# CatchTable waitlist for barley rice in Yeongtong, Suwon: Boriook - By Yunbyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@late-afternoon-meals/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@late-afternoon-meals/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@late-afternoon-meals/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/index.md) ## In short Boriook Main Branch (보리옥 본점) is a barley rice set meal restaurant near Mangpo Station in Yeongtong, Suwon. On a weekday lunch the wait was booked through CatchTable, and two people ordered the mackerel set at 15,000 won per person, then mixed barley rice with namul, vegetable fritters, japchae and braised tofu from the unlimited self-serve bar. Boriook suits family meals and group gatherings that want a mild, home-style spread rather than anything heavy. ## Good to know - **Menu and prices**: Barley rice set 13,000 won per person / Mackerel set 15,000 won per person (also soy sauce pork and spicy pork sets) - **Self-serve bar**: Unlimited namul (seasoned vegetables), acorn jelly, wrap vegetables, vegetable fritters, japchae and braised tofu; extra rice and sungnyung (scorched rice tea) available - **Dessert**: Coffee, plum tea, peach iced tea, snacks - **Address**: 1F, 99 Yeongtong-ro 200beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: Daily 10:00–21:00, break 15:00–16:30 - **Other**: Groups welcome / Naver reservations available / Parking available - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.4 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![Square photo of a full barley rice spread at Boriook Main Branch, Suwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-01-qbv5j-1200.webp) ![Table setting at Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-02-1gzhr-m-966.webp) Even on a weekday, there was a wait — that's how popular this barley rice spot in Suwon is! This is Boriook Main Branch, a Mangpo Station favorite. There were especially a lot of older customers, and I could see exactly why people love this place! A place more locals visit than tourists, and genuinely a great spot for a family meal or a gathering in Yeongtong. To cut to the chase: from the barley rice to the self-serve side dishes and the namul (seasoned vegetable) corner, you can refill as much as you want, so it was a healthy and filling meal. On top of that, the restaurant was clean and the staff were kind, so it ended up being a day I properly stuffed myself after a long while ❤ ## Where is Boriook Main Branch, and how long is the CatchTable wait? Boriook is a barley rice specialty restaurant near Mangpo Station. That day, I'd come to Mangpo Station to check out the new Megatown Pharmacy at Suwon Fantasium and decided to grab lunch with a friend! There was parking space right in front of the restaurant, and I could also check nearby parking info, so it was convenient to drive here. Before going in, I checked CatchTable at the entrance and there was already a wait at Boriook. So I put my name down right away and started waiting 👍 Tables turned over faster than expected, and I got in quickly. ## Inside Boriook: seating and atmosphere ![Interior view of Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-03-tq210-966.webp) Once inside, the place was bigger than I expected, and even though it's a barley rice restaurant, the interior was so clean and pretty that I was even more satisfied. ![Dining hall seating at Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-04-1jv4f-966.webp) ![Clean interior design at Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-05-boteb-966.webp) ![Variety of seating arrangements at Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-06-1467v-966.webp) There was a variety of seating and the overall vibe was clean and comfortable. It felt like a place that draws everyone from families to elderly diners. Above all, the fact that there was a wait even on a weekday told me this place is already pretty well known in Yeongtong and Mangpo. ## Boriook menu and prices: barley rice set and mackerel set ![Set menu board at Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-07-rfxz1-966.webp) The basic barley rice set was ₩13,000 per person, and besides that there were set meals served with mackerel, soy sauce pork, or pork bulgogi. I went with the mackerel set at ₩15,000 per person for two :) ![À la carte menu board at Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-08-azmbo-966.webp) They also sold à la carte dishes, but the set meals were much better value ❤ ## What is on Boriook's unlimited self-serve bar? ![Unlimited refill side dish self-serve bar at Boriook](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-09-1es5s-966.webp) Once you order, the side dishes (all kinds of namul, fritters, and more) are refillable at the self-serve bar. ![Namul and lettuce wraps at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-10-1ke17-966.webp) There were delicious namul perfect for mixing into barley rice, along with acorn jelly, lettuce wraps, and more. ![Vegetable fritter section at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-11-17j7g-966.webp) The vegetable fritters everyone raves about were also stocked generously. ![Japchae and braised tofu at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-12-1p2ub-966.webp) Japchae (glass noodle stir-fry) and braised tofu. The braised tofu was spicier than I expected — totally my style ❤ You could refill rice and sungnyung anytime. ![Dessert drink corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-13-1dn4z-966.webp) ![Plum tea and dessert snack corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-14-1053i-966.webp) For dessert, this Suwon barley rice restaurant also had coffee, plum tea, peach iced tea, and snacks ready to go. ## The mackerel set meal spread at Boriook Once the brass bowls are set, you just scoop up whatever side dishes you like. Done. Ta-da. While I was scooping from the self-serve bar, the mackerel was ready in no time. ![Golden-brown grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-15-wdhab-966.webp) Golden-brown, beautifully cooked mackerel — maybe grilled over a wood fire? ![Mackerel set meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-16-sbgh3-966.webp) ![Bubbling cheonggukjang stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-17-1pq75-966.webp) A bubbling pot of cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) also came out, and honestly, why is it so good? It went really well with the barley rice too. Me, excited to properly dig into a barley rice bibimbap after so long ❤ ![Barley rice and namul served in a brass bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-18-1xeuq-966.webp) I added japchae and later braised tofu too and mixed it all together — and honey, that's incredible. ![Barley rice mixed with japchae and braised tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-19-1arko-966.webp) Sesame oil and gochujang (red chili paste) were ready on every table too. ![Sesame oil and gochujang on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-20-1pjaq-966.webp) ![A bowl of mixed barley rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-21-onv44-966.webp) With so many side dishes, mixing everything together was a real treat, and the mackerel was satisfying too. I mixed up plenty of rice, ate until I was full, grabbed some plum tea and snacks for dessert, and wrapped up a happy lunch :) ![Table after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-22-1nfhy-966.webp) ![Final view of the table spread at Boriook Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-23-1mrnu-966.webp) ![View of Boriook Main Branch restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch-24-9288g-966.webp) ## Is Boriook a good spot for a family meal? Boriook is a great place to visit on days when you want to properly eat rice and side dishes rather than something spicy or heavy. With so many kinds of side dishes, and refills available for everything from barley rice to namul and self-serve dishes, it seemed like a fine place to bring along elderly family members too. Perfect for a family meal or a get-together ❤ On top of that, the prices are reasonable, so it seems like a place that will keep being loved. If you're craving a hearty full course in Yeongtong, run to this place. - 📍 99 Yeongtong-ro200beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1F - ⏰ Daily 10:00–21:00 / Break time 15:00–16:30 - Group seating available / Naver reservations available / Parking available ## Where it is - Boriook Main Branch (보리옥 본점) - 99 Yeongtong-ro200beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1F - 경기도 수원시 영통구 영통로200번길 99 1층 - 37.2441834, 127.0620458 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B3%B4%EB%A6%AC%EC%98%A5%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.2441834,127.0620458,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@late-afternoon-meals/suwon-yeongtong-boriok-barley-rice-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt