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PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Ingye-dong cutlet spot, mayo gimbap couple set, 3rd visit: Gyewondang

Gyewondang Ingye Branch is a handmade chicken cutlet and chicken set-meal restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon. On their third visit, a married couple ordered the Gyewondang couple set of three cutlets, chicken tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), mayo gimbap (seaweed rice roll) and two ades, and the thick, crispy cutlets with sweet-spicy chicken tteokbokki left both of them full. With ₩900 unlimited soda refills and a self-serve side dish corner, Gyewondang Ingye Branch gives plenty of reasons to come back.

Written Nov 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Seongsu-born teppanyaki spot at Suwon Station, solo yakisoba set: Jojo

Jojo AK Plaza Suwon is a Japanese teppanyaki (iron griddle) restaurant from Seongsu, located in the basement 1 food hall of AK Plaza at Suwon Station, Suwon. Looking for a solo meal near Suwon Station, the writer ordered the yakisoba set of basic yakisoba and mentaiko (pollock roe) gyoza, and was happy with the smoky, Japan-style yakisoba and the crispy mentaiko gyoza. For a proper Japanese solo meal at Suwon Station, the yakisoba set at Jojo AK Plaza Suwon is a filling choice.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceHwaseong, GyeonggiRestaurants

Bongdam Japanese spot: non-alcoholic highball & sukiyaki, Sindong Lab

Sindong Lab Hwaseong Bongdam Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong, in the shopping area near the University of Suwon and close to the Yunggeolleung royal tombs. A couple who came by car paired non-alcoholic highballs with a 130g sukiyaki set, a mazesoba set with 200g loin katsu, beef chuck curry, ebi fry (fried shrimp) and karaage (Japanese fried chicken), and their first-ever sukiyaki, with sweet soy broth and raw egg for dipping, was the most memorable dish. Verdict: order the sukiyaki set at Sindong Lab Hwaseong Bongdam Branch, since it is hard to find elsewhere.

Written Oct 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Ingye-dong hangover soup, unlimited black rice & soju: Jeju Eunhuine

Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk Suwon Ingye Branch is a haejangguk (Korean hangover soup) and gukbap restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, and the writer couple's favorite spot, now on their third visit. They ordered two haejangguk without seonji (ox blood curd) and a small Jeju dombe-gogi (sliced boiled pork), and liked the spicy soup loaded with glass noodles, bean sprouts and dried cabbage leaves, the unlimited black rice and the pork with no gamey smell. With easy parking and a clean dining room, Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk is their pick in Ingye-dong for a hearty, filling meal.

Written Oct 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiBars

Suwon Station yukhoe bar with beef radish soup refills: Yukhoe Dokjon

Yukhoe Dokjon Suwon Station Branch is a hanwoo (Korean beef) yukhoe (beef tartare) and beef sashimi bar that has stood in the Rodeo area in front of Suwon Station for more than 10 years. A couple shared the hanwoo yukhoe platter for 2 with soju, dipping it in 3 sauces (sesame oil sauce, house special sauce and sesame dressing), refilled the complimentary beef and radish soup twice, and the husband, who had skipped dinner, added yukhoe bibimbap. For chilled, never-frozen hanwoo yukhoe near Suwon Station, Yukhoe Dokjon Suwon Station Branch is an easy recommendation.

Written Jun 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon chicken restaurant, smoky buldak & ₩990 refills: Gyewondang

Gyewondang Ingye Branch (계원당 인계점) is a chicken restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, known for handmade chicken cutlets made from 100% whole chicken thigh. The writer and her husband ordered the Gyewon Katsu Set and the Buldak Fire-Grilled Steak Set Meal, and loved the three kinds of crispy cutlet, the smoky fire-grilled spicy chicken, the tidy side dishes and the multigrain rice. With retro decor and unlimited drink refills for ₩990, Gyewondang Ingye Branch is a solid pick for a date meal in Ingye-dong.

Written Jun 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGunpo, GyeonggiBars

Gunpo izakaya with hearth-side bar seats and Atka mackerel: Sumiya

Sumiya is a Japanese-style izakaya behind the food alley near Geumjeong Station in Gunpo, Gyeonggi, known for irori-yaki (hearth-grilled dishes), yakitori and sashimi. On a Friday evening at the bar seat right beside the hearth, the sea bream and flounder sashimi set and the whole hearth-grilled Atka mackerel (imyeonsu) stood out for thick, aged sea bream and soft, tender fish. For an izakaya near Geumjeong Station where you can watch the hearth grilling over a drink, Sumiya is a solid recommendation.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Ingye-dong hangover soup, serving robot & parking: Jeju Eunhuine

Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk Suwon Ingye Branch (제주은희네해장국 수원인계점) is a haejangguk (hangover soup) restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, near Suwon City Hall Station, with about 10 parking spots out front and an underground garage. A couple who can't eat ox blood curd ordered 2 bowls of haejangguk without blood curd and a small dombe pork (sliced boiled pork), wrapped the pork in bomdong (spring cabbage), and loved the tender meat and the soup packed with ingredients. Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk is an easy pick in Ingye-dong for a hearty meal without parking worries.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Burger shop in Suwon: hot honey chicken & double burger, Downtowner

Downtowner Gwanggyojungang Station is a handmade burger restaurant right outside Exit 3 of Gwanggyojungang Station in Suwon. The blogger ordered the Downtowner Double set and a Hot Honey Chicken Burger on its own; the two smoky, fire-grilled patties, the crispy whole chicken thigh patty and the generous sauce kept every bite good to the end. For a proper handmade burger on a date or a solo meal in Gwanggyo, Downtowner Gwanggyojungang Station is a good choice.

Written Jun 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon burger joint for couples: seasoned thick fries at 666 Burger

666 Burger Main Branch (666버거 본점) is a handmade burger restaurant in Maetan-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, and the flagship of a brand that started in a Maetan-dong alley in 2018. A burger-loving couple ordered a Cheese in the Trap burger set and a Best Position burger on its own at the kiosk, and loved the warm, cooked-to-order patties and the thick fries that 666 Burger seasons for dine-in guests. For a proper handmade burger where every ingredient comes through, 666 Burger Main Branch is well worth a visit.

Written Jul 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Couple's small pork kimchi grill near Ajou Hospital, Suwon: Sarangjip

Sarangjip (사랑집) is a retro-style pork kimchi grill restaurant in Uman-dong, Suwon, near Ajou University, Ajou University Hospital and Suwon World Cup Stadium. The writer and her husband shared a small pork kimchi grill with one bowl of rice, ate it in perilla leaf wraps with mayonnaise and finished with fried rice; both loved the meat with no gamey smell, the smoky wok-fired flavor and the tasty kimchi. The small size was plenty for two, making Sarangjip a good fit for both lunch and drinks with food.

Written Jul 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon gyudon shop: yukhoe don set and extra-large gyudon, Gyudongjip

Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch (규동집 아주대점) is a gyudon (beef rice bowl) and Japanese home-style restaurant near the Ajou University intersection in Suwon. The writer ordered the gyudon set in the extra-large size (+₩4,000) with soba and karaage, topped with a poached egg, plus the yukhoe don set, a raw beef bowl rarely found at other gyudon shops, served with a special sauce and seaweed for wrapping. Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch is a filling, good-value pick for a solo meal or lunch.

Written Jul 6, 2026Sponsored