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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Sintanjin Branch is a Korean restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon, serving oven-grilled mackerel meals. We ordered two set meals and used the self-serve counter’s namul (seasoned vegetable side dishes) to make bibimbap. A satisfying choice for a warm grilled-fish meal.
Yongju is a Chinese food bar in Galma-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. I ordered the 42,000 won rosé mala xiang guo set with 6,000 won Tsingtao draft beer and loved the creamy spice and crispy nuroongji guobaorou. Verdict: a great dinner spot for dates or drinks with friends.
Kkodeul Daepae is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Wolpyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. I tried flower-cut sliced pork belly, frozen sliced pork belly, honeycomb pork skin, steamed egg, and the ₩3,000 self-service bar. Verdict: an easy, filling choice when you want to try several pork dishes together.
Plate Dunsan Branch is a pasta restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon, where diners choose from 12 pasta shapes. I tried Classic Meatball Bolognese and Chicken Leg Buldak Rosé Pasta amid two order mix-ups, and loved the tagliatelle rosé pasta and chicken leg. Verdict: come for the fun of pairing a pasta shape with your sauce.
Jeonbotdae Sutbul Ogyeop is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon. Our family shared charcoal-grilled chicken and pork platters, with generous portions and memorable myeongran mayo, pickled chili strips, and gim. A great-value spot I would happily revisit for a family meal.
Seoreojeong Munji Branch is a Western-style restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving filling steak set meals. On a weekday day off, we had the ₩18,900 flat iron steak set and ₩20,900 chopped steak set, both served quickly with rice, corn soup, and a fried egg. Verdict: a generous, friendly spot for a satisfying steak lunch.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving galbi kimchi jjigae and pot rice. We ordered the 2-person cast-iron-pot galbi kimchi jjigae for 30,000 won and an egg roll for 10,000 won for a weekday lunch. Verdict: Jeonju House is a filling pick for an office-worker lunch.
Boksakkot Pineun Jip Daejeon Branch is a seafood restaurant in Sutonggol, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, where spicy stir-fried octopus comes with a lineup of accompanying dishes. The writer and their mother ordered stir-fried octopus for 2, and it kept coming — pizza, muksabal, salad and even after-meal coffee — almost like a course meal, and the whole family was satisfied. Boksakkot Pineun Jip is a place worth returning to for a hearty family dinner after a drive through Sutonggol.
Luonto Sutonggol Branch is a large café in Sutonggol, Yuseong, Daejeon, with spacious seating and outdoor dome spaces. I caught up with an acquaintance over cinnamon chimney bread and a Jeju matcha latte, and the freshly baked bread was especially crisp and chewy. Verdict: a lovely place to linger over chimney bread and conversation.
Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a Korean restaurant near Noeun Station in Yuseong, Daejeon. On a Sunday lunch visit, I had the plate buckwheat soba and pork cutlet set, plus half-and-half pork cutlet with mini udon, with free soup and baby meals available. Verdict: a great stop when you want cool soba with crisp cheese pork cutlet.
Baengnyeon Boribap is a Korean restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon, serving unlimited 12-dish banchan and rice. I had the aged-kimchi cheonggukjang barley-rice set with stir-fried pork, plus bibimbap, lettuce, and raw onion. Verdict: an outstanding-value choice for family meals and gatherings.
Buggies Tangbang is a handmade burger restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon. On my first handmade-burger visit, I ordered the Godfather and Hangover sets with mix pepper and cheese sauce, and appreciated the solo seats and sink. The fluffy buns and rich cheese sauce made the visit memorable.
