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Where the Lunch Line Ends

I write about restaurants I visit in Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars · Cafés · Hair & beauty salons

PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiRestaurants

Ansan Korean BBQ: pork jowl, gabrisal, galbi and 6 sauces, Gogit-ri 88

Gogit-ri 88beonji Ansan Gojan Branch (고깃리88번지 안산고잔점) is a newly opened coal-briquette Korean BBQ restaurant in Gojan-dong, Ansan. The writer ordered one pre-grilled serving each of cubed pork jowl, gabrisal (pork shoulder cap) and pork galbi, dipped them in 6 sauces, and finished with a ₩4,000 ramyeon. With outdoor seating, a comfortable interior, a wide choice of cuts and the option to have the meat pre-grilled, Gogit-ri 88beonji is a strong pick for Korean BBQ in Gojan-dong.

Written Apr 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulCafés

Yeongdeungpo café: condensed milk butter tteok, Dubai egg tart, BYWAY

BYWAY BAKERS Yeongdeungpo Branch is a bakery café on Dangsan-ro 27-gil, near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station in Seoul. On a weekend, the writer stopped by around 1pm after lunch and had butter tteok (buttery rice cake), a Dubai egg tart and a yellow cheese financier with a latte and a grapefruit ade. The top pick was the butter tteok dipped in condensed milk, at 7,500 won for 5 pieces.

Written Apr 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Korean BBQ date in Yongin: gabrisal & pork jowl, Sukseonghwangga

Sukseonghwangga Yongin is an aged pork Korean BBQ restaurant in Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, near Dunjeon Station and Everland. On a Tuesday evening after a job interview, the writer and her boyfriend ordered pork belly, pork jowl (hangjeongsal), gabrisal (pork neck-end cut) and a beef doenjang (soybean paste) stew at Sukseonghwangga. Staff grilled the meat at the table, and the writer enjoyed the kimchi fried in pork fat, the wasabi mayo and breadcrumb dips, and the truffle ice cream for dessert. Apart from the far-off public parking lot, Sukseonghwangga Yongin was worth a return visit for everything from the meat to the dessert.

Written May 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiBars

Ansan izakaya packed on a Monday: Hansang set and red jjamppong, Gisul

Gisul (기술) is an izakaya-style bar on Gojan 1-gil in Jungangdong, Ansan, Gyeonggi. On a Monday evening the writer booked ahead and ordered the Gisul Hansang set (₩59,000) with half the sashimi swapped for muntigi, thick-cut raw beef (+₩3,000), plus a Hong Jjamppong (₩26,000). The seasoned yukhoe and same-day muntigi stood out most. Gisul fills up even on a Monday night, so reserving before you go is the smart move.

Written May 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSiheung, GyeonggiRestaurants

Charcoal BBQ near Siheung City Hall: pork jowl & spicy neck, Jingalbi

Jingalbi Janghyeon Main Branch (진갈비 장현본점) is a charcoal-grilled marinated meat restaurant in Janghyeon-dong, Siheung, near Siheung City Hall. The writer ordered dwihangjeong pork jowl (₩14,500), Jingalbi's signature marinated pork neck (₩12,900), spicy marinated pork neck (₩13,900) and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew, ₩8,000), and was impressed by the chewy pork jowl, the not-too-sweet marinade and the spicy kick of the spicy pork neck. Jingalbi Janghyeon Main Branch is a solid choice for anyone looking for a Korean BBQ spot in Janghyeon-dong for a family meal or team dinner.

