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Read guide →Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.
Nowon-gu in northeastern Seoul is a large residential district known for its community-focused dining culture. Local restaurants here serve the kinds of meals families eat daily — doenjang jjigae, guk-based soups, grilled fish — without the theatrics of trendier areas. It's a neighbourhood that rewards those looking for genuine everyday Korean food at prices that haven't been adjusted for tourists.
The restaurant above Nowon Station was closed, so I tried a substitute. The portions were small and the meat was tough. I was very disappointed.
가성비가 가장 좋은 식당 중 하나였는데, 가격이 8천원으로 인상되면서 그냥 맛집으로. 전반적으로 김치부터 짱아찌 그리고 곰탕 모두 맛나고 좋습니다. 무엇보다 뒤에 주차장이 크고 지하까지 가능합니다. 오래된 단골집인데, 처음엔 2,500원이었는데, 세월이 참 빠르네요.ㅋ
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