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Wonjo Sutbul Dakbulgogijip (원조숯불닭불고기집)

Wonjo Sutbul Dakbulgogijip (원조숯불닭불고기집)

2024-12-02

강원특별자치도 춘천시 낙원길 28-4

This restaurant is one of the original places where Chuncheon’s dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken) tradition began. It retains the original method of charcoal-grilling marinated chicken. Another dish beloved among regulars is the doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), made with traditionally made soybean paste and anchovy broth.

Jeongtong Budaegogi (정통부대고기)

Jeongtong Budaegogi (정통부대고기)

2024-12-23

경기도 의정부시 호국로 1102

Opened in 1973, this budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) restaurant is known for its exceptional flavor, achieved through spicy kimchi and a carefully crafted broth. Another popular menu item is budaebokkeum, a stir-fried, soupless version of the classic jjigae.

Sinseung Banjeom (신승반점)

Sinseung Banjeom (신승반점)

2024-12-19

인천광역시 중구 차이나타운로44번길 31-3

This restaurant, run by the granddaughter of Gonghwachun’s founder Woo Hee-gwang, is best known for its signature yuni-jjajang—a sweet, savory sauce made with minced meat and vegetables, served separately from the noodles, similar to ganjjajang, and topped with a sunny-side-up fried egg. Other popular dishes include the chewy chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork in a sweet rice batter with sweet and sour sauce) and the samseon haemul nurungjitang (a three-delicacy sizzling rice soup with seafood).4

Dontarae Gejang Jeongsik (돈타래게장정식)

Dontarae Gejang Jeongsik (돈타래게장정식)

2024-12-02

인천광역시 부평구 열우물로 59

This restaurant offers ganjang gejang(Soy Sauce Marinated Crab) at affordable prices. Ganjang gejang Jeongsik features marinated crabs accompanied by a generous array of side dishes, such as saengseon-gui (grilled fish), jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), jeon (Korean pancake), japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), and miyeok-guk (seaweed soup).

Samdae Incheon Gejang (삼대인천게장)

Samdae Incheon Gejang (삼대인천게장)

2024-11-28

인천광역시 동구 금곡로81번길 22

Established in 1962, this restaurant has been serving gejang for nearly sixty years and is now in its third generation (“sam-dae“) of family ownership. It uses blue crabs from Yeonpyeongdo Island and traditionally crafted and aged soy sauce. The restaurant employs a low-sodium method in its ganjang gejang(Soy Sauce Marinated Crab), highlighting the dish’s savory flavors.

Gohyangjip (고향집)

Gohyangjip (고향집)

2024-11-25

115 Jochimnyeong-ro, Girin-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

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Gohyangjip, which the cast raved about, offers healthy, flavorful dishes made with natural ingredients. They loved it so much they visited twice, with Lee Kwang-soo praising the food as so delicious that it made him feel “nervous.”

Silbi Sikdang (실비식당)

2025-01-22

12 Hoguk-ro 1123beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Opened in 1965, Silbi Sikdang uses its unique sauce to create special budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) and budaebokkeum. 

Hwacheong Galbi (화청갈비)

2025-01-22

12 Changnyong-daero 41beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

This restaurant offers galbi jeongsik, a set meal featuring Suwon wanggalbi at a reasonable price. Available only at lunchtime, the set includes grilled galbi, steamed rice, and a variety of side dishes, making for a satisfying and filling meal. Located near Hwaseong Fortress and the vibrant Haenggung-dong area (also known as Haengnidan Street), it’s an ideal spot to enjoy a meal after exploring Suwon's famous sights.

Sambuja Galbi Woncheon Branch (삼부자갈비 원천점)

2025-01-22

335 Jungbu-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Since 1983, this restaurant has upheld the tradition of Suwon wanggalbi. The galbi here is grilled over charcoal, adding a rich, smoky depth to the meat’s flavor. A variety of flavorful side dishes accompany the meal, including gejang (marinated crab), enhancing the dining experience.

Mandabok (만다복)

2024-12-19

인천광역시 중구 차이나타운로 36 만다복

This restaurant offers baengnyeon jjajang (meaning “hundred-year jjajang”), a traditional style of hayan jjajang, or old-fashioned black bean sauce noodles. The dish features noodles topped with a soy sauce-based sauce along with pork, seafood, and vegetables.