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Plain Kettle, Sejong, Daegu/Gyeongbuk, Busan/Gyeongnam, Incheon, Gyeonggi and Jeju Cafes and Restaurants

Writes about everyday cafes and restaurants across Busan/Gyeongnam, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Daegu/Gyeongbuk, Sejong and Jeju. · Writes about: Cafés · Restaurants

PlaceSeongnam, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gyukatsu in Pangyo: lightly seared tenderloin and four dips, Ichigyu

Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo is a Japanese-style gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) restaurant on the 2nd floor of Avenuefrance in Pangyo, Seongnam. At Ichigyu Pangyo, the writer seared tenderloin gyukatsu only on the surface over a tabletop brazier, then dipped it in turns in salt, gireumjang (sesame oil dip), special sauce and wasabi, with unlimited rice on the side. Ichigyu's thin-coated gyukatsu, crisp outside and tender inside, never got boring, and the writer would return 100%.

Written Jul 1, 2026Sponsored
PlacePyeongchang, GangwonRestaurants

Pyeongchang buckwheat restaurant, bulgogi noodles: Memil Migayeon

Bongpyeong Memil Migayeon (봉평메밀미가연) is a Korean restaurant specializing in buckwheat on Gipung-ro in Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang, Gangwon, serving dishes built around buckwheat noodles and buckwheat sprouts. During a one-night stay at Phoenix Park, the writer had 100% buckwheat bulgogi noodles, buckwheat sprout suyuk (boiled pork) wraps and Pyeongchang hanwoo buckwheat sprout bibimbap, and was won over by the nutty texture of the buckwheat and the tender pork. Bongpyeong Memil Migayeon suits anyone on a Pyeongchang trip looking for a buckwheat lunch with real local character.

Written Oct 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongnam, GyeonggiRestaurants

Mexican taco spot in Pangyo: shrimp and grilled beef tacos at Eat's

Eat's Mexican Hyundai Department Store Pangyo is a Mexican taco restaurant on B1 of Hyundai Department Store Pangyo, which connects directly to Pangyo Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. During a shopping trip, the writer ordered a shrimp taco (₩10,900) and a grilled beef taco (₩14,200) by tablet. The food arrived quickly, with fresh vegetables, generous toppings and tortillas that never tore. For a quick Mexican meal in a pleasant setting at Hyundai Pangyo, Eat's Mexican is a satisfying choice.

Written Jul 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangneung, GangwonCafés

Gangneung bakery café near Gyeongpodae: matcha cream bread, Baegya

Baegya Coffee (백야커피) is a large ocean-view bakery café spread over floors 1 to 3 on Haean-ro near Gyeongpodae in Gangneung, with floor-to-ceiling windows. On a visit with a child, the writer picked corn soboro (crumble-topped bun) and matcha cream bread from the big bakery corner and had a vanilla latte and a Scotch latte while looking out at the sea. With a wide choice of breads and sea views from every seat, Baegya Coffee is a good stop with kids on a Gangneung trip.

Written Oct 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceUlju, UlsanRestaurants

Ulju, Ulsan Korean restaurant for ot baeksuk with kids: Tteuldamjip

Tteuldamjip (뜰담집) is a Korean restaurant in Yul-ri, Cheongnyang-eup, Ulju, Ulsan, specializing in raw duck bulgogi, duck soup and duck or chicken baeksuk (whole bird slow-boiled in broth). Before Chobok, the first of Korea's hottest summer days, the writer phoned ahead to order baeksuk, and the rich broth simmered with ot (lacquer tree) and other medicinal herbs, along with the tender meat, went down well even with a child, while the mung bean and rice porridge to finish was a highlight. For a hearty summer meal before or after a game at Munsu Stadium, or for a family or group gathering, Tteuldamjip's baeksuk is a satisfying choice.

Written Jul 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYangsan, GyeongnamRestaurants

Namyangsan Western restaurant: scratch-free kids' dishes, Bueokgan

Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is a European-style Western and brunch restaurant on basement level 1 of Oslo Park in Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan. The writer and a child ordered carbonara, jambon pizza and sweet potato fries fried in rice flour by tablet, and were most impressed by the spotless, scratch-free kids' tableware and the arched, curved interior. Bueokgan Restaurant is a Western restaurant near Namyangsan Station where families with children can eat with peace of mind.

Written Jul 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon gukbap spot for groups, offal soup & tripe salad: Jeju Eunhuine

Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk Suwon Ingye Branch is a large hangover soup and offal soup restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, right by Suwon City Hall Station. The writer ordered the signature offal soup, dombe pork (Jeju-style boiled pork) and yangmuchim (sweet-and-sour tripe salad), and the clean-tasting offal soup with no gamey smell and the first-ever taste of yangmuchim stood out most. With everything from solo seats to a group dining hall, Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk Suwon Ingye Branch is an easy pick for both solo meals and group get-togethers.

Written Jul 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiCafés

Suwon café with low-acid hand drip and lamington: Jeong Ji-young

Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon is a roastery café on the 3rd floor of AK Plaza in Suwon, a branch of the coffee brand that started in Haenggung-dong. On the staff's recommendation the writer ordered a low-acid hand drip with a coconut lamington and a Lotus s'more cookie, and the nutty, rich coffee paired well with the chewy desserts. For a coffee break while shopping near Suwon Station, Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon is well worth a stop.

Written Jul 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Suwon Station kalguksu spot: rainy-day suyuk, pickled chilies, Daseon

Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch (다선칼국수 본점) is a kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant on Hyanggyo-ro near Exit 8 of Suwon Station, reportedly in business for more than 25 years. On a day when rain was just starting to fall, the writer ordered kalguksu and suyuk (boiled pork slices): the suyuk was moist with no gamey smell, and the kalguksu came in a clean yet rich seafood-packed broth with nicely springy noodles. For a hearty rainy-day meal near Suwon Station, the kalguksu and suyuk combo at Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch is a solid pick.

Written Jul 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceUlju, UlsanCafés

Ulju, Ulsan café with a kids care zone: strawberry crunch latte at MUG

MUG is a large gallery-style bakery café in Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju, Ulsan. Because MUG has a kids care zone, the writer visited with her child and ordered the signature meok latte, a strawberry latte topped with strawberry crunch, real corn bread and coconut bread. Between the natural light and the green views, MUG is worth a return visit — 100% going back.

Written Aug 12, 2026Sponsored
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