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Worn Basket, Gwangju-Jeolla and Busan-Gyeongnam Cafes and Shopping

Writes about cafes, shopping streets, restaurants, and things to do around Gwangju-Jeolla, Busan-Gyeongnam, and Daejeon-Chungcheong. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés · Things to do · Shopping

PlaceGimhae, GyeongnamRestaurants

Gimhae Korean restaurant, steamed ray dinner with kids: Gaya Kkeutjip

Gaya Kkeutjip Samgye (가야끝집 삼계) is a Korean restaurant in Samgye-dong, Gimhae, serving clay-oven grilled fish and set meals with plenty of side dishes. On a dinner visit with a child, the steamed ray set came with ray so tender that even the cartilage could be eaten, rice cakes and braised radish soaked in sauce, and a large clay-oven mackerel, all on one table. Gaya Kkeutjip suits anyone looking for a generous Korean spread and a family meal out with kids.

Written Oct 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBusanjin, BusanRestaurants

Galbitang and beef shank lunch with a kid in Seomyeon: Gang Galbitang

Gang Galbitang Seomyeon (강갈비탕) is a galbitang (beef short rib soup) restaurant at 33 Saessak-ro, Busanjin-gu, in Seomyeon, Busan. On a lunch visit with a child, the writer ordered Gang Galbitang (14,000 won) with extra medium-thick noodles and a small arongsatae suyuk (boiled beef shank, 28,000 won); the ribs were big and tender, and the shank was soft yet chewy. Verdict: Gang Galbitang is an easy Seomyeon soup spot for solo diners, families with kids and anyone drinking alone.

Written Jun 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuncheon, JeonnamRestaurants

Suncheon burger shop: whole shrimp burger & cheese set, Burger Forest

Burger Forest is a handmade burger shop near Lake Park in Wangji-dong, Suncheon, Jeonnam, that grills its handmade patties and buns as soon as you order. The writer took out the Whole Shrimp Burger (8,900 won) and the Real Cheese Burger set (9,900 won) and especially liked the springy shrimp and the crispy yet moist fries. Burger Forest is worth a stop in Wangji-dong, Suncheon, when you want a well-made handmade burger for under 10,000 won.

Written Jul 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceHaeundae, BusanRestaurants

Haeundae Chinese with high chairs: whole-garlic yuringi, Bueokgan

Bueokgan Chinese Marine City Branch (부엌간 차이니즈 마린시티점) is an ocean-view Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building in Marine City, Haeundae, Busan. The writer ordered whole-garlic yuringi (35,000 won), poached-egg pork belly ganjajang (10,000 won) and pai xiang gua (8,000 won), and the high chairs and baby tableware at Bueokgan Chinese made eating with a child easy. Verdict: a Haeundae restaurant that balances atmosphere, flavor and location well.

Written Jul 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuncheon, GwangjuRestaurants

Seong-dong, Suncheon samgyetang, broth to the last drop: Jeongsang

Suncheon Jeongsang Neungi Baeksuk is a Korean restaurant on Seongdong 1-gil in Seong-dong, Suncheon, specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), baeksuk (whole poached chicken) and spicy stir-fried duck. Worn down by the summer heat, the writer ordered the neungi abalone samgyetang (18,000 won), which came with a deeply fragrant neungi mushroom broth that finishes clean rather than heavy, two abalone, a plump chicken and tasty side dishes. Suncheon Jeongsang Neungi Baeksuk is a restorative-meal spot where you end up drinking every drop of the broth.

Written Jul 27, 2026Sponsored
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