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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.
Gangdong-gu in southeastern Seoul is a family-oriented district known for its community markets and traditional Korean restaurants. Cheonho Market offers one of Seoul's best selections of traditional banchan, grilled fish, and home-style Korean cooking away from the tourist circuit.
This restaurant is famous for its braised pork knuckle and rice-wrapped set meals. Most reviews praise the tender and flavorful pork knuckle and the refreshing and delicious soybean paste soup, with the lunch sets offering excellent value for money. The spacious and clean environment is suitable for group meals, and the service is generally friendly and welcoming. However, some customers have reported inconsistent service attitudes, and some dishes, such as noodles and dumplings, are just average, with opinions on the taste being subjective. As a restaurant that has been operating for over twenty years, it has accumulated a large number of loyal customers, but there is still room for improvement in quality control and service consistency. Overall, it is a Korean restaurant worth trying, but not perfect.
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The bossam set was delicious. The soybean paste stew was also very good with the addition of radish greens. It's a shame the service was a little rude.
