Jaeyoon Sim · 2 stories

A Lunch Counter in Yongin

Writes about small restaurants and lunch spots found around Gyeonggi. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars

PlaceJungnang, SeoulBars

Aged sashimi platter for two at Gappo Ganbariya, a Junghwa izakaya

Gappo Ganbariya Cooking Bar Junghwa Branch is an izakaya in Junghwa-dong, Jungnang, Seoul, in the first alley past Exit 1 of Junghwa Station, run by an owner chef trained at the Tsuji culinary school. The sashimimori-gan aged sashimi platter (60,000 won for two) came with konowata muchim, sweet shrimp, abalone, white fish, tuna and salmon, plus a 3,000 won plate of domestic aged kimchi aae. With private rooms and underground parking, Gappo Ganbariya works for dates, friends' get-togethers and work dinners alike.

Written Sep 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamyangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Byeollnae steamed clam restaurant with outdoor tables: Wonhadeon Bada

Sujakgye Wonhadeon Bada Byeollnae Main Branch is a grilled and steamed clam restaurant beside Bulam Stream, by Exit 3 of Byeollnae Byeolgaram Station in Namyangju, Gyeonggi. On a chilly evening the writer took an outdoor yajang table and ordered the small clam steamer with broth for 55,000 won, sharing octopus, abalone, oyster, crab and fan mussel with her child. Because the staff cook everything for you and you simply lift out the clams, Wonhadeon Bada is an easy choice for eating out with a kid.

Written Sep 16, 2026Sponsored
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