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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch is a Chinese restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon, serving Ningbo fish kaoyu near Galleria. The ₩43,000 garlic kaoyu, ₩2,000-per-person self bar, fish-cutting show, and kind service made the visit satisfying. Verdict: Start with the garlic flavor if mala is not your thing.
Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum is a Korean seafood restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving agujjim (braised monkfish) and other seafood dishes. A phone-reserved small agujjim with octopus was generous for two, with gently seasoned sauce, fried rice, and homemade sikhye; the spacious private rooms also suit gatherings. Verdict: A satisfying choice for a well-balanced seafood meal in Yuseong.
Burgiz Daeheung is a handmade burger restaurant in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. I ordered a Cheese Bang with a fried egg, a Hangover burger, chicken salad, and chili fries à la carte. Verdict: a hearty, reliably delicious stop after Sungsimdang.
Songrimbok Jangeo is an unlimited freshwater eel restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. Before giving birth, I grilled eel and pork and helped myself to more from the self-bar without feeling self-conscious. Verdict: a great-value choice for a leisurely two-hour eel meal.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving fresh pork belly on a cast-iron lid with 15 side dishes. After shopping at Shinsegae Department Store, I had three servings of pork belly and anchovy-broth doenjang-jjigae for 2,000 won. Verdict: a satisfying pick for great pork and a spicy, refreshing soup.
Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving house-made kalguksu and kimchi dumplings. We ordered kalmandu-guk, bibim kalguksu, and steamed dumplings, then packed up the leftovers ourselves. Verdict: order the kalmandu-guk and steamed dumplings if you love dumplings!
Songrimbok Jangeo is an all-you-can-eat freshwater eel restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. Korean freshwater eel, fresh pork belly, and chicken neck meat are available for 29,900 won per adult, while preschool children eat free. A great family dinner pick with choices for kids who do not eat eel.
Jeonju House is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving fresh pork belly on a cast-iron lid with house-made aged kimchi. I had three 150 g portions with aged kimchi and scallion salad, then finished with soybean paste stew and fried rice. Verdict: come for the thick pork belly, but remember the deeply flavorful kimchi.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving galbi kimchi stew in a cauldron with pot rice. The aged kimchi, tender galbi, and scorched-rice tea made from the remaining rice were especially satisfying. Verdict: a hearty, spicy Korean meal with generous portions.
Songrimbok Jangeo is an unlimited freshwater eel restaurant in Jijok-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. We grilled eel alongside chicken neck meat and pork belly for the kids’ first taste, and they happily ate the well-done eel and chicken. Verdict: a solid choice for family meals and company dinners.
Kkojip is a bar in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving charcoal-grilled skewers and a wide range of drinking snacks. I had Kelly draft beer with iced yellow peaches, kimchi fried rice in a ttukbaegi, and assorted skewers. Kkojip works for either a casual drink or a filling meal.
Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving pork cutlets and curry rice bowls. A friend and I ordered karaage curry rice bowl for 10,800 won and the signature half-and-half pork cutlet for 12,800 won, then checked out the children’s amenities and self-serve soup bar. Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a thoughtful choice for a quick lunch or a meal out with children.
