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PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Sindang chicken spot for a small group after 5 workdays: Gyeryugwan

Gyeryugwan (계류관) is an oak wood-fired chicken restaurant on Toegye-ro 87-gil in Sindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. Worn out after five straight days of work, the writer met friends at Gyeryugwan for a small get-together and ate oak-fired neungi mushroom chicken, fried chicken gizzards with scallions, and doenjang (soybean paste) chicken makguksu (buckwheat noodles) in turn, and everyone was happy with the cozy atmosphere and hearty, restorative menu. For a small group that wants to talk without shouting and eat something nourishing, Gyeryugwan in Sindang is a good fit.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceEunpyeong, SeoulRestaurants

Weekday lunch Korean BBQ near Eungam Station: 600g pork trio, Yukjjip

Yukjjip (육쯥) is a two-floor Korean BBQ pork restaurant on Bulgwangcheon-gil near Eungam Station in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. On a weekday lunch with a friend, the writer shared the Yukjjip 600g sampler (54,000 won) of whole pork belly, signature pork neck and gabeuri-sal (pork jowl-side cut), finished with yeolmu mulguksu (young radish cold noodles) wrapped around the meat, then walked along Bulgwangcheon stream right outside. Thick, juicy pork and an easy after-meal stroll make Yukjjip a satisfying Korean BBQ pick near Eungam Station.

Written May 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulBars

Sangam DMC izakaya for daytime drinks and fish nabe: Hanamato

Hanamato Sangam DMC is an izakaya near DMC Station in Sangam-dong, Mapo, Seoul, that serves meals by day and skewers, oden and sashimi in the evening. On a relaxed daytime visit, the writer ordered salmon salad, mackerel sashimi, ebi fry (fried shrimp) and fish nabe (fish hot pot), and received a free highball for coming during the daytime. For the quality of the dishes, Hanamato Sangam DMC is reasonably priced and worth recommending for daytime drinks or an after-work round in Sangam DMC.

Written May 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGoyang, GyeonggiRestaurants

Deogyang-gu hangover sundae soup: spicy suyuk gukbap set, Gohyangok

Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch (고향옥얼큰순대국 원당점) is a large sundae soup (Korean blood sausage soup) restaurant on Goyang-daero in Deogyang-gu, Goyang, with a big private parking lot and fast service. The morning after a company dinner, the writer and a coworker shared the spicy suyuk gukbap set (pork and rice soup set) for 2 at lunch. It came with a spicy broth free of any gamey smell, tender suyuk (boiled pork slices), bossam and sundae. Gohyangok Wondang Branch is a good Deogyang-gu pick for a hangover cure and a filling workday lunch in one stop.

Written May 31, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Gwanghwamun Chinese: bok choy tofu to mala eggplant at Bobo Sikdang

Bobo Sikdang Gwanghwamun is a modern Chinese restaurant at B1, 178 Sejong-daero in Jongno, Seoul, opened by Chef Jang Bo-won of Culinary Class Wars 2. On a weekday visit the writer worked through a bok choy tofu dish, Bobo-style jakjangmyeon (noodles made without black bean paste, ₩15,000) and mala sauce fried eggplant (₩29,000), and also checked the 2 hours of free parking, private rooms and group seating. With a balanced menu running from mild dishes to drinking snacks, Bobo Sikdang Gwanghwamun is a solid pick for team dinners or family gatherings.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Newtro Korean pub in Sangam-dong: beef belly tofu kimchi, Ongdoenjang

Ongdoenjang Sangam (옥된장 상암점) is a newtro-style Korean restaurant and pub on the 2nd floor of a building on Woldeukeopbuk-ro 44-gil in Sangam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. The writer ordered tofu kimchi topped with beef belly, a nutty river snail doenjang hotpot (soybean paste stew) packed with snails, and smooth, rich kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup), and was happy with all three. Ongdoenjang Sangam is a good fit for Sangam-dong office workers who want one place for both lunch and a second round in the evening.

Written Jun 2, 2026Sponsored
PlacePaju, GyeonggiCafés

Paju pet-friendly patio café, strawberry croissant: On the Rail

On the Rail is a large bakery café on Imjingak-ro in Munsan, Paju, tucked behind the railway tracks on the road to Imjingak. On a weekend outing, we sat at On the Rail's pet-friendly outdoor tables with 2 iced Americanos and a strawberry croissant packed with fresh strawberries and cream. With free parking and plenty of seating, On the Rail is an easy stop to add to a Paju drive or an Imjingak day trip.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Sangam shabu kalguksu, ₩11,000 perilla mushroom lunch: Deungchon

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Sangam Branch is a shabu kalguksu (hot pot with knife-cut noodles) restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Woori Technology Building in Sangam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. The writer visited at the weekday lunch peak and had the ₩11,000-per-person perilla mushroom shabu kalguksu as a 3-step course of vegetables, noodles and fried rice, and was also pleased with the spacious, clean dining room. Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Sangam Branch is a solid pick for Sangam-dong office workers who want a filling lunch in a nutty perilla broth.

Written Jun 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suji sundaeguk restaurant: coworker hangover lunch | Yeonnal

Yeonnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Suji-gu Office Station Branch is a sundaeguk (Korean blood sausage soup) and bone hangover soup restaurant in an alley near Suji-gu Office Station in Yongin, Gyeonggi. The writer went for a weekday lunch with a coworker who had been drinking the night before. They ordered a spicy sundaeguk set with pork slices and sundae, plus a bone soup (ppyeo-haejangguk) piled with perilla leaves. With odor-free pork slices and a rich broth, Yeonnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk is a good choice for an office-worker hangover lunch or a solo gukbap meal near Suji-gu Office Station.

Written Oct 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Sindang-dong seafood izakaya for team dinners and dates: Bada Yakbang

Bada Yakbang Sindang Branch is a fusion seafood izakaya on Dasan-ro 40-gil in Sindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, with counter seats and spacious tables. The blogger ordered vinegared mackerel with sesame sauce (shime saba), abalone innard cream pasta and monkfish liver salt gimbap (seaweed rice roll), and all three stood out for freshness and originality. Bada Yakbang Sindang Branch suits both dates and company dinners, allows corkage, and is a good choice for unusual drinking snacks in Sindang-dong.

Written Jun 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Fairytale basement Japanese spot in Mangwon: basil & icy soba, Padong

Padong is a Japanese restaurant on basement level 1 of Woldeukeop-ro 17-gil in Mangwon-dong, Mapo, Seoul. On a weekend visit, the writer ordered futomaki, basil soba topped with a poached egg, and cold soba (naeng-momil) with slushy ice floating in the broth, and the modern, fairytale-like interior and friendly service stood out. Everyone at the table felt Padong's food and quality were well worth the price, making it an easy pick for a Mangwon outing that ends with a walk in Mangwon Hangang Park.

Written Jun 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulCafés

Yanghwa-ro café: Guatemala & Colombia tiramisu pairing, Central Site

Central Site Hapjeong is a specialty brewed coffee and homemade dessert café on Yanghwa-ro 7-gil in Mapo, Seoul. After the barista explained the beans, the writer ordered a full-bodied Guatemala and a bright Colombia brewed coffee, then alternated sips with a classic tiramisu to compare how each coffee paired with it. Central Site Hapjeong is a good fit for anyone who wants to choose their own beans and enjoy matching coffee with dessert.

Written Jun 8, 2026Sponsored