Must-see restaurants in Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

  • Samchi St

    Incheon

    Lined with nautically themed lights, this strip of restaurants specialises in delicious and affordable grilled samchi (Spanish mackerel). Paired with a…

  • Yeonpo Galbi

    Suwon

    This famous restaurant grills up all manner of mouthwatering galbi (beef ribs). At lunch, go for the special Suwon version of galbitang (₩12,000) – ribs…

  • Sinpo Market

    Incheon

    Several stalls along this pair of covered arcades specialise in dakgangjeong (fried chicken in a sweet, spicy sauce). The best vendors usually have a line…

  • Dadabok

    Incheon

    Set back from the bedlam of Chinatown, this unassuming restaurant is the local pick for Incheon's tastiest mandu (filled dumplings), with a choice of pork…

  • Foresta Book Cafe

    Gyeonggi-do

    Foresta's backdrop comprises a colossal floor-to-ceiling wall of books, with plenty of tables to enjoy house-roasted coffee, smoothies, sandwiches and…

  • Cafe Hesse

    Gyeonggi-do

    This impressively designed cafe is just the place to soak up Paju's literary vibes and work away on finishing that novel. It's across from the Asia…

  • Coo Coffee Roasting House

    Gyeonggi-do

    Grab an outdoor table next to the gurgling water for all-day brunch, litre cans of craft ale, and single-origin coffees. Also hosts very occasional jazz…

  • Yongsung Fried Chicken

    Suwon

    Popular chimaek (chicken and beer) spot for golden-fried, juicy chicken pieces and cheap jugs of cold brew.

  • Naratnim

    Gyeonggi-do

    One of several cavernous restaurants just north of Icheon Ceramic Village known for an impressive abundance of banchan (side dishes) served together with…

  • Sinpo Woori Mandoo

    Incheon

    Feast on steamers of dumplings with fillings like pork and kimchi, along with Korean classics including bibimbap (rice, egg, meat and vegies with chilli…

  • Pungmi

    Incheon

    Pimp up your jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) with seafood or spice at this oriental-styled restaurant operating here since 1957. Also serves…

  • Caffe Ora

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    A popular sunset spot overlooking Eulwangni and Wangsan Beaches, this modernist piece of architecture could be mistaken for the evil lair of a Bond movie…

  • Deokjeokdo Chinese Restaurant

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    The jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and egg rolls at this homely shack a few steps from Beach Love pension are the real deal. There's no name…

  • Mandabok

    Incheon

    Guarded by a pair of terracotta warriors, and boasting a saloon-style interior balcony, this is one of Chinatown’s fanciest restaurants. The banquet…

  • Island Restaurant

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    English is spoken at this homespun restaurant on the 2nd floor above Memoria Pension. Choose from dishes like pork cutlet, fried shrimp and spaghetti, but…

  • Hanyang

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    This attractive upstairs eatery is well regarded for its bulgogi and other classic Korean fare. It's part of the traditional-styled development next to…

  • Wangjajeong

    Gyeonggi-do & Incheon

    Enjoy healthy, delicious vegetarian dishes such as mukbap (acorn jelly rice) and kongbiji (bean soup) while overlooking the walls of Goryeogungji Palace.

  • Wonbo

    Incheon

    Choose from fluffy steamed buns or golden-fried 'potsticker' dumplings at this simple restaurant and takeaway along the main Chinatown strip.