Written May 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Long hair to mid-length C-curl layers at Seongsu hair salon Toni&Guy

Toni&Guy Seongsu is a hair salon on the 2nd and 3rd floors of 35 Sangwon 1-gil in Seongdong, Seoul. At Toni&Guy Seongsu, the writer had frizzy long hair cut to mid-length and got a layered cut, bangs and root straightening (Korean 'magic'), and a C-curl perm on the lower lengths in one visit, with a memorable chance to make the first snip themselves and a careful hair-condition check. For a mid-length layered C-curl perm in Seongsu, Toni&Guy Seongsu is well worth recommending.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGimpo, GyeonggiCafés

Gimpo castella shop: date-walk mocha & cream on the side, Jinsim

Jinsim Castella Gimpo Gurae Main Branch is a bakery near Gurae Station in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, selling giant Taiwanese-style castella (sponge cake). On a Gimpo date, the writer took home an original castella and a mocha castella (₩8,700 each) plus a ₩1,500 fresh cream add-on; the castella was very moist rather than dry, and the mocha castella, reheated the next day, gave off a strong mocha aroma. Verdict: Jinsim Castella offers good value for the size, and its neat packaging suits gifts or group thank-you gifts.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gojan, Ansan Japanese restaurant: 4-item fried combo, Gin Jaryoko

Gin Jaryoko Ansan Gojan Branch (긴자료코 안산고잔점) is a tonkatsu and udon restaurant on Gwangdeokseo-ro in Gojan-dong, Ansan. After missing out on tonkatsu during a trip to Japan, the writer ordered the Gin Jaryoko Assorted Set (14,500 won) with demi-glace tonkatsu, fish fry, fried shrimp and a potato croquette, plus mentaiko cream udon upsized to 1.5 portions for free and chicken karaage. Generous portions and clean frying made Gin Jaryoko Ansan Gojan Branch a good-value meal.

Written May 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiRestaurants

Handaeap Station pork ribs: Buldak-level heat, soy egg rice, Suamgol

Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Ansan Hanyang University Station Branch is a pork rib (jjokgalbi) restaurant near Handaeap Station in Sangnok-gu, Ansan. The writer ordered BBQ, garlic and spicy ribs with cheese fondue and soy sauce egg rice, and even the soft tofu stew served by default was tasty. Verdict: Suamgol's spicy ribs, about as hot as Buldak fire noodles, are best dipped in the cheese fondue.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiRestaurants

Beef BBQ in Ansan: galbisal and pork galbi on one grill, Yangsimso

Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch is a charcoal beef and galbi BBQ restaurant on the first floor of Praum City in Jungangdong (Gojan-dong), Ansan, near Jungang Station. The writer grilled 2 servings of 48-hour aged galbisal (beef rib finger meat), then cooked 250g of house-marinated pork galbi on the same grill, alongside yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) the owner served free and the brisket doenjang stew that comes standard. With tender galbisal, a pork galbi marinade that isn't too sweet and generous extras, Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch is worth a return visit to try other cuts.

Written Jun 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Gongdeok Station gyukatsu date: fillet set and fan-shaped menu, Gyudo

Premium Gyukatsu Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch is a smoked gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) restaurant in the Obelisk underground arcade in Mapo, Seoul. The writer and her gyukatsu-loving boyfriend went for Sunday lunch, ordered the 50,000-won fillet cutlet set plus a mini curry, grilled the cutlets on personal tabletop grills and finished with pot-rice ochazuke. Verdict: from the gyukatsu to the seaweed pollock roe and ochazuke, Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok served a polished meal from start to finish.

Written Jul 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Near-work BBQ in Ingye-dong, Suwon: skirt cut add-on, Jipbul Taebaek

Jipbul Taebaek Suwon Ingye Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, where staff grill meat that has first been seared over a straw fire of more than 700°C. Eating near work, the writer ordered straw-fire whole pork jowl and pork belly, added the straw-fire skirt cut (₩25,000 for 150g), and had Korean beef cheonggukjang (fermented soybean) stew, a guacamole tortilla and rice cake wraps, with the straw smoke and the angelica and neungi mushroom pestos standing out. For an easy Korean BBQ meal in Ingye-dong, Jipbul Taebaek is a good choice.

Written Jul 27, 2026Sponsored