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.
Yeongdeungpo-gu's Times Square mall and Yeouido financial district generate a diverse food scene of department store restaurants, business lunch spots, and the Han River cycling culture that has made outdoor food and coffee culture a fixture of the waterfront.
An unexpected restaurant discovered near Singil Station. The menu features flavors from the Gyeongbuk coast. The makhoe (spicy fish stew) was not overly sweet, and the octopus was well-cooked.
A place I frequent. Stop by when you're in Singil-dong. I love the raw fish and octopus. The prices are also reasonable.