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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Banana Brow is a lash salon near Hanmin Market in Goejeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. I chose Idol Mascara LED extensions in a mix of 10mm and 11mm C-curls for my short, weak lashes, and my eyes looked defined even with barely any makeup. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a polished full-makeup impression on busy mornings.
Choi Jiseong's Seafood Kalguksu is a seafood noodle restaurant in Gung-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. We had seafood kalguksu for 2 and a tasting-size seafood pajeon, with the fun of cooking the extra noodles in a clear, deep broth. Verdict: A hearty pairing of hot broth and savory pancake.
Jokbo is a jokbal restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon, serving warm jokbal and bossam. I ordered the small Jokbo Set and Jumeok Jokbap, with bean sprout soup and plenty of sides. Verdict: a generously loaded meal near Wolpyeong Station.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Sintanjin Branch is a charcoal-oven fish restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon. My husband and I had two mackerel set meals for breakfast, then filled up at the unlimited pork cutlet and bibimbap self-bar. Verdict: a hearty choice for oven-grilled fish and plenty of extras.
Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is a seafood restaurant in Yongun-dong, Daejeon, near Daejeon University. We ordered the 2-person clam hot pot, then enjoyed staff-prepared seafood, spicy Cheongyang chili broth, cheese, and kalguksu noodles. A great stop for a generous seafood hot pot with noodles.
Mullae Hanjan Solo Drinking Bar, Daejeon Bongmyeong Branch is a second-floor solo-drinking bar in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon, where seats are shuffled by lottery every hour. I played board games at the counter, toasted strangers, and found that the new group felt natural sooner than expected. Mullae Hanjan is best for a night when you want to meet new people rather than drink quietly.
Macheonchwi is a spacious Chinese restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon. The Modern Simple Set for 2 includes ryu sansul, chili shrimp, Beijing-style tangsuyuk, jjajangmyeon or jjamppong, and dessert for 18,000 won per person. Verdict: Macheonchwi is a strong choice for family gatherings and work dinners.
Buggies Tangbang is a handmade burger restaurant near Tanbang Station in Seo-gu, Daejeon. We ordered two Hangover Sets, with hash browns, eggs, bacon, beef patties, and freshly fried fries. Verdict: a filling burger spot I’d happily revisit.
Songrimbok Jangeo is an all-you-can-eat freshwater eel restaurant in Jijok-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. For 2 hours, diners can grill eel, charcoal-grilled pork belly, and chicken neck meat, with refills from the self-service bar. A spacious dining room and easy parking make Songrimbok Jangeo a great pick for family meals or group dinners.
Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. I ordered yukhoe futomaki, thick-cut bacon cream pasta, and lemon cream shrimp for a filling, well-balanced meal. Verdict: a nice stop when you want something a little different in Gwanpyeong-dong.
Plate Dunsan Branch is an Italian restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. I chose pasta noodle No. 6 for the Bacon Cacio e Pepe and paired it with the fire-grilled chopped steak pizza set. Verdict: a cozy, satisfying choice for a date meal.
