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I write about meals at restaurants I visit in Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Things to do · Cafés · Bars

PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Culinary Class Wars 2 chef's okonomiyaki spot in Mullae: Jojo

Jojo Mullae Branch is a Japanese teppan (griddle) restaurant on Dorim-ro 139-gil in Mullae, Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. On a Friday lunch date, the writer and their partner shared the Signature set for 2 (Jojo okonomiyaki, karai yakisoba and donpeiyaki), and staff grilled the okonomiyaki on the table griddle with a timer for about 15 minutes. Jojo Mullae Branch finally delivered the proper okonomiyaki the writer had missed on a trip to Japan.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGunpo, GyeonggiRestaurants

Fried chicken in Dangdong, Gunpo: half-and-half at Bodeuram Chicken

Bodeuram Chicken Dangdong (보드람치킨 당동점) is a fried chicken restaurant on Gosan-ro in Dangdong, Gunpo, Gyeonggi. On a weekday evening after work, the writer ate the Bodeuram half-and-half (fried plus yangnyeom, sweet-spicy glazed chicken) in the restaurant. The freshly fried chicken was crispy outside, moist inside and well seasoned, and the yangnyeom was sweet and familiar. With a clean dining room, 2 hours of free underground parking and group bookings for up to 32 people, Bodeuram Chicken Dangdong works well as an all-round neighborhood chicken spot.

Written Nov 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSiheung, GyeonggiCafés

Siheung bakery café with mom: chewy sweet potato bread at Flowerpot

Flowerpot Cafe & Bakery is a three-story bakery café near Mulwang Reservoir in Siheung, Gyeonggi. On a second visit, combined with a drive around Mulwang Reservoir with her mom, the writer tried the chewy sweet potato bread (6,500 won) and the blueberry cream cheese bread (6,000 won) for the first time, with two Americanos (5,500 won each). The breads are big and fairly priced for a large café, and the chewy sweet potato bread, with its rice cake, sweet potato and nuts, is the one she keeps craving.

Written Nov 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDongjak, SeoulBars

Middle-school reunion izakaya in Sadang: aged kimchi salmon at Susan

Susan Sadang Main Branch (수산 사당본점) is an aged-sashimi izakaya near Sadang Station in Dongjak, Seoul. A group of middle-school friends visited just after 5pm on a Saturday and ordered gwangbanyeonban (a half flounder, half salmon sashimi platter) and ankimo maki (monkfish liver roll); the salmon sauce tossed with aged kimchi and the chewy aged flounder stood out. For a friends' get-together or quiet drinks in Sadang, the flounder-salmon platter at Susan Sadang Main Branch is worth choosing.

Written May 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnsan, GyeonggiBars

Gojan-dong izakaya in Ansan: bokbunja highball with friends, Banwolga

Banwolga is an izakaya and Korean pub on Gwangdeok 3-ro in Gojan-dong, Ansan, and the third venue from the owner behind Gisul in Jungangdong and Yuksul in Gojan-dong. The writer visited Banwolga at 5 p.m. on a Saturday with a couple who are friends and ordered hanwoo yukhoe (seasoned raw Korean beef), crispy-outside, tender-inside eggplant shrimp fritters and garlic-loaded yuringi, with draft beer and a bokbunja (Korean black raspberry) highball. Thanks to its wood-toned interior and thoughtful touches like a free hangover drink for Naver bookings, Banwolga made a satisfying spot for a date or a night out with friends.

Written Jun 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangmyeong, GyeonggiRestaurants

Cheolsan lamb skewers for a farewell party: Yangkkochi Daejang

Yangkkochi Daejang (양꼬치대장) is a lamb skewer and Chinese restaurant right by Cheolsan Station in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi. Two coworkers came on a Thursday after work for a farewell party for one of them, who was leaving the company, and ordered 2 servings of Daejang skewers, jisamseon (stir-fried potato, eggplant and pepper) and mala xiangguo (spicy Sichuan stir-fry). The chilled, never-frozen lamb at Yangkkochi Daejang was tender with no gamey smell, the curry sauce in the table drawer was a standout, and it is a solid pick for a quiet after-work drink near Cheolsan Station.

