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PlaceYangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Yangju Korean BBQ on a rainy evening: aged pork neck, Mat Chandeul

Mat Chandeul Wang Sogeum Gui Yangju Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Okjeong-dong, Yangju, Gyeonggi, that grills 14-day aged raw pork over charcoal. On a weekend evening of on-and-off rain, the writer and her husband ordered 3 servings of 14-day aged pork neck. They tried the staff's salted shrimp and pickled chili pairing and got free doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) and stone pot rice, then finished with grilled gim (seaweed). For a meal in Okjeong, Yangju that pairs mild aged pork neck with a 3-serving freebie, Mat Chandeul Wang Sogeum Gui Yangju Branch is a good fit.

Written Jun 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Okjeong duck restaurant in Yangju: chili in Bullocho sauce at Opumchae

Opumchae Yangju Goeup Main Branch is a duck restaurant serving the Okjeong and Goeup neighborhoods of Yangju, Gyeonggi, known for Korean-raised duck stir-fry (ori jumulleok) and a self-serve salad bar of greens for wrapping. On a weekend dinner out, the writer and her husband shared the Couple (Premium) Duck Stir-fry Set for 45,000 won and were especially impressed by Opumchae's customer-care extras, including stain remover, hair ties and dental floss, and by its Bullocho sauce. Verdict: if you like heat, ask Opumchae's staff for Cheongyang chili peppers and mix them into the Bullocho sauce.

Written Jun 6, 2026Sponsored
PlacePocheon, GyeonggiCafés

Pocheon dog café with fenced pet zone & cream scone: Geurine Oasis

Geurine Oasis (그리네 오아시스) is a large lake-view bakery café in Soheul-eup, Pocheon, Gyeonggi. On a weekend drive, the writer and her husband let their dog play off-leash in Geurine Oasis's fenced outdoor pet zone and ordered iced Americanos (7,000 won each) and a fresh cream scone (6,000 won). With a big private parking lot and a fenced dog run, Geurine Oasis is a relaxed Pocheon café for unwinding with your dog.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Yangju army stew for a weekend hangover, ramen in last: Choi Budae

Choi Budae Jjigae (최부대찌개) is a Korean restaurant specializing in budae jjigae (army stew) on Okjeong-ro 10-gil in Okjeong-dong, Yangju, Gyeonggi. The writer and her husband came for a hangover meal the day after drinking and ordered army stew for 2 (₩22,000), a ramen add-on (₩1,000) and a rolled omelet (₩8,000); the broth was sweet from green onion and cleanly spicy, never heavy. For a hangover broth or a hearty family meal in Okjeong, Choi Budae Jjigae is an easy, comfortable choice.

Written Jun 8, 2026Sponsored
PlacePocheon, GyeonggiCafés

Pocheon dog-run café, matcha latte in a reusable cup: Geurine Oasis

Geurine Oasis is a large dog-friendly bakery café facing Gomo Reservoir in Soheul-eup, Pocheon, Gyeonggi. After lunch, the writer stopped at Geurine Oasis for an iced Americano, a matcha latte and salt bread, then explored the reservoir-view outdoor terrace and the fenced dog run. Geurine Oasis is a relaxing second stop on a Pocheon day trip with a dog, ideal for gazing out over the water.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlacePocheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pocheon hangover soup restaurant with DIY mustard sauce: Brothers

Brothers Yangpyeong Haejangguk Naechon Branch (형제양평해장국 내촌본점) is a haejangguk (hangover soup) restaurant on Geumgang-ro in Naechon-myeon, Pocheon, Gyeonggi. On a Pocheon drive, the writer and her husband ordered the 1++ hanwoo beef haejangguk (13,000 won), the special offal soup (16,000 won) and a homemade jumbo pork cutlet (11,000 won), then mixed the restaurant's special mustard sauce themselves from the recipe on the wall. With a large private parking lot and deep, rich broth, Brothers Yangpyeong Haejangguk Naechon Branch made a hearty weekend meal out for the couple.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulCafés

