Areas · 2015 stories
Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeonggi, written by bloggers who went there.
Appa Jjim Hanam Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Hanam, Gyeonggi, serving braised pollock and braised monkfish. With my 29-month-old, I comfortably used the high chair, baby tableware, and kids’ pork cutlet, and enjoyed pollock with added dried radish greens and rice cakes. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a pollock dinner with kids.
Donpu The Grill is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, where staff grill the meat at your table. We visited on a weekend evening with our 18-month-old and enjoyed fire-seared beef rib meat and aged Korean pork in its spacious, clean dining room. Verdict: a relaxing choice for a family Korean BBQ meal with a baby.
Susanjang Dongtan Branch is a seafood bar in Dongtan, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. I had live raw shrimp, Jangheung butter pen shell-beef brisket samhap, Oneul Rice Soju, and butter-grilled shrimp heads on a date with my husband. Verdict: a great choice for a date or group meal when raw shrimp is calling.
Sannae Sutbul Galbi Bakdal Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Bakdal Market in Anyang, Gyeonggi. The charcoal-marinated pork ribs stayed juicy without over-charring, while the spotless dining room, self-service station, and kind staff made a late dinner especially satisfying. Verdict: worth returning for another serving of galbi.
Restaurant Polia Gimpo Unyang Branch is an Italian restaurant in Gimpo, Gyeonggi. On a fourth family visit, we had ricotta cheese salad, wood-fired pizza, pasta, risotto, and striploin steak, plus free after-meal coffee. Restaurant Polia is a warm, friendly pick for family meals and celebrations.
Hanmaeum Butcher Restaurant Uijeongbu Gosan District Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gosan-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. We tried its 1 kg aged pork platter with five cuts, a generous set of sides, doenjang-jjigae, and bibim-naengmyeon. Verdict: a comfortable choice for a family meal with children or a group dinner.
Gwangmyeong Seoseo Galbi is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Gwangmyeong Traditional Market in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi. We had Seoseo Galbi, pork ribs, and bibim naengmyeon, and my child finished a whole bowl of rice with the tender ribs. Verdict: a memorable choice for a family rib dinner with kids.
Yeongwolae Gondre Ansan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gojan-dong, Ansan, Gyeonggi. We arrived at opening for a window table and had the Jeju golden crab set meal and Yeongwol spicy stir-fried pork set meal, with fast service and a clean-tasting soy sauce standing out. Yeongwolae Gondre Ansan Branch is a hearty pick for family meals or group gatherings.
Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang is a Korean restaurant near Gwangneungnae Terminal in Namyangju, Gyeonggi. I had blended loach soup with pot-cooked rice and scorched rice, plus a sweet pumpkin pork cutlet. Verdict: a convenient choice for a filling group meal with free parking.
Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, near Namwirye Station. We enjoyed seafood and spicy split broth, unlimited beef and fresh vegetables, Vietnamese wraps, and a coffee affogato for dessert. Verdict: a filling, convenient meal for anyone craving shabu-shabu and wraps together.
Jeongsiljangne Ppalgan Gogi is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Icheon, Gyeonggi, near the terminal food alley. Staff grilled the red fresh pork belly, and the generous bowl bibimbap and napa cabbage doenjang soup were delicious. Verdict: Come for the smoky marinated pork belly, and do not skip the bibimbap.
Haeseon is a sashimi restaurant near Sunae Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, serving one aged-sashimi course for 40,000 won per person. The meal moves from assorted aged sashimi to grilled sea bream head, live octopus beef tartare, fried items, and spicy fish stew. Verdict: a remarkably satisfying, generous course with warm service.
