Even Saucer, Sejong-Busan/Gyeongnam Cafes and Restaurants

Ulsan Chinese restaurant: soupy jjamppong that turns into fried rice

Ulsan Daewangam Dol Jjamppong is a Chinese restaurant near Ilsan Beach in Dong-gu, Ulsan, specializing in jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and jjajang (black bean noodles) served on a stone plate over nurungji (scorched rice crust). The writer ordered the nurungji stone jjamppong for 2 with a dontang (sweet and sour pork) set for ₩37,000 and handmade macaron menbosha (4 pieces, ₩15,000); the soupy jjamppong slowly becomes stir-fried jjamppong and finishes as nurungji fried rice. Ulsan Daewangam Dol Jjamppong feels like a full Chinese course from one dish, a solid pick for an Ulsan trip or a family meal out.

Written Jun 25, 2026Sponsored

PlaceNam-gu, UlsanRestaurants

Nam-gu, Ulsan shabu buffet with my parents, no wait: Shabre Garden

Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch is a new shabu-shabu and sushi buffet on Suam-ro in Nam-gu, Ulsan. The writer went with their parents at weekend opening time and walked in with no wait. They tried beef shabu-shabu, sushi, side dishes, unlimited beer and ice cream topped with Dwaeji Bar (a Korean ice cream bar) crunch. At 31,900 won on weekends and holidays, Shabre Garden delivers hotel-buffet quality and is recommended for family gatherings or dates.

Written Jun 27, 2026Sponsored

PlaceUlju, UlsanCafés

Dog-friendly Ulsan bakery café: melon cream bun and rooibos tea at MUG

MUG (카페 먹) is a large bakery café in Eonyang, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju, Ulsan, with a wide outdoor yard where kids and dogs can run around and an indoor space with floor-to-ceiling windows. On a 3–4pm visit, the writer had rooibos tea for ₩6,000, a pear smoothie for ₩7,500, a turtle melon bun for ₩5,800 and salt bread for ₩3,500; the turtle melon bun was crisp outside, soft inside and packed with Melona-flavored cream. MUG is an all-rounder café for a drive out of Ulsan and a relaxing break with your dog.

Written Jul 23, 2026Sponsored