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Cafés, restaurants and places in Incheon, written by bloggers who went there.
On Saenghwal is a home-goods store near Seo-gu Office Station in Seohae, Incheon. I compared the sizes and materials of kitchen, bathroom, cleaning, and storage items in person and ended up browsing longer than expected. Verdict: a convenient stop for slowly browsing useful household items.
Suksung Myeongjak Cheongna is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Seohae, Incheon. I tried aged Korean beef sirloin with uni, fresh truffle yukhoe, Pyongyang naengmyeon, and mala beef hangover noodles. A lavish pick for a date or special occasion.
Yennal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Guwol Moraenae Market Station Branch is a Korean restaurant across from Moraenae Market in Namdong, Incheon. I tried the 14,000 won sundae-guk set with sliced pressed pork and chewy sundae, plus 16,000 won samgyetang. A filling, satisfying stop before or after exploring the market.
Myeongmun Restaurant is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Sangok Station in Bupyeong, Incheon. We had two portions of aged fresh pork belly with seasoned mung bean sprouts, kimchi, and chilgejang, plus soju and rice. Verdict: a comfortable group-dining stop where the chilgejang is worth trying.
Samdae Cheonggukjang is a Korean restaurant in Cheongna, Seohae, Incheon, serving cheonggukjang and set meals. After a family trip for my parents’ birthdays, we mixed barley rice with cheonggukjang, greens, and spicy squid seasoning, and my parents loved it. Samdae Cheonggukjang made for a satisfying, comforting family meal.
Taco Dot Cheongna Branch is a Mexican barbecue and taco restaurant in Seohae, Incheon. After a one-hour trip after work, I tried the 400g barbecue ribs, chimichanga, and guacamole—and the chimichanga was the standout. Verdict: come hungry and do not skip the chimichanga.
Chagane Ssam Bap is a Korean restaurant near Gil Hospital in Namdong, Incheon. We had two servings of squid pork ssam bap, refilled the self-serve wrap vegetables, and looked around Chagane Garden with my husband and child. A comfortable choice for a mild family Korean meal.
Veteran General Fish Market Incheon City Hall Branch is a raw fish restaurant in Namdong, Incheon. We shared the Premium Live Fish Assorted Sashimi (Small), albap and a salmon-filled spicy fish stew for a generous dinner. Verdict: a satisfying choice when you want a variety of seafood followed by a warming spicy stew.
Veteran General Fish Market Incheon Yeonsu Branch is a seafood restaurant in Yeonsu, Incheon. The ₩58,000 couple set for two came with sashimi, self-cooked kimchi pancakes, fried items, and a deeply refreshing maeuntang. The 22-minute Saturday lunch wait was absolutely worth it.
Nocheongol Bupyeong Main Branch is a galbi restaurant near Bupyeong Market Station in Bupyeong, Incheon. I revisited this longtime favorite with my mom for Pocheon-style Idong galbi, pork galbi, and doenjang jjigae, all carefully grilled by the staff. Verdict: a comforting local spot for a satisfying family galbi meal.
Songrimbok Jangeo is a freshwater eel restaurant in Seohae, Incheon, with unlimited eel and a range of meat options. Our family of two adults and one elementary-school child added unlimited beef for 10,000 won per adult. Verdict: a flexible family meal spot when everyone wants something different.
5PM sunset hour is a dessert café in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. On a cool day, I enjoyed hot and iced Americanos with an egg tart and Valrhona chocolate financier on the outdoor terrace. Verdict: the sweet egg tart and rich chocolate financier were especially good.
