Location: Suwon
Top Restaurants in Suwon
Where to Eat in Suwon: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Suwon (Hangul: 수원, Hanja: 水原, Korean pronunciation: [su.wʌn]) is the capital and largest metropolis of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a population close to 1.2 million, it is larger than Ulsan, although it is not governed as a metropolitan city.
Things to do in Suwon
1. Kabojung Kalbi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Steven1974 - Hong Kong, China
I've still yet to find a place with better beef-on-the-rib - It's stunning! Portions are large and when you take into account that all the side-dishes are replenished on request you need to come with a considerable appetite. I’ve noted some comments about poor service - I’d argue the service is efficient rather than friendly but I’d recommend a Korean-speaker be present to assist with ordering etc. as English language capabilities are somewhat wanting. Another thing that sets this place apart is rather than your usual Korean repertoire of beer and shochu they also have a reasonable wine list which would appeal to most foreigners. Anyway, I highly recommend the place!
2. Bonsuwon Galbi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By eddyphdhong
when i worked in suwon i tried to find best kalbi korean bbq beef rib restaurant. i found best two. one is bonsuwon kalbi and the other is Shilla kalbi. this restaurant is most popular for everybody for suwon citizens. the other place is good for nice clean atmosphere.
3. Yeonpo Galbi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By jajalumaca - Prague, Czech Republic
Great experience in Korean food. Excellent service (quick, attentative) but almost no English. The menu includes English "names" but you may not know what they actually mean (and there are no pictures to make to choice simpler). The food, however, is delicious and there is a lot of it.
If you want to try Korean food, there is hardly a better choice.
Slightly more expensive than other places around.
4. Gabojeong Galbi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Lee-Han - Singapore
Best I've had and I have had many (kobe, wagyu etc) they do not sell any other meats.. Even the banchan was great! Go for the Korean beef!
5. Shinla Galbi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Dean G - Ridgefield, Washington
We had a business dinner with seven partners. The smoked salmon was outrageous. Beef was similar to other Korean bar b que places. Attentive service Quality food.
6. Suwon Mandu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Sookyoung1101 - Daejeon, South Korea
When you're in Suwon don't miss this place. Suwon is famous for Galbi and Gabojeong is my favorite but if you think Galbi is too heavy for lunch then this is the place.
It's very close to Haenggung and Suwon museum. So after seeing those two have lunch at Suwon Mandu.
This is Chinese restaurant and from my experience they have one of the best mandu (dumpling) not only in town but in Korea.
Take the fried one. Steamed us also good but fried is far better.
I am a regular at the restaurant and I love going back every time.
Their Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) is superb and I love Swegogitangmyeon.
After the lunch take a walk along the fortress. You can find volunteering guides at the information center which is off street on the west side of Paldalmun. I think they also have English speaking guides too.
After walking around for quite some time you can have Galbi dinner. If you are on tight budget visit Jidong market where you can get Bindaedduk, jokbal etc. there is also famous chicken street near Paldalmun. There are several fried chicken restaurants. They sell fried whole chicken. The chickens are dip fried without batter and taste great.
I think my review strayed off a bit. Suwon mandu is a great restaurant and in a very convenient location. The price is not too high but on the higher side if compared to other Chinese restaurants. Still it's worth it.
Dumpling cost 5500KRW
Beef soup noodle 5000KRW
if you come with friends order small (15000KRw) or large (20000KRW) Tangsuyuk with above dishes.
7. Myus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Kecha T - Huntsville, Alabama
Your eyes will definitely be bigger than your stomach when you come in here. It is a seafood buffet that offers tastes from China, Japan, and Korea, as well as, American eats such as steak, potatoes and grilled veggies. It's clean and the service is great. On Sundays they have fish carving at the sushi bar. They are willing to accommodate for different tastes. I asked for a pizza without cheese and vegetable sushi and they chefs were happy to oblige.
I attended a first birthday party there as well and they did a fabulous job catering for that event.
8. Twosome Place Suwon Ingye
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Roberts69 - Northampton, United Kingdom
I went into "A Twosome Place" for a quick light lunch when I was staying just a few doors up from the café at the "Ibis Suwon Hotel" on a business trip to Suwon-si.
It is a fairly standard coffee shop / café (a bit like Starbucks) with plenty of comfortable Seating, WiFi and a good selection of cakes, snacks and beverages. I had a warmed Cheese and Ham Panini (KW6,000) and a Large Café Latte (KW4,900) and both were very nice. There is an small decked area outside where you can sit weather permitting.
A nice place worth a visit whether alone, in a 'twosome' or a larger group!
9. Gyeongbokgung Yeongtong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Regis_in_Paris - Neauphle-le-Chateau, France
The place is very nicely set up with private dining rooms where people can actually sit with their legs under the table. There is a wide choice of different kinds of meat or fish that are cooked on the grill, usually by the people in the dining party but one can get help from the waitress. The accompanying dishes (banchan) are remarkable in variety and taste. The meal starts with a delicious mul-kimchi and ends with a rice soup or a cold noodle soup, a vegetable/tofu soup, and a dessert drink. What esle can one wish for?
10. Boyoung Mandoo North Gate Main
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By atlagunabeach - Laguna Beach, California
Went here for a quick lunch. Great Dim Sum pork dumplings. Low cost, good value got the money. Service was just okay but the food is worth coming for
