# Self-serve banchan bar at a Ruwon City restaurant: Hangsangcharim

- By Minseo (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-quiet-plate/)
- Written Sep 5, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seohae, Incheon
- Sponsored: This post was written as a paid visit sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-quiet-plate/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-quiet-plate/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/index.md)

## In short

Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch is a newly opened kodari and braised pollock restaurant in Ruwon City, Gajeong-dong, Seohae, Incheon. A couple ordered the spicy braised pollock for two at the basic spice level, wrapped the pollock in seaweed, and kept refilling japchae and bean sprouts from the self-serve banchan bar. With a large dining room and unlimited side dishes, Hangsangcharim suits family outings and group meals as well.

## Good to know

- **Name**: Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00
- **Ordered**: Spicy braised pollock for two (spice level: basic)
- **Self-serve bar**: Seasoned lotus root, seasoned tofu, bean sprouts, cabbage salad, japchae (glass noodles), white kimchi, seaweed
- **Seating**: 2nd floor, many tables including a long window counter

*as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026*

Lots of new restaurants have been popping up in Ruwon City lately, and this time I checked out a newly opened one.

![Full table setting of pollock stew at Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-01-9wdu2-1200.webp)

![Table setting at the newly opened Kodari Myeongga in Ruwon City](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-02-3qoa5-966.webp)

![Table with spicy pollock stew and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-03-pcazb-966.webp)

"Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch" is a place worth visiting if you like braised kodari (dried pollock stew). Having eaten there myself, the main dish was tasty, but what I really liked was the self-serve bar where you can help yourself to as much banchan (side dishes) as you want. Let me introduce this to anyone looking for a new restaurant in Ruwon City.

## Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch: hours and location

Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch is a second-floor restaurant on Bongojae 3-ro in Incheon, open daily from 11:00 to 21:00. It's a restaurant in the Ruwon City/Gajeong-dong area where you can eat kodari and pollock stew.

![Entrance signage at Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-04-d6amr-966.webp)

![Sign directing to the second-floor dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-05-37oux-966.webp)

![Menu board at Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-06-19x7u-966.webp)

## How big is the dining room at Hangsangcharim?

Going up to the second floor and into Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch, the place was much bigger than I expected. The wood-tone tables and chairs against dark-colored walls gave it an overall stable, clean feel, and as befits a newly opened restaurant, the interior felt fresh and pleasant.

![Spacious interior with wood-tone tables and dark walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-07-1lfgy-966.webp)

![Clean dining room of the newly opened restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-08-1m2xw-966.webp)

There was also a long row of seats by the window, so it didn't feel cramped at all, and there were plenty of tables.

![Long row of seats by the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-09-13mep-966.webp)

It looked like a good spot for eating with a group, or for family gatherings and group meals.

![Generous table layout suitable for group meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-10-dp5l3-966.webp)

So it seemed like a good option not just as a local Gajeong-dong spot to grab a meal, but also as a place to take your parents out to eat or for a family outing.

![Seating suitable for a family gathering](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-11-1xudv-966.webp)

## What is on the self-serve banchan bar?

One thing I really liked at Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch was the self-serve bar. They bring out the initial table setting, and whatever side dishes you run low on, you can go get more from the self-serve bar as much as you want.

![Self-serve bar for side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-12-1u50u-966.webp)

![Seasoned vegetable side dishes at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-13-1ovmk-966.webp)

![Japchae and cabbage salad at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-14-1qso7-966.webp)

![White kimchi and bean sprouts at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-15-1xwt6-966.webp)

![Seaweed at the self-serve bar, meant to go with the kodari](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-16-eiosu-966.webp)

From seasoned lotus root to seasoned tofu, bean sprouts, cabbage salad, japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), and white kimchi, there was quite a variety, and they also had seaweed ready, which goes great with the kodari.

![A plate of self-served side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-17-uv5n9-966.webp)

I especially love japchae, so I liked being able to help myself to more without any guilt. There's a fun little pleasure in picking out each side dish yourself, and it really gave off the feeling of a hearty, satisfying meal at a Ruwon City restaurant.

![Table set with rice and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-18-g4h6b-966.webp)

## Spicy braised pollock for two at basic spice level

My spouse and I ordered the spicy pollock stew for two, choosing mild spice. Neither of us handles spicy food well, so I was a little worried at first, but the mild option was just right. Pleasantly spicy with a deep, savory sauce that kept making me want more rice!

![Spicy pollock stew for two, mild spice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-19-2004t-966.webp)

Best of all, the pollock flesh wasn't dry at all — it was thick and moist, so piling it up with plenty of sauce over rice made it a total rice thief.

![Rice topped with thick, sauce-covered pollock flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-20-iw8hb-966.webp)

My favorite way to eat it was wrapping the pollock in seaweed! Putting the sweet-and-spicy sauce-soaked pollock on top of salty seaweed and eating it in one bite is such a great combination.

![Pollock flesh wrapped in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-21-1f6ur-966.webp)

![Bean sprouts mixed into pollock stew sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar/ruwon-city-myeongtae-jorim-self-bar-22-6cpgs-966.webp)

I also tried mixing bean sprouts from the self-serve bar into the pollock stew sauce, and that turned out to be a real treat too. If you're looking for a good restaurant in Gajeong-dong, I'd definitely recommend trying this combo.

## Is Hangsangcharim worth a return family visit?

The main pollock stew dish was delicious, but between the spacious, comfortable dining room and the self-serve bar you could use freely, it was an overall satisfying meal. Kodari and pollock stew are dishes that even the older generation tends to love, so it seems like a great spot for a family meal out.

This newly opened Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch has a generously sized dining room too, so it looked like a good option for anyone looking for a place for a group meal or family gathering. With thick, moist pollock, a pleasantly spicy sauce, and seaweed and bean sprouts to go with it, a bowl of rice disappeared in no time. If you're looking for a new restaurant in Ruwon City or a family-friendly spot in Gajeong-dong, this one's worth a visit.

## Where it is

- Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch (한상차림코다리명가 루원시티점)
- 211~215-ho, 115 Bongojae 3-ro, Seohae-gu, Incheon, South Korea
- 인천광역시 서해구 봉오재3로 115 211호~215호
- 37.5277044, 126.6725613
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%9C%EC%83%81%EC%B0%A8%EB%A6%BC%EC%BD%94%EB%8B%A4%EB%A6%AC%EB%AA%85%EA%B0%80%20%EB%A3%A8%EC%9B%90%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5277044,126.6725613,17z

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