# Siksa-dong dumpling restaurant: late dinner with a 4-year-old, Arirang - By Encore Plate (https://superchart.com/en/@second-serving-pages/) - Written Oct 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Goyang, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This is a visit review written after the restaurant provided the meal. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@second-serving-pages/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@second-serving-pages/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@second-serving-pages/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/index.md) ## In short Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch is a Korean restaurant specializing in handmade dumplings (son mandu) in Siksa-dong, Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. On a late evening, the writer and a 4-year-old daughter shared the Gaeseong handmade dumpling hot pot set, which came with shabu-shabu meat, steamed dumplings and kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), and the child ate well. With meat-packed handmade dumplings and a soothing hot pot broth, Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch is a place diners of every age can enjoy. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 10:00 to 21:00 - **Location**: 1st floor, 81-1 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do (Siksa-dong) - **Parking**: Spacious parking area in front of the restaurant - **What we ordered**: Gaeseong handmade dumpling hot pot set (with shabu-shabu meat, steamed dumplings and kalguksu noodles) - **Side dishes**: Kimchi, pickled radish and soy sauce - **Amenities**: Plenty of waiting chairs and free instant coffee mix *as written by the visitor on Oct 10, 2026* ## What is Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch like? Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch (아리랑 개성손만두 식사점) is a Korean restaurant specializing in hand-made dumplings (mandu) in Siksa-dong, Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. It is open 10:00 to 21:00. An acquaintance who lives in Ilsan told me the mandu were really delicious, that the hand-made dumplings were a work of art, so I went to find out for myself. ![Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch in Siksa-dong, Ilsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-01-1p9d4-900.webp) The restaurant is located in Siksa-dong, Ilsan. ![Exterior and surroundings of Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-02-rp1i6-900.webp) ## What are parking and waiting like? There is a large parking area in front of Arirang, so there was plenty of room to park, which was nice. ![Parking area in front of Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-03-1i8l6-900.webp) I hear there is always a wait when it's busy. Maybe that's why there were so many waiting chairs set out. ![Waiting chairs set out at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-04-ymiyj-900.webp) I visited very late in the evening, and even then I could see lots of people eating. ![Inside the restaurant with guests eating late in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-05-17qpj-900.webp) Overall the place is spacious with lots of seats, and it looked clean, which I liked. ![Spacious, clean dining hall seating at Arirang](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-06-10z27-900.webp) ## Do they make the dumplings by hand in the restaurant? Arirang is famous for shaping its dumplings by hand, and sure enough, I could see someone making hand-made dumplings at one side of the restaurant. ![Hand-made dumplings being shaped at one side of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-07-1jgx2-900.webp) It was impressive to watch a professional fold the dumplings so quickly and so well. Watching them being made was another bit of fun. ![A staff member quickly folding hand-made dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-08-qad4n-900.webp) Inside the restaurant there were lots of things set out for guests, including instant coffee. ![Guest corner in the restaurant with instant coffee and more](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-09-ezwv2-900.webp) ## What's on the menu, and what are the side dishes? Arirang sells a wide range of dishes made with its hand-made dumplings. It was amazing that so many different dishes could be made from dumplings, and there were so many I wanted to try! ![Menu board at Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-10-r1gh9-900.webp) First came the kimchi, which looked like the best partner for dumplings. ![Kimchi, the basic side dish to eat with dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-11-s04z4-900.webp) Besides kimchi, pickled radish and soy sauce came out too. ![Pickled radish and soy sauce as basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-12-fafyc-900.webp) ## What comes in the Gaeseong dumpling hot pot set? The Gaeseong hand-made dumpling hot pot set came with the dumpling hot pot (jeongol), shabu-shabu meat, steamed dumplings and kalguksu (knife-cut noodles). And here it finally was, the hot pot I ordered. One look at the generous pile of hand-made dumplings and it already looked delicious. The pot held a real variety of ingredients, from dumplings to bean sprouts, and as it bubbled away it gave off a wonderful aroma. ![Gaeseong hand-made dumpling hot pot with dumplings and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-13-1tg1n-900.webp) A generous plate of meat came too, so you can enjoy the dumplings together with shabu-shabu meat. The meat was such good quality that it looked beautiful just sitting there. ![Shabu-shabu meat served with the hot pot set](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-14-i5e29-900.webp) The set also included steamed dumplings, which came out together with the kalguksu noodles. ![Steamed dumplings and kalguksu noodles served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-15-rz1ka-900.webp) ### How did the steamed dumplings taste? Before the hot pot was cooked, I bit into one of the steamed dumplings first. Arirang's steamed dumplings were packed with meat, and chewing the meat just as it is was so good. I liked how much meat there was inside. ![Cross-section of a steamed dumpling packed with meat filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-16-1ast0-1200.webp) ### What about the hot pot and the shabu-shabu meat? I put the shabu-shabu meat into the hot pot and boiled it together. The tasty meat simmering in the pot made everything taste even better. ![Dumpling hot pot simmering with shabu-shabu meat added](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-17-1hcqo-900.webp) Finally, with the hot pot at a full boil, I tried the dumplings. I could see why this place is called a go-to lunch spot in Siksa-dong, Ilsan; the dumplings really were that good. ![A hand-made dumpling lifted from the boiling hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-18-8i81j-m-900.webp) I tried the meat with them too, and it was really tender and tasty. I dipped it in the salty soy sauce, and with the soft meat, crunchy bean sprouts and rich, savory meat together, both the texture and the flavor were satisfying. ![A bite of meat and bean sprouts dipped in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening-19-cqfp7-900.webp) ## Is it okay to go with a young child? Our 4-year-old daughter ate Arirang's hot pot very well too. I thought this is a place that people of any age and gender can enjoy. ### Kalguksu and finishing the broth Last, I tried the chewy kalguksu noodles, and they were springy and delicious. The noodles had real bounce, and I could feel that firmness in my mouth. On top of that, when I sipped the hot pot broth, it felt like a hangover cure. If you're looking for a great dumpling hot pot in Siksa-dong, Ilsan, why not visit Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch? I think it's a place that anyone, of any age, can eat at and leave satisfied. ## Where it is - Arirang Gaeseong Son Mandu Siksa Branch (아리랑 개성손만두 식사점) - 81-1 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (1st floor) - 경기도 고양시 일산동구 동국로 81-1 1층 - 37.6792188, 126.8028831 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%84%EB%A6%AC%EB%9E%91%20%EA%B0%9C%EC%84%B1%EC%86%90%EB%A7%8C%EB%91%90%20%EC%8B%9D%EC%82%AC%EC%A0%90/@37.6792188,126.8028831,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@second-serving-pages/ilsan-siksa-dong-dumpling-hotpot-evening/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt