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Texture by Hand

I write about beauty products I use and the textures I notice along the way. · Writes about: Beauty products · Restaurants · Cafés · Bars

PlaceBuk-gu, UlsanRestaurants

Mexican in Songjeong, Ulsan with the in-laws: 3–4 person set, Elato

Elato Ulsan Songjeong is a Mexican restaurant on Baksangjin 10-ro in Songjeong-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan. The writer booked a table for her in-laws and ordered the 3–4 person recommended set (fajitas, pork enchilada and beef chili wedge potatoes) plus a quesadilla; the in-laws ate better than expected but found the seasoning a little salty. Elato Ulsan Songjeong is a safe pick for a family meal with parents who are new to Mexican food.

Written Oct 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguRestaurants

Suseong, Daegu Korean restaurant: late seokgalbi on a business trip

Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a fire-grilled Korean restaurant on Beomeocheon-ro in Suseong, Daegu, and a new branch of a well-loved Banwoldang restaurant. On a business trip to Daegu, the blogger phoned ahead, arrived just before closing, and ate Buja seokgalbi (marinated short ribs on a stone plate). The blogger liked it enough to order fire-grilled squid stir-fry to go, and the owner added a pack of burdock gangjeong (sweet glazed burdock). For smoky, home-style Korean food, Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a satisfying choice.

Written Jun 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGuro, SeoulRestaurants

Gopchang grill in Guro, Seoul: how many portions for two at Gimga-ne

Gimga-ne Gopchang Gui Daerim Station Main Branch (김가네곱창구이 대림역본점) is a gopchang (grilled beef intestine) restaurant on Dorim-ro in Guro, Seoul. On a Seoul business trip, a married couple ordered 4 portions of daechang and gopchang for dinner, found the servings generous and felt 2–3 portions would be enough for two people; the gopchang, packed with rich gop filling, tasted nuttiest when grilled until crisp. Gimga-ne Gopchang Gui Daerim Station Main Branch is worth recommending to anyone looking for a gopchang restaurant or a spot for team dinners and get-togethers around Guro and Daerim Station.

Written Oct 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuyeong, BusanRestaurants

Yakiniku near Millak Waterside Park: mini grills and nabe at Bisyoku

Bisyoku Gwangan Branch is a Kyoto-style yakiniku restaurant near Millak Waterside Park in Suyeong, Busan. On a date with her husband, the writer grilled the Yasashi Set (200g premium sirloin and 300g pork belly) on a personal mini grill at the 1st-floor counter, then added hanwoo nabe (Korean beef hot pot) for 15,000 won extra with the set. With tender meat and a feel of being on a trip to Japan, Bisyoku Gwangan Branch is an easy pick for a Gwangalli date.

Written Jun 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Daegu Korean restaurant: Suseong fans visit the original, Bujasikdang

Banwoldang Bujasikdang is a fire-grilled Korean restaurant on Gwandeokjeong-gil in Jung-gu, Daegu, and the original branch behind the Suseong-gu location. A couple who fell for the Suseong branch joined the Tabling waitlist at the main branch for fire-grilled oje (squid and pork stir-fry). They loved the generous portion, the neat side dishes, the cheonggukjang cooked like doenjang stew and the standout candied burdock (ueong gangjeong). For a smoky, home-cooked-style meal out, Banwoldang Bujasikdang's main branch is worth the trip.

Written Jun 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceHaeundae, BusanRestaurants

Haeundae steak restaurant for a 7th anniversary: 400g steak, Bueokgan

Bueokgan Haeundae Branch (부엌간 해운대점) is a Western restaurant on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae, Busan, with parking in a basement lot and beside the building. A couple celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary booked a weekday 4:30 pm table at Bueokgan Haeundae Branch and ordered the steak set, upgrading the steak to 400g and adding a cream pasta you mix with egg. The medium-rare steak and the window sofa seats made Bueokgan Haeundae Branch a satisfying anniversary date spot.

Written Jun 29, 2026Sponsored
PlacePyeongtaek, GyeonggiRestaurants

₩37,000 shabu-shabu dinner for two in Anjung, Pyeongtaek: Songdam

Songdam Kalguksu (송담칼국수) is a Korean restaurant specializing in kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and shabu-shabu on Gangbyeon-ro in Anjung-eup, Pyeongtaek, reportedly designated a "good-price restaurant." A couple on a business trip from Ulsan ordered one serving each of beef and octopus shabu-shabu on an early weekday evening, added extra beef and mixed vegetables for 37,000 won in total, and also tried the house-made kalguksu and corn bread. With generous flavor and portions for the price, Songdam Kalguksu is a strong pick for budget shabu-shabu in Anjung, Pyeongtaek.

Written Jul 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, UlsanRestaurants

Ilsanji, Ulsan Chinese restaurant: starch-free jjajang with in-laws

Ulsan Daewangam Dol Jjamppong is a Chinese restaurant serving stone-plate jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and jjajang (black bean noodles) on Ilsanjin 5-gil near Ilsan Beach in Dong-gu, Ulsan. On a weekend evening, a family of four with the writer's in-laws ordered the stone jjajang (medium) + handmade donchitang (for 2) set and a regular stone jjamppong; because the dishes are cooked without starch, nobody felt bloated afterwards. Ulsan Daewangam Dol Jjamppong is a solid Ilsanji pick for jjamppong lovers and anyone who usually finds Chinese food hard to digest.

Written Jul 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguRestaurants

Suseong, Daegu Chinese restaurant: handmade ganjajang, Jungguksung

Jungguksung Ilgeup Yorisa-ui Jip (중국성 일급요리사의 집) is a neighborhood Chinese restaurant with 30 years of history in Jisan-dong, Suseong, Daegu. On a weekday lunch during a business trip to Daegu, the writer ordered jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), ganjajang (black bean noodles), mini tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) and menbosha (shrimp toast). The ganjajang, made with house-made noodles, and the vegetable-packed jjamppong stood out most. With parking and good value for money, Jungguksung Ilgeup Yorisa-ui Jip is worth recommending to anyone looking for great ganjajang or jjamppong in Suseong.

Written Jul 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDalseo, DaeguCafés

Dalseo, Daegu brunch café with takeaway pastries: Otter Rabbit House

Otter Rabbit House (오터래빗하우스) is a brunch and pastry pie café on Mirisaem-gil in Dalseo-gu, Daegu, near Wolgwang Waterside Park. During a business trip to Daegu, a couple had egg basil French toast and bulgogi shrimp salad pasta for lunch at Otter Rabbit House, then took away a corn egg tart, a pastry sausage bread and a castella croissant. With a wood-toned vintage interior and arched window seats, Otter Rabbit House suits anyone looking for a stylish café or a date spot in Daegu.

Written Aug 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongsan, GyeongbukRestaurants

Gyeongsan aged sushi with tori-don and katsuo udon: Sonsi Sushi

Sonsi Sushi Yeungnam University Main Branch is an aged-sushi restaurant on Daehak-ro in front of Yeungnam University in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk. A couple who stopped in after a business trip to Daegu ordered the value set, thick salmon nigiri and handmade-sauce shrimp tempura in one go, working through aged nigiri, tori-don (chicken rice bowl) and udon. Portions and prices both satisfied, so Sonsi Sushi Yeungnam University Main Branch is an easy pick for value sushi in Gyeongsan.

Written Aug 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Staff-grilled pork jowl and belly in Okjeong, Yangju: Mat Chandeul

Mat Chandeul Wang Sogeum Gui Yangju Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant serving 14-day aged pork in the Okjeong central shopping district of Yangju, Gyeonggi. Stopping in on a business trip, the writer ordered samgyeopsal (pork belly) and hangjeongsal (pork neck), and the staff grilled everything, including salted shrimp, then set up honey combo bites before the meal finished with stone-pot rice and cha-dol doenjang stew. Mat Chandeul is an easy choice on a day when you just want to sit back and eat good meat.

Written Aug 17, 2026Sponsored