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PlaceJeonju, JeonbukThings to do

Jeonju hanbok rental with courtyard & alley photos: Gwijok Uisangsil

Gwijok Uisangsil (귀족의상실) is a hanbok and early modern costume rental shop on Choemyeonghui-gil in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju. On a family weekend trip to Jeonju, the writer picked a skirt and jacket at Gwijok Uisangsil, had daenggi (ribbon-tied braid) and flower hair styling, added a snap photo shoot for ₩10,000 per person, and got a free all-day rental upgrade by booking on Naver. Gwijok Uisangsil suits anyone who wants crowd-free photos in its spacious courtyard and the alley behind the shop's back door.

Written May 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSejongCafés

Sejong café for group gatherings with separate group seating: Apere

Apere is a Geumgang River-view café on the 4th floor of River Picnic in Boram-dong, Sejong, with a quiet area kept separate from a group seating area. After running errands in Sejong's 3-saengwon district, the writer stopped by Apere with a child and ordered an iced Apere Bamspenner (chestnut einspänner), a coconut smoothie made without cinnamon, and brioche served with strawberry jam and butter. Apere satisfies on view, parking, space and menu, making it an easy pick for group gatherings or outings with kids in Sejong.

Written Oct 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSejongRestaurants

Sejong Asian restaurant for family meals: Mekong set at Mekong Thai

Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch is an Asian restaurant on the 2nd floor of 133-9 Naseong-ro in Naseong-dong, Sejong. The writer's family ordered the Mekong set, pad thai and brisket rice noodle soup (brisket pho), and the spacious group seating and basement parking made the meal easy. Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch serves mild food without overpowering spices, a safe choice for a family meal with parents or kids.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Cheongju Thai restaurant for kids: mild 6-dish set at Elephant Terrace

Elephant Terrace is a Thai restaurant in Uncheon-dong, Cheongju, on the street nicknamed Unridan-gil. On a rainy day the writer sat with a child in Elephant Terrace's loft seating and ordered the 30,000 won per person Signature Set of six popular dishes, asked for the pad kaprao moo sab (Thai basil minced pork) not spicy, and added a cha yen (Thai milk tea). Elephant Terrace has good food, kind service and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a great Thai restaurant in Cheongju to visit with kids.

Written Oct 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Cheongju fish restaurant, post-Jeju-trip black tilefish: Jeju Badang

Jeju Badang (제주바당) is a Jeju-style fish restaurant on the 2nd floor of 28 Seohyeonnam-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, across from Gagyeong Xi. Just back from a Jeju trip, the writer and their child shared the set for 2 (boneless Jeju silver hairtail stew, grilled black tilefish and 2 pot rices), and the child ate almost a whole large black tilefish; the self-serve bar, kids' area and Jeju tangerines from the owner were all pluses. Jeju Badang is a Cheongju restaurant worth recommending to families who miss the taste of Jeju fish.

Written Oct 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonRestaurants

Group-dinner eel & pork belly buffet in Noeun, Daejeon: Songrimbok

Songrimbok Jangeo Unlimited Eel Daejeon Direct Store is an all-you-can-eat eel and meat restaurant in the Noeun 3 district of Jijok-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. The writer and her husband grilled domestic Japonica freshwater eel, whole pork belly and chicken neck together on one grill for ₩29,900 per adult, and singled out the 130-pyeong (about 430 m²) dining room seating up to 200, the private rooms and the dedicated parking lot behind the building as Songrimbok's strengths for a group dinner. Verdict: for a team dinner or family gathering in Jijok-dong, Daejeon, Songrimbok offers great value for the money.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeju, JejuRestaurants

Jeju Airport black pork BBQ with stone-pot meljorim: Pork80

Pork80 Jeju Airport Branch is a black pork charcoal BBQ restaurant on Noyeon-ro in Jeju City, grilling Nanchuk Matdon, a native Jeju black pork breed, over binchotan charcoal. Dining with a child, the writer ordered the 600g Nanchuk Matdon plate, had the first plate grilled by staff, and called the bubbling stone-pot meljorim (braised Jeju anchovies) the best ever. For a spacious black pork restaurant with attentive service near Jeju Airport, Pork80 Jeju Airport Branch is a safe choice.

Written Oct 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeogwipo, JejuRestaurants

Local donkatsu lunch near Seongsan Ilchulbong: Jeju loin, crab inari

Seongsan Seobiu Udon Donkatsu is a handmade donkatsu (pork cutlet) and fresh udon restaurant on Goseongojo-ro in Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju. On a weekday lunch with a child, the writer ordered the Jeju fresh loin donkatsu (14,000 won), curry udon, assorted tempura, shrimp tempura and inari sushi topped with imitation crab, and every single dish was good. For a neighborhood favorite rather than a tourist-trap meal near Seongsan Ilchulbong, book Seongsan Seobiu Udon Donkatsu ahead and go.

Written Oct 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeogwipo, JejuCafés

Seogwipo café by bus, dog-friendly with ocean views: Forest Jeongbang

Forest Jeongbang is a dog-friendly, ocean-view café on the road leading to Jeongbang Falls in Seogwipo, Jeju. The writer was travelling around Seogwipo by bus without a car. Forest Jeongbang was a 4-minute walk from the bus stop, and the writer enjoyed a Jeongbang Falls latte, an ice cream croffle, a tangerine madeleine and fresh-pressed Hallabong juice while looking out at the sea. Forest Jeongbang is a good place to rest before or after Jeongbang Falls for car-free travellers and anyone travelling with a dog.

Written Oct 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeogwipo, JejuRestaurants

Kid-friendly weekday lunch course in Seongsan, Jeju: Nansan-ri

Nansan-ri Restaurant is a 100% reservation-only course restaurant tucked inside Nansan-ri village in Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju. The writer had the weekday lunch course (38,000 won) with a child, and everything from the baguette with fern butter to the Jeju black pork tenderloin and panna cotta was delicious, while the staff stood out by refilling pickles, offering extra pasta and praising the child. Nansan-ri Restaurant is a strongly recommended meal for a Jeju family trip with kids.

Written Oct 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeogwipo, JejuRestaurants

Black pork BBQ near Shinhwa World with bracken doenjang rice: Hayoung

Hayoung Black Pork BBQ (하영 흑돼지구이집) is a Jeju black pork BBQ restaurant on Cheonjeyeon-ro in Jungmun, Seogwipo. On a family trip with a hotel in Jungmun, the writer ordered the black pork mixed platter for two (67,000 won), along with bracken gangdoenjang (thick soybean paste stew) mixed into rice, 2-year-aged Haenam kimchi grilled with pork belly, and Jjapaghetti cooked on the iron plate. Hayoung Black Pork BBQ was the most memorable meal of the whole Jeju trip.

Written Oct 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeogwipo, JejuRestaurants

Clean, roomy Seongsan hairtail restaurant for kids: Jejurowoon

Jejurowoon Cheonghaewon Seongsan Ilchulbong Branch (제주로운청해원 성산일출봉점) is a restaurant specializing in braised hairtail and grilled tilefish on Sinyang-ro in Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju. Visiting with a child, the writer ordered the A set (₩24,000 per person) for two with sea urchin seaweed soup and got braised hairtail, grilled tilefish, soy-marinated crab and sticky pot rice on one table, served in a spacious dining room that was spotless with no sticky surfaces. Jejurowoon Cheonghaewon is a clean, friendly family restaurant in Seongsan with a spread that makes you reach for more rice.

Written Oct 22, 2026Sponsored