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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeonggi, written by bloggers who went there.
Beer Ground Unam Branch is a bar in Unam, Osan, Gyeonggi, where you can watch baseball with chicken and draft beer. We ordered soy sauce chicken and Kirin draft beer, and received a complimentary snack for arriving early. Verdict: an easygoing spot for chicken and beer with friends.
Stern Clinic is a skin care clinic near Sunae Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. After a 3D scanner and UV check found dehydrated skin, I received a Deep Hydration treatment and kept up the moisture at home with portioned cream. Verdict: a reassuring option for comfortable, skin-specific care.
Chodaechang Baekseok Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Baekseok Station in Goyang, Gyeonggi. We enjoyed grilled daechang, teukyang, Korean beef gopchang, and cold kimchi noodle soup while the staff handled the charcoal grill. Verdict: a great place for a relaxed meat-and-drinks gathering without worrying about the grill.
Jeju Oktop JEJU BBQ, Gwangju Gyeongan Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gyeongan-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. My husband and I had the 55,000 won Signature BBQ Set, with staff grilling and plenty of sauces, then added Jeju-style crab bibimbap. A relaxed pick when you want to switch up every bite of black pork.
Okryeon Galbi Pyeongtaek Main Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi. I had three servings of yuzu-aged pork galbi and its signature perilla oil makguksu. Free parking, kind service, and excellent food make Okryeon Galbi an easy return visit.
Bacha Jeongja is a cooking bar in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, serving seafood dishes and a wide range of drinks. I had the Bacha Seafood Stew for 35,000 won and Mozzarella Chili Shrimp for 22,000 won with somaek; the spicy, savory broth and exceptionally tender whole squid were highlights. A great pick when you’re craving seafood snacks and somaek.
Masisso Budae Jjigae Misa Station Direct Store is a budae jjigae restaurant by Exit 5 of Misa Station in Hanam, Gyeonggi. On a return visit, I had the Korean beef intestine budae jjigae with fried eggs and Zero Coke for 17,000 won. Verdict: a hearty, deeply savory meal I would return for when I crave spicy broth.
Sum (숨) is a large bakery café surrounded by nature in Namhansanseong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. I explored the main building, annex, outdoor terrace, and rooftops with my baby, then enjoyed low-acidity coffee and green onion cream cheese salt bread. Verdict: a lovely place to unwind in nature on a drive.
Namiseom Anbanji Dakgalbi is a charcoal-grilled dakgalbi restaurant in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, near Gapyeong Station and the Nami Island ferry terminal. Seasoned dakgalbi with cheese fondue and Chuncheon bibim buckwheat makguksu was an incredible sweet-savory and tangy combination, with easy parking and pet-friendly dining for a trip itinerary. Verdict: a must-try stop for convenient parking near Nami Island.
Gang's Duck is a Peking duck restaurant in Ingye-dong near Suwon City Hall Station, Suwon. We had a reserved half Peking duck and the lunch-discount fish-fragrant eggplant rice bowl, and Mom said it was as delicious as the duck she ate in Hong Kong. Verdict: highly recommended for quality Peking duck at a great price.
Mansuheon Jeongja is a grilled eel restaurant in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. After a 15-hour flight, I finished low-temperature-aged Japanese eel with buckwheat goldongmyeon for 13,000 won. Verdict: the plump, chewy eel and polished space made me want to return.
Udontan Dasan Main Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Namyangju, Gyeonggi. Three adults and one child shared the ₩85,000 Udonton Platter, from beef ribs through perilla oil makguksu and fried rice. Verdict: the staff-grilled platter is ideal for a relaxed family meal.
