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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.
Gwangjin-gu's Konkuk University area has a dense concentration of restaurants catering to students — affordable, diverse, and open late. The area is a reliable destination for budget Korean dining: tteokbokki, kimbap, and pork cutlet restaurants line the streets near the university gates.
닭볶음탕 super good. Dishes down to earth and reasonably priced. Service kinda awkward
📍Saemat Restaurant Guui Station Restaurant A great value restaurant recommended by a friend. 200g of pork belly for 10,000 won! Soju for 4,000 won! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great, giving it a long-established feel. Not only is it great value, but the food is also great. I'd definitely visit again. ☺️ I was too busy drinking to take pictures. I also ordered the stir-fried squid in fermented soybean paste stew👍🏻
The chicken stew is so delicious!! The pork belly is only 10,000 won for 200 grams! Next time, I'll try the pork belly.
