Incheon Food Guide: Top 10 Local Favourite Restaurants

Incheon is a vibrant city known for its ocean views and bustling port, offering a fantastic culinary journey ranging from fresh seafood and traditional long-standing eateries to charming alleyway dining spots. Here is a curated list of 10 must-visit restaurants handpicked by locals.

1. Yeonandubud Ȣjip-chon (Yeonandubu Raw Fish Restaurant Village)

• Location: Around 7-ga, Hang-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 - 22:00

• Features: An iconic Incheon seafood destination serving fresh raw fish alongside an abundant array of side dishes.

2. Soraepogu Ȣjip-chon (Soraepogu Raw Fish Restaurant Village)

• Location: Around 111-91, Nonhyeon-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 - 09:00 (09:00 - 22:00)

• Features: A lively atmosphere where you can directly choose seafood at the market and have it prepared immediately.

3. Bukseong-dong Jajangmyeon Street (Chinatown)

• Location: Around Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 - 21:00

• Features: A street where you can taste the roots of Korean-style jajangmyeon. Best enjoyed alongside a visit to the Jajangmyeon Museum.

4. Pyeongyangok

• Location: 45, Gaehang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 05:00 - 15:00 (Closes when ingredients run out)

• Features: A traditional veteran eatery packed with morning customers eager for its deep and rich hangover soup simmered for 18 hours.

5. Bokhwaru

• Location: 174, Chamoejeon-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 - 17:00

• Features: A traditional Chinese restaurant operating since 1945, particularly famous for its jajangmyeon and tangsu-yuk (sweet and sour pork).

6. Imggeokjeong Gopchang

• Location: 1021, Gyeongin-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 16:00 - 24:00

• Features: A renowned specialty restaurant in Incheon famed for its beef small intestines and large intestines stuffed generously with filling.

7. Taeneung Sutbul Galbi

• Location: 270 (269), Seunghak-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 - 22:00

• Features: Popular for family dining, featuring seasoned ribs filled with charcoal aroma and generous side dishes.

8. Kkachi Gisa Sikdang

• Location: 182, Songnim-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 - 21:00

• Features: Celebrated as a winter health tonic, serving nutritious oyster rice stir-fried on a piping hot iron plate.

9. England Donkkaseu

• Location: 130, Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 - 21:00

• Features: A thick and crispy pork cutlet restaurant retaining nostalgic, old-school western-style diner vibes.

10. Donghae Dongtaetang Main Branch

• Location: 1307, Gyeongwon-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 - 22:00

• Features: The ultimate spot to relieve a hangover, serving spicy and refreshing pollack soup and roe soup.