'Junggok Station' is located between Gunja Station and Yongmasan Station. There are many residential areas, and restaurants that are responsible for meals and desserts for residents are scattered all over the place. In particular, near Junggok Station, you can see many places that have gone viral and are quietly popular among local residents. From places where you can enjoy the style of a leather workshop and cafe at the same time, to snack restaurants where you can feel the owner's thoughtful touch, and izakaya that offers a menu with the freshest seafood of the day! Let's take a look at the 5 best restaurants at Junggok Station that have gone viral.
1. 'ffanci' in Junggok-dong, where leather accessories add style
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“ffanci†is greeted by the strong red exterior of the building. It also runs a leather workshop and consists of a cafe on the first floor and a showroom on the second floor. Signature drinks include “Coco Mallow,†which is made by putting caramel cream on top of a soft latte to add sweetness, and “Frutia,†which contains the fresh and sweet flavor of pineapple. Dessert menus such as scones, cheesecakes, and mugwort are also available.
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â–²Location: 411 Dongil-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 08:00 — 22:00 on weekdays, 10:00 — 22:00 on weekends
â–²Price: Coco Mellow 5,000 won, Frutia 5,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami KakaoChoco): It was fun to see that it was a leather workshop cafe with leather products such as grunge coasters and cushions all over the place. Coco Mellow went well with latte because the caramel cream wasn't too sweet.
2. 'Ongshim Emil Kalguksu' in Junggok-dong, Seoul, for a hearty filling
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“Ongshim Imemil Kalguksu†is a potato and soba specialty restaurant located near Junggok Cheil Market. If you order a meal, you will receive mini barley rice and kimchi that you can enjoy as bibimbap. The signature menu is “Ongsimiman,†which is made by grinding potatoes yourself, mixed with rich soup. The combination of the chewy ongshim and the savory soup is excellent. “Soba noodles,†where you can feel the savory flavor of soba noodles, are also popular.
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â–²Location: 34, Gingorang-ro 9-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 09:00 — 21:00 every day
â–²Price: 8,000 won for Ongshim, 7,000 won for soba noodles
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Choding Taste MSG): It's close to home, so I often go out to eat, but it feels like a local restaurant! It's great to be able to eat a variety of dishes made from soba, such as kishimen noodles, rice crackers, gyoza, rice crackers, and makguksu. The kimchi served as a side dish is also delicious!
3. A snack restaurant where alcohol surpasses alcohol, 'Old Town Market Restaurant' in Junggok-dong, Seoul
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“Old Town Market Restaurant†became popular as a snack restaurant thanks to the owner's delicious taste. The signature menu is “samhap,†which is eaten with moderately shaved redfish and softly boiled meat on a sweet and ripe jelly. It has a strangely addictive flavor unique to redfish that comes up as you chew it, combined with a variety of ingredients. I also like the “seafood chazen,†which is topped with plenty of seafood and served until golden brown.
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â–²Location: 2F, 31, Gingorang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 16:00 — 02:00 on weekdays; 15:00 — 00:00 on weekends; closed on the second and fourth Sundays
â–²Price: Samgawa (small) 30,000 won, seafood pancake 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (What is the son of Shikigami doing?) : I tried samgai here for the first time, and it was perfect because it didn't cut too much of the redfish! I also ordered the popular snack, seafood chijimi, and it's crunchy, so it goes well with makgeolli.
4. Spicy sauce meets soft ribs, “Intersection Spicy Yangpun Back Ribs Steamed†in Junggok-dong, Seoul
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“Intersection Spicy Yangpun Back Ribs Steamed Ribs†is a place where you can find a variety of steamed ribs such as lamb, kimchi, and cheese. The signature menu is the “Special Back Rib Steamedâ€, which is a sharp steamed back rib topped with plenty of seafood such as octopus, squid, and shrimp. Soft ribs and plump seafood add richness. You can choose spiciness levels 1 to 3.
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â–²Location: 30, Gingorang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday to Saturday 17:00 to 02:00, Sunday 17:00 to 00:00, closed on the first and third Mondays
â–²Price: Special steamed spareribs (small) 29,000 won, spicy steamed spareribs 12,000 won
â–²Testimonial (shikigin): The back ribs don't have any smell and are soft! In addition to meat, steamed ribs also contain a variety of toppings such as vermicelli, gyoza, and mochi, so the amount is plenty.
5. A feast of fresh seafood, 'Blood' in Junggok-dong, Seoul
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“Peacock†sells a different menu every day using fresh seafood purchased on the same day. The signature menu, “kumtae sashimi,†added a subtle aroma of fire by torching the top of a moderately sliced kumtae with a torch. You can enjoy the natural flavor of kumtai sashimi by dipping it slightly in salt at the beginning and then eating it with wasabi and soy sauce according to your preferences. You can view today's menu on the official social media.
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â–²Location: 327-1 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 01:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Golden Sashimi 20,000 won, Agugan 12,000 won
â–²Testimonial (White Whale): I was surprised that the menu structure changed slightly every time I went there. Kintae sashimi is sold in limited quantities, so you can't eat it if you don't do it early. It's greasy, so if you eat it with plenty of wasabi, it's a fantastic combination!
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