Essentials
韓国のお金と支払い
両替・ATM・支払い方法の完全ガイド
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.
Gangbuk-gu includes the scenic Bukhansan National Park foothills and is known for hiking culture and the restaurants that serve hikers before and after their climbs — hearty soups, makgeolli, and Korean pancakes have been the fuel of choice for generations of weekend walkers.
A restaurant specializing in bulbaek (Korean beef briquettes). An 8-minute walk from Exit 1 of the April 19th National Cemetery Station. The briquette bulbaek (for two) is 22,000 won. It'll fill you up! You can eat alone, but the pork bulbaek is only available for two. There are other dishes, but since the bulbaek is famous, I decided to give it a try. The bulbaek is usually cut thickly. It's twice the size of other bulbaek restaurants, so the meat is really flavorful. The meat is decent, but the texture is a bit strong. If you prefer a softer texture, you might be disappointed. Because it's a bulbaek restaurant, lettuce and garlic are provided, along with ssam (wrap). The best part of bulbaek is the ssam (wrap). The rice is also served in a pot, which is the icing on the cake. The pot rice has a nice texture and flavor, and the soup made with water has a nice savory flavor. This is the taste that makes eating pot rice so special. A few other side dishes are served, but I'll skip them after tasting them. If you're on a budget, you should definitely focus on the meat. And you can have ice cream for dessert. Store & Tips & Overall Review The store isn't small, and there are plenty of tables. I didn't see any tables for two, but solo dining is possible. Order at your table and pay at the counter when you leave. You can also refill your soup and side dishes at the self-service bar in the center! Since soup isn't included in the basic menu, you can use the self-service bar if you need it. Surprisingly, it was also good with the sungnyung (rice cake soup) instead of soup. There's a Mom's Hand main branch nearby, but I'd recommend it for rice! The side dishes at Mom's Hand are a bit better, but the meat selection will vary depending on your preference. I visited at 2:30 PM on a Saturday, and there was no wait, so it was relatively quiet.
