Gyeonggi Original Food Street Tour — Galbi, Budaejjigae, and Rice
Gyeonggi Province is a great destination for a road trip, as every city features a street dedicated to its original food. Suwon’s Fried Chicken Street has long lines every evening, so it is convenient to enter before 5 PM; for fried chicken, the half-and-half option (fried and seasoned) is the standard choice. For Uijeongbu’s Budae Jjigae, be sure to check the standard ramen noodle composition before ordering extra toppings. In Icheon, many rice restaurants do not offer single-serving table settings, so it is safer to visit with two or more people.
Suwon Fried Chicken Street
수원 통닭거리
Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street
의정부 부대찌개거리
Icheon Rice Street
이천 쌀밥거리
Pocheon Idong Galbi Village
포천 이동갈비마을
Gonjiam Beef Head Soup Street
곤지암 소머리국밥거리
Suwon Fried Chicken Street
수원 통닭거리
The old-fashioned fried chicken alley in front of Paldalmun. They serve cast-iron fried chicken with generous service of chicken gizzards, but be prepared to wait an hour on weekend evenings.
Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street
의정부 부대찌개거리
The original street of Budae Jjigae. It is home to many long-standing restaurants, including Oden Sikdang, and it is recommended to taste the original broth before adding ingredients.
Icheon Rice Street
이천 쌀밥거리
A street serving stone pot rice set meals made with King's Brand Icheon rice. Since the meal consists of around 20 side dishes, you should have a light lunch before visiting.
Pocheon Idong Galbi Village
포천 이동갈비마을
The original village for charcoal-grilled marinated beef ribs. Orders are placed by the number of ribs, and it is famous for its pairing with Idong Makgeolli.
Gonjiam Beef Head Soup Street
곤지암 소머리국밥거리
A street specializing in beef head soup in Gonjiam, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province. It is hearty if you add a half plate of boiled beef slices, and many restaurants open early in the morning.