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A Loose Tab Through Daejeon and Sejong

Writes about restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops across Seoul, Jeju, Gwangju/Jeolla, Daegu/Gyeongbuk, Daejeon/Chungcheong, and Sejong. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés · Bars · Shopping

PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Tanbang-dong octopus restaurant for company dinners: Chongil Nakji

Chongil Nakji, Tanbang branch (촌길낙지 탄방점) is a Korean restaurant in Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, that specializes in nakji bokkeum (spicy stir-fried octopus). Three people shared the medium special octopus stir-fry with octopus, scallops and beef for ₩45,000, mixing the tender octopus and spicy, savory sauce into the bowls of rice served one per person. For a hearty meal after Sungsimdang, a family gathering or a company dinner, Chongil Nakji, Tanbang branch is a safe choice.

Written Jun 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaejeonShopping

Daejeon oil shop: gift-wrapped sesame-perilla sets, Dangjin Gireumjip

Dangjin Gireumjip (당진기름집) is a traditional oil shop in Taepyeong Market, Jung-gu, Daejeon, that has been running since 1980. The writer ordered a Dangjin Gireumjip set of Korean-grown sesame oil and perilla oil and was pleased with the nutty aroma of the sesame oil, the deep flavor of the perilla oil, and the neat, careful packaging. If you want a practical oil set as a wedding or first-birthday party return gift, or as a present for parents or a housewarming, Dangjin Gireumjip is worth considering.

Written Jun 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Hanwoo BBQ for 3 in Doan-dong, Daejeon: ₩150,000 platter at Worang

Worang Myeongga Daejeon Doan Branch is a hanwoo (Korean beef) barbecue restaurant in Doan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. A party of three ordered the 150,000 won mixed hanwoo platter, grilled a range of cuts and found the beef juicy and full of hanwoo flavor, with tidy side dishes, a spacious dining room and underground parking. For a family meal or company dinner when you are driving, Worang Myeongga Daejeon Doan Branch is a safe choice.

Written Jun 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Jongno 3-ga Korean BBQ, Boseong flower neck for two: Cham Dwaejitgan

Cham Dwaejitgan Jongno Main Branch (참돼짓간 종로본점) is a pork restaurant on the ground floor of Piccadilly CGV in Jongno 3-ga, Seoul. Two people visited after work and ordered 3 servings of Boseong Nokdon flower neck (kkotmoksal) at ₩16,000 per serving, and staff grilled everything from start to finish, including sliced potatoes, water dropwort (minari), kimchi and bean sprouts. Cham Dwaejitgan Jongno Main Branch is a Jongno 3-ga Korean BBQ spot that satisfies on meat quality, grilling service and sides alike.

Written Jun 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonRestaurants

Hanwoo restaurant lunch in Yuseong: ₩13,000 yukhoe bibimbap, Worang

Worang Myeongga Daejeon Yuseong Main Branch is a large hanwoo (Korean beef) restaurant in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. Two people ordered the mixed beef platter and hanwoo yukhoe bibimbap (raw beef bibimbap, 13,000 won). The beef melted in the mouth, the side dishes were neat, and the lunch menu offers plenty of meals around 10,000 won or more, such as galbitang, gukbap and bibimbap. Worang Myeongga is a Bongmyeong-dong hanwoo spot that works for a beef dinner, a weekday lunch, a team dinner or a family meal out.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSejongRestaurants

Sejong jokbal restaurant menu and prices in Naseong-dong: Cheongmigwan

Cheongmigwan Sejong Naseong Main Branch is a jokbal (braised pig's trotters) restaurant in Naseong-dong, Sejong, that uses only Korean-raised front legs. The writer ordered the Cheongmi half-and-half jokbal (53,000 won) for takeout, pairing the slow, low-temperature-boiled Cheongmi front jokbal with the smoky chive fire jokbal, and also lists the jokbal, bossam (boiled pork wraps) and side-dish prices. With tender front-leg jokbal and a spacious dining room, Cheongmigwan Sejong Naseong Main Branch is a satisfying Sejong jokbal spot for both takeout and group meals.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSejongRestaurants

Sejong Lake Park Italian date: top blade steak & lasagna, Olivus

Olivus Compagno Sejong Boram Branch is an Italian restaurant on Sicheong-daero in Boram-dong, Sejong, close enough to Sejong Lake Park to follow the meal with a walk. Two diners ordered the top blade steak (34,900 won) and the homemade lasagna (18,900 won), and both satisfied: the aged top blade was tender and the lasagna's ragù sauce is said to simmer for over 12 hours. With a spacious underground car park and an easy route to Sejong Lake Park, Olivus Compagno Sejong Boram Branch is a solid pick for dates and family meals alike.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon inari sushi to go: daily raw salmon & yukhoe, Kitsune Yubu

Kitsune Yubu (Kitsune Yubu Daejeon Dunsan) is an inari sushi (rice in seasoned tofu pouches) shop in Dunsan-dong, near Daejeon City Hall. The writer took out raw salmon, yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), savory crab and seasoned yukhoe inari sushi; the daily-limited raw salmon inari (₩3,800) tasted fresh, and the seasoned yukhoe inari stood out for its chewy texture and rich savory flavor. Kitsune Yubu makes a simple but satisfying meal, and it is easy to see why office workers keep coming at lunch.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Burger after shopping at Galleria Timeworld, Daejeon: Downtown Burger

Downtown Burger Galleria Timeworld is a handmade burger restaurant on level B2 of the Galleria Timeworld department store in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. Two people ordered the Downtowner Burger set (₩14,800) and a Hot Honey Chicken Burger on its own, and both the juicy beef patty and the sweet, spicy chicken patty were satisfying. For a proper burger meal while shopping near Government Complex Station, Downtown Burger Galleria Timeworld is a good choice.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju Korean BBQ for group dinners with doenjang stew: Bulgumeong

Bulgumeong Jeonju Sinsigaji branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in the Sinsigaji (new downtown) area of Hyoja-dong, Jeonju, near the Jeonbuk Provincial Government building. Three people ordered 3 portions of pork belly-neck (13,000 won per portion) and grandma-style doenjang stew (soybean paste stew); staff grilled the meat at the table, the side dishes were neat, and the stew was rich and savory. With its spacious dining room, Bulgumeong Sinsigaji branch is a solid pick for a group dinner near the Jeonbuk Provincial Government building.

Written Jun 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonRestaurants

Group dinner eel buffet in Jijok-dong, Daejeon: Songrimbok Jangeo

Songrimbok Jangeo Unlimited Eel Daejeon Direct Store is an all-you-can-eat freshwater eel restaurant in Jijok-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. Two adults paid 29,900 won each plus a 3,000 won per-person table setting fee for unlimited freshwater eel, whole pork belly, duck neck and chicken neck, and Songrimbok Jangeo added a free bottle of bokbunja (black raspberry wine) as an opening-event gift. With a spacious dining room and a wide range of meats, Songrimbok Jangeo is a solid pick for a group or company dinner in Jijok-dong.

Written Jun 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Osong Chinese restaurant: free dumplings, large ganjajang, Julseoneun

Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae (줄서는반점 강내본점) is a Chinese restaurant serving jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) in Gangnae-myeon, Cheongju, near Osong. Two diners got free mini fried dumplings before the food arrived, then had kkansho fried rice (₩9,000), a large sirloin ganjajang (black bean noodles in dry-fried sauce), lemon tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork, ₩13,900) and fried dumplings, and were happy with all four dishes. Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae is a Chinese restaurant in the Osong area of Cheongju where the owner's care shows in every ingredient and every bit of service.

Written Jun 30, 2026Sponsored