# Daeheung-dong, Daejeon fusion Korean restaurant for a blind date: Usul - By Where-To Wonderer (https://superchart.com/en/@where-to-go/) - Written Aug 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@where-to-go/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@where-to-go/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@where-to-go/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/index.md) ## In short Usul is a new fusion Korean restaurant in Daeheung-dong, Daejeon, near Urideul Park and a 5-minute walk from Sungsimdang. Two diners at Usul shared chodang soft tofu gomtang (beef bone soup with soft tofu), peanut chogye bibimmyeon (cold chicken noodles with peanut sauce) and a chodang sweet corn shrimp potato pancake with omija ade and cola, though the yukhoe roll gimbap (beef tartare seaweed rice roll) was sold out. With 3 hours of parking in the building's basement garage and a stylish dining room, Usul is a good pick for a blind date or a wedding-invitation get-together. ## Good to know - **Location**: Near Urideul Park across from Sungsimdang, opposite the Daejeon Lifelong Learning Center, Daeheung-dong, Daejeon - **Parking**: 3 hours in the building's basement garage (levels down to B4) - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00, closed Mondays - **What we ordered**: Chodang soft tofu gomtang, peanut chogye bibimmyeon, chodang sweet corn shrimp potato pancake, omija ade, cola - **How to order**: Tablet ordering at the table - **Drinks**: Korean traditional liquors available *as written by the visitor on Aug 8, 2026* I found a rare gem in Daeheung-dong that nails both atmosphere and food. Right next to Sungsimdang, near Urideul Park, is a new fusion Korean restaurant called Usul (우슬). ![Exterior of Usul, a fusion Korean restaurant in Daeheung-dong, Daejeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-01-1lhi8-900.webp) It looked great just walking by, so I was curious, and going in person, the menu was totally my style too — very satisfying. ![View of Usul's entrance near Urideul Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-02-b1106-900.webp) ## Where is Usul in Daejeon? Location, parking and hours - 📍 Location: Near Urideul Park, across from Sungsimdang in Daeheung-dong - 🚗 Parking: 3 hours free in the building's basement garage (total steal) - 🕒 Hours: 11:00-21:00 / Closed Mondays It's located across from the Daejeon Lifelong Learning Center, over near Urideul Park in Daeheung-dong. About a 5-minute walk from Sungsimdang? Super close. It's a great spot to accessibility-wise stop by for a meal after visiting Sungsimdang or Urideul Park in Daeheung-dong. Parking near Sungsimdang is always such a nightmare, but here's the amazing part — you get a whopping 3 hours of parking. The building has a basement garage that goes down to B4, so parking was a breeze. ![Basement parking garage in the building where Usul is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-03-lhf6l-900.webp) Coming out of the parking garage, Usul is visible on the right. Once you're out, head toward the front of the building on the left to go in! ![View toward Usul from the parking garage exit](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-04-17w6f-900.webp) The menu boards you see on the way in from outside. Even these have such good vibes, right? Approved. ![Usul's menu board displayed outside the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-05-j4umx-900.webp) ## An atmosphere suited for a blind date or wedding-invitation gathering The moment I walked in, my first thought was — the atmosphere here is amazing?? ![Atmospheric interior dining hall at Usul](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-06-108b5-900.webp) The overall vibe was so atmospheric that it felt more like stepping into a small dining space than just coming for a meal. That's why I thought this would genuinely be a great spot for a wedding-invitation gathering or a blind date. If someone suggested this place for a blind date? Approved. ![Tables and seating area at Usul](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-07-1mz8i-900.webp) ![Tablet ordering device on a table at Usul](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-08-175x4-900.webp) ## Ordering at Usul, and the yukhoe roll gimbap that was sold out You order through a tablet, which was convenient. Sadly, the yukhoe roll gimbap (raw beef tartare roll) I was curious about was sold out, so I couldn't try it. I definitely want to try it next visit. They have fusion Korean dishes, drinks, and Korean traditional liquors. I wanted to have a drink but held off since I was driving ㅠㅠ ## My honest review ![Fusion Korean table spread at Usul](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-09-1bwf9-1200.webp) We