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Top 5 Eats in Paldang
- “Paldang Banjeom,” the eggplant rice bowl spot featured on the popular food show
- Paldang Chogye Guksu — ice-chilled chogye noodles riders always seek out
- Onnuri Jjukkumi Paldang Main — bold, smoky spicy octopus
- “Sonamujip” on Geomdansan in Hanam — a towering native chicken stew
- “Dongdong Guksujip” in Paldang — chewy noodles and spicy broth in the signature yuk-kal
Paldang, with its riverside views and relaxed driving routes along the Han River, is one of those rare spots where nature and a great meal come together effortlessly. The cool riverside vistas and ever-changing seasonal scenery make eating here feel special. Whether you’re swinging by for a quick bite on a scenic drive or settling in for a long, leisurely meal with a view, Paldang offers plenty of ways to savor good food and fresh air. Here are five places that capture the area’s charm.
“Paldang Banjeom” — the eggplant rice bowl featured on the food show
True to its name, Paldang Banjeom focuses on Chinese-style dishes, and the eggplant rice bowl is the clear star. The TV-featured version piles on tender eggplant so generously that one hearty bowl is satisfyingly complete without extra sides. The menu includes a range of other Chinese comfort dishes, too, so it’s a safe bet even if someone in your group isn’t an eggplant fan.
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950 Gyeonggang-ro, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
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Eggplant rice bowl 12,000 KRW (9.00 USD) / Paldang jjambbong 11,000 KRW (8.25 USD)
Paldang Chogye Guksu — the ice-chilled chogye noodles cyclists always stop for
The flagship Paldang Chogye Guksu is a must for local cyclists — and once you try it, you’ll see why. Chewy noodles swim in a bright, tangy broth made from aged homemade maesil syrup, apple vinegar and fruit, giving each slurp a refreshing, addictive lift. There’s even generous bike parking out front, making it an ideal pit stop after a ride.
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43 Dasan-ro, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Daily 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
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Chogye guksu 13,000 KRW (9.75 USD) / Chogye bibim guksu 13,000 KRW (9.75 USD)
Onnuri Jjukkumi Paldang Main — bold, smoky spicy octopus
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When you’re craving fiery, smoky jjukkumi (small octopus), Onnuri Jjukkumi’s Paldang main branch answers the call. Plump octopus and bold, charred flavors keep this place busy, especially on weekends. From sizzling iron-plate jjukkumi sets to jjukkumi with pork belly, plus sides like acorn pancakes and acorn jelly cold soup, it’s a fun, flavorful spot for groups and families who want variety.
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890 Gyeonggang-ro, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Daily 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
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Jjukkumi set 16,000 KRW (12.00 USD) / Iron-plate jjukkumi set 18,000 KRW (13.50 USD)
“Sonamujip” on Geomdansan in Hanam — a commanding native chicken stew
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Sonamujip is famous for its nurungji (scorched-rice) chicken stew — and with good reason. The signature dish arrives with a generously sized native chicken topped with nutty, chewy scorched rice, offering a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that suits all ages. Families flock here, and the chicken porridge you make from the leftovers is the kind of finish worth saving room for — bring your parents this weekend and let them dig in.
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342-13 Geomdansan-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
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11:00 AM–9:30 PM (closed every Tuesday)
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Omnamu nurungji native chicken stew (whole, serves 2–3) 75,000 KRW (56.25 USD)
“Dongdong Guksujip” in Paldang — chewy noodles and a spicy, savory broth in the yuk-kal
Near Paldang Dam, cyclists and locals alike stop at Dongdong Guksujip for comfort food done well. The menu ranges from banquet-style noodles and bibim noodles to yukjeon (beef pancakes), yuk-kal, and spicy pollock salad. The signature yuk-kal pairs a hearty, spicy beef broth with chewy knife-cut noodles — it’s bold, warming, and perfect as a hangover cure.
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908 Gyeonggang-ro, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Paldang Hwaro Gui)
Daily 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; weekday break time 3:20–4:30 PM
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Yuk-kal 13,000 KRW (9.75 USD), Banquet noodles 9,000 KRW (6.75 USD), Bibim noodles 11,000 KRW (8.25 USD)
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