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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.
Yangcheon-gu's Mok-dong district is known for its sports facilities and family-focused dining culture. Restaurants here cater to families and local residents with comfort-focused menus — Korean BBQ, jjajangmyeon, and Japanese-style pork cutlets are neighbourhood staples.
The makhoe is a bit unusual, but the taste itself is average. The owners are friendly, but the menu seems a bit limited. It seems to have been heavily influenced by Sung Si-kyung.
Everyone orders the Sung Si Kyung set because Sung Si Kyung came and said it was delicious, but it's just a so-so sashimi restaurant. The mackerel was good, and the sashimi is cut thickly.
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Mokdong Daepohang Sashimi Restaurant, featured on Sung Si-kyung's "I'll Eat It" One of the few sashimi restaurants in Mokdong that serves large halibut. Located near Mokdong Station, it is quite accessible. The atmosphere itself is the kind that calls for soju. Since the episode featuring Sung Si-kyung on YouTube went viral, the restaurant has become very busy, so there is usually a wait. It is recommended to visit early, taking time into account.
