# Bupyeong bar with aged kimchi stew and yeon-maek beer: Malmaek - By Jaewon Suh (https://superchart.com/en/@sinpo-dim-lantern/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Bupyeong, Incheon - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sinpo-dim-lantern/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sinpo-dim-lantern/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/index.md) ## In short Malmaek is a Korean food-and-drink bar on the 3rd floor of the building next to Olive Young on Theme Street in Bupyeong, Incheon. The aged kimchi stew (mugeunji kimchi-jjim) costs 25,000 won and comes with tofu and ramyeon noodles, and yeon-maek — the beer-and-soju mix usually found at lamb skewer places — is 6,500 won, with soju at 5,500 won. Between the free Pringles starter and the ice cream handed out on the wayANYWHERE out, Malmaek is one of the best-value bars near Bupyeong Station. ## Good to know - **Location**: 3F, 5 Gyeongwondae-ro 1403beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (building next to Olive Young on Bupyeong Theme Street) - **Hours**: Mon–Thu 18:00–2:00, Fri–Sat until 3:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: Nearby public parking lots - **Good to know**: Groups welcome, reservations accepted - **Aged kimchi stew (mugeunji kimchi-jjim)**: 25,000 won (tofu and ramyeon noodles included) - **Yeon-maek (beer with soju)**: 6,500 won - **Soju**: 5,500 won - **Other menu items**: Budae jjigae (army stew), egg soup, chicken feet in broth, fish cake soup, jeon (savory pancakes), naengmyeon (cold noodles), samgyeopsal jjolmyeon - **Facilities**: Indoor smoking room, disposable aprons, full-length mirror *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* I went to Malmaek, a kimchi stew bar on Bupyeong's Theme Street. ![Main image of Malmaek, a bar on Bupyeong's Theme Street](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-01-zvk1i-1200.webp) ## Where Malmaek is and when it opens > Malmaek > > 📍 Location: 3F, 5 Gyeongwondae-ro 1403beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon > ⏰ Hours: Mon-Thu 18:00 ~ 2:00 AM, Fri-Sat ~ 3:00 AM > Closed every Sunday > 🚗 Parking: Nearby public parking lots > ✔️ Groups welcome, reservations accepted Today I visited Malmaek, a great-value bar in Bupyeong. It's on the 3rd floor of the building right next to Olive Young on Bupyeong's Theme Street, so it's easy to find. ![Exterior of the 3rd floor building housing Malmaek, next to Olive Young](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-02-cbmir-900.webp) Head up to the 3rd floor and you're greeted by a super vibey entrance :) There's a full-length mirror right by the door, so grab a mirror selfie on your way in~ ![Malmaek's 3rd floor entrance with a full-length mirror](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-03-1wzi2-900.webp) ## Inside Malmaek: seating and atmosphere Malmaek's interior was clean but full of hip vibes — you could really feel the owner's personal touch! ![Clean and hip interior design of Malmaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-04-pb14r-900.webp) The space was pretty spacious and comfortable. The window seats have big windows, giving off a bit of that outdoor pojangmacha (street tent bar) feel. It's not too loud either, so it's fine for a quiet date or a chat, and also works well for group gatherings. Good news for smokers — there's an indoor smoking room. Even though it's inside, there was no cigarette smell at all. ![Malmaek's indoor smoking room](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-05-1yqzb-900.webp) You always end up spilling stuff on your clothes while drinking, so I was relieved to see disposable aprons — something you rarely find at a bar~ ## What's on the menu at Malmaek 🔽Menu🔽 ![Malmaek's anju (side dish) menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-06-1pirx-900.webp) ![Page of Malmaek's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-07-1ycxn-900.webp) ![말맥 찌개류 메뉴판](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-08-1tgu9-900.webp) ![Malmaek's meal menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-09-ig6lm-900.webp) ![Malmaek's drinks menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-10-8v4l6-900.webp) ![Another page of Malmaek's drinks menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-11-1q601-900.webp) ![Last page of Malmaek's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-12-gul6s-900.webp) There were anju (drinking snacks) like kimchi jjim, budae jjigae, egg soup, soup dak-bal, fish cake soup, jeon, naengmyeon, samgyeopsal jjolmyeon, and more, along with a wide variety of drinks. > Aged kimchi stew ₩25,000 > Yeon-maek ₩6,500 > Soju ₩5,500 We ordered the aged kimchi stew, yeon-maek — not something you usually see at a regular bar — and soju. ![Yeon-maek and soju set on the table at Malmaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-13-3uvn1-900.webp) ![Ordered drinks and glasses set up at Malmaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-14-vv4mz-900.webp) Malmaek's basic side snack was, of all things, Pringles — and my favorite flavor too 💕 Salty and great to munch on with drinks. ![Pringles served as the basic side snack at Malmaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-15-1jhqp-765.webp) ## Aged kimchi stew, 25,000 won with tofu and ramyeon noodles The dish came out faster than expected! Look how hearty and good it looks. Aged kimchi stew — packed with kimchi and meat. ![Malmaek's aged kimchi stew full of meat and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-16-jc9g5-900.webp) ![Close-up of the aged kimchi stew with onion and green onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-17-2upp4-900.webp) Besides the meat and kimchi, there were also various vegetables like onion and green onion mixed in. Maybe because of all the vegetables and the good kimchi, the broth had a really deep, rich flavor. It was on par with dedicated kimchi jjim restaurants! ![Tofu served alongside the aged kimchi stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-18-ygcif-900.webp) ![A piece of meat from Malmaek's aged kimchi stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-19-1rhhi-900.webp) Malmaek's aged kimchi stew also comes with tofu and ramyeon noodles, and they gave us almost a whole block of tofu,,, seriously good value. It was enough to enjoy as a proper meal with drinks if you're hungry. Well-aged kimchi and plenty of meat! The meat was generous, tender, and had no gamey smell, so it was easy to keep picking at. ## Yeon-maek for 6,500 won at an ordinary Korean bar You know how good yeon-maek is, right? It's usually found at lamb skewer places, so it was nice to be able to enjoy it at a regular bar! And they poured a generous amount of yeontae soju too, haha. ![Malmaek's yeon-maek with a generous pour of yeontae soju](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-20-112yv-900.webp) ![A glass of yeon-maek next to the kimchi stew on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-21-1p60k-900.webp) They add tofu on top too. Soak it in the broth and it tastes even better. ![Tofu soaked in the kimchi stew broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-22-1cqmq-900.webp) The finishing touch was the ramyeon noodles! Amazing how much variety you can get from one dish, right? The noodles were nice and moist..😊 ![Ramyeon noodles boiled in the kimchi stew broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-23-1w3ru-900.webp) I finished off the deep, rich broth with the ramyeon noodles and enjoyed every bit of it~ Since this was our second stop of the night we didn't get to try many other anju, but just from the aged kimchi stew alone, I bet everything else at Malmaek is delicious too!!! ![Complimentary ice cream given out on the way out of Malmaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub-24-19qbi-900.webp) ## Free ice cream on the way out Once you've eaten well, grab an ice cream before you leave. A thoughtful gift from the owner! (It's not just melona — there are several flavors to choose from.) With its great vibe and tasty anju, Malmaek is worth keeping in mind if you're looking for a good bar near Bupyeong Station😊 ## Where it is - Malmaek (말맥) - 3F, 5 Gyeongwondae-ro 1403beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea - 인천광역시 부평구 경원대로1403번길 5 3층 - 37.491663, 126.7249326 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%90%EB%A7%A5/@37.491663,126.7249326,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sinpo-dim-lantern/malmaek-bupyeong-kimchi-jjim-pub/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt