Balsan Korean restaurant for 3 friends with different tastes: Mikodam
In short
Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch (미꼬담 마곡발산점) is a Korean restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, a 3-minute walk from Balsan Station Exit 4, built around seaweed soup (miyeokguk) and cockle bibim (cockles mixed with rice). Three friends with slightly different tastes shared Mikodam's 62,000 won set for 3, with beef seaweed soup, cockle bibim and beef jeon (pan-fried beef), and made the most of the side dishes and dessert corner. When a group can't agree on one dish, Mikodam's set for 3 covers soup, rice and a side for about 20,700 won per person.
Good to know
- Set for 3
- 62,000 won (1 seaweed soup + 2 cockle bibim + 1 side dish)
- Seaweed soup, ordered alone
- Beef or flounder 17,000 won each, abalone 21,000 won
- Cockle bibim, ordered alone
- 18,000 won (choose seasoned soy sauce or sweet-and-sour vinegar dressing)
- Beef jeon (pan-fried beef)
- Medium 17,000 won, large 27,000 won
- Side dish options
- Beef jeon, Jeju soy-marinated crab, LA galbi and more
- Seating
- Regular tables, tables for 4–6, private rooms for groups
- Dessert corner
- Sikhye (sweet rice drink), maesil (green plum) drink, coffee, puffed corn snack
- Location
- Unit 2, 1st floor, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul; 3-minute walk from Balsan Station Exit 4
- Price reference
- ₩62,000 ≈ $46 · ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 · ₩21,000 ≈ $15.5 (2026-10-05)
as written by the visitor on Oct 5, 2026
At Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch (미꼬담 마곡발산점), I found clean, neat Korean set meals full of the flavors of the sea, like seaweed soup and seasoned cockles.
A Korean meal near Balsan Station for three friends with different tastes: Mikodam's set for 3
The set for 3 at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is ₩62,000 and includes 1 serving of seaweed soup, 2 servings of cockle bibim (seasoned cockles, often served over rice) and 1 side dish. When 2–3 people near Magok or Balsan Station want a proper Korean meal, picking the menu is surprisingly hard. One person wants something soupy, another wants a rice dish, and a single menu item just doesn't satisfy everyone.
So we end up searching for well-reviewed places, mostly checking location and menu reviews. Three of us friends hadn't met in a while and our tastes differ a little, and then seaweed, cockles and jeon (pan-fried battered beef) caught all our eyes... we had a winner. Off to Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch!
Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is a place to enjoy Korean food centered on seaweed soup and cockle bibim, and it happened to have a set for 3. It was nicely put together, so it was easy to enjoy several dishes at once.
Where is Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch, and what seating is there?
Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is at 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, an easy walk from Balsan Station. It's also convenient for anyone looking for a place to eat between Magok and Balsan.
Inside, there are regular tables as well as seats for bigger groups and room spaces, so it's worth a look when planning a family meal or a work gathering. Visitor reviews also mention tables for 4–6 people and group rooms, which makes the layout handy for meals with a larger party.
What's in Mikodam's set for 3, and which seaweed soup and cockle bibim to choose
Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch also has single servings and sets for 2, but for three people the set for 3 was the first thing that caught our eye. It comes with 1 serving of seaweed soup, 2 servings of cockle bibim and 1 side dish.
It's convenient that one set covers the signature dishes instead of each person ordering separately. Let's order!
You can choose the seaweed soup from beef, flounder, abalone and more, and we went with beef seaweed soup. The cockle bibim also comes in two styles, soy sauce bibim or vinegar-dressed bibim, depending on your taste. Based on the signature items I could confirm, flounder and beef seaweed soup are ₩17,000 each, abalone seaweed soup is ₩21,000, and cockle bibim is ₩18,000.
As the review goes, there was some fun in three of us talking over our preferences while choosing. If you want a mild, warm broth, go for the beef seaweed soup, and if you want something with rice that perks up your appetite, pick the cockle bibim. You can mix and match like that.
A happy table that pleases all five senses!
How much is the beef jeon side dish?
The signature side dish at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is beef jeon, currently ₩17,000 for medium and ₩27,000 for large. It comes with chive salad, which makes it a nice dish to share between the seaweed soup and cockle bibim.
Ordering the set for 3 this way meant we could share soup, rice and a side instead of eating just one thing, so the meal felt pretty full and satisfying.
What banchan (side dishes) come out, and are refills free?
Another feature of Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is its banchan lineup, true to a Korean restaurant. Several side dishes come out, including spicy stir-fried pork, japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), seasoned vegetables, kimchi and salad, and some can be refilled. That said, the dishes served and the refill method may change depending on when you visit, so it's best to check on site.
Why Mikodam works for a group of three
Personally, when three people eat together, it matters not just how much food there is but whether the space lets you chat and eat comfortably. In that sense, Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch suits situations where several people come together, like a family meal, a meetup with friends or a work lunch.
It's also convenient that, if you're looking for Korean set meals around Balsan Station and want seaweed soup and cockle bibim together, the menu choice is relatively clear.
How much is Mikodam's set for 3 per person?
The set for 3 at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is ₩62,000, so for three people that works out to about ₩20,700 each. The set seems to come with a discount compared with ordering each item separately, so it's worth comparing if you want to eat several dishes. Of course, prices and set contents can change, so I recommend checking the latest information before you visit.
And of course, we can't skip the dessert corner!
What's in Mikodam's dessert corner?
The dessert corner at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch has sikhye (sweet rice drink), a plum drink, coffee and warm puffed corn snack, so you can pick whatever you like. After a filling, tasty meal, having dessert fully taken care of made it even better.
Verdict on Mikodam's set for 3
What stands out most at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is that three visitors can get seaweed soup, cockle bibim and a side dish in one go with the set for 3. If you're looking for Korean set meals near Balsan Station or a good Korean restaurant in Magok, it can be a good fit for people who want a spread that isn't too complicated yet is easy to share.
For a family meal or a lunch or dinner with friends, it's a set meal that combines flavor and nutrition at a fair price. I mean it.
Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch Q&A
How much is the set for 3 at Mikodam?
The set for 3 at Mikodam Magok-Balsan Branch is currently ₩62,000.
What comes in Mikodam's set for 3?
It includes 1 serving of seaweed soup, 2 servings of cockle bibim and 1 side dish.
What kinds of cockle bibim does Mikodam serve?
You can choose between soy sauce bibim and vinegar-dressed bibim.
What side dishes can you pick at Mikodam?
Options include beef jeon, Jeju soy-marinated crab and LA galbi, chosen according to the set.
Is Mikodam good for a family gathering?
There are tables for groups and private rooms, so it works well for family meals or gatherings.
Is Mikodam easy to reach from Balsan Station?
It's a 3-minute walk from Balsan Station Exit 4.
Where it is
1st floor, Unit 2, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 2호
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