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Food Notes

A glass of Yoichi at Acorn in Suyeong: a smooth end to the night

The third stop of the night, after Tansuho. I had a glass of Yoichi single malt, a Japanese whisky, and it was smooth. I chatted with the owner and went home.

A bottle of Yoichi single malt next to a whisky glass
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Aged kimchi gimbap at Tansuho in Mangmi: good food, nice room

A second stop after Ijo Sutbul Galbi, at a Korean restaurant. I expected a long line, but we got in right away. The aged kimchi gimbap was good.

A round plate with perilla leaves, seaweed, and several accompaniments
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Joseph, a bar in Gwangalli: Macallan 12 at a candlelit bar seat

The third stop of the night, after Yasumu. It is the bar I end up at when I am in Gwangalli. I had Macallan 12 and my friend had a non-alcoholic cocktail.

A bottle of Macallan 12 on the bar next to a long-stemmed glass of whisky
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Acorn, a whisky bar in Suyeong: easy even for a first-timer

A small whisky bar in Suyeong that an acquaintance recommended. I had an Old Fashioned and my friend had Bunnahabhain 12. The owner is kind and cheerful.

An Old Fashioned with ice and orange peel in a glass
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The set at Ninano in Jeonpo: my friend picks the kimchi tuna gimbap

A second stop with friends after Paldak Paldak Hoetjip. We ordered the 47,000 won set: aged kimchi tuna gimbap, suyuk katsu, and corn cheese fire chicken.

Tuna gimbap wrapped in aged kimchi on a square plate
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Joseph in Gwangalli: a happy night with Dongdong the dog

A bar in Gwangalli where a friend and I went at about 9 at night to see Dongdong, a dog who sometimes visits. The owner called the dog over for us.

A brown dog sitting on the next seat at the bar with its head raised, and a hand petting it
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Pork cartilage ribs and udon at Rentan in Suyeong: a fair second stop

A second stop after Jagalchi Hoetjip, at a briquette grill bar. The seasoned pork cartilage ribs had a smoky taste and were fine. I had udon too.

Seasoned pork cartilage ribs on a plate, next to a bottle of soju
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Seasonal seafood platter at Haesam Meongge Malmijal in Suyeong: fresh

A second stop after Shanghai Tan, at a seasonal seafood bar. The seasonal platter was fresh, and the sea urchin in the dish I added had no fishy taste.

A seasonal platter with many kinds of seafood packed onto a long plate
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Sambari in Dongnae: good grilled octopus and shrimp, not cheap

I have been here many times. The staff grill the octopus over charcoal and clean the shrimp for you. It is not cheap, but I was happy with the food again.

Octopus cooking on a charcoal wire grill next to a foil cup of corn
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Grilled chicken platter at Isegye in Seomyeon after an hour in line

A friend and I had the chicken platter and a grilled sticky rice ball in Seomyeon. The staff grill everything. The long wait is the one drawback.

Grilled chicken pieces on a black plate with shishito peppers, cherry tomatoes, and garlic
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Miso, an oden bar in Dongnae: an easy second stop when you are full

After filling up at the first place, we had a drink over oden and rice cake skewers. The staff are kind and the food is light, good for a second round.

The broth trays of an oden bar with skewers in each section, and a bottle of soju
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Dyeonbyeorak Makchang in Dongnae: clean-tasting and chewy

A friend and I had the plain and seasoned makchang set near Dongnae Station, then added fried rice. The makchang had no off smell, and the room was tidy.

Golden-brown makchang on a wire grill
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LA galbi at Golmok Pocha in Gwangalli: still good after a long gap

I went back to a pub in Gwangan-dong that I used to visit often. The LA galbi, which the staff cut up at the table, tasted good again, and the service was kind.

Grilled LA galbi with vegetables on a black iron plate
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