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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Sintanjin Branch is a grilled fish restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon. Before visiting Hyundai Outlet, we shared the 43,000 won two-person nourishing set with eel, mackerel, flounder, braised fish, and self-bar dishes. A great pick when grilled fish at home feels like too much work, haha.
Frank Coffee Bar Daejeon Dunsan Branch is a British-inspired café in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. On a weekend morning, I had an iced Americano, castella salt bread, and a vanilla canelé; the lightly sweet cream-filled salt bread was the standout. Verdict: a lovely pick for an unhurried coffee-and-bread break.
Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong is a Japanese restaurant in Gwanpyeong-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. We avoided the busiest lunch period and shared dontoro-don, eel and shrimp tempura futomaki, and perilla oil gat soba. Verdict: a lovely choice when you want to share a variety of dishes.
Burgiz Daeheung is a handmade burger restaurant in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. After lunch rush, I tried the Mushroom Set for ₩14,300, with a whole fried mushroom, beef patty, and basil-wasabi sauce. Verdict: Start with the Mushroom Burger when you want a filling handmade burger.
Burgiz Daeheung is an American-style handmade burger restaurant in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. After a morning workout, I had the Hangover, Crispy Chicken, Cheese burger, and Pepperoni Cheese Fries; the crunchy chicken and generously loaded Hangover were especially memorable. Verdict: a filling handmade-burger lunch spot in Daeheung-dong.
Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Gwanpyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, serving futomaki, mazesoba and fusion pasta under one roof. Two people shared Couple Set B — salmon futomaki, mazesoba and thick-cut bacon cream pasta — and finished the mazesoba with a free bowl of rice mixed into the leftover sauce. Choi Dining is a filling, no-decisions-needed pick for two in Gwanpyeong-dong; just plan for street parking before you go.
Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a pork cutlet restaurant in Jijeok-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. I tried its generous raw salmon salad and half-and-half pork cutlet with a mini curry rice bowl, and every sauce and pairing was exactly my taste. Verdict: I’m definitely returning for the sold-out tomato green tangerine salmon udon!
Worang Myeongga Daejeon Doan Branch is a Korean beef barbecue restaurant in Doan-dong, Daejeon. We grilled 258 g of 1++(8) flower rib meat medium-rare in a private room and enjoyed plentiful table settings, including beef sashimi and marinated raw crab. Verdict: a satisfying choice for juicy Korean beef and generous accompaniments.
Plate is an Italian restaurant in Seonhwa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. I chose fresh pappardelle for the abalone and crab tomalley cream pasta in the ₩37,900 steak set, and the chewy noodles and rich cream sauce were especially good. Verdict: a lovely date-night spot for sharing a variety of dishes.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Sintanjin Branch is a grilled mackerel restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon. With moist oven-grilled fish, a varied self-serve bar, stroller-friendly seating, and a view, it makes a satisfying meal before Sintanjin IC.
Jeonbotdae Sutbul Ogyeop is a pork barbecue restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon. I tried a geun (600 g) set of pork belly and pork neck, doenjang sajangbap, and soybean paste stew, including its unusual seaweed, pollock roe mayo, and pickled chili pairing. Verdict: the juicy pork belly and distinctive accompaniments were the standouts.
Jokbo is a neighborhood jokbal restaurant in Wolpyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. I ordered the Bul ON Small, with chewy warm jokbal and spicy fire jokbal, plus neatly prepared side dishes, for 42,000 won. Verdict: a generously portioned dinner-and-drinks spot for two, though parking takes some planning.
