# Grilled mackerel set meal at a Handaeap Station fish grill

- By Dasol (https://superchart.com/en/@window-fork-ledger/)
- Written Sep 8, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Ansan, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a store-visit sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@window-fork-ledger/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@window-fork-ledger/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/index.md)

## In short

Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Bansang Handaeap Station Branch is a large stone-hearth fish grill restaurant on Songho 1-gil in Sangnok-gu, Ansan. The single-person bansang (table setting) came with a grilled mackerel set meal and Mokpo braised hairtail, plus banchan like japchae, doraji muchim, and tofu-broccoli salad from the self-serve bar, and the mackerel skin was crispy while the flesh stayed moist. It's a not-too-spicy Korean meal that works well for family gatherings or company dinners alike.

## Good to know

- **Ordered**: Hwadeok grilled mackerel set meal, Mokpo braised hairtail
- **Basic banchan**: Japchae, doraji muchim, tofu-broccoli salad, kkakdugi, lettuce, wasabi soy sauce, ssamjang
- **Self-serve bar**: Refillable banchan, plus extras like lotus root black sesame salad
- **Seating**: Mostly 4-person tables, with window bar seating
- **Cooking method**: Direct grilling in a large stone hearth in the kitchen

*as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026*

![Main photo of Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Bansang Handaeap Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-01-zo5xs-1200.webp)

Today I want to share a story about a spot near Handaeap Station that's great for a clean, hearty meal — a fish grill specialist called 'Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Bansang.'

![Visit to the fish grill specialist near Handaeap Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-02-l7kno-900.webp)

At home I often hesitate to grill fish because of the smell and smoke, so I went in with high expectations, having heard there's a place that grills fish crispy in a proper large hearth.

![Ocean-blue exterior of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-03-165jh-900.webp)

## The exterior and atmosphere at the Handaeap Station branch

The first thing that caught my eye when I arrived was the clean, ocean-blue exterior. Even the sign gave off a neat, traditional Korean feel.

![Sign with a traditional Korean feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-04-9s3ts-845.webp)

![View around the store entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-05-h8ddx-900.webp)

Once inside, the space was much bigger and more comfortable than it looked from outside. High ceilings and bright lighting made the whole place look very clean.

![Bright interior with high ceilings](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-06-1fk65-900.webp)

Along with a neat layout of mostly 4-person tables, there were also bar-style seats by the window, good for solo dining or a cozy meal with a partner.

![Window bar seating with green scenery outside](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-07-f0bh9-900.webp)

Seeing the green scenery through the window even lifted my mood while I ate.

## Fish grilled in a large stone hearth

The biggest feature and strength of this place is the large stone hearth set up on one side of the kitchen. Most fish grill restaurants use an electric grill or pan, but here they grill the fish directly inside a high-temperature stone hearth.

Seeing the red flames rise inside the hearth firsthand gave me confidence. Grilling fish at high heat in a hearth strips away excess oil so the outside gets crispy, while the moisture and juices inside stay intact. It cuts the fishy smell while bringing out a clean flavor, which made me look forward to a proper fish grill meal near Handaeap Station.

![Table setting before the food arrived](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-08-1l4j1-900.webp)

## What we ordered and the single-person bansang setup

We ordered the restaurant's signature hwadeok grilled mackerel set meal along with a spicy braised fish dish.

![Single-person bansang served on a wooden tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-09-1cxkg-900.webp)

The food came out soon after, set up as a bansang (individual table setting) with banchan and the main dish neatly arranged on a personal wooden tray. Being served as a clean single-person setting felt hygienic and well organized. The basic banchan included japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), doraji muchim (seasoned bellflower root), tofu-broccoli salad, kkakdugi (radish kimchi), fresh lettuce, wasabi soy sauce, and ssamjang. The lineup of basic banchan was also quite substantial.

Tasting the banchan one by one, none of them had an overpowering seasoning taste — everything was mild and clean overall. In particular, the plainly seasoned tofu-broccoli salad and the spicy-tangy doraji muchim balanced out the richness of the grilled fish really well. The japchae also came out warm rather than cold, which made a nice palate opener before the main dish arrived.

### Banchan we grabbed from the self-serve bar

On one side of the restaurant there's a self-serve bar you can use freely. It was convenient to take as much of any banchan you were running low on, and all the containers and utensils were kept covered and clean. Notably, there were extra banchan at the self-serve bar that weren't part of the original tray, like lotus root black sesame salad, which made the meal feel even more generous and worry-free.

## How does the hwadeok grilled mackerel set taste?

The main dish, the hwadeok grilled mackerel set, arrived looking beautifully golden-brown. Grilled in the hearth, the skin was crisped up nicely while the flesh underneath stayed moist. When I pulled the flesh apart with chopsticks, the thick mackerel meat came away softly. There was no fishy smell at all, just an excellent savory flavor. It was well-seasoned enough to eat plain, with a clean taste, and adding a touch of the wasabi provided made it even more refreshing. Wrapping the thick mackerel meat with ssamjang in the lettuce was also a delicious way to eat it.

### Mokpo braised hairtail

The Mokpo braised hairtail came in a shallow, well-seasoned broth that was pleasantly spicy with a good depth of savory flavor. The radish and fish flesh had thoroughly absorbed the sauce, making it perfect for mixing into rice. It wasn't harshly spicy, just cleanly spicy, and paired well alongside the grilled mackerel.

![Grilled mackerel served together with braised hairtail](https://img.superchart.com/images/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang/handaeap-grilled-mackerel-hwadeok-bansang-10-14a4t-900.webp)

## Who is this place good for?

Overall, 'Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Bansang' is a place where the food is neat and the interior is very clean, making for a satisfying meal. It's a good fit for people who prefer healthy, not-too-spicy Korean food, or anyone who wants to enjoy a comfortable meal in a clean restaurant. With a spacious, pleasant layout and well-arranged tables, it also looks like a solid choice for family gatherings, group get-togethers, or company dinners.

You might worry that grilled fish takes a long time to cook, but the high-temperature hearth grills it quickly, so the food comes out fast — something I really liked. After trying it myself, the hygiene and food quality both exceeded my expectations, and I'd love to bring my parents back here again. If you want to try fish grilled crispy and clean in a hearth, I'd highly recommend checking out this fish grill specialist near Handaeap Station.

## Where it is

- Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Bansang Handaeap Station Branch (화덕으로간고등어반상 한대앞역점)
- 1 Songho 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1F
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- 37.3118139, 126.8477789
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