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PlaceJinju, GyeongnamRestaurants

Chicken stew restaurant in Jinju with aged kimchi for two: Tongkeun

Smope Yangnyeom Tongdak & Tongkeun Sotddukkeong Dakbokkeumtang Jinju Hadae branch (통큰솥뚜껑닭볶음탕 진주하대점) is a pot-lid dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken stew) restaurant on Dodong-ro in Hadae-dong, Jinju. Two chicken stew lovers ordered the aged kimchi chicken stew for 2 and ate the meaty chicken, tangy, deep-flavored aged kimchi and savory, not-too-harsh broth with rice. If you love aged kimchi chicken stew, Tongkeun Sotddukkeong Dakbokkeumtang Jinju Hadae branch is worth a visit at least once.

Written Jul 31, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Beef short ribs with fresh wasabi in Doan-dong, Daejeon: Hanguk Galbi

Hanguk Galbi Doan-dong Main Branch (한국갈비 도안동본점) is a beef short rib restaurant on a side street in the Doan-dong shopping area of Seo-gu, Daejeon. Over dinner, beef short ribs came with steamed egg and mul naengmyeon (cold noodles in chilled broth), and the complimentary doenjang jjigae and the tender, never-dry ribs stood out. Hanguk Galbi Doan-dong Main Branch is worth recommending for a clean, satisfying beef short rib meal in Doan-dong.

Written Oct 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGeoje, GyeongnamRestaurants

Grilled fish restaurant in Geoje: two-fish set and nurungji, Geojedo

Geojedo Grilled Fish & Ganjang Gejang (거제도생선구이·간장게장) is a grilled fish and soy-marinated crab restaurant near Gohyeon Bus Terminal in Geoje, Gyeongnam. On a trip to Geoje, the writer had the grilled fish set for lunch: 2 kinds of grilled fish, stone pot rice and seaweed soup, plus an unlimited salad bar. The fish was moist with no fishy smell, and the meal finished with nurungji (scorched rice) from the stone pot. Geojedo Grilled Fish & Ganjang Gejang is worth a stop for a filling meal of fresh grilled fish in Geoje.

Written Aug 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon scallop octopus stir-fry with pork bulgogi: Chongil Nakji

Chongil Nakji, Tanbang branch (촌길낙지 탄방점) is an octopus (nakji) restaurant in Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, close to Daejeon City Hall and Tanbang Station. For two people, the writer ordered the medium scallop octopus stir-fry and ate plump octopus and mild scallop meat along with a tasting portion of pork bulgogi. Chongil Nakji's sauce is savory as well as spicy, making this a satisfying meal for anyone who loves spicy octopus stir-fry.

Written Aug 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Korean BBQ in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon with aged pork belly: Hanmaeum

Hanmaeum Jeonggyuk Sikdang Daejeon City Hall branch is an aged-meat Korean BBQ restaurant near Daejeon City Hall in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. The writer ordered 3 servings of ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly) along with the jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles) served as a basic side dish, wrap greens from the self-serve bar and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and found the pork both juicy and satisfying in texture. With no table setting fee and a generous spread, Hanmaeum Jeonggyuk Sikdang is a solid pick for work dinners or family meals.

Written Aug 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDaedeok, DaejeonThings to do

Indoor screen park golf in Daejeon: private 18-hole couple date, Tigo

Tigo Screen Park Golf Songchon (티고 스크린파크골프 송촌점) is a newly opened indoor screen park golf venue in Songchon-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon. The writer and her boyfriend played 18 holes in a private room at Tigo Songchon, ordering drinks from the connected restaurant while they played. The controls are easy even for golf beginners, so Tigo Songchon makes a good indoor date in Daejeon whatever the weather.

Written Aug 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYuseong, DaejeonRestaurants

Aged pork BBQ by Yuseong Hot Spring Station, self-serve bar: Oil-nae

Oil-nae Daejeon Bongmyeong is an aged pork BBQ restaurant in the Bongmyeong-dong food alley near Yuseong Hot Spring Station in Daejeon. Two of us shared a half-and-half set for two of samgyeopsal (pork belly) and moksal (pork neck) with a bottle of beer. The thick-cut meat and a self-serve bar you can use freely stood out. Oil-nae Daejeon Bongmyeong is a great spot for aged pork and a relaxed drink after work.

Written Sep 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Wolpyeong-dong jokbal restaurant with self-serve drinks fridge: Jokbo

Jokbo is a jokbal (braised pig's trotters) and bossam (boiled pork wraps) restaurant in the Wolpyeong-dong neighborhood of Seo-gu, Daejeon. Two diners ordered a small jokbal with doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) and rice for a meal with drinks, and found Jokbo's complimentary bean sprout soup, self-serve lettuce-wrap bar and grab-your-own drinks fridge easy and convenient. Jokbo is a relaxed Wolpyeong-dong spot for drinks, with chewy, well-made jokbal and a handy self-serve setup.

Written Sep 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Korean BBQ in Boksu-dong, Daejeon: pork belly with jjolmyeon, Hanmaeum

Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang Boksu Branch (한마음정육식당 복수점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant serving aged fresh pork on Boksu-dong-ro 73beon-gil in Seo-gu, Daejeon. An order of 3 servings of ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly) came with doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), muksabal (chilled acorn jelly soup) and jjolmyeon (chewy spicy noodles), staff walked the room refilling lettuce and stew, and soft-serve ice cream finished the meal. At Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang the pork was reliably good, but the service was the real standout.

Written Aug 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Cheongju noodle restaurant: mazesoba with house vinegar, Myeonsikdang

Myeonsikdang Jiwel City is a Japanese noodle and tonkatsu restaurant on the first floor of the LK Triplex building near Jiwel City in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju. The writer ordered mazesoba (Japanese brothless mixed noodles) and handmade pork loin katsu, plus an extra order of karaage (Japanese fried chicken). The mazesoba had a toned-down aroma and a nutty, salty flavor, and the loin katsu was textbook crispy outside and juicy inside, with the batter clinging tightly to the meat. Myeonsikdang Jiwel City is worth considering for reasonably priced Japanese noodles and tonkatsu in Bokdae-dong.

Written Sep 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Grilled mackerel and barley gangjeong in Cheongju: Jeju Badang

Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant specializing in grilled and braised fish on Seohyeonnam-ro in Gagyeong-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju. The writer ordered grilled mackerel and boneless braised hairtail with pot rice (sotbap). The meal came with seaweed soup and spicy stir-fried pork as basic side dishes, plus an unlimited self-serve salad bar with japchae (glass noodles), chicken, plum tea and barley gangjeong (puffed barley bars). With moist grilled mackerel, bone-free hairtail and a generous self-serve bar, Jeju Badang delivered strong value for the price.

Written Sep 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon meat restaurant with a self-fry side bar: Ssangdung Wolpyeong

Ssangdung Suyuk Gukbap Wolpyeong Seonsa Branch is a gukbap and grilled pork restaurant in Wolpyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. Two servings of kkodeulsal (chewy pork cartilage meat) and beer came with cheonggukjang and doenjang jjigae stews included, plus free sundae (blood sausage) and Han River ramyeon, and a self-serve corner where you fry your own eggs and kimchi pancake. Ssangdung delivers strong value and a bit of fun, making it an easy pick for a group dinner in Wolpyeong-dong.

Written Aug 13, 2026Sponsored