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I write about restaurants I visit around Incheon. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés

PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Octopus beef bulgogi with foliage views in Namdong, Incheon: Guksuhwa

Guksuhwa (국수화) is a Korean restaurant for shabu-shabu, hot pots and iron-plate stir-fries on Sorae-ro in Namdong, Incheon, across from the Namdong-gu Rugby Stadium. On a weekend lunch with a child, the writer took a second-floor window seat overlooking autumn foliage and ordered octopus beef bulgogi for two (17,900 won per serving) and a small plate of assorted dumplings (5,000 won); the mild soy-marinated bulgogi, the separately stir-fried spicy octopus and the udon noodles included by default went well together. With light, mild flavors right down to the side dishes, Guksuhwa is a safe choice for a family meal with parents or kids.

Written Oct 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, IncheonRestaurants

Eel buffet in Cheongna with a baby and wire-grilled galbi: Jangsodam

Jangsodam Eel and Beef Buffet Cheongna Main Branch is an all-you-can-eat eel and beef restaurant in Cheongna, Seo-gu, Incheon, across from the Canalway Cheongna Umilin Strauss apartments. The writer visited with her husband and baby and ordered the B Set (eel, chuck ribs and marinated crab) while the baby played in the playroom. She finished with traditional galbi from the self-bar, grilled on a wire grill. Thanks to the playroom and free sides, Jangsodam Cheongna is a good pick for families with young children who want a hearty eel meal.

Written Jun 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeonsu, IncheonRestaurants

Group Korean BBQ in Songdo: shoulder rack set for 3 at Jeju Dogeuril

Jeju Dogeuril Incheon Songdo is a Jeju black pork BBQ restaurant on the 2nd floor of Art Forêt Building A, right in front of Exit 2 of Senteureolpakeu Station in Songdo, Yeonsu, Incheon. The writer ordered the Jeju Shoulder set for 3 (₩85,000, 850g of shoulder rack, five-layer pork belly and kkodeulsal, a chewy pork cut) with crab roe fried rice, flying fish roe cheese steamed egg, mul-milmyeon (cold wheat noodles in broth) and multigrain pot rice, and staff grilled everything over charcoal from start to finish. With thick cuts, generous sides and seating for about 80, Jeju Dogeuril Incheon Songdo suits large group dinners.

Written Oct 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMichuhol, IncheonRestaurants

Hanwoo bulgogi near Incheon District Court: June egg event, Dongchuwon

Dongchuwon Bulgogi (동추원불고기) is a Seoul-style hanwoo (Korean beef) bulgogi restaurant in Hagik-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, right in front of Incheon District Court. On a return visit, the writer ordered the hanwoo bulgogi set (₩27,500, minimum 2 people) and had shabu-shabu-style bulgogi on a brass plate, bulgogi burgers in soft dinner rolls, mul naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon (cold noodles) and omija tea, and also took home a golden egg from the June event. With a spacious, clean dining room and private rooms, Dongchuwon Bulgogi is a great fit for a family meal with parents.

Written Jun 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Ganseok-dong sundaeguk spot, husband wanted soju at first sip: Gukdam

Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch (국담순대국 본점) is a newly opened sundaeguk (Korean blood sausage soup) and suyuk (boiled pork) restaurant on a side street in front of Sangin Elementary School in Ganseok-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. On a weekend visit with her husband, the writer ordered sundaeguk with rice included (10,000 won) and pork head suyuk (20,000 won); the clear, deep broth came with generous meat and sundae, and her husband reached for soju after one spoonful. For clean-tasting, clear-broth sundaeguk near Ganseok-ogeori, Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch is a hearty, reliable choice.

Written Jun 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBupyeong, IncheonRestaurants

Beef intestine BBQ in Bupyeong by a 10-year Jeonju owner: Deobareun

Deobareun Gop Hanwoo Gopchang Bupyeong Market Station branch is a hanwoo (Korean beef) gopchang restaurant in the alley in front of Exit 4 of Bupyeong Market Station in Incheon, opened by an owner who ran a gopchang restaurant in Jeonju for about 10 years. At Deobareun Gop, the Abalone Special A Set (53,000 won) and fried rice (4,000 won) were grilled on a far-infrared grill, and the hanwoo gopchang packed with gop (rich inner fat), the makchang and the house-made sauces stood out. For a clean gopchang restaurant near Bupyeong Market Station without a greasy smell, Deobareun Gop Hanwoo Gopchang is a good choice.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Incheon abalone restaurant with a 20-person banquet room: Jeonbokchon

