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The Empty Side Plate

I write about restaurant meals and small dining stops around Gangwon. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés · Bars · Things to do

PlaceDong-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Korean rice house in Dong-gu, Daegu with short ribs: Hyangtaek

Hyangtaek is a Korean rice-and-side-dish restaurant on Dongbu-ro near Dongdaegu Station in Dong-gu, Daegu. The meal put three orders on one table — samchi gondeure-bap (mackerel with gondeure herb rice), gaji doenjang deopbap (eggplant soybean paste rice bowl) and a thick hanpan galbi (grilled short ribs) — and the banchan arrived slightly differently depending on what was ordered. Hyangtaek is the place that comes to mind when you want a proper, unfussy Korean meal rather than something flashy.

Written Aug 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangneung, GangwonRestaurants

Takeout omakase sashimi set at Jumunjin Fish Market: Haesong Hoetjip

Haesong Raw Fish Restaurant is a sashimi restaurant in Jumunjin, Gangneung, Gangwon. On a Gangneung trip, I took its medium omakase set back to our accommodation, and the generous mix of red sea bream, sea bass, red croaker, sweet shrimp, and a reservation bonus was so satisfying. Verdict: a great choice for relaxed drinks and fresh sashimi at your accommodation.

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored
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