Suwon Night Ledger Regular · 16 stories

Night Tab, Seoul-Gyeonggi

Writes about restaurants and bars across Seoul and Gyeonggi, usually visited after dark. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars

PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Magok octopus restaurant, extra chili and garlic for Mom: Songjjujip

Songjjujip Magok is a webfoot octopus (jjukkumi) and pork belly restaurant on the 2nd floor of Central Tower 2, near Exit 1 of Magongnaru Station in Gangseo, Seoul. On a Thursday evening, the blogger and her mom ordered the octopus + all-the-sides set for two, steamed egg, a Coke Zero and fried rice for ₩41,600 in total, and asked staff for extra cheongyang chili and garlic to suit Mom's love of spicy food. With cheese rice cakes, a puffy 'bomb' steamed egg and fried rice topped with white kimchi, Songjjujip Magok is an octopus spot you finish even when you're full.

Written Jun 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Saturday Korean BBQ lunch in Jongno 3-ga: 3-meat set at Simin Sikdang

Simin Sikdang Main Branch (시민식당 본점) is a samgyeopsal (pork belly) Korean BBQ restaurant in Pimatgol alley near Exit 1 of Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul, open since 2014. The writer and a friend stopped by for a Saturday lunch as their first round and ordered the 59,000 won Asamyuk set: wagyu kkotsal (well-marbled beef), fresh pork belly and jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), plus kimchi stew and wagyu gujeolpan cheese fried rice. For two people who want to try all three meats in one meal, the Asamyuk set at Simin Sikdang Main Branch is a filling choice.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Jonggak Station izakaya for round two, mussel ramen: Parang Haenyeojip

Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch (파랑해녀집 종로본점) is a Korean izakaya focused on aged sashimi, near Exit 4 of Jonggak Station in Jongno, Seoul. After a first round of grilled meat, the writer and a friend went to Parang Haenyeojip for round two and ordered the small aged sashimi platter with salmon, rockfish, red sea bream and flounder (₩48,000) and the Eolkeun Bada Ramyeon, a spicy seafood ramen packed with mussels (₩12,000). Under blue lighting, the thick, sweet aged sashimi and rich ramen broth make Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch a great spot for soju.

Written Jun 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Jongno galbi restaurant: owner-grilled beef and lamb set for 2, Yukrab

Yukrab Jongno (육랩 종로점) is a beef and lamb Korean BBQ restaurant on the Jonggak youth street (Jeolmeumui Geori), near Exit 4 of Jonggak Station in Seoul. The writer and her mom sat at a window table in the main hall and ordered the 2-person galbi set (₩64,000). The owner grilled the first cut, jingalbisal (prime beef short rib), himself, and a generous spread of lamb chops, marinated galbi and doenjang (soybean paste) stew followed. Yukrab Jongno is an easy, affordable pick near Jonggak Station for enjoying beef and lamb in one meal.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Dongdaemun chicken hot pot and yukhoe, waiting for Mom: Sunhuine

Sunhuine Bindaetteok Dak Hanmari Dongdaemun is a two-floor, 200-seat dak hanmari (whole-chicken hot pot) restaurant in the Dongdaemun dak hanmari alley between Dongdaemun Station and Jongno 5-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul. While waiting for Mom to finish work on a weekend evening, the writer ordered dak hanmari (33,000 won), yukhoe (Korean beef tartare, 23,000 won) and a kalguksu noodle add-on, and especially liked the rich chicken broth, the fresh yukhoe and the dipping sauce of minced garlic, soy sauce, chili paste and mustard. For a group gathering or work dinner, Sunhuine Dongdaemun is worth a visit for dak hanmari and yukhoe ordered together.

Written Jun 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGimpo, GyeonggiRestaurants

After-work Korean BBQ in Gimpo: woodae galbi set for two at Gogijip

Gogijip (고기짚) is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Exit 1 of Gochon Station in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, specialising in straw-smoked, pre-seared woodae galbi (thick-cut beef short rib). On a return visit after work, the writer ordered the woodae galbi set for two (72,000 won: one woodae galbi rib plus pork belly), which the owner grilled on a cast-iron grill from start to finish. Verdict: the whole king oyster mushroom with wasabi, the complimentary soft tofu stew and the extra seating in Gogijip's new annex all made this visit worth it.