ordered chodang soft tofu gomtang (clear beef broth soup with soft tofu), peanut chogye bibimmyeon (cold noodles in chilled vinegar-peanut sauce), chodang corn shrimp potato pancake, plus omija ade and cola. ![Table with chodang soft tofu gomtang and potato pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-10-17nxa-900.webp) These are the basic side dishes they serve. ![Basic side dishes served at Usul](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-11-6iooo-900.webp) ![Close-up of a side dish plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-12-191wd-900.webp) Every dish on the menu made me curious, so I picked several — true to fusion Korean style, it was fun how familiar ingredients were combined in a slightly different way. ![Plating of a fusion Korean dish at Usul](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-13-m0lc3-900.webp) ![Dishes laid out on the table at Usul](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-14-24cl3-900.webp) ### Peanut chogye bibimmyeon The first dish to arrive, peanut chogye bibimmyeon — I ordered it because I heard the chicken breast was super tender. It really wasn't dry at all despite being breast meat, and there was a peanut aroma too, which was surprising. It tastes best when you mix all the ingredients together at once! ![A bowl of peanut chogye bibimmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-15-mfcvp-900.webp) ![Peanut chogye bibimmyeon topped with chicken breast](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-16-1oe81-900.webp) ![Ingredients of peanut chogye bibimmyeon before mixing](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-17-z12in-900.webp) ![Peanut chogye bibimmyeon noodles after mixing](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-18-r2xzw-900.webp) ### Chodang soft tofu gomtang I wanted something soupy, so I ordered chodang soft tofu gomtang. Soft tofu and gomtang together? A whole bowl gone in no time. There's rice in the middle so you get that mixed-together feel — like eating sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) together with gomtang meat. There's bracken fern too, so if you like soup dishes, I recommend this one! ![Chodang soft tofu gomtang with rice added](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-19-hz0d9-900.webp) ![Broth of soft tofu gomtang showing bracken fern and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-20-ikt74-900.webp) ### Chodang corn shrimp potato pancake My partner's top pick was this chodang corn shrimp potato pancake. The thickness of the pancake is honestly unreal. This thick, yet still crispy. The sauce is a bit of a cream-basil combo, and with all the corn and shrimp piled on, it's genuinely like a pizza. ![Thick chodang corn shrimp potato pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-21-55gzi-900.webp) The accompanying sauce is like a Caesar sauce? Slightly tangy. It's usually a sauce for salads, but the owner said they thought it would pair well, so they added it. ![Tangy sauce served alongside the potato pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-22-1q3gx-900.webp) Both the menu and the space were so pretty, and every dish looked like something I wanted to eat, so I think it'd be great with a group to order a variety of dishes and share. Beyond the food, the space itself was pretty, so it was nice to enjoy the atmosphere while eating. They also sell traditional liquors, so it seems like a good spot to come have a drink in the evening. I wish they'd add a few more drinking-snack style dishes ㅜ.ㅜ When you want good food and good vibes in Daeheung-dong, Usul seems perfect. ## Final verdict Usul, a new spot in Daeheung-dong, Daejeon, is a place I'd recommend if you don't want to compromise on either atmosphere or food. In particular - ✔ For blind dates, wedding-invitation gatherings, meals with friends - ✔ It suits anyone looking for an atmospheric dining spot well. Next time I want to go back to finally try the yukhoe roll gimbap that was sold out! ![Usul table after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-23-1fg3n-900.webp) ![Disposable mouthwash placed near the exit](https://img.superchart.com/images/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking-24-1lgrp-900.webp) Even the disposable mouthwash on the way out was a nice touch! ## Where it is - Usul (우슬) - 48 Jungang-ro 138beon-gil, 1st floor, unit 109, Hangari-geurim, Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 중구 중앙로138번길 48 1층 109호 항아리그림 - 36.3261756, 127.4259219 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EC%8A%AC/@36.3261756,127.4259219,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@where-to-go/usul-daeheung-dong-fusion-korean-parking/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt