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Mokpo, GwangjuRestaurants

Mokpo Korean BBQ with herring roe sauce at Simdon

Simdon Mokpo Pyeonghwagwangjang Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Pyeonghwagwangjang, Mokpo. The 650g pork platter costs ₩43,000 and arrives fully grilled with stone-grown seaweed, pickled radish, and salted herring roe; cheese steamed egg is free before 6 PM. Simdon is an easy, generous choice for families and groups.

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored
Mapo, SeoulRestaurants

Mapo seafood restaurant live shrimp sashimi: Hawaii Clam

Hawaii Clam Hongdae Branch is a seafood pocha in Mapo, Seoul, serving live shrimp sashimi and clam dishes. We had 10 live shrimp for 25,000 won, grilled the heads in butter, and finished with unlimited ramen in mussel soup. Verdict: A fun, great-value stop for fresh shrimp and late-night drinks.

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored
Yangsan, GyeongnamRestaurants

Yangsan chicken noodle restaurant: giant serving at Eonyang

Eonyang Dak Kalguksu Tongdosa Branch is a chicken kalguksu restaurant near Tongdosa Temple and Sinpyeong Bus Terminal in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. The 11,000 won extra-large bowl, handmade noodles, and perilla chicken-bone broth were wonderfully filling. Verdict: great portions, flavor, price, and parking—I'd happily return~@@

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored
Dong-gu, UlsanHair & beauty salons

Facial and face-line care in Dong-gu, Ulsan: Healing House

Healing House is an esthetic salon in Dong-gu, Ulsan, offering consultations for skin concerns and face-line care. After discussing pores and facial contours, I received cleansing, a hinoki massage, exfoliation, ultrasound, hydration care, and arm, neck, and lymphatic care over about 1 hour 30 minutes. Verdict: a relaxing option for caring for both your face and body.

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored
Songpa, SeoulCafés

Songpa café for panini brunch after a walk: Cafe The Venezia

Cafe The Venezia is a café in Songpa, Seoul, where you can enjoy brunch and coffee overlooking Wirye Waterside Park. After a morning walk, three sisters shared the Best Panini Brunch Set for Two and three iced lattes in its spacious seating area. Cafe The Venezia is a lovely place to rest with a view after a walk.

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored
Gyeongsan, GyeongbukRestaurants

Gyeongsan Korean restaurant for pork bulgogi and doenjang jjigae: Cafe Dongi

Cafe Dongi Yeungnam University Art Center Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, on the second floor of Yeungnam University’s Cheonma Art Center. During a day trip to Cheongdo, I had stir-fried webfoot octopus, pork bulgogi set meals, and mini tangsuyuk for 16,900, 12,900, and 9,900 won. Verdict: a filling, comfortable meal with an especially memorable doenjang jjigae.

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored