How many days is the Suwon & Incheon Food Day Trip: Galbi Capital to Chinatown course?

This course is a 1-day itinerary covering 5 spots across Suwon, Incheon.

When is the best time to take the Suwon & Incheon Food Day Trip: Galbi Capital to Chinatown course?

This course can be enjoyed year-round.

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Most spots in this course do not require reservations. Walk-ins are generally welcome.

Suwon & Incheon Food Day Trip: Galbi Capital to Chinatown

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Suwon & Incheon Food Day Trip: Galbi Capital to Chinatown

Daily Itinerary

Day-by-day breakdown with spots, maps, and local tips

Suwon Galbi → Chicken Street → Incheon Jajangmyeon

Morning train to Suwon (30 min from Seoul Station). Start with the legendary Bonsuwon Galbi — thick-cut marinated beef short ribs grilled tableside, operating since 1945. Walk through Nammun Market for snacks and atmosphere. Then Suwon Chicken Street for Korea's crispiest tongdak (whole fried chicken) — a local institution. Afternoon train to Incheon Chinatown. Visit Gonghwachun, where jajangmyeon was invented in Korea — black bean noodles in the original setting. Browse Sinpo International Market for dakgangjeong and sundae on the walk back.

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Bonsuwon Galbi

41 Jungbu-daero 223beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Food

3.9(5,124)

A flagship galbi restaurant near Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, carrying on the legacy of Suwon-style galbi. Their signature is thick-cut beef short ribs marinated in sweet soy sauce and charcoal-grilled — the classic Suwon wang-galbi.

11:30-21:00

₩40,000–100,000/person

Tips

10-minute walk from Hwaseong Fortress — ideal lunch after sightseeing
One serving of wang-galbi is generous — two people can share one order plus naengmyeon

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2.0km·~27 min walk

Next stopSuwon Nammun Market

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Suwon Nammun Market

8 Jeongjo-ro 776beon-gil, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Food

4.1(1,434)

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Traditional market at the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress. Sundae (blood sausage), tteokbokki, and seasonal fruits. Friday-Saturday night market has street food stalls.

09:00-21:00 (Night market Fri-Sat until 23:00)

Under ₩15,000/person

Tips

Friday-Saturday night market is the highlight.
Try sundae-tteokbokki combo.
Located right at Paldalmun Gate - good to stop by after Hwaseong walk.

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286m·~4 min walk

Next stopSuwon Chicken Street (Tongdak Golmok)

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Suwon Chicken Street (Tongdak Golmok)

158-2 Namsu-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Food

3.9(673)

A whole street of fried whole chicken restaurants near Hwaseong. Since the 1970s, these shops have served crispy whole fried chicken (tongdak) with pickled radish - the original Korean fried chicken.

11:00-22:00

Under ₩15,000/person

Tips

Order 'tongdak' (whole fried chicken) - different from modern Korean fried chicken.
Very affordable (~15,000 KRW).
Best combined with Hwaseong fortress visit.

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41.4km·~552 min walk

Next stopGonghwachun

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Gonghwachun

43 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea

Food

3.4(1,513)

The historic Chinese restaurant in Incheon's Chinatown credited as the birthplace of Korean jajangmyeon (black bean noodles). The original building is now a museum; the new wing next door serves the legendary noodles and tangsuyuk.

10:00-22:00

₩15,000–40,000/person

Tips

The Jajangmyeon Museum (old building) is free to visit — worth a stop before your meal
Weekend lunch waits can exceed 30 minutes — weekday visits are much smoother

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806m·~11 min walk

Next stopSinpo International Market

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Sinpo International Market

South Korea, Incheon, Jung-gu, 신포동 6-6

Food

4.1(9,734)

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Historic market known for Sinpo-style dakgangjeong (sweet crispy fried chicken), mandu (dumplings), and street food. One of Incheon's oldest food markets.

10:00-21:00

Under ₩15,000/person

Tips

Sinpo dakgangjeong is different from Sokcho style - try both! Mandoo (dumplings) stalls are incredible.
Located near Incheon Station.

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Suwon & Incheon Food Day Trip: Galbi Capital to Chinatown

Route Overview

Daily Itinerary

Suwon Galbi → Chicken Street → Incheon Jajangmyeon

Bonsuwon Galbi

Suwon Nammun Market

Suwon Chicken Street (Tongdak Golmok)

Gonghwachun

Sinpo International Market

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