Jeonbokchon (전복촌) is an abalone Korean set-meal restaurant in Guwol-dong, Incheon, right in front of Yesulhoegwan Station on Line 1 and across from the Homeplus Guwol parking lot. The ₩39,000-per-person abalone set (minimum 2 people) arrives as a generous course, from abalone porridge, abalone chohoe and raw abalone to clay-pot bulgogi, abalone seaweed soup and plum tea. With private rooms for 4–8 and banquet rooms for 16–20, Jeonbokchon is an ideal pick for group gatherings, family dinners and meetings between in-laws.

Written Jun 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Guwol-dong octopus restaurant, family Jjuchipa at opening: Boksakkot

Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch (복사꽃피는집 인천점) is a fire-grilled jjukkumi (baby octopus) restaurant in a two-story standalone building on Hogupo-ro in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. Arriving right after opening with a child, the writer ordered the Jjuchipa set for two (spicy fire-grilled jjukkumi topped with cheese and pasta) with a pepperoni wood-fired pizza. The octopus was springy, the sauce was not overpowering, and the child happily ate the pizza. With a large parking lot, about 160 seats, a free self bar and after-meal drinks, Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch is a good pick for family and group gatherings.

Written Jun 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeohae, IncheonRestaurants

Korean BBQ in Cheongna: kimchi pork belly and icy soju, Sammi-jip

Sammi-jip (삼미집) is a pot-lid Korean BBQ restaurant in the Cheongna 4-danji food alley, across from Cheongna Lake Park in Incheon, where staff grill the meat for you. The writer and her husband ordered 2 servings of kimchi score-cut whole pork belly (₩17,000 per serving). They added a minari (water dropwort) pancake, doenjang (soybean paste) stew and injeolmi ice cream, plus draft beer and icy soju. Sammi-jip suits anyone in Cheongna who wants thick pork belly grilled for them in a clean, comfortable dining room.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, IncheonRestaurants

Luone City briquette BBQ: aged beef rib, spicy ramyeon, Euljiro

Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch is a retro briquette-grill Korean BBQ restaurant on the first floor of Three M Tower, near Exit 6 of Gajeong Station in Seo-gu, Incheon. The writer and her husband started with 300g of pork skirt (7,900 won per 100g), added 200g of aged beef short rib (9,400 won per 100g) and a hangover Han River ramyeon (4,900 won) ordered spicy; the meat cooked fast over the coals with a smoky flavor and plenty of juice, and drinks came in an ice bucket. For good-value meat and a drink near Gajeong Station or Luone City, Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch is the right choice.

Written Jun 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeonsu, IncheonRestaurants

₩40,900 gopchang set with a baby near Yeonsu Station: Yeonsu Gopchang

Yeonsu Gopchang Yeonsu Main Branch is a restaurant on Matgoeul-gil in Yeonsu-dong, Incheon, specializing in flame-seared vegetable gopchang (beef small intestine) and makchang. The writer visited with a baby, ordered the 40,900 won mixed set and paid 1,000 won extra to switch to sundae (Korean blood sausage) stir-fry, and enjoyed odor-free gopchang and makchang, gopchang hot pot, fish cake soup served in a kettle and free kids' menu items. Yeonsu Gopchang is a good fit for families looking for clean, mild-tasting gopchang in Yeonsu-dong.

Written Jun 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamdong, IncheonRestaurants

Guwol-dong octopus restaurant, cheese octopus wraps for two: Boksakkot

Boksakkot Pineun Jip Incheon Branch is an open-fire baby octopus and octopus stir-fry restaurant in a two-story standalone building in Susan-dong, Namdong, Incheon, near the Seonsuchon intersection in Guwol-dong. Right after opening, the writer ordered the open-fire octopus stir-fry for two (listed at ₩17,900) at spice level 2, about 1.5 times as hot as Shin Ramyun. The set came with a pepperoni wood-fired pizza, and the writer added extra cheese for ₩3,000. With chewy octopus, a clean sauce, parking for 60+ cars and room for 160 guests, Boksakkot Pineun Jip is a solid pick for a family meal with parents.

Written Oct 19, 2026Sponsored