# Suwon Topdong grilled fish with high chairs for kids: Godeungeo - By Sohee Ma (https://superchart.com/en/@icheon-back-tray/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This story was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@icheon-back-tray/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@icheon-back-tray/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/index.md) ## In short Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch is a wood-fired grilled fish restaurant on Seobu-ro in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon. A family of three ordered grilled mackerel and a whole grilled croaker in the low 20,000s won for dinner, and the high chair, kids' tableware and large private parking lot made eating out with a toddler easy. With banchan refills plus sikhye (sweet rice drink) and sungnyung at the self-bar, Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch works well for a family dinner. ## Good to know - **Menu ordered**: Grilled mackerel, whole grilled croaker - **Whole croaker price**: Low 20,000s won - **Parking**: Large private parking lot - **With children**: High chair and kids' tableware provided - **Self-bar**: Banchan refills, sikhye, sungnyung - **Menu range**: Sashimi, grilled fish, braised fish, bulgogi - **Events**: Premium set discount at the time of the visit; Naver receipt event for abalone sashimi - **Price reference**: ₩20,000 ≈ $14.5 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Signature spread of grilled fish at Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-01-z1n2f-1200.webp) Sol's dad really likes grilled fish, but you don't really make it at home much because of the smell, right? So my husband, Sol, and I went out for dinner at Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch. These days when we're deciding what to have for dinner, Sol's dad said he wanted grilled fish, so that's where we went. The place was bigger than I expected and there was plenty of parking, which made it nice for a family outing. When you're eating out with a kid, the taste matters but so does whether parking is easy, whether the place is too cramped, and whether there's a chair for the kid to use. Thinking about all that, this was a comfortable place to eat. ## Parking and seating at Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch: large private lot and four-person tables Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch has a spacious dedicated parking lot, which made it easy to visit by car. Parking can be a hassle when looking for restaurants around Topdong in Suwon, but here the lot was wide enough that parking and walking in was a breeze from the start. Perfect for a still-new driver like me, Sol's mom!!! ![Spacious dedicated parking lot and storefront](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-02-1496m-900.webp) The inside of Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch was also pretty spacious, with lots of tables for four. There were other families with kids like ours, and it looked comfortable for larger groups too. ![Spacious interior lined with tables for four](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-03-1hovo-900.webp) They also had a toddler chair and kids' tableware ready, which made eating with Sol much easier. ### Opening hours and menu at the Suwon branch Here are the business hours for Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch. ![Business hours sign for Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-04-2vuqj-636.webp) Check the menu link below. The actual in-store menu had a bit more than what's listed online, so it doesn't seem like everything posted is fully updated. If you're planning to visit, it's probably better to check the actual menu in-store rather than deciding based only on the online listing. ## What's on the banchan and self-bar As soon as we sat down, a bunch of banchan (side dishes) came out first. ![Basic banchan plate served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-05-zy3xw-900.webp) ![Namul side dishes including chamnamul](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-06-f2wcm-900.webp) ![Yeolmu kimchi and cucumber namul side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-07-1b1uf-900.webp) ![Japchae side dish with meat mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-08-12g72-900.webp) ![Table full of banchan side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-09-1ih5a-900.webp) There were quite a variety of banchan alone — chamnamul (aster) namul, cucumber namul, yeolmu kimchi, doraji (bellflower root) namul, mu namul, japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), and more. Plus a taster of gochujang bulgogi. It wasn't just grilled fish on its own — you got to eat several side dishes together, which was great for finishing a bowl of rice. ![Taster gochujang bulgogi with banchan spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-10-9lqmn-900.webp) ![Self-bar where guests can grab more banchan](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-11-ylsvu-900.webp) You could get more banchan yourself from the self-bar, which even had sikhye (sweet rice punch) and sungnyung (scorched-rice tea). ![Sungnyung available at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-12-1kyzl-900.webp) ![Sikhye available at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-13-16nnt-900.webp) Eating grilled