Written Jun 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Balsan Station Korean BBQ for four: beef galbi set & somaek, Ihwajeong

Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch is an upscale Korean BBQ restaurant near Exit 4 of Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. Four people ordered the Ihwajeong Set (135,000 won), which has 3 portions of seasoned beef short ribs (galbi) plus free seasoned grilled pork, with doenjang stew (soybean paste stew), rice and somaek (soju mixed with beer), for a total of 163,000 won. Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga suits groups of 3 to 4 who want tender seasoned beef short ribs grilled by staff from start to finish.

Written Oct 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Well-done gyukatsu at Seoul Station with a sibling from Busan: Ichigyu

Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch is a Japanese gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) and steki (steak) restaurant on Basement 1 of the LG Seoul Station Building, right outside Seoul Station Exit 10 in Jung-gu, Seoul. The writer and a younger sibling visiting from Busan ordered the striploin gyukatsu and striploin steki (19,000 won each) with Kirin draft beer, melting Isigny butter on the cast-iron grill plate at each seat and searing the beef for more than 10 seconds until well-done. With gyukatsu that was crispy outside and juicy inside and steki that was not tough, Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch is a gyukatsu spot worth revisiting before a train trip.

Written Jul 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGimpo, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gimpo Korean restaurant for a walk-in after-work dinner: Bomseol

Bomseol Gimpo (봄설 김포점) is a Korean set-meal (hanjeongsik) restaurant on Geomdan-ro in Gamjeong-dong, Gimpo, Gyeonggi, where the Bomseol Table for 2 costs ₩36,000 (₩18,000 per person) and comes with stone-pot rice, cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew), spicy stir-fried pork and braised pollock. The writer walked in after work without a reservation, ate the Bomseol Table at a window seat and especially enjoyed the cheonggukjang, the kimchi jjim (braised kimchi) from the self-serve bar and the scorched-rice tea at the end. Bomseol Gimpo is a solid pick for a good-value after-work dinner out.

Written Jul 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGimpo, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gimpo pork rib house for after-work soju & steamed egg: Galbigumteo

Galbigumteo Pungmu Station Branch (갈비굼터 풍무역점) is a charcoal-grilled pork and beef rib restaurant in Pungmu-dong, Gimpo, across the road from Pungmu CGV. After work, two people ordered 2 servings of pork ribs, 2 bottles of Jinro soju, pudding steamed egg, bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) and Gimpo Geumssal rice for ₩56,400 in total, and the doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) came free. With soft, sweet marinated pork ribs, chive pancakes from the self-serve bar and cold noodles topped up with broth, Galbigumteo Pungmu Station Branch made for a satisfying after-work dinner.

Written Jul 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

After-work 4-fish sashimi platter in Magongnaru, Seoul: Singsing Hoe

Singsing Hoe Susan Sijang Magongnaru Station Direct Branch (싱싱회 수산시장 마곡나루역 직영점) is a live-fish sashimi restaurant near Exit 2 of Magongnaru Station in Gangseo, Seoul, with seating for about 100 people. After work on a Thursday evening, two sisters ordered the Singsing Signature mixed sashimi for 2 with sides (₩55,000) and one bottle of soju for a total of ₩60,000. They ate rockfish, flounder, salmon and olive flounder alongside generous sides such as albap (fish roe rice bowl), fried shrimp and corn cheese. For fresh sashimi and plentiful sides at a good price near Magongnaru, Singsing Hoe Susan Sijang's mixed sashimi platter with sides is the order to get.

Written Jul 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Balsan Station eel restaurant: Chobok 2kg with parents, Jangsuchon

Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel (장수촌 풍천장어) is a grilled eel restaurant on the 2nd floor near Exit 3 of Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. Just before Chobok, four of us, including my parents, had 2kg of salt-grilled eel with janchi guksu (banquet noodles), drinks and rice for ₩159,000. The owner grilled the plump eel for us, and free jangchu-tang (eel soup) and eel extract came on the house. Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel is worth recommending as a Balsan Station eel restaurant for a restorative meal out with parents.

Written Jul 13, 2026Sponsored