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Worn Pouch, Incheon/Gyeonggi Shops, Restaurants and Beauty

Writes about neighborhood restaurants, shops, and beauty spots around Incheon and Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Shopping · Hair & beauty salons

PlaceSeohae, IncheonShopping

Cheongna reptile shop: Frappuccino crested gecko my son chose, Crerism

Crerism Incheon Cheongna Branch is a crested gecko specialty reptile shop on the 2nd floor of Cheongna Canal Avenue in Seohae-gu, Incheon. Visiting with a lizard-obsessed son, the family compared several morphs in the spacious, tidy store, adopted one Frappuccino morph crested gecko and still receives care advice from Crerism by text message. Crerism Incheon Cheongna Branch is a good fit for first-time reptile families who want the gecko, supplies, after-adoption advice and reptile hotel boarding in one place.

Written Oct 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, IncheonHair & beauty salons

Mom's perm and bangs cut, Ara Station hair salon: Lee Kyung Min Foret

Lee Kyung Min Foret Geomdan New Town Branch is a hair salon in Units 304 and 305 at 377 Ieum 1-ro, near Ara Station in Seo-gu, Incheon. The writer's mother had a consultation, shampoo, perm and a volume-boosting bangs cut with designer Gawon at Lee Kyung Min Foret, relaxing with snacks and drinks while she waited. The result looked natural, and the writer's mother was very happy with her new hair.

Written Jun 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeyang, IncheonRestaurants

Imhak Station burger spot with buttery buns, mozza sticks: Bas Burger

Bas Burger Incheon Gyeyang District Office Branch is a handmade burger restaurant at 90 Gyeyangmunhwa-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, near Gyeyang District Office. The writer ordered the Bas Burger, the Greed Burger, a Wasabi Mayo Shrimp Burger set with coleslaw and mozza cheese sticks, comparing the buttery bun, the Greed Burger's hefty patty and the lighter, fresher shrimp burger. Start with the classic Bas Burger and add a hearty Greed Burger to see Bas Burger Incheon Gyeyang District Office Branch at its best.

Written Oct 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGeomdan, IncheonRestaurants

Kid-friendly tonkatsu in Geomdan, Incheon: Pororo dishes at HOKATSU

HOKATSU is a handmade tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) restaurant on Seogot-ro in Geomdan, Incheon, reportedly in business in Incheon for over 10 years. A family who moved to Geomdan became regulars at HOKATSU with their child, ordering tenderloin katsu, cheese katsu, loin katsu, fried shrimp and tonkotsu ramen, and appreciated the homemade yogurt served before the meal along with Pororo tableware and kids' chairs. With good food, attentive service and easy parking, HOKATSU is a Geomdan tonkatsu restaurant worth recommending for families dining out with kids.

Written Jul 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Yongin noodle spot for summer bingsu naengmyeon and kalguksu: Yubok

Yubok Kalguksu Yongin Korean Folk Village Branch is a kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant serving pufferfish-broth noodles on Minsokchon-ro in Giheung-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi. On a family day out in Yongin, the writer's family had pufferfish-broth seafood kalguksu, summer-season bingsu naengmyeon (cold noodles in icy, slushy broth) and a jjukkumi (baby octopus) seafood chive pancake for lunch, with easy use of the large parking lot, a cool dining room, and dessert snacks and coffee at the entrance. Yubok Kalguksu is a good family restaurant for warm kalguksu and icy bingsu naengmyeon together before or after a Korean Folk Village visit.

Written Jul 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGeomdan, IncheonRestaurants

Wanjeong Station BBQ: Jeju pork collar with meljeot, Dwitgolmok

Dwitgolmok Ddotgalbi (뒷골목 돗갈비) is a Korean pork BBQ restaurant near Wanjeong Station in Geomdan, Incheon, where staff grill aged Jeju pork at your table. The writer ordered 2 servings of aged Jeju special pork collar and 1 serving of aged Jeju ddotgalbi (pork ribs), switching between salt, wasabi, meljeot (salted anchovy sauce), grilled white kimchi and a house sauce, then finished with mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). Dwitgolmok Ddotgalbi suits a night when you want thick pork without handling the tongs and enjoy trying different pairings.

Written Oct 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGimpo, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gimpo shabu-shabu with beef radish rice and perilla oil: Homilwon

Homilwon Shabu Kalguksu Gimpo Main Branch (호밀원샤브칼국수 김포본점) is a Korean restaurant specializing in shabu kalguksu (shabu-shabu with knife-cut noodles) on Geolpo-ro in Gimpo, Gyeonggi. On a weekend visit with parents and a child, the writer ordered the shabu kalguksu set, cooked beef and vegetables in a light broth, and topped the beef radish rice with seasoning sauce and house-pressed perilla oil before finishing with kalguksu and porridge. With easy parking and wide spacing between tables, Homilwon Shabu Kalguksu is a comfortable place for a slow, relaxed meal with parents.

Written Aug 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMichuhol, IncheonRestaurants

Hagik-dong bulgogi restaurant for bulgogi and shabu-shabu: Dongchuwon

Dongchuwon Bulgogi is a bulgogi restaurant in Hagik-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon. A Korean beef bulgogi set for two, with extra vegetables and ongshimi mandu (dumplings) added, made both bulgogi and shabu-shabu at one table, and morning rolls topped with mustard leaf pickle became mini bulgogi burgers. With mild seasoning and tender meat, Dongchuwon Bulgogi is a good family dinner spot for bringing both kids and parents.

Written Aug 8, 2026Sponsored
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