fish and then having a warm cup of sungnyung feels like it wraps the meal up nicely. The sweet sikhye was also there, good to grab a cup of after the meal. You could see the fresh mackerel right there, and the tank was really clean, too. ![Clean tank holding fresh mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-14-14i77-900.webp) ### Japchae with meat in it I think Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch might be a hidden japchae spot, haha. I've seen grilled fish places serve japchae before, but this was the first time I've seen one with actual meat in the japchae. It wasn't just glass noodles and vegetables — the meat made it pretty filling as a side dish. Sol loves japchae too, and the seasoning was just right and tasty. ## Grilled mackerel and whole croaker: how big is the low 20,000s won croaker? ![Grilled mackerel and whole grilled croaker table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-15-wc2ok-900.webp) What our family ordered was grilled mackerel and whole grilled croaker. Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch had all kinds of grilled fish beyond mackerel — Spanish mackerel, cutlassfish, Atka mackerel, croaker, and more. We started with the grilled mackerel, golden brown and looking like the kind of thing that just makes you think of rice. Picking the meat off while it was still warm and eating it with rice — grilled fish really is best eaten right off the grill. ![Golden-grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-16-59kvl-899.webp) ![Mackerel flesh eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-17-whrym-900.webp) The whole grilled croaker we'd been looking forward to! When it actually arrived, it was bigger than expected — I was surprised. Grilled whole like that, it really had a presence on the table. 😆 You can get the whole grilled croaker for low ₩20,000s, and it's a decent size, so it'd be good for splitting among several people. ![Whole grilled croaker served intact](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-18-a3mmy-900.webp) When feeding Sol, I carefully picked out the bones and gave her the flesh — grilled fish seems like a great dish to eat with kids. The croaker had a totally different feel from the mackerel, so I was glad we ordered both. If you'd rather try several kinds of fish instead of just one, it might be worth picking a different combination menu. ![Spicy-sweet gochujang bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-19-1u9af-900.webp) The gochujang bulgogi was spicy-sweet too — I think next time I might just order that on its own. ## From sashimi to braised fish and bulgogi Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch doesn't only serve grilled fish. With sashimi, grilled fish, braised fish, and bulgogi all on the menu, it seemed like a good spot for a family visit. When a family eats together like ours, everyone might want something a little different, so having options beyond just grilled fish was nice. When we visited, there was also a premium set discount event running, with a combo of sashimi, grilled fish, and bulgogi together — great if you want to try a bit of everything at once. We only saw it after we'd already ordered, ㅠ.ㅠ a bit of a shame, but next time. ## Abalone sashimi through the Naver receipt event We also took part in the Naver receipt review event. ![Naver receipt event signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-20-9rv48-900.webp) ![Screen showing receipt event participation](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-21-zvmg0-900.webp) ![Abalone sashimi received from the event](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-22-o6v6t-899.webp) Through the event, we also got abalone sashimi to try alongside our meal. ![Table set with abalone sashimi alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-23-7sjqe-900.webp) Getting a proper meal plus a bonus event dish — if you're visiting, it's worth checking whether a receipt event is running. ## Is Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch good for a family dinner in Topdong, Suwon? My husband, Sol, and I had a solid grilled fish dinner together for the first time in a while. With wide parking and a spacious store, it felt low-stress to visit with a kid, and with plenty of banchan plus sikhye and sungnyung at the self-bar, we could easily grab whatever we needed during the meal. I especially liked that you could choose from grilled mackerel, whole croaker, Spanish mackerel, cutlassfish, Atka mackerel, and more, plus sashimi, braised fish, and bulgogi options — it seemed like a solid choice for family dining. If you're looking for a grilled fish place around Topdong or West Suwon that's comfortable to eat at with family, it's worth a visit. 🐟 ![Table at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker-24-a7mcs-900.webp) ## Where it is - Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch (고등어명품이되다 수원점) - 1731 Seobu-ro, 1st floor, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 수원시 권선구 서부로 1731 1층 고등어명품이되다 - 37.2633415, 126.9720795 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EB%93%B1%EC%96%B4%EB%AA%85%ED%92%88%EC%9D%B4%EB%90%98%EB%8B%A4%20%EC%88%98%EC%9B%90%EC%A0%90/@37.2633415,126.9720795,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@icheon-back-tray/suwon-grilled-fish-family-dinner-whole-croaker/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt