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Kettle on the Quay, Incheon, Gyeonggi and Seoul Meals

Writes about restaurant meals eaten in Incheon, Gyeonggi and Seoul, and the small details of each visit. · Writes about: Restaurants

PlacePyeongtaek, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pyeongtaek cockle restaurant, Milkis for the driver: Kkomak Manse

Kkomak Manse (꼬막만세) is a Korean restaurant specializing in cockles on Manse-ro in Jukbaek-dong, Pyeongtaek. On a Saturday at 11 a.m. the writer got a table at Kkomak Manse with no wait and paid ₩46,000 in total for the 2-person set (₩36,000) plus cockle dumplings and two drinks, choosing Milkis over the 4th-anniversary unlimited dongdongju (Korean rice wine) because of driving. With generous soy and spicy cockle bibimbap and a first-ever cockle pancake, none of it fishy, Kkomak Manse is a Pyeongtaek cockle restaurant worth recommending for a family meal.

Written Jun 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Korean BBQ in Mangwon with free soft tofu stew: Dwaejibangatgan

Dwaejibangatgan (돼지방앗간) is a fire-grilled pork belly restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Woldeukeop-ro, near Mangwon Station in Mapo, Seoul. Fire-grilled fresh pork belly for 2, perilla oil Jjapaghetti (black bean instant noodles) and a Fanta Pine came to ₩40,000 in total, and every meat order comes with a free soft tofu stew. Thanks to the thick pre-grilled pork belly and the Jjapaghetti that the owner finishes with perilla oil at the table, Dwaejibangatgan is an easy recommendation for Korean BBQ in Mangwon.

Written Jun 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Mangwon taco spot at opening: two tacos and chimichanga, Taco Dot

Taco Dot Mangwon Market Main Branch is a Mexican restaurant near Mangwon Station and Mangwon Market in Mapo, Seoul. Arriving right at opening, the writer had a Nashville hot chicken taco, a pulled pork taco, a chimichanga, 4 buffalo wings and 2 sodas for ₩48,900 in total, and by the time they left, 7 groups were waiting. Taco Dot is a Mangwon taco spot worth hitting right at opening to try both tacos together.

Written Jun 17, 2026Sponsored
PlacePyeongtaek, GyeonggiRestaurants

Charcoal BBQ in Sosabeol, Pyeongtaek: grilled cabbage wraps at Binbin

Binbin Charcoal Garden (빈빈숯불가든) is a new charcoal BBQ restaurant serving cross-aged pork near Baedari Reservoir in Sosabeol, Pyeongtaek. On a rainy day the writer ordered the cross-aged pork belly and neck set (45,000 won) and tried the signature bangah (Korean mint) almond doenjang sauce, cabbage wraps grilled on the barbecue plate and the free kimchi stew. Even the pork neck at Binbin Charcoal Garden was juicy rather than dry, making it a solid pick for anyone looking for Korean BBQ in Sosabeol.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlacePyeongtaek, GyeonggiRestaurants

Beef shabu-shabu to egg porridge course in Anjung, Pyeongtaek: Songdam

Songdam Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant on Gangbyeon-ro in Anjung-eup, Pyeongtaek, serving hot pot kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and shabu-shabu. Two people had beef shabu-shabu for two with 2 extra small octopus, house-made chive kalguksu noodles and self-cook egg porridge for ₩37,000 in total. The barley bibimbap with young radish kimchi and the springy octopus made the Songdam Kalguksu course especially satisfying.

Written Jun 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGimpo, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gurae-dong, Gimpo beef galbi for two at 61,800 won: Jeongwon Galbi

Jeongwon Galbi Gimpo Main Branch (정원갈비 김포본점) is a large beef galbi (short rib) restaurant in Gurae-dong, Gimpo, near Eunyeoul Park. Two people shared saeng kkotgalbi (fresh, unmarinated beef rib meat), Idong galbi, chadol doenjang sulbap (brisket and soybean paste stew with rice) and dessert mul naengmyeon (cold noodles) for 61,800 won in total; the kkotgalbi was best with wasabi salt and the Idong galbi with egg yolk. With a big parking lot, private rooms, a kids' playroom, a self-serve bar and deodorizer spray, Jeongwon Galbi Gimpo Main Branch works equally well for a meal for two or a family gathering.

Written Jul 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeohae, IncheonRestaurants

Half eel, half beef refills at a Cheongna, Incheon buffet: Jangsodam

Jangsodam Eel and Beef Buffet Cheongna Main Branch is an all-you-can-eat eel and beef buffet in Cheongna, Incheon. On a weekend lunchtime the writer walked in with no wait, ordered the B Set with japonica freshwater eel and chuck rib, added half portions of both eel and beef, then finished with two kinds of Hangang ramyeon, a complimentary serving of marinated crab and plum tea. With its well-stocked self-bar, good value and friendly staff, Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch is a place worth becoming a regular at.

Written Jul 21, 2026Sponsored
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