# Bongdam grilled fish restaurant with Caprese self-serve bar: Hwadamga

- By Yerin Toh (https://superchart.com/en/@osan-evening-skillet/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This is a sponsored post — I received a meal from the restaurant for this visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@osan-evening-skillet/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@osan-evening-skillet/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/index.md)

## In short

Hwadamga is a grilled fish set-menu restaurant on Nangnaegi-gil in Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. On a weekday lunch visit, the writer ordered the grilled mackerel set and the grilled atka mackerel set, then filled the table from the unlimited self-serve bar in the middle of the dining room with Caprese salad, namul (seasoned vegetable) sides and barley rice. With a large private parking lot and tables divided by partition walls, Hwadamga suits family gatherings or a meal out with parents.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: 11:00 - 21:00
- **Break time**: 15:00 - 17:00
- **Closed**: Open daily, year-round
- **Parking**: Large private lot for the restaurant
- **Ordered**: Grilled mackerel set, grilled atka mackerel set
- **Seating**: Room-style space for groups, regular tables divided by partition walls

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

![Exterior view of Hwadamga, a Korean set-menu restaurant in Bongdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-01-ycweb-900.webp)

![Information image for Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-02-1rnfg-900.webp)

## Hwadamga hours and parking in Bongdam

Hwadamga is a Korean set-menu restaurant on the 1st floor along Nangnaegi-gil in Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. It's open 11:00 - 21:00 with a break time from 15:00 - 17:00. It's open every day, year-round, and has a large private parking lot on site so parking is never an issue.

![Hwadamga's upscale-looking exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-03-1m9g0-900.webp)

On a day when I suddenly craved a neat, generous Korean set table, I visited Hwadamga, a grilled fish restaurant in Bongdam. I had plans in Hwaseong and timed my visit for weekday lunch, and even from the outside, the place had a spacious, upscale feel.

![Large dedicated parking lot in front of Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-04-176c4-900.webp)

There's a large dedicated parking lot right in front of the restaurant, which I loved — you can drive there without worrying about parking even on busy weekends or peak hours. With my heart fluttering a little, I stepped into the neatly decorated interior .ᐟ

![Neatly decorated interior of Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-05-2qpa2-900.webp)

![Clean, well-kept dining hall at Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-06-9yqbo-900.webp)

## Rooms and partition-wall seating: is Hwadamga good for family gatherings?

The interior of Hwadamga was overall very clean and well kept. There's a fully separated, room-like private space for groups, and

![Room-like separated group seating at Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-07-k2vaf-900.webp)

![Private room space at Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-08-i07zv-900.webp)

![Table seating divided by partition walls at Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-09-dfby3-900.webp)

![Cozy regular table seating at Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-10-1yfqs-900.webp)

The regular table seating where we ate was also nicely divided by partition-like walls, so it felt cozy and let us focus entirely on the meal without being disturbed. Thanks to this thoughtful separation of space, I thought it would be perfect for family gatherings or bringing your parents along.

![Self-serve bar corner set up in the middle of the store at Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-11-q6kvj-900.webp)

## What is on Hwadamga's unlimited self-serve bar?

The real star and special perk of Hwadamga, this grilled fish restaurant in Bongdam, was the unlimited self-serve bar set up right in the middle of the store.

![Unlimited self-serve bar with namul and side dishes at Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-12-t7lbf-900.webp)

It runs on a system where you can freely help yourself to a wide variety of basic side dishes. There was a Caprese salad with a refreshing dressing and standout freshness, along with various namul (seasoned vegetable) dishes and thoughtfully made banchan (side dishes) in a diverse lineup,

and above all, my boyfriend, who loves putting namul into barley rice, couldn't take his eyes off the barley rice corner where you make your own bowl however you like — haha! It was fun both to look at and to eat. He was busy building his own combination, starting with seaweed soup, then rice

![Barley rice and seaweed soup corner at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-13-7bipe-900.webp)

![Dessert corner at Hwadamga's self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-14-12lov-900.webp)

I took this photo thinking, 'now for the perfect finish with dessert!' — but we had to rush off to our next stop, so... we never actually got to eat it. So disappointing ㅠㅠㅎ

![Hwadamga's grilled mackerel and grilled atka mackerel set table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-15-1icrl-1200.webp)

## How do the grilled mackerel and atka mackerel sets taste?

This time we ordered the grilled mackerel set and the grilled atka mackerel set — a meal where a thoughtfully composed table comes with fish grilled a golden brown.

![Bongdam grilled fish, atka mackerel and mackerel set weekday lunch with Caprese self-serve bar, Hwadamga](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-16-eg5c0-900.webp)

After piling a full bowl of tasty side dishes from the self-serve bar and setting the table neatly, we ended up with such a hearty spread that just looking at it was comforting! The fish looked like it had been grilled in a wood oven or dedicated grill — crisp and golden on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. Squeezing on some lemon juice, lifting the meat off the bones, and laying it over rice made it an absolute rice thief. The atka mackerel was savory and clean with no fishy taste at all, while the mackerel was salty with deep flavor, thick and meaty, full of chew and savoriness

![A meal pairing grilled atka mackerel with Caprese salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch/hwadamga-bongdam-grilled-fish-lunch-17-1kl0f-900.webp)

Combining the Caprese salad and various namul side dishes I'd brought from the self-serve bar, I never got tired of it for the whole meal — just happiness filling my mouth the whole time…🤍🤍 Mixing the comforting, savory barley rice with various namul and seasoned sauce, then pairing it with the neat grilled fish, made for a truly hearty and satisfying meal.

If you're looking to enjoy a tidy Korean set meal alongside a generous self-serve bar near Bongdam in Hwaseong, or searching for a proper grilled fish restaurant in Bongdam, I highly recommend visiting Hwadamga without hesitation .ᐟ

## Where it is

- Hwadamga (화담가)
- 58 Nangnaegi-gil, Bongdam-eup, Hyohaeng-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 화성시 효행구 봉담읍 낭내기길 58 1층
- 37.220904, 126.9651196
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%94%EB%8B%B4%EA%B0%80/@37.220904,126.9651196,17z

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