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Gwanghwamun Chinese restaurant, late soju with kkanpunggi: Cheonghwa

Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon (청화 우육도삭면) is a knife-cut noodle Chinese restaurant on the ground floor at 19 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, between Gwanghwamun and Jonggak. On a late evening after the crowds had left, the writer ordered xiaolongbao (soup dumplings, ₩9,800) and kkanpunggi (sweet-spicy fried chicken) with a bottle of soju. The kkanpunggi was only mildly spicy despite all the chili, and the xiaolongbao were full of juice. Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon is a Gwanghwamun Chinese restaurant where you can enjoy a casual meal and a drink without going to a bar.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored

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Seo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Dunsan-dong udon shop: Japan-level fish cake udon broth, Kitsune Yubu

Kitsune Yubu is an udon and inari (sweet fried tofu pouch rice) restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon, about 1 minute on foot from City Hall Station. Arriving around 2 p.m., just before the break time, we walked in with no wait. We shared Eoudong (fish cake udon) and 5 inari, cut in half: mala pork, beef bulgogi, sweet-and-salty beef brisket, cream shrimp and yukhoe (Korean beef tartare). A friend who travels to Japan often said Kitsune Yubu's udon was as good as udon in Japan. Kitsune Yubu is a good Dunsan-dong spot for a meal of clean, savory udon broth and a wide range of inari.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiCafés

Espresso café at Suwon Station: strapazzato & cheese soufflé, Tteum

Tteum Café by Oneplay Suwon Station is a specialty coffee café of about 200 pyeong inside the Lady Furniture showroom, a 5-minute walk from Suwon Station in Suwon, Gyeonggi. The writer tried a cheese soufflé cake, an iced café latte and the café's signature Roma espresso (strapazzato), served in a cup dusted with cocoa powder. Verdict: at Tteum Café, the Roma espresso was far more impressive than the latte.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
Gwacheon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gwacheon short rib restaurant with a tteokgalbi side: Gohyang

Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon is a galbijjim (braised short rib) and galbitang (short rib soup) restaurant near Exit 11 of Government Complex Gwacheon Station in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi. The writer shared a ₩13,900 jumbo galbijjim and a ₩11,900 galbitang, then added ₩7,000 tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) and ₩2,000 potato noodles; the tender ribs and tasty kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) stood out. Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon is a well-priced meal for all ages where every dish satisfied.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored
Cheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Baby-friendly cutlet diner in Cheongju: spicy giant cutlet at Bunnys

Bunnys Restaurant (버니스) is a Western-style pork cutlet restaurant with a Texas-style retro interior on Seongan-gil in Cheongju, Chungbuk. Visiting with a baby just before closing, the writer ordered the spicy Western-style pork cutlet and the seafood yaki pasta; the giant cutlet came as two pieces stacked on one plate, and Bunnys Restaurant staff disinfected the high chair and brought a baby spoon and fork. Bunnys Restaurant is a good Seongan-gil choice for a hearty, tasty Western-style meal, even with little kids.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
Seongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Rainy weeknight poke near Ttukseom Station: Saea Bowl, Le Vegie Wang

Le Vegie Wang Seongsu Space is a poke and salad restaurant on Yeonmujang-gil in Seongdong, Seoul, between Ttukseom Station and Seongsu Station. On a rainy weekday evening, right after the break time, the blogger ordered the Saea Bowl (shrimp bowl, 395g, 380kcal) and a warm tomato soup (170g, 250kcal) and enjoyed the fresh vegetables, generous toppings and thick, rich soup. For a light but filling dinner on Yeonmujang-gil, Le Vegie Wang Seongsu Space is a good choice.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
Yongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Family Korean BBQ near Everland with fresh minari: Sukseonghwangga

