# Nowon Station hanjeongsik with a carpaccio course: Sutgarak Masil - By Sora M. (https://superchart.com/en/@porcelain-plate-stops/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Nowon, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a small fee or complimentary service from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@porcelain-plate-stops/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@porcelain-plate-stops/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/index.md) ## In short Sutgarak Bansang Masil is a Korean course restaurant within walking distance of Nowon Station in Seoul. The room seats 6 to 8 and is closed off by hanji-style sliding doors, and the course runs from mushroom hot pot and tteokgalbi to braised short ribs and tuna-salmon carpaccio, all seasoned mild enough for grandparents and children alike. For a sanggyeonrye (first meeting between two families) or a family gathering near Nowon Station, Sutgarak Bansang Masil covers most of the requirements. ## Good to know - **Location**: 412 Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul (walkable from Nowon Station) - **Seating**: Rooms divided by hanji-style sliding doors, 6-8 people per table - **Meal format**: Korean course meal, dishes served one after another *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* Today I want to introduce a Korean restaurant near Nowon Station that I visited for a family gathering: Sutgarak Bansang Masil (숟가락반상 마실). If you're looking for a sanggyeonrye (formal meeting between two families before a wedding) spot in Nowon, this one is worth a look. ![Photo from a visit to Sutgarak Bansang Masil, a Korean restaurant near Nowon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-01-pu8eg-1200.webp) A sanggyeonrye venue needs the right atmosphere, a private room, and a solid food lineup, so there's a lot to weigh. After visiting, I found this place ticks quite a few of those boxes, so here's the full rundown. ![Entrance of Sutgarak Bansang Masil with wood accents and warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-02-yid31-900.webp) ![Branch sculpture at the entrance of Sutgarak Bansang Masil](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-03-ynpk9-900.webp) ![Interior of Sutgarak Bansang Masil lit with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-04-lnpde-900.webp) ![Hallway with mother-of-pearl-style framed decorations](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-05-1id00-900.webp) ![Private room separated by hanji-style sliding doors](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-06-1k7sv-900.webp) ![Room seating with solid wood table and rattan pendant lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-07-1cccy-900.webp) ## Getting to Sutgarak Bansang Masil from Nowon Station, and first impressions The restaurant is within walking distance of Nowon Station, which made it easy to get to, and even the sign gives off a warm feel with its wood and lighting. From the branch sculpture at the entrance to the soft lighting and the mother-of-pearl-style framed decorations along the way, you can tell they paid attention to every corner. It's worth checking parking beforehand for a smoother visit. ## How private is the room? A 6-8 person space behind sliding doors My favorite part of Sutgarak Bansang Masil was the room. It's a private space separated by hanji-style (traditional mulberry paper) sliding doors, so I could talk comfortably without worrying about neighboring tables. With solid wood tables and rattan pendant lights casting a soft glow, it's an easy recommendation for a sanggyeonrye or a family gathering with older relatives. Each table was roomy enough for 6 to 8 people, and the wooden flooring paired with natural-material decor gave it a formal yet relaxed feel. The layout kept noise from leaking outside, so it was good for quiet conversation, and there were plenty of photogenic spots too — well suited to a memorable occasion. ## What comes out in the Korean course at Sutgarak Bansang Masil? That day, dishes at Sutgarak Bansang Masil came out one by one in course form, and the lineup was genuinely generous. ![Korean dishes served in sequence as part of the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-08-17hyg-900.webp) ![Early dish from the Sutgarak Bansang Masil course](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-09-bc643-900.webp) ![Korean course set arranged on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-10-z5hzt-900.webp) Later, a mushroom hot pot and multigrain rice arrived as the base setting, along with a spicy zucchini doenjang (soybean paste) soup. Starting with soup felt like a comfortable way to ease into the middle of the course. The braised short ribs were also excellent. ![Bowl of braised short ribs at Sutgarak Bansang Masil](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-11-kfhwl-900.webp) ![Mushroom hot pot served with multigrain rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-12-ujizj-900.webp) ![Zucchini doenjang soup with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-13-1wvbm-900.webp) ![Neat side dishes including bracken fern, bean sprouts, and spinach namul](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-14-fjdv9-900.webp) Alongside these came neat side dishes like bracken fern, bean sprouts, spinach namul, and kimchi. The seasoning was mild rather than sharp, so it worked well for grandparents and kids alike. ### Tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties) and japchae salad The main dish was a thick tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty), crisp on the outside with juicy insides still intact — really memorable. The pickled radish, scallions, and shredded onion served alongside cut through any greasiness, so I kept going back for more. The japchae salad was also unusual — instead of the usual sweet glass-noodle japchae, it came as a sweet-and-sour vinegared salad, which gave the palate a refreshing lift. The crunch of cucumber, onion, and carrot made it a great palate cleanser between the main dishes. ### Tuna and salmon carpaccio, plus the fried dishes The most visually striking dish was a carpaccio-style plate of tuna and salmon — the colors were so pretty it felt made for photos, especially fitting for a sanggyeonrye occasion. Fried shrimp and vegetable tempura came alongside, with crisp batter and moist insides — a satisfying choice for anyone who loves fried food. ![Tuna and salmon carpaccio-style plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-15-hrave-900.webp) ![Plating of fried shrimp and vegetable tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-16-1sos8-900.webp) ![Thick, grilled tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-17-1q8vc-900.webp) Beyond that, the table filled up with boiled pork slices, kimchi rolls, myeongi namul (wild garlic leaf), a salad topped with lettuce and orange, and buckwheat crepes — a spread that was a pleasure just to look at. With so many small dishes to share, it worked well for larger family gatherings, and even a picky-eating kid would find plenty of options. ![Boiled pork slices and kimchi rolls served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-18-1dnmj-900.webp) ![Korean dish plated with myeongi namul (wild garlic leaf)](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-19-jdpoa-900.webp) ![Salad topped with lettuce and orange](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-20-hhiuj-900.webp) ![Plate of buckwheat crepes](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-21-tklcm-900.webp) ![Full table spread of the Korean course meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-22-kle10-900.webp) ![Overview of the Korean course set up for a family gathering](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-23-dyo0u-900.webp) ## Who is Sutgarak Bansang Masil best for? - Anyone looking for a sanggyeonrye venue with a private room near Nowon Station - Anyone needing a quiet family gathering spot to bring older relatives - Anyone who wants to enjoy a variety of Korean dishes in course form - Anyone who prefers photogenic plating ## Final verdict on Sutgarak Bansang Masil If you're looking for a Korean restaurant with a private room near Nowon Station for a sanggyeonrye, or just a comfortable spot for a family gathering, I'd recommend Sutgarak Bansang Masil. The course lineup was substantial, and the private space made it easy to focus on the conversation. Worth adding to your Nowon restaurant list. ![Closing photo from Sutgarak Bansang Masil](https://img.superchart.com/images/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil-24-18hus-900.webp) ## Where it is - Sutgarak Bansang Masil (숟가락반상 마실) - 412 Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 노원구 노원로 412 - 37.653466, 127.0680289 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%9F%EA%B0%80%EB%9D%BD%EB%B0%98%EC%83%81%20%EB%A7%88%EC%8B%A4/@37.653466,127.0680289,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@porcelain-plate-stops/nowon-korean-course-private-room-masil/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt