Jiwon Ha · 2 stories

A Warm Cupboard in Pyeongchon

Writes about small restaurants and cafes tucked into Gyeonggi's quieter neighborhoods. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés

PlaceIcheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Icheon BBQ restaurant, master chef's nuruk-aged ribs: Neul Gogi Jip

Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch is a charcoal-grill Korean restaurant on Gyeongchung-daero in Icheon, Gyeonggi, run by a certified Korean cuisine master who has studied meat for over 30 years. The meal centered on nuruk-marinated beef short ribs (32,000 won) cured with nuruk salt, pot rice made from freshly milled hwangmi rice and a full table of side dishes prepared each morning, then ended with a soft-serve cone and coffee in the outdoor terrace lounge. With plenty of parking and private rooms, Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch is an easy choice for a meal out with parents.

Written Sep 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangju, GyeonggiCafés

Garden café in Gwangju with a teddy bear photo zone: La Cuesta

La Cuesta Gwangju is a two-story bakery garden café on Gyeongchung-daero in Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. Floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor picnic garden, a giant teddy bear photo zone and a drawing corner for kids set the scene for a La Cuesta latte at 8,000 won, grapefruit ade, autumn night bread and scones. La Cuesta Gwangju is an easy stop with children after a day at Hwadam Botanic Garden or Gonjiam Resort.

Written Sep 18, 2026Sponsored
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