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PlaceCheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Family weekend pot rice and big buckwheat gimbap in Cheongju: Sorori

Sorori Sotbap Gagyeong Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, serving sotbap (pot rice) with beef rib, hairtail or beef intestine alongside buckwheat gimbap (seaweed rice roll). On a weekend family outing the writer ordered beef rib pot rice, hairtail pot rice and buckwheat gimbap, scooped out half the rice and finished with sungnyung (scorched rice tea), and both the portions and the flavors were generous. With a large parking lot and varied seating, Sorori Sotbap made for a satisfying family meal out.

Written Aug 20, 2026Sponsored

PlaceCheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Three pot rice bowls in one order at a Cheongju restaurant: Sorori

Sorori Cheongju Main Branch is a solbap (Korean pot rice) restaurant on Jungang-ro in the Seongan-gil area of Cheongju, named after the Oksan Sorori rice grains, said to be the world's oldest rice seeds. Three pots came to the table at once — beef short rib pot rice, the seasonal ginseng chicken pot rice and Korean beef intestine pot rice — for a side-by-side taste of the freshly cooked rice, and Sorori validates parking in the underground lot at the Urban Regeneration Hub Center across the street. Whichever pot you order at Sorori, the chewy, glossy rice is the real star.

Written Sep 22, 2026Sponsored

PlaceSejongRestaurants

Free cilantro pho for a family lunch in Sejong: Mekong Thai Naseong

Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch is a pho and Thai restaurant on the second floor of the NS Building in Naseong-dong, Sejong. On a weekend family lunch the writer ordered spicy beef pho, plain pho and pineapple fried rice, and cilantro could be added for free. With group seating and free parking, Mekong Thai works easily for a family meal.

Written Aug 9, 2026Sponsored

ProductNobiliqueHome & living

Portable mouth spray for after meals and coffee: Nobilique Refreshing

Nobilique Refreshing Mouth Spray is a portable oral spray sold in Korea, with two 15 mL bottles. I used it after meals and coffee at work, especially before meetings when brushing was difficult. Verdict: its slim bottles and non-stinging, fresh finish worked well for me.

Written Jan 12, 2026Product provided

Product더데이Food & snacks

Kids' calcium stick supplement, 2 weeks daily: The Day CalMaD Plus K2

The Day Tunteun Kids Cal-Mag-D Plus K2 is a children’s calcium stick supplement from Korea. After about 2 weeks of giving one packet after breakfast to a growing child, the taste was well accepted and the routine was easy. Verdict: a convenient one-packet morning option.

Written Feb 22, 2026Product provided

ProductAutoGroomingHome & living

Car glass oil film remover in a parking lot: AutoGrooming Clean View

AutoGrooming Clean View is a 120g car glass oil-film remover used in an underground parking garage in Korea. I used the included towel without rinsing, and the cleaned area looked clearer, though I could not reach the top of the windshield. Verdict: a convenient quick clean for reachable areas, but water washing is normally needed.

Written Feb 2, 2026Product provided

Product라라비타Food & snacks

NMNH supplement for parents after breakfast: 라라비타 NMNH 400mg

라라비타 NMNH 400 mg is a dietary supplement I chose to take with my parents after breakfast in Korea. We liked having several ingredients in one product, though the slightly lighter feeling on waking was only my personal impression.

Written Mar 27, 2026Product provided

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