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Daejeon, One More Plate

I write about restaurants I visit around Daejeon and Chungcheong. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés · Things to do

PlaceDong-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Hongdo-dong, Daejeon octopus set mixed with bean sprouts: Jindotgabi

Jindotgabi Buljjukkumi Daejeon Hongdo is a newly opened fire-grilled spicy octopus (buljjukkumi) restaurant in Hongdo-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon, on the former site of Jungbu Hoesusan. On a first visit, the writer ordered the Bul-jju Brisket Signature Set for 2 (33,000 won) with bulgogi, spicy octopus, seafood pancake and black tiger shrimp tempura, mixed bean sprouts and seasoned radish into the rice bowl, then packed the leftovers to eat through the next day. With smoky octopus, a generous spread and a dessert corner, Jindotgabi Buljjukkumi Daejeon Hongdo is a satisfying lunch spot in Daejeon.

Written Nov 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon all-you-can-eat dakgalbi near Sungsimdang: Chuncheonjip

Chuncheonjip Muhan Dakgalbi Daejeon Eunhaengjeom (춘천집무한닭갈비 대전은행점) is an all-you-can-eat iron-plate dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) restaurant in Eunhaeng-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, near Sungsimdang bakery. On a fourth visit, the writer spent 100 minutes grilling pork belly and thin-sliced pork belly with minari (Korean water parsley), eating marinated dakgalbi, cooking Shin Ramyun at the ramyeon machine and finishing with ice cream. At 16,900 won for adults, with good meat quality and a well-stocked self-serve bar, Chuncheonjip Muhan Dakgalbi is a strong value pick in Eunhaeng-dong.

Written May 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Pasta restaurant in Jayang-dong, Daejeon: ₩9,000 pasta at Fuego Negro

Fuego Negro (푸에고네그로파스타) is a newly opened budget pasta restaurant in front of Woosong University in Jayang-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon. Arriving right after the break time, the writer ordered the daepae (thin-sliced pork belly) oil pasta for ₩9,000, the seafood rosé pasta for ₩9,000 and the bulgogi pilaf for ₩10,000, and all three came with generous portions and plenty of sauce. For an easy pasta meal at around ₩10,000 or less, Fuego Negro is a perfect fit.

Written May 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Value hanwoo grill in Doan-dong, Daejeon: 400g Cow A set, Hwahyangsori

Hwahyangsori (화향소리) is a newly opened hanwoo (Korean beef) grill restaurant in the Doan-dong restaurant alley in Seo-gu, Daejeon. The writer visited Hwahyangsori on a weekday after the lunch rush and ordered the Hanwoo Cow A set (400g, 72,000 won) and hanwoo doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew). Staff grilled the beef at the table, and it came out tender and juicy with no gamey smell. For fresh hanwoo at a reasonable price, Hwahyangsori is a Doan-dong beef restaurant worth a return visit.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon Korean BBQ beef set and bibim naengmyeon: Yeontansidae

Yeontansidae (연탄시대) is a newly opened briquette-grilled Korean BBQ restaurant in the eating alley across from Lotte Department Store in Gwaejeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. The blogger grilled the Eummeset beef set (₩45,900), with boneless beef short rib, hanger steak and LA galbi plus a garlic marinade, then finished with bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles), rice and old-school ice cream. The Yeontansidae Eummeset was at its best with the short rib soaked in garlic marinade, and the LA galbi was the standout.

Written Jun 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMokpo, GwangjuRestaurants

Mokpo monkfish restaurant dinner, crispy fried rice: Sin Mokpo Agujjim

Sin Mokpo Agujjim Main Branch is a braised monkfish (agujjim) restaurant on Ogam-ro near Peace Square in Mokpo, specializing in brisket-wrapped agujjim. For dinner, the writer ordered the small brisket-wrapped agujjim for ₩45,000, which came with a complimentary pollack stew and three dipping sauces, then finished with ₩3,000 fried rice that turned crispy like scorched rice. Verdict: at Sin Mokpo Agujjim, always order the brisket-wrapped agujjim together with the fried rice.

Written Jul 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon fusion Korean: going early for three signature dishes at Usul

Usul (우슬) is a fusion Korean restaurant on the first floor of Jungangno Centum City in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. Usul sells only the quantity it prepares each day, so the writer arrived early to avoid sellouts and ordered basil doenjang cream sujebi (14,900 won), the summer-only spicy peanut chogye bibim noodles (13,900 won) and gochujang yukhoe with yubu rolls (19,900 won). Usul is a good Daeheung-dong pick for a modern hanok-style room and inventive fusion Korean food in one visit.

Written Jul 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulThings to do

Lock-heavy escape room in Hongdae: failed DELiVER run at Cube Escape

Cube Escape Hongdae Branch is an escape room café on the 4th floor of the Mugwang Building near Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. On a second visit, and a 31st escape room overall, the writer tried the DELiVER theme, which is packed with locks and demands sharp observation, but failed to escape after losing focus following a meal. For puzzle lovers, DELiVER at Cube Escape Hongdae Branch is quite hard but offers plenty to solve.

Written Sep 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon Korean BBQ near Panam Station: half a pig, 500g for ₩37,000

Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang Daejeon Panam Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant serving dry-aged meat near Panam Station in Dong-gu, Daejeon. The half-pig set (500g, ₩37,000) brings pork belly, skin-on pork belly, pork neck, pork jowl and pork skirt to grill over charcoal, and the complimentary doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) is refilled free by the staff. With a large dining room, parking and a kids' play area, Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang works well for family dinners and group meals.

Written Aug 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonCafés

Yuseong dessert café in Daejeon: cinnamon chimney bread to go, Luonto

Luonto Sutonggol Branch is a large three-floor dessert café on Sutonggol-ro 71beon-gil in Yuseong, Daejeon. On the way to a Secret Garden wedding, the writer ordered cinnamon chimney bread (8,900 won), an einspänner (7,200 won), a chocolate latte (6,800 won) and cocoa chocolate chip cookies (3,300 won), then took the chimney bread to go and ate it outdoors with friends. Crisp outside and soft inside, the chimney bread went perfectly with the whipped cream served as standard, and the coffee at Luonto was strong enough to hit the spot.

Written Sep 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon kimchi jjim spot: aged kimchi braised pork bones, Yeonam

Yeonam Charcoal-Grilled Pork Backbone & Gamjatang is a Korean restaurant in the Hyundai Sikdang alley in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. On a third visit the writer ordered the new aged kimchi pressure-cooker braised pork bones in the small size for 39,000 won and waited 15 minutes for it, and even the small size was generous enough for three people. For kimchi jjim and aged kimchi braised pork bones in Daeheung-dong, Daejeon, Yeonam is worth the trip.

Written Sep 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon pasta restaurant with no wait if you arrive at opening: Plate

Plate is a restaurant in Sunhwa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon that makes its fresh pasta noodles in house. Arriving right at opening to skip the dinner wait, the writer ordered the steak cream ragù and the uni and scallop fresh oil pasta with the recommended noodle for each, at 15,900 won per dish, and finished both plates. With only about six tables, timing the visit is the key at Plate.

Written Sep 19, 2026Sponsored