Incheon Top 10 Restaurants: Chinatown and Yeongjongdo Guide

Incheon is packed with incredible eateries across areas like Chinatown, Yeongjongdo, and Ganghwado, offering everything from local seafood and traditional Korean dishes to classic Chinese cuisine. Here are 10 highly recommended spots to try on your next trip.

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1. Hwanghae Haemul Kalguksu (Yeongjongdo)

Branch 1: 24 Masiran-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
Branch 2: 37 Masiran-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

A legendary spot known for its seafood knife-cut noodles. The soup is clear yet deeply savory, brimming with mussels, clams, and prawns. The noodles are delightfully chewy and pair perfectly with the accompanying geotjeori (freshly made kimchi).

• Recommended Menu: Haemul-kalguksu (Seafood Knife-Cut Noodles), Haemul-pajeon (Seafood Pancake)

2. Wonjo Sinpo Dakgangjeong (Sinpo-dong)

A must-visit stop when exploring Sinpo Market. Crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that stays crunchy even when packed to go. Expect a queue, but it is well worth the wait.

• Recommended Menu: Dakgangjeong (Mild & Spicy flavors)

3. Gonghwachun (Chinatown)

Considered the birthplace of Jajangmyeon, this restaurant serves a rich, deep-flavored black bean sauce that sets it apart from ordinary versions. The noodles are springy, and pairing them with sweet and sour pork creates an unbeatable combination. Queues are common due to its popularity.

• Recommended Menu: Original Jajangmyeon, Tangsuyuk (Sweet and Sour Pork)

4. Buam Galbi (Guwol-do)

Charcoal-grilled pork ribs with well-absorbed marinade, offering a wonderful smoky flavor and tender meat that melts in the mouth. Served with a neat array of side dishes. While it is an older establishment with a less polished ambiance, the exceptional taste makes up for it.

• Recommended Menu: Dwaeji-galbi (Pork Ribs), Yangnyeom So-galbi (Marinated Beef Ribs)

5. Yonghwa Banjeom (Chinatown)

Famous for ganjajang (stir-fried black bean noodles) and gochu-jjamppong (spicy pepper seafood noodle soup). The spicy seafood soup is refreshing and fiery, perfect for spice lovers, while the ganjajang delivers a distinct wok hei (breath of the wok) flavor.

• Recommended Menu: Ganjajang, Gochu-jjamppong

6. Mandabok (Chinatown)

Renowned for its crab meat fried rice and crispy tangsuyuk with a rich sauce. The atmosphere is neat and well-suited for families and friends.

• Recommended Menu: Gesal Bokkeumbap (Crab Meat Fried Rice), Chapssal-tangsuyuk (Glutinous Rice Sweet and Sour Pork)

7. Pyeonggane Doenjang (Ganghwado)

A hidden gem discovered during travels in Ganghwado, offering deep-flavored homemade soybean paste stew and soft, savory handmade tofu made in a traditional cauldron. Excellent after a hike up Manisan mountain.

• Recommended Menu: Gamasot Son-dubu (Cauldron Hand-Made Tofu), Urong-doenjang-jjigae (Snail Soybean Paste Stew)

8. Donghae Makguksu (Yeongjongdo)

Ideal for buckwheat noodle enthusiasts. Features fragrant, chewy noodles—especially the bibim-makguksu tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce. Best enjoyed alongside tender, moist suyuk (boiled pork slices).

• Recommended Menu: Bibim-makguksu, Suyuk

9. Sinseung Banjeom (Chinatown)

Another iconic Chinatown destination famous for uni-jajang, which features finely minced meat in the black bean sauce. The sweet and sour pork is chewy and crispy.

• Recommended Menu: Uni-jajang, Chapssal-tangsuyuk

10. Haesong Ssambap (Yeongjongdo)

Recommended for a wholesome and healthy meal. The snail ssambap stands out, served with fresh leafy greens and a rich, traditional soybean paste.

• Recommended Menu: Urong-ssambap (Snail Ssambap), Boribap-jeongsik (Barley Rice Set)