Bagels to go in Wirye: egg crumble & dill cream cheese, Soyeori Bagel

Soyeori Bagel Songpa Wirye Main Branch (소여리베이글) is a bagel shop on Wiryebuk-ro 1-gil in Songpa, Seoul, and a regular haunt of the writer's sister, who lives in Wirye New Town. The writer took home egg crumble, whole wheat and plain bagels with dill cream cheese and ate them with coffee; the chewy, mild dough paired with the herby dill cream cheese was the standout. If you like plain, savory bagels, Soyeori Bagel's dill cream cheese is worth adding to your order.

Written Jun 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Gopchang grill near Garak Market for a friends' lunch: Midang Hanwoo

Midang Hanwoo Gopchang is a Korean beef (hanwoo) gopchang (grilled beef intestine) restaurant near Garak Market in Songpa, Seoul, run directly by an NH (Nonghyup) livestock wholesaler. A group of friends gathered around a round griddle table and ordered the signature special hanwoo gopchang set, extra gopchang and 2 fried rice, and the plum syrup sauce, marinated crab and chive salad kept the meal from ever feeling greasy. Midang Hanwoo Gopchang is a filling, easygoing Garak Market spot for catching up with friends over gopchang.

Written Jun 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDongducheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Dongducheon restaurant: ₩45,000 pollock lunch for three, Sokchobaram

Sokchobaram (속초바람) is a Korean restaurant on Pyeonghwa-ro in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, specializing in kodari jjim (braised semi-dried pollock) and dongtae-tang (frozen pollock stew). After a 15–20 minute drive from Okjeong-dong in Yangju, three of us shared 2 servings of siraegi (dried radish greens) braised pollock, 1 pollock stew and 2 stone-pot rice for ₩45,000, and even a sister who can't handle spicy food finished two bowls of rice. With its big parking lot and sweet, savory braised pollock, Sokchobaram is an easy pick for a weekend lunch drive outside the city.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pork neck BBQ in Yangju after an Okjeong Lake Park walk: Manpo Garden

Manpo Garden (만포가든) is a galbi restaurant on Godeok-ro in Yangju, Gyeonggi. After a walking workout at Okjeong Lake Park, the writer and her older sister grilled 3 servings of Korean Handon pork neck at Manpo Garden, then finished with free mul naengmyeon (cold noodles) and puffed-rice ice cream. Manpo Garden's thick Handon pork neck is as juicy as the galbi, and rolling the leftover pieces into the naengmyeon made a satisfying finish.

Written Jun 23, 2026Sponsored
PlacePocheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pocheon Korean restaurant: haesintang's clear first broth, Haepumgye

Haepumgye Pocheon Main Branch is a Korean restaurant for restorative dishes in Songu-ri (Soheul-eup), Pocheon, serving haesintang (seafood and chicken hot pot) with a whole octopus, shrimp and a whole chicken. Over a weekend lunch with her older sister, the writer shared the 70,000 won haesintang, tasting the clear broth before the vegetables went in and the richer broth after, then finished with porridge made from a 2,000 won sticky rice add-on. With a large parking lot and a playroom, Haepumgye is a family dining spot worth returning to.

Written Jun 21, 2026Sponsored
ProductGaru SeonsaengFood & snacks

Mugwort soy milk powder for late-night diet cravings: Garu Seonsaeng

Garu Seonsaeng Mugwort Raw Soy Milk is a stick-type soy milk powder from Korea made with Korean soybeans, Korean mugwort, sun-dried sea salt and unrefined raw cane sugar. To calm nightly cravings while dieting, the blogger mixed 1 stick into 100-120ml of cold water; the Garu Seonsaeng powder dissolved easily, and its strong mugwort aroma and nutty flavor eased the fake hunger noticeably. For anyone with an old-school ("grandma") palate, Garu Seonsaeng Mugwort Raw Soy Milk is a welcome late-night snack swap.

Written Jun 27, 2026Product provided