating alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-07-ro4py-900.webp) ![Interior view of the pleasant, comfortable dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-08-1hl25-900.webp) The air conditioning was blasting and it was super cool inside. The ventilation system seemed really well set up too. There was no smell of grilling fish at all — a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere. ## Min Cook Misoyaki menu and prices ![Menu board and prices at Min Cook Misoyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-09-fbzth-900.webp) - Black cod grill (메로구이) ₩18,000 / ₩19,000 - Mackerel grill (고등어구이) ₩11,000 / ₩12,000 - Raw salmon grill (생연어구이) ₩16,000 / ₩17,000 - Large Spanish mackerel grill (대삼치구이) ₩16,000 / ₩17,000 - Sakedon ₩15,000 - Flounder sashimi rice bowl ₩17,000 - Tuna sashimi rice bowl ₩11,000 ## The signature dish: salt-grilled black cod ![Basic side dish spread with the salt-grilled black cod](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-10-bs10x-900.webp) ![Egg porridge and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-11-11893-900.webp) ![Cabbage kimchi, danmuji, and other side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-12-1vfy9-900.webp) ![Miso soup and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-13-kb0s0-900.webp) I had the signature dish, salt-grilled black cod. The basic spread came with egg porridge, cabbage kimchi, danmuji, stir-fried yeolmu kimchi, cabbage salad, and miso soup. ![A hearty plate of salt-grilled black cod](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-14-1bcvc-900.webp) ![Thick, meaty salt-grilled black cod](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-15-1abiq-900.webp) ![Cross-section of black cod showing white flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-16-syttq-900.webp) Black cod is an expensive fish, so I don't get to eat it often. I've had it a few times at izakayas, and even smaller portions there cost way more. But the value here is genuinely great!!! It was bigger than it looks in photos, and there was so much meat on it!! The chewy texture was really delicious!!! The salt seasoning was just the right amount — simply delicious!!! The fish itself had zero fishy smell. The texture reminded me of chewy cuttlefish. ![Black cod grill served with soy sauce and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-17-1dhr9-900.webp) ![A piece of black cod grill placed on rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-18-ntgh5-900.webp) ![Taking a big bite of the black cod grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-19-39wxt-900.webp) Looking at these photos brings back the emotion of that moment T.T Since it was all mine, I took a huge, unapologetic bite. I dipped it into soy sauce with wasabi mixed in smoothly, no clumps, put it on fluffy white rice, and — one big bite!! Ah, seriously so good, absolutely delicious, insanely tasty!!! It's really so good!! ## How was the salt-grilled Atka mackerel? ![Salt-grilled Atka mackerel table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-20-1f01e-900.webp) ![Large pieces of Atka mackerel grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-21-14iln-900.webp) ![Flaking apart the salt-grilled Atka mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-22-tacvc-900.webp) Atka mackerel grill is something I usually like and order often. The pieces were big and there was so much meat!! Being a salt grill, it was clean-tasting and delicious as expected. ![Juicy Atka mackerel grill with white rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-23-1wpe2-900.webp) It was appropriately oily and had plenty of moisture, so it was juicy and never dry — such a great excuse to eat more rice!!! The black cod was so overwhelmingly good that my reaction to this might seem a bit tame, but it's delicious, haha. At ₩11,000, the value is really great too. ## Wrapping up ![Table at Min Cook Misoyaki after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled-24-1vtmy-900.webp) It's a clean, tidy Japanese restaurant that's great for solo dining. Beyond grilled fish, they also have sakedon, sashimi rice bowls, tonkatsu, and more — a perfect variety for an office worker's lunch. If you're looking for a great lunch spot near Hwajeong Station, I strongly recommend [Min Cook Misoyaki]!! ## Where it is - Min Cook Misoyaki (민쿡 미소야끼) - 37 Hwasin-ro 260beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (1F) - 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-table/hwajeong-station-solo-dining-mero-salt-grilled/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt