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PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Doan-dong pollock restaurant office lunch for 2: Myeongtaerang Ryu

Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch (명태랑 류명호 본점) is a Korean restaurant specializing in braised pollock in Doan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. On a weekday, the blogger ordered the weekday-only lunch special, spicy braised pollock for 2. It came with thick pollock with no fishy smell, a deeply savory sauce and generous side dishes such as bean sprout soup, braised potatoes and stir-fried siraegi (dried radish greens). Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch is a satisfying pick for a good-value office lunch or anyone craving spicy Korean food.

Written Jul 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Oryudong, Daejeon rib soup spot: thick-rib abalone galbitang, Idobonga

Idobonga is a Korean restaurant in Oryudong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, near Seodaejeon Station, specialising in galbitang (beef short rib soup), galbijjim (braised short ribs) and beef hot pot. The writer ordered Idobonga's signature abalone galbitang for 2 and was pleased with the thick rib bones, chewy abalone and deep broth that wasn't salty, then finished with self-serve coffee and ice cream from the receipt review event. For a hearty soup meal or a family meal out with parents, Idobonga's abalone galbitang is a good fit.

Written Jul 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon hanwoo BBQ: 1++ inside skirt & fruit self-serve bar at Worang

Worang Myeongga Daejeon Doan Branch is a butcher-style hanwoo (Korean beef) BBQ restaurant in Doan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. At Worang Myeongga, the writer ordered 1++ hanwoo inside skirt (anchangsal) with salt, myeongi namul (pickled mountain garlic leaves) and white kimchi, then took oranges, pineapple and cherry tomatoes from the self-serve bar and finished with ice cream. Worang Myeongga Daejeon Doan Branch suits anyone who wants a special cut like inside skirt in a spacious private room with plenty of parking.

Written Jul 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonRestaurants

Tent BBQ in Daejeon: pork belly and jjolmyeon at Hanmaeum Tapnip

Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang Tapnip (한마음정육식당 탑립점) is an outdoor tent-style Korean BBQ restaurant in Tapnip-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon, where staff cook the meat on a large outdoor grill and bring it to your tent. On an autumn evening the writer had 3 servings of five-layer pork belly with pa-chae jjolmyeon (chewy noodles with shredded scallions) and 4,000-won unlimited Tera draft beer, then finished with ice cream and fireworks by the fire pit. Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang Tapnip is a Daejeon outdoor BBQ spot where dinner and camping-style fun come together.

Written Oct 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju baby octopus restaurant, 3-cheese fondue: Jjukkumi Sinhwa

Jeonju Jjukkumi Sinhwa Ajung-ri Main Branch is a jjukkumi (baby octopus) restaurant in Inhu-dong and Ajung-ri, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, in business for 19 years. At Jeonju Jjukkumi Sinhwa the writer ordered Hwasae Jjukkumi, spicy baby octopus served with shrimp and sliced beef belly, and dipped it in gouda, cream and emmental fondue cheese received through a receipt review event, with steamed egg and garlic sauce on the side. The mix of spicy baby octopus and rich fondue cheese made Jeonju Jjukkumi Sinhwa a great lunch stop on a Jeonju trip.

Written Jul 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukStays

Hanok stay near Gyeonggijeon in Jeonju: Mindeulle room, Haetsalgadeuk

Haetsalgadeuk is a hanok (traditional Korean house) guesthouse on Hyanggyo-gil in Wansan-gu, inside Jeonju Hanok Village. The writer stayed one night in Haetsalgadeuk's Mindeulle room, which has a standard occupancy of 2 guests, walked to Gyeonggijeon, Jeondong Cathedral and Omokdae, and found the basic facilities and amenities so complete that only a toothbrush was needed. With a clean room, shared traditional tea and all-day hanbok rental for 10,000 won per person, Haetsalgadeuk turned out better than expected as a Jeonju hanok stay.

Written Jul 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Korean BBQ in Jeonju Sinsigaji, wet-aged pork and naengmyeon: Mongyudo

Mongyudo Sinsigaji Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant on Hongsanjungang-ro in Sinsigaji, Jeonju, specialising in wet-aged (low-temperature aged) pork. The writer ordered the Mongyudo set for two (aged pork neck, pork belly and doenjang sulbap, a soybean paste rice pot), added naengmyeon (cold noodles), and staff at Mongyudo grilled the meat from start to finish, leaving time to talk. With juicy aged pork belly, doenjang sulbap and naengmyeon all hitting the mark, Mongyudo Sinsigaji Branch is a place the writer would happily order the set for two again.

Written Jul 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju Hanok Village stall: 5 skewers and a rainbow slushy, Munkkocchi

Munkkocchi Mungangjeong Jeonju Hanok Village Branch (문꼬치문강정 전주한옥마을점) is an octopus skewer and octopus gangjeong (crispy glazed fried bites) street-snack stall on Eunhaeng-ro in Jeonju Hanok Village. The writer ordered the full course at Munkkocchi Mungangjeong: cheese octopus, plain octopus, cheese chicken, plain chicken and spicy chicken skewers, plus a rainbow slushy, slushy beer and Sangha Farm ice cream, and the smoky teriyaki octopus skewer and friendly service stood out most. A quick Jeonju Hanok Village snack stop at Munkkocchi Mungangjeong turned into a meal worth remembering.

Written Jul 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon octopus restaurant with free coffee and puffed rice: Boksakkot

Boksakkot Pineun Jip Daejeon Branch (복사꽃피는집 대전점) is a fire-grilled webfoot octopus (jjukkumi) restaurant near Sutonggol valley in Yuseong, Daejeon. The writer ordered the jjuchipa (octopus cheese pasta) set for two at 39,800 won and ate grilled octopus, rice balls and a gorgonzola brick-oven pizza, then took the included coffee to the rest bar for puffed-rice snacks. With generous portions, free coffee and a dessert corner, Boksakkot Pineun Jip is worth a lunch stop on a Sutonggol outing.

Written Jul 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonCafés

Café in Sutonggol, Daejeon: black sesame Einspänner at Luonto

Luonto Sutonggol Branch is a large 3-floor café in Sutonggol, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, reopened after a renovation of the former café Secret Garden. The order was an Americano, a handmade royal milk tea and a black sesame Einspänner, with half-size plain and cinnamon chimney bread; the nutty black sesame Einspänner and the handmade whipped cream stood out most. With free parking and spacious floors that each have a different mood, Luonto Sutonggol Branch is a good café for a quiet break in Sutonggol.

Written Jul 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceTongyeong, GyeongnamRestaurants

Tongyeong pasta restaurant for wheel cheese carbonara: Brown Hands

Brown Hands Tongyeong is an Italian wood-fired pizza, pasta and steak restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Tongyeong International Music Hall building in Tongyeong, Gyeongnam. On a trip to Tongyeong, I ordered the signature wheel cheese carbonara and a Gorgonzola wood-fired pizza served with honey; the carbonara's rich cheese flavour, made without cream, and a pizza that tastes good right to the edge of the crust stood out. If you want a stylish pasta restaurant in Tongyeong, the wheel cheese carbonara at Brown Hands Tongyeong is the dish to pick first.

Written Jul 31, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGeoje, GyeongnamRestaurants

Pork rib restaurant in Gohyeon, Geoje with non-spicy soy ribs: Geumson

Geumson Deunggalbi Sundubu Geoje Main Branch (금손등갈비 순두부 거제본점) is a Korean restaurant in Gohyeon, Geoje, on Junggok-ro, specializing in pork ribs (deunggalbi) and sundubu (soft tofu stew). On a trip to Geoje, the writer ordered 3 servings of grilled soy-sauce pork ribs: the meat came off the bone easily and the sweet-savory soy glaze wasn't salty, so family members who can't eat spicy food ate comfortably. For a non-spicy meat meal in Geoje, the soy-sauce pork ribs at Geumson Deunggalbi Sundubu are a safe choice.

Written Jul 29, 2026Sponsored