Samsong hanjeongsik with grilled mackerel, Goyang: Tteuranchae Bapsang

Trying to figure out where to have a late lunch, I went back to Kim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Wondang branch — a Samsong-area favorite I'd already visited twice with family, so I knew the quality was reliable. This is a place I'd recommend to anyone looking for a proper hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal restaurant) among Samsong's food spots. Every time I go, I leave satisfied after eating neatly prepared side dishes and hearty stone-pot rice in a spacious dining room.

Finding Kim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang in Goyang: exterior and parking

Kim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Wondang Station Branch is a standalone building with an elegant tiled-roof-house feel, and there's a large parking lot right out front. Honestly, no matter how good a place is, not having anywhere to park is stressful before you even walk in. But here, the parking space in front of the standalone building is generously sized, so parking is easy.

Inside the restaurant: group tables and a comfortable spot for parents

The Samsong favorite Kim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang has a distinctly quiet, old-fashioned hanjeongsik feel. The dining room itself is quite large, so it feels open and airy. The tables are big with plenty of space, so it's great for group visits too.

The layout made it easy to chat comfortably over the meal without worrying about the next table, and everything was decorated in a clean, cozy way — my parents loved it when I brought them here too.

How much is the Tteuranchae Bapsang set, and which main dishes can you add?

The signature menu at the Samsong favorite Kim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang is named after the restaurant itself — Tteuranchae Bapsang — priced at ₩13,000 per person, and the composition is really solid. As standard, you get 12 seasonal side dishes, savory cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew), and stone-pot rice. On top of that, there's a system for adding a main dish à la carte, with options including dried yellow croaker, seasoned cockles, soy-marinated crab, grilled mackerel, and charcoal-grilled pork.

How the self-serve side dish bar works

We ordered the two-person Tteuranchae Bapsang set with a grilled mackerel add-on. There's a self-serve bar on one side of the dining room. For cheonggukjang and japchae, you ask staff to refill separately, but for the rest of the side dishes, you can just help yourself to as much as you want.

All the side dishes were laid out neatly and the containers were properly covered, so it felt hygienic. The staff also kept checking to make sure nothing was running low and were so friendly that we felt genuinely well taken care of.

What comes with Tteuranchae Bapsang for two: all 12 side dishes

After a short wait, they brought out a generous full spread. Just looking at the table packed with side dishes made me feel full already. As always, it's really excellent value for the price.

All 12 side dishes were delicious, each one clearly made with care — once again, totally satisfying.

Was the grilled mackerel add-on worth it?

The grilled mackerel we added à la carte was overwhelming just in size, and it came out grilled to a nice golden brown with a glossy sheen on the surface.

I carefully picked out the bones and tried it — no fishy taste at all, and the mackerel flesh was completely plump, with great texture too.

It was clean-tasting and savory, and piled on top of hot stone-pot rice, it was completely irresistible — total rice thief!!!

Cheonggukjang, stone-pot rice and sungnyung (toasted rice tea) to finish

The cheonggukjang gave off a savory aroma the moment it arrived — and that smell alone told you it was going to be delicious.

It wasn't too salty, seasoned just right, so it was good to eat on its own, and the broth had such deep flavor that mixing it into the rice was delicious too.

The freshly made stone-pot rice was scooped out into a bowl, and water was added to turn it into sungnyung (scorched-rice tea). After finishing all the side dishes and the stone-pot rice, ending with that savory sungnyung left my stomach warm and satisfied.

Final verdict on Kim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang near Wondang Station

Kim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang, a Wondang favorite that's been consistently delicious every time I've visited with family! These days, it's not easy to find a place where you can eat this many neatly prepared side dishes and stone-pot rice until you're full at this price, which makes it even more satisfying.

Every one of the carefully made side dishes was mild and delicious rather than heavily seasoned, so it's a great choice on a day when you want an upscale version of home cooking. Parking is easy and the restaurant is spacious, so I'd recommend this Samsong favorite whenever you're looking for a weekend family outing spot or a place for a group gathering.