# Japanese restaurant near Daejeon Premium Outlets: Choi Dining - By Yurim (https://superchart.com/en/@wooden-menu-daejeon/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yuseong, Daejeon - Sponsored: This meal was provided by the restaurant for this review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@wooden-menu-daejeon/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@wooden-menu-daejeon/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/index.md) ## In short Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Gwanpyeong-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon, about 5 minutes by car from Daejeon Premium Outlets. For lunch before shopping, Couple Set A brought salmon futomaki (5 pieces), maze soba and dontoro-don (pork jowl rice bowl), eaten with the kelp vinegar and truffle mayo combination the owner recommended. The spicy dontoro-don was the standout, making Choi Dining an easy Gwanpyeong-dong lunch stop for casual Japanese food. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 (break 15:00–17:00) - **Last order**: 14:15, 20:15 - **Weekday lunch**: Weekdays 11:00–15:00, 2,000 won off the Choi Hansang set - **What we ordered**: Couple Set A – salmon futomaki 5p + maze soba + dontoro-don - **Maze soba**: Rice served after the noodles, to mix into the leftover sauce - **Parking**: About 3 spaces right beside the restaurant, plus street parking - **Amenities**: Onnuri gift certificates accepted, high chair available, restroom inside - **Location**: 5 minutes by car from Daejeon Premium Outlets - **Price reference**: ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ## Lunch before shopping at Daejeon Premium Outlets: Choi Dining Gwanpyeong I hadn't been shopping in a while, so I headed to Daejeon Premium Outlets. But the most important thing before shopping is always a solid lunch 🍽️ ![Choi Dining Gwanpyeong Couple Set dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-01-1wcb1-1200.webp) I went to Choi Dining Gwanpyeong, which has all kinds of menu items — futomaki, maze soba, cold soba, and more. 🚗 (5 minutes by car from Daejeon Premium Outlets) > Pretty and clean-looking even from outside 🍣 Choi Dining feels less like a formal Japanese restaurant and more like a casual Japanese fusion dining spot. The cute sign catches your eye even from a distance. ![Choi Dining Gwanpyeong exterior and sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-02-1da92-966.webp) ### Choi Dining Gwanpyeong hours, last order and amenities - 📍 Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 (break time: 15:00–17:00) - Last order at 14:15, 20:15 - Onnuri gift certificates accepted, baby chair available, restroom inside ## Parking and the weekday lunch discount at Choi Dining Gwanpyeong ![Parking space next to Choi Dining Gwanpyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-03-1us2f-966.webp) There's space for about 3 cars right next to the restaurant, and street parking is also available. ![Weekday lunch signage posted outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-04-h04w9-966.webp) ![New menu announcement posting at Choi Dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-05-i5it9-966.webp) You can check weekday lunch specials and new menu info posted right outside the store. Weekdays 11:00–15:00, the Choi Hansang set gets ₩2,000 off. Good for lunch! ## What the interior and seating are like ![Interior view of Choi Dining Gwanpyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-06-s2wh9-966.webp) ![Cleanly styled restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-07-bt5k8-966.webp) ![Warm-toned dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-08-1dnap-966.webp) The interior overall was clean and neatly styled, which made for a nice atmosphere throughout the meal. 😉 The warm mood combined with the tasteful interior made it feel more like a proper dining space than a regular restaurant. ![Table seating with comfortable spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-09-1nl99-966.webp) The tables aren't cramped together, so it's a comfortable layout — good for a date but also for a work lunch with colleagues. It felt like they'd put just as much thought into the atmosphere as into the food, so overall satisfaction was high after visiting. ## What comes in Couple Set A? ![Ordering tablet placed at each table](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-10-wvif5-966.webp) You can order easily using the tablet at each table. ![Couple set and family set menu options](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-11-v3gut-966.webp) They also have couple sets and family sets, which makes it easy to pick a menu when you're visiting with a group. We ordered Couple Set A: salmon futomaki 5p + maze soba + dontoro-don. ![Couple Set A dishes served one at a time](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-12-16ifi-966.webp) The dishes come out one at a time, and the owner explained how to eat each one, which was nice. Rather than just serving the food, telling you how to enjoy it more meant even first-timers could dig in and enjoy it fully 😝 ## Salmon futomaki: bigger than expected ![Large 5-piece salmon futomaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-13-q41ce-966.webp) First up, the salmon futomaki (thick seaweed rice roll). As soon as it arrived, I was surprised by how big it was. The filling is packed in tight, so even one piece fills your mouth completely. 😀 ![Cross-section of packed salmon futomaki filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-14-6xg41-966.webp) ![Futomaki served with truffle mayo sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-15-jogyw-966.webp) Dipping it in the truffle mayo sauce that came alongside gives it a whole different feel. The filling inside was fresh with a variety of textures, so every bite felt rich and satisfying 🥳 ## Savoury maze soba with kelp vinegar and a rice finish ![A bowl of Choi Dining's maze soba](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-16-7rnff-966.webp) ![Maze soba toppings before mixing](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-17-ryw2c-966.webp) ![Maze soba with kelp vinegar drizzled on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-18-7qj9k-710.webp) For the maze soba, they recommended adding a little kelp vinegar. Once I added it, the umami flavor jumped up noticeably. ![Maze soba noodles after mixing](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-19-ehvo6-966.webp) ![Rice added to leftover maze soba sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-20-100hv-966.webp) After finishing the noodles, you can ask for a rice refill and mix it into the leftover sauce. ## My top pick: the spicy dontoro-don 😛 ![Dontoro-don topped with pork jowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-21-1lg7u-966.webp) ![Dontoro-don with spicy sauce on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-22-jq52w-966.webp) For me, the best dish by far was the dontoro-don, a rice bowl topped with pork jowl. I figured pork jowl could easily turn out greasy, but… ![Close-up of pork jowl on dontoro-don](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-23-xs5j4-957.webp) ![A spoonful of dontoro-don with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch-24-1xe7d-935.webp) Instead, the spicy sauce made sure it wasn't greasy at all. 😛 It kept the pork jowl's signature savory, chewy texture while adding a spicy kick on top — my top pick out of every dontoro-don I've had! ☆ Recommended ☆ ## Choi Dining Gwanpyeong: the verdict - ✔ About 5 minutes by car from Daejeon Premium Outlets - ✔ Clean, pretty interior - ✔ Couple and family set options - ✔ A menu that's not too heavy for lunch - ✔ Onnuri gift certificates accepted If you want casual Japanese fusion food in a clean, relaxed setting, I'd recommend Choi Dining, a favorite spot in Gwanpyeong-dong. 😆 ## Where it is - Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong (초이다이닝 대전관평점) - 20 Gwandeul4-gil, 1st floor, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 유성구 관들4길 20 1층 - 36.4241863, 127.393145 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B4%88%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%9D%20%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%84%EA%B4%80%ED%8F%89%EC%A0%90/@36.4241863,127.393145,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@wooden-menu-daejeon/choi-dining-gwanpyeong-outlet-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt