# Gangseo Korean restaurant with refillable side dishes: Mikodam - By Haerin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-stew-pot/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-stew-pot/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-stew-pot/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/index.md) ## In short Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, serving abalone seaweed soup and Korean set meals near Balsan Station. My family shared a 3-person meal with cockle dishes, beef jeon, grilled mackerel, and refillable side dishes. Verdict: a comfortable choice for a family meal with children and parents. ## Good to know - **Address**: Unit 2, 1st floor, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: 11:00–22:00 - **Parking**: Free parking available - **Order**: 3-person serving - **Meal includes**: Seaweed soup, cockle dish, beef jeon, grilled mackerel, and basic side dishes - **Side dishes**: Refills available *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* When eating out with family, everyone has different tastes, so deciding where to go can be tricky. This time, I was looking for a Korean restaurant in Magok where everyone from the kids to my parents could enjoy a meal, and I visited Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch (미꼬담 마곡발산점). ![Korean dining area at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-01-158kd-1200.webp) We could enjoy a range of Korean dishes at once, and everything was neat and well prepared, so the whole family had a relaxed meal together for the first time in a while. ![Korean dishes at Mikodam for a family meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-02-119yl-966.webp) ## Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch: location and parking It is at Unit 2, 1st floor, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and is open from 11:00 to 22:00. It is near Balsan Station, making it easy to find, and free parking made it especially convenient to visit by car with children. ![Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch with free parking](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-03-1ke0c-966.webp) Parking is surprisingly important for family meals, so it was nice to visit without worrying about it. ## A neat, calm setting for family meals Inside, the restaurant had an overall neat and calm atmosphere. ![Neat and calm restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-04-1t1mo-966.webp) There was plenty of space between tables, making it nice to sit and talk over a meal with family. There were also separate private rooms, which looked suitable for a family gathering or birthday meal when you want to dine a little more comfortably. ![Private room suitable for family gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-05-1mo5z-966.webp) The overall tidy atmosphere also made it easy to bring my parents along. ## A generous table set for three I visited with my family and ordered the 3-person serving. A variety of dishes filled the table, so it felt generous from the start. Along with seaweed soup, there was a cockle dish, beef jeon (pan-fried battered beef), grilled mackerel, and several basic side dishes, which was great for trying a little of everything. ![A table set with a variety of Korean dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-06-qrpqx-966.webp) ![Set meal with seaweed soup and cockle dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-07-1nq5e-966.webp) ![Generous Korean spread shared by a family](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-08-1ol60-966.webp) For a family meal, I especially liked a spread like this where we could share lots of different dishes rather than just one or two. ## Neatly prepared side dishes, with refills too Even the basic side dishes were neatly prepared. ![Neatly prepared basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-09-1xgnf-966.webp) ![Korean side dishes that pair well with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-10-qn243-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes including seasoned vegetables and japchae](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-11-wu2n0-966.webp) ![Neatly presented Korean side dishes including spicy pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-12-j197w-966.webp) There were several dishes that went well with rice, including seasoned vegetables, japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), and spicy pork. The seasoning was not overly strong overall. Best of all, side-dish refills were available, so we could comfortably have more of anything that ran short. ![Refillable Korean side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-13-1ukz6-966.webp) ![Additional side dishes enjoyed during the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-14-qp525-966.webp) ![Varied side dishes on a family meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-15-q5zwi-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes accompanying a Korean meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-16-1v11g-966.webp) When we asked for refills, the staff brought them right away and were kind, which made the meal even more pleasant. ## Dishes the whole family enjoyed Mikodam's seaweed soup was delicious, just as you would expect from a signature dish. The abalone seaweed soup had a deep yet clean broth, with the mild flavor of abalone making it satisfying. ![Abalone seaweed soup with a deep, clean broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-17-1acma-966.webp) It was not strongly seasoned, so it was good to share with children. The beef jeon was tender and savory, and even better with the dressed chives. ![Beef jeon served with dressed chives](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-18-ua9lv-966.webp) ![Tender and savory beef jeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-19-16nat-966.webp) The seasoned cockles had a sweet-and-tangy sauce with crisp vegetables that whetted the appetite, and they went really well with warm rice. ![Seasoned cockles in a sweet-and-tangy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-20-1my8q-966.webp) The grilled mackerel was mild rather than salty, so the children could eat it easily, and my parents enjoyed it too. ![Mild grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-21-qn718-966.webp) ## Happy with the friendly service, too The food was delicious, but I also appreciated how kindly the staff looked after us. ![Dining space with friendly service](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-22-1o3zx-966.webp) ![Restaurant scene from a comfortable family meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/magok-family-korean-mikkodam-23-h3t43-966.webp) They promptly brought our side-dish refills and thoughtfully checked whether we needed anything, so my family could enjoy a comfortable meal. ## Why it was a satisfying family meal in Magok Mikodam, which I visited this time, was a satisfying Korean restaurant in Magok for a family meal. The 3-person serving let us enjoy a generous variety of dishes, while the side dishes were neat and tasty, so everyone in the family ate well. With convenient parking, a clean dining room, and food that was not overly seasoned, it was also a good place to visit with children. There were plenty of dishes for everyone from parents to kids, and the staff were kind, so I would recommend this Magok Korean restaurant to anyone looking for a family meal spot. ## Where it is - Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch (미꼬담 마곡발산점) (미꼬담 마곡발산점) - Unit 2, 1st floor, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 2호 - 37.5588429, 126.8413261 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EA%BC%AC%EB%8B%B4%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5588429,126.8413261,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-stew-pot/magok-family-korean-mikkodam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt