Griddle Guest · 21 stories

A Plain Griddle in Suwon

Writes about small restaurants scattered across Gyeonggi, one visit at a time. · Writes about: Restaurants · Stays · Bars · Cafés

PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Magok Station Korean BBQ: 500g short rib platter at Chadol Grill

Chadol Grill Magok is a charcoal-grill Korean BBQ restaurant specializing in beef brisket, near Exit 3 of Magok Station and Seoul Botanic Park in Gangseo, Seoul. After work on a weekday, the blogger and her husband ordered the premium raw short rib platter (500g, 58,000 won) and aged brisket (150g, 17,000 won). They enjoyed the well-marbled short ribs and the thick-cut, 192-hour aged brisket with white kimchi to the last bite. Chadol Grill Magok is a solid pick for couples who love charcoal flavor or anyone looking for a team dinner spot in Magok.

Written Apr 22, 2026Sponsored
PlacePaju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Paju ssambap restaurant after a weekend Simhaksan hike: Simhaksan

Simhaksan Deulkkot Ssambap (심학산 들꽃쌈밥) is a ssambap (leaf-wrap rice) Korean set-meal restaurant near Simhaksan mountain in Paju, Gyeonggi. After an easy weekend hike up Simhaksan with her husband, the writer ordered the Deul set for 2 (20,000 won per person) and ate her fill of spicy stir-fried pork, stir-fried squid, self-bar wrap greens, gangdoenjang (thick soybean paste dip) and stone-pot rice. Simhaksan Deulkkot Ssambap is a good pick for a healthy Korean meal after hiking, followed by shopping at Lotte Outlet Paju.

Written Apr 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulRestaurants

Jamsil Korean BBQ via Han River Bus with parents: pork galbi, Migang

Migang Sikdang (미강식당) is a charcoal-grilled Korean BBQ restaurant on Baekjegobun-ro in Songpa, Seoul, near Samjeon Station and Sports Complex Station. On a weekend, the writer took their parents on the Han River Bus to the Jamsil pier and ordered 2 servings each of pork galbi (marinated pork ribs), pork belly and pork jowl, plus bowls of fragrant Suhyangmi rice. With staff pre-grilling the meat and plenty of space between tables, Migang Sikdang is a comfortable spot for a Jamsil family meal with parents.

Written May 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Sushi & sashimi spot in Yeouido for parents: moriawase for 2, Ilpum

Ilpum Yeouido Branch is a sushi and sashimi Japanese restaurant on the basement floor (B1) of Anwon Building, near Exit 3 of National Assembly Station in Yeouido, Seoul. On a weekend the blogger took their parents there and ordered the sashimi moriawase (assorted sashimi) for two at ₩62,000 and the white-fish sushi at ₩33,000; the parents loved the fresh sashimi platter and the sushi rice that wasn't too strongly seasoned. Ilpum Yeouido Branch is a dependable choice for a meal with parents: classic Japanese food with solid basics, without being overpriced.

Written May 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Craft beer set upgrade at a Yeouido burger restaurant: Bass Burger

Bass Burger Yeouido (바스버거 여의도직영점) is a handmade burger restaurant on basement level 1 of the Yulchon Building, about a 5-minute walk from Yeouido Station in Seoul. On a weekday after work, the writer and her husband stopped by The Hyundai Seoul and then ate the Greedy Burger set (upgraded to craft beer), a Bass Burger combo and chili mozzarella cheese bars, and they were pleased with the tip that a set's drink can be swapped for craft beer for an extra 4,500 won (400ml) or 6,000 won (550ml), plus unlimited potato chips and sauces. Bass Burger Yeouido is a relaxed place for a weeknight burger-and-beer date.

Written May 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Korean BBQ near Balsan Station: aged short rib on a warmer at Nokji

Nokji Magok Main Branch (녹지 마곡본점) is a charcoal-grill restaurant specializing in aged beef and lamb, in Building B of Queen's Park Nine near Exit 9 of Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. On a weekend evening, the writer and her husband ordered the Beef & Lamb set for two (101,000 won). Staff grilled the aged short rib (udae galbi), shoulder rack and French rack and kept the meat on a warmer, and the couple finished with sogogi jangteo-guk (beef market-style soup) and house wine. With great meat, atmosphere and service, Nokji Magok Main Branch is an easy date-night recommendation for enjoying beef and lamb ribs together.

Written May 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulCafés

Dangsan-dong bakery weekend brunch: carrot rapée sandwich, BYWAY

BYWAY BAKERS Yeongdeungpo Branch is a bakery café tucked into an alley near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station in Dangsan-dong, Seoul, best known for its salt bread and financiers. For a weekend brunch, the writer ordered a Hong Kong pineapple bun with pineapple jam and salted butter, a carrot rapée sandwich, a latte (₩4,500) and an americano (₩4,000), and the sweet-salty pineapple bun and well-balanced sandwich stood out. BYWAY BAKERS is worth a return visit for the quality of the bread rather than the pretty interior.

Written May 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Shabu kalguksu dinner after a Seoul Botanic Park walk: extra noodles

Yangcheon Shabu Son Kalguksu, Magok Main Branch is a shabu kalguksu (shabu-shabu with knife-cut noodles) restaurant in Magok Botanic Park Plaza near Seoul Botanic Park, about 5 minutes on foot from Yangcheonhyanggyo Station in Gangseo, Seoul. After a weekend-evening walk at Seoul Botanic Park, the writer ordered the Special Basic Shabu for 2 with 100g extra meat and extra noodles, plus black garlic hand-cut kalguksu, geotjeori (fresh kimchi) and plum slush. Verdict: the mild broth and chewy black garlic noodles at Yangcheon Shabu Son Kalguksu made a filling meal that sits easy on the stomach.

Written May 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Italian restaurant near Seonyudo Park: Couples' Day dinner, Square 21

Square 21 Pasta & Steak is an Italian restaurant on the ground floor of Kolon Digital Tower in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, between Seonyudo Station and Dangsan Station. For a Married Couples' Day dinner, the blogger and her husband shared the clay pot pasta and the croissant gorgonzola pizza, and were happy with the tomato sauce said to simmer for 7 hours, the clay pot that kept the pasta hot to the end, and the crisp croissant crust. Square 21 Pasta & Steak is worth recommending for a date dinner paired with a walk in Seonyudo Park.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Eel restaurant by Magok Station: summer stamina date, Una Magok

Una Magok is a Nagoya-style eel rice bowl restaurant on the ground floor of K-Square Magok Tower 2 in Gangseo, Seoul, between Magok Station and Balsan Station. On a weekend summer stamina outing, the writer and her husband ordered hitsumabushi (42,000 won), tori mabushi (29,000 won) and Una ginseng liquor, then finished with matcha ice cream. The eel at Una Magok was thick and tender, and the tori mabushi beat expectations so much that her husband kept stealing it, making Una Magok a satisfying choice for a restorative meal and a quiet date.

Written May 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Handmade burgers in Yeouido after IFC Mall: house pickles, Downtowner

Downtowner Yeouido is an American-style handmade burger shop on the ground floor of One Sentinel, 70 Yeoui-daero, in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. After a weekend browsing The Hyundai Seoul and IFC Mall, the writer and her husband shared the Downtowner Burger and the Downtowner Double Burger, and were pleased with the brioche-style bun, the juicy patties, the cola refills and the two kinds of house-made pickles. Downtowner Yeouido is a good burger stop that gets both atmosphere and flavor right after a Yeouido shopping date.

Written May 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulCafés

Roastery café in Magongnaru, Seoul: black latte vs café latte, Pict

Pict Roastery Magongnaru Branch is a specialty roastery café on Magokjungang-ro in Gangseo, Seoul, that roasts its own green beans and brews in-house. After a weekend walk at Seoul Botanic Park, the writer and her husband shared a Kyoto matcha cheesecake, an iced café latte and a black latte at Pict Roastery. Pict Roastery is a Magongnaru café worth recommending to anyone who cares most about how the coffee itself tastes.

Written May 30, 2026Sponsored