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I write about restaurants I visit in Seoul and Gangwon. · Writes about: Restaurants · Bars
Gyodaepae (교대패) is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Exit 9 of Gyodae Station in Seoul’s Seocho-gu. I ordered the Gyodaepae Set with fresh chilled thin-sliced pork belly, pork neck, steamed egg, and fried rice, and found the meat quick to cook without becoming dry.
Awesome Rose Garosu-gil Branch is a rose-themed restaurant on Apgujeong-ro 10-gil in Gangnam, Seoul. I ordered Hanwoo Rose Steak and Rose Caprese, liked the tender beef and fresh tomatoes, and found the dim lighting and rose décor suited a date, especially with the complimentary rose I received after the meal.
Jinmi Hwareo Center is a sashimi shop in the basement of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. I took a small yellowtail back to my accommodation and enjoyed its thick-cut, pleasantly chewy, nutty-tasting slices; the route down to the basement may be confusing on a first visit.
Sokcho Daeilho Bangeo is a sashimi takeout shop in Sokcho Central Market, Gangwon. I took an assorted sashimi platter back to my accommodation and liked the distinct flavors and chewy textures, though the uni I considered buying sold out.
Hanamato Daehangno Hyehwa is a Japanese-style pub within walking distance of Hyehwa Station in Jongno, Seoul. I had the five-skewer charcoal yakitori set, five-piece oden set, and a Peachtree highball; the subtle charcoal aroma and oden that stayed warm until the end stood out.
Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market Large Parking Lot is a seafood shop inside Sokcho Jungang Market, where I picked up a prepared red snow crab lunchbox to eat at my accommodation. The crab was easy to remove from the shell, with a satisfying amount of moist, gently sweet meat, though I still had to pick out the meat myself.
Hwangbuja Twigim is a Korean restaurant inside Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. I took away small portions of squid sundae and abai sundae to eat at my accommodation; the warm squid sundae was chewy, while the abai sundae was softer and mild.