Written Jun 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSiheung, GyeonggiRestaurants

Weekend Korean BBQ with Mom in Siheung: Snowflake Special at Hamdon

Hamdon Jeongwang Main Branch is an aged-pork Korean BBQ restaurant in the central shopping district of Jeongwang-dong, Siheung. On a weekend visit with Mom, the writer ordered the Hamdon Snowflake Special, said to be limited to 10 plates a day, and staff grilled the snowflake cut, chuck flap, special pork neck, five-layer pork belly and pork skin, served with minari, wasabi mushrooms and complimentary bone broth. Hamdon Jeongwang Main Branch made a satisfying family meal for trying several pork cuts at once.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Mexican restaurant in Mangwon: coleslaw and salsa fajitas, Taco Dot

Taco Dot Mangwon Market Main Branch is a vintage-style Mexican restaurant on a residential side street near Mangwon Station in Mapo, Seoul. With a friend who lives in Mangwon-dong, I ordered the grilled meat fajita platter at the kiosk and wrapped pork neck, jerk chicken, shrimp and carnitas in tortillas with coleslaw, tomato salsa and housemade sauces. Taco Dot delivered on both atmosphere and flavor, making it a great pick for a Mangwon-dong date or a change-of-pace meal.

Written Jun 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Mangpo Station Korean BBQ for 3 coworkers: pork neck set, Olheun Gogi

Olheun Gogi Suwon Main Branch is a beef and pork Korean BBQ restaurant near Mangpo Station in Suwon, where staff grill the meat for you. Three female coworkers on a Tuesday half-day off ordered the Olheun pork set around 5:30 pm and enjoyed the Hanwoo yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), the juicy, never-dry pork neck, the grilling cheese and side dishes such as braised tuna with radish. Olheun Gogi Suwon Main Branch suits diners near Mangpo Station who want a clean setting and attentive grilling service.

Written Jun 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongsan, SeoulRestaurants

Yongridan-gil burger spot worth a 1.5-hour trip: Bass Burger

Bass Burger Sinyongsan is a craft burger restaurant on Yongridan-gil in Yongsan, Seoul, close to both Sinyongsan Station and Samgakji Station. The writer travelled 1.5 hours with a partner who had been a Bass Burger regular since the Gasan branch. On Bass Burger Sinyongsan's plant-filled terrace they shared a double bacon cheese burger, a first-time Greed Burger, chili mozza cheese bars and Bass Lager with unlimited potato chips. Bass Burger Sinyongsan is a burger place worth returning to for a Yongridan-gil date that delivers both good food and atmosphere.

Written Jul 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulCafés

Hongdae café with fresh Chimney Salt & Mr. Pepperoni: Chimney Mansion

Chimney Mansion is a chimney bread bakery café on Jandari-ro in Mapo, Seoul, between Hapjeong Station and Hongik Univ. Station. On a Friday visit with a partner, the writer tried the baked-to-order Chimney Salt, Mr. Pepperoni and Peanuts House with an Americano and a chocolate drink, and explored the European mansion-style interior and the fabric-decorated second floor. Several chimney breads at Chimney Mansion had sold out because of large takeout orders, so arrive early if you have one in mind.

Written Jul 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAnyang, GyeonggiRestaurants

Beomgye pasta restaurant with roomy tables for a date: Two Find Peter

Two Find Peter Beomgye Branch is a pasta and Western restaurant on the 5th floor of Park Avenuel, near Exit 3 of Beomgye Station in Anyang, Gyeonggi. On a Thursday evening, a couple ordered three dishes, spicy crabby pasta, mushroom cream gnocchi and sous vide pork neck, which was plenty of food for two, and the tables were spaced much wider than at other Two Find Peter branches, so conversation felt easy. Two Find Peter Beomgye Branch is a good fit for a quiet, talk-friendly Western dinner date in Beomgye.

Written Jul 5, 2026Sponsored