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Cafés, restaurants and places in Incheon, written by bloggers who went there.
Sangsangcheom is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant at Triple Street in Songdo, Incheon. For 25,800 won per person, I tried a half spicy-red and half mild-white broth with my partner, and beef belly, beef foreleg, and lamb shoulder were the standouts. Verdict: load up on the meat for the best value.
Naple Hair Juan Seokbawi Intersection Branch is a hair salon in Michuhol, Incheon, offering men’s cuts and perms. My husband’s overgrown, frizzy hair was reshaped with a 110,000 won premium perm for defined curls and natural volume. Verdict: a comfortable, step-by-step men’s perm with a neat finish.
Dongchuwon Bulgogi is an old-style bulgogi restaurant in Hagik-dong, Michuhol, Incheon. I ordered the two-person set with brass-plate bulgogi, morning-roll burgers, and naengmyeon served when I wanted it. Verdict: a convenient choice for a family meal with spacious seating and free parking.
HOKATSU is a tonkatsu restaurant in Geomdan, Incheon, serving pork loin, tenderloin, and cheese cutlets. The honey yogurt starter, crisp cucumber pickles, full loin cutlets, and exceptionally tender tenderloin all stood out, though the prices are a little high. Verdict: a place worth returning to for a special tonkatsu meal.
Pink Wall Cafe is a bakery café on Yongyuseo-ro in Yeongjong, Incheon. During a trip with a friend, I had iced Americanos while looking around its spacious garden, plants, and photo spots. Pink Wall Cafe is a lovely place to relax beneath blue skies.
Muirang Mulhoerang Hyoseong Direct Branch is a seafood restaurant in Gyeyang, Incheon, serving assorted mulhoe and seasonal grilled king prawns. The house-made seasoning, corn somyeon noodles, and butter-grilled prawn heads made for a very full meal. Verdict: a satisfying sweet-tangy and savory seafood pairing.
5PM sunset hour is a bakery café in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. On a second visit, I had ice cream salt bread, a café latte, and an Americano while taking a break on the sunny terrace. Verdict: the ice cream salt bread is a must for anyone who loves crisp, chewy salt bread.
Minyeong Hwareo Gongjang Moraenae Market Branch is a sushi and live fish sashimi takeout shop in Namdong, Incheon. We picked up assorted sushi for 15,000 won and enjoyed its ice-pack packaging, butter-topped shrimp sushi, and satisfyingly thick slices of fish at a nearby park. Verdict: a great easy stop for a fresh sushi meal.
Heukdwaeji Hyeongjedeul Gajeong Ruwon City Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Seohae, Incheon. I checked the pork before it was grilled, then enjoyed 7-day low-temperature-aged pork belly with meljeot and Suhyangmi rice. Verdict: a great place to focus on conversation while enjoying grilled pork and sides.
Hangsangcharim Kodari Myeongga Ruwon City Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seohae, Incheon. I tried its spicy siraegi braised pollock at the standard heat level with stone-pot rice, and loved the sweet-savory sauce and tender greens. Verdict: a seriously satisfying spicy meal that I would gladly have again.
Luna Beach Seonjae Hotel & Pension is a pet-friendly hotel-style pension in Ongjin, Incheon. For our 100-day trip, my partner, Bori, and I enjoyed a spacious spa room, pools, and free shared amenities for ₩89,000 a night. Verdict: a comfortable, good-value break with a dog.
Sammi-jip is a pork barbecue restaurant in Seohae, Incheon, known for pot-lid-grilled pork and house-made kimchi. We shared the 700g Sammi Kimchi Platter with soybean paste stew for ₩73,000, then added sizzling kimchi fried rice. Verdict: a relaxed, family-friendly pork dinner, especially if you love kimchi.
