# Korean restaurant near NC Department Store, Balsan Station: Mikodam - By Hyoju (https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-ledger/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/index.md) ## In short Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is a Korean restaurant (한정식) in Gangseo, Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Balsan Station and NC Department Store. A weekend dinner Hansang-gadeuk 2-person set (₩46,000) with abalone seaweed soup added (₩4,000) brought Jeju soy crab, seasoned cockles, grilled mackerel, japchae and jeyuk (spicy pork) to the table. Portions are huge, so go hungry, and families should book the private room. ## Good to know - **Order**: Hansang-gadeuk Korean set for 2, ₩46,000 + abalone seaweed soup add-on ₩4,000 - **Set composition**: Choice of 3 main dishes when ordering the set - **Location**: About 4 minutes on foot from Balsan Station, near NC Department Store - **Parking**: Building's own parking lot; ask for validation after your meal - **Seating**: Spacious hall tables plus a reservable group room - **Dessert corner**: Sikhye (sweet rice drink), maesil (plum juice) and roasted corn tea behind the counter *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* > A Balsan Station Korean restaurant that's great for family outings — an honest review of Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch ![Hansang-gadeuk Korean set spread at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-01-193ub-1200.webp) *An honest review of the amazing Korean set meal at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch, a Balsan Station restaurant* I went out to browse the NC Department Store near Balsan Station on the weekend, and after spending so long looking around Modern House, I suddenly got really hungry. While searching for somewhere to eat nearby, a Korean restaurant caught my eye — even the photos showed a table packed with side dishes. If you've searched for Balsan Station restaurants before, you'll know that finding a good spot isn't hard, but finding one with genuinely good value is surprisingly tricky. Honestly, I figured Korean restaurants are all pretty similar so I didn't expect much walking in, but we both ended up unzipping our pants and fully indulging by the end — let me break it all down below. ## Mikodam's location, parking, and atmosphere near Balsan Station ![Exterior of the Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-02-rtx6k-900.webp) *Exterior of Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch, a great Korean restaurant near Balsan Station* ![Entrance to Mikodam, a short walk from Balsan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-03-1yf96-900.webp) Mikodam is about a 4-minute walk from Balsan Station, right near NC Department Store, so it was perfect for stopping by on the way home. There's a parking lot in the building itself, so bringing a car isn't much of a hassle — just ask for your parking ticket to be validated after eating. ![Mikodam's main hall with spacious tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-04-1twgz-900.webp) ![Interior seating with a classic Korean restaurant atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-05-18oe0-900.webp) True to a Korean restaurant, the interior was sleek and tidy, and the tables were nicely wide — fitting for a place known for its overflowing spreads. Toward the back there's a group room available by reservation, plus a main hall, so it seemed good for both group gatherings and family meals. We visited on a weekend evening when a lot of tables were reserved, but luckily there were still open seats and we could sit right away. Being a popular spot, the restrooms were also separated by gender and kept clean, which should reassure anyone who cares about restroom conditions when dining out. They're located within the building itself, so access was easy too. ## The Hansang-gadeuk 2-person set menu and what we ordered ![Mikodam's Korean set menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-06-13jsa-900.webp) ![Menu board listing the Hansang-gadeuk set options](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-07-1vnsw-900.webp) Mikodam's menu has a variety of set-course options, but the Hansang-gadeuk (table-filling) set is the signature crowd favorite. Since we came specifically for a Korean set meal, we went straight for the 2-person set without much hesitation — you order according to your party size, and the set lets you pick 3 main dishes, which was great since we could tailor it to our taste. Here's what we ordered, and the combination turned out better than expected, so take note. - Hansang-gadeuk Korean set for 2 (with abalone seaweed soup added): ₩46,000 + ₩4,000 ## Tasting the full spread and a few tips ![The Hansang-gadeuk 2-person set filling the whole table](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-08-14vgg-900.webp) ![Side dish lineup from the Hansang-gadeuk set](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-09-3o0y2-900.webp) ![Full view of the set Korean meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-10-74v7r-900.webp) Not long after