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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Jinppaei is a seafood restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving conger eel, hagfish, and charcoal-grilled shellfish in a pojangmacha-style setting. We had Set No. 2 with stone-pan conger eel stir-fry, cheese shellfish, and fried rice for 53,000 won. Jinppaei is a great fit for drinks with a generous seafood spread.