Sukseonghwangga Yongin (숙성육관 용인 둔전점) is an aged pork Korean BBQ restaurant in Pogok-eup, Yongin, about 10 minutes by car from Everland, where staff grill the meat for you from start to finish. Dining with a child, the writer ordered 2 servings of Yongin pork belly, pork jowl, extra fresh minari (water dropwort), steamed egg and mul naengmyeon (cold noodles), and was happy with the high chairs, free refills of minari and shishito peppers, and the truffle oil ice cream dessert. For families looking for an easy meat dinner after a day at Everland, Sukseonghwangga Yongin is worth adding to the list.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
Gangnam, SeoulThings to do

Gangnam Station comic café for a nap and board game date: Nolsup

Nolsup Gangnam Station branch is a comic café on Gangnam-daero 98-gil near Exit 11 of Gangnam Station in Seoul, stocked with comic books, webtoons, regular books and board games. The writer visited on a weekday daytime with a child, browsed old comics, played board games, then lay down in a cozy 2nd-floor nook and fell into a deep nap. For an easy date spot to fill spare time around Gangnam Station, Nolsup Gangnam Station branch is worth recommending.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Japanese lunch date by Gwanggyo Lake Park: tsukune bowl, Gyuen-dang

Gyuen-dang Avenue France Gwanggyo Branch is a Japanese restaurant serving gyukatsu (beef cutlet) and rice bowls at Avenue France near Gwanggyojungang Station in Suwon. On a weekend lunch date, the writer and her husband had tenderloin gyukatsu, which melted in the mouth after being seared with butter on a mini brazier, and a tsukune (Japanese meatball) bowl that never felt greasy once mixed with egg yolk and spicy sauce. Gyuen-dang is worth recommending as the start of a weekend date course followed by Galleria shopping and a walk in Gwanggyo Lake Park.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon Western restaurant, bulgogi risotto & cheese karaage: Nonchalant

Nonchalant Lounge is a Western-style restaurant and wine bar in Haenggung-dong, Suwon, across from the Suwon Traditional Culture Hall. On this visit, a regular who often comes with friends ordered carbonara, bulgogi risotto, cheese-sauce karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken, served only after 5 PM) and a brownie ice cream dessert, and was happy with every dish. Nonchalant Lounge is a solid pick for a date or blind date in Haenggung-dong when you want both atmosphere and good food.

Written May 22, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon grilled fish, mackerel & 1st-anniversary rice cakes: Godeungeo

Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda Suwon Branch (고등어명품이되다 수원점) is a Korean restaurant on Seobu-ro in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, that grills fish in a wood-fired oven. On a day with a heavy rain warning, the writer dropped by at an in-between hour, since there was no break time, and ate grilled mackerel (16,000 won), grilled Spanish mackerel (18,000 won) and gochujang bulgogi (13,000 won), and got rice cakes for the restaurant's 1st anniversary. Even a writer who rarely enjoys grilled fish finished a whole bowl of rice at Godeungeo Myeongpumi Doeda, with no fishy taste at all.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiCafés

Suwon cake café: no-reservation whole strawberry cake at Café Diaz

Café Diaz is a café known for its cakes, on the 4th floor of the HP Building in Ingye-dong, Suwon, near City Hall Station. On a second visit, the writer walked in one evening without a reservation and picked up a whole Strawberry Mongttang Cake (딸기몽땅케이크) for an anniversary. The writer was happy with how the cake's dairy fresh cream paired with its moderately moist sponge. Café Diaz is a good stop when you suddenly need an anniversary cake near Suwon City Hall Station.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored
Jung-gu, BusanRestaurants

Burger shop in Nampo, Busan: new egg bulgogi smash, Downtowner

Downtowner Busan Lotte Gwangbok is a handmade burger restaurant on the first basement floor (B1) of Lotte Department Store Gwangbok (Aqua Mall) in Jung-gu, Busan. The writer returned to try the new Egg Bulgogi Smash Burger (12,700 won for a single set) and also ordered an Avocado Burger (12,700 won), Cream Cheese Onion Rings (4,800 won) and two extra sauces at 500 won each. The Egg Bulgogi Smash Burger's patty, crisp outside and juicy inside, paired with sweet & sour sauce stood out, making Downtowner Busan Lotte Gwangbok a burger spot worth recommending for a Nampo date.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored

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