ordering, the entire set arrived at once, and the spacious table filled up completely as the dishes were laid out. ![Plates of japchae and jeyuk at Mikodam](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-11-apx5q-900.webp) ### Japchae and jeyuk We first went for the japchae (glass noodle stir-fry) and jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork) that had caught our noses. The japchae noodles held their chewy texture without going mushy, and the jeyuk had a great sweet-and-savory balance that paired perfectly with rice. ![Jeyuk pork eaten together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-12-s6gj1-900.webp) ![Close-up of the chewy japchae noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-13-7j468-m-900.webp) ### Jeju soy crab Next up was the Jeju soy crab — visually stunning, with genuinely generous roe, and a seasoning that wasn't salty but had a subtle savory depth that kept us reaching for more. It was the kind of dish you could demolish a whole bowl of rice with. ![Jeju soy crab with generous roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-14-1fekj-900.webp) ![A whole Jeju soy crab on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-15-19a4e-900.webp) ![Soy crab served with a bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-16-m1v3d-900.webp) ### Vinegar-seasoned cockles Of everything we ate that day, the most memorable dish was the vinegar-seasoned cockle salad. I'd debated between soy sauce or vinegar seasoning, and the sweet-and-tangy vinegar dressing with the plump cockles turned out to be the right call — a real pat-myself-on-the-back moment. I've had cockle salads elsewhere where the seasoning and cockles didn't quite mesh, or the cockles weren't fresh, but everything here was excellent. ![Sweet-and-tangy vinegar-seasoned cockle salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-17-u5hz6-900.webp) ### The ₩4,000 abalone seaweed soup add-on The seaweed soup with abalone added came out in a generous stone pot, enough for two servings at once. It looked rich just from the color, and when I scooped a ladleful, I found two whole fist-sized abalones inside. ![Stone pot abalone seaweed soup with two whole abalones](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-18-17002-900.webp) Well worth the ₩4,000 add-on, right? The texture was fantastic too — it felt like a proper health boost. ![Abalone seaweed soup ladled into a bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-19-1j28u-900.webp) ![Grilled mackerel at Mikodam](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-20-14rzw-900.webp) ### Grilled mackerel and rice wrapped in seaweed After thoroughly working through the seaweed soup, we came to and tried the grilled mackerel next — not a hint of fishiness, crispy outside and moist inside, with a fantastic nutty flavor. It felt like something you could enjoy on its own as a drinking snack too. ![Flaked grilled mackerel after being picked apart](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-21-zko1m-900.webp) ![Leftover rice with seaweed sheets and soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-22-wkbgp-900.webp) The side dishes were so good that we finished them before the rice — a classic case of leftover rice. That's when I remembered the seaweed sheets, wrapped some rice in it, dipped it in soy sauce, and tasted a bit of nostalgia — a satisfying way to finish it all off. ![A bite of rice wrapped in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-23-mc9r5-900.webp) ![Dessert corner behind the counter with sikhye and plum juice](https://img.superchart.com/images/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set-24-sud21-900.webp) ## The dessert corner and visiting tips After finishing the meal and paying, I looked behind the counter and found a small dessert corner. Sikhye, maesil (plum juice), and roasted corn tea were all set out; since we were already full, we tried the maesil and sikhye, and their clean, refreshing taste helped with digestion too. This was a place we thoroughly enjoyed to the very end — the portions are genuinely huge, enough for grown men to eat until they're stuffed. If you're visiting as a group of women, the portions might feel like a bit much, so I'd recommend arriving hungry. For this much food at this price, it's a pretty reasonable deal, and honestly stands out as good value among Balsan Station restaurants. If you're visiting with family, I'd recommend booking the private room in advance. Eating until you're stuffed while trying every single side dish, versus ordering modestly and eating cleanly — which would you choose? ## Where it is - Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch (미꼬담 마곡발산점) - 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 1st floor, Unit 2, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 2호 - 37.5588429, 126.8413261 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EA%BC%AC%EB%8B%B4%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5588429,126.8413261,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-ledger/mikkodam-magok-balsan-hanjeongsik-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt