Salan

When you want a satisfying grilled meat meal at midday, Salan near Shimo-Igusa Station is a dependable stop. A popular choice at lunch is the harami set, featuring tender skirt steak paired with a sweet yakiniku sauce that pairs naturally with rice. The meal is served with salad, soup, and a neat array of side dishes like kimchi and namul. Diners can match their mood with options ranging from weekend sets and kalbi short ribs to a generous daegutang noodle set complete with rice.

Dinner is geared toward lingering over meats and small dishes cooked right at the table. Tender cuts of lean loin and classic salted beef tongue are served alongside offal choices like tripe and liver, seasoned with a light touch that lets natural textures come through. To close the meal, a pleasantly spiced daegutang soup filled with varied ingredients makes a comforting finish, followed nicely by a cup of omija tea.

Seating includes both conventional tables and tatami areas, giving the dining room an inviting warmth that accommodates solo diners, families, and larger gatherings alike. The evening service can fill up, making it wise to reserve ahead for dinner.