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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
Boksakkot Pineun Jip Daejeon Branch is a Korean restaurant near Sutonggol in Yuseong, Daejeon. Six people ordered two portions each of fire-grilled octopus and pork, mushroom bulgogi hot pot, and Jjuchipa, with two pizzas and rice balls filling the table. A hearty, family-friendly meal worth reserving for.
Onban is a Korean dining pub near Mokwon University in Seo-gu, Daejeon. Two people shared Set A, with chicken hot pot and mini spicy beef tendon stir-fry, for 35,000 won. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a meal and drinks for two.
Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum is a seafood restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving agujjim (braised monkfish) and seafood braises near Jaun-dae Intersection. The mild agujjim with whole octopus was generously portioned and felt less spicy than Shin Ramyun. Verdict: a satisfying meal with easy parking, fried rice, and sikhye.
Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong is a Japanese restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving futomaki, rice bowls, and noodle dishes. Two people ordered snowflake yukhoe futomaki, Choi bone pork cutlet, and maze soba for a very filling meal. Verdict: a good pick when you want several different Japanese-style dishes at once.
Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum is a monkfish stew and seafood restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. I shared a medium agu-jjim with friends, enjoying plump monkfish, bean sprouts, minari, and fried rice made with the remaining sauce. Verdict: Seommaeul is a generous, spicy choice for a group meal.
Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch is a Chinese restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon, serving grilled fish simmered with add-ins in sauce. With Honghuajiao sauce and an 8,800-won vegetable-and-mushroom platter, one large fish was more than enough for two and was less spicy than expected. Verdict: A fun choice for a hot-pot-style meal near Timeworld.
Burgiz Daeheung is a burger restaurant in Jung-gu, Daejeon, serving handmade burgers and American-style sides. I tried the Double Bacon Set, Mushroom burger, Chili Fries, milkshake, and Mixed Peppers for a filling meal. Verdict: A great fit for anyone craving a hearty burger with bold beef flavor.
Jeonbotdae Sutbul Ogyeop is a charcoal-grilled pork restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon. I tried the 600g charcoal pork platter on a Saturday evening, and the pre-grilled meat, complimentary jjageuli stew and steamed egg, and skirt meat stood out. Verdict: A great pick for families or groups wanting several pork cuts on one platter.
Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch is a braised pollock restaurant in Doan-dong, Daejeon. Dad and I ordered the small braised pollock and seed hotteok nurungji, pairing the spicy sauce with sweet, nutty scorched rice. A satisfying meal for anyone craving spicy braised fish.
Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon serving Western-style pork cutlets, pasta, and noodle dishes. On a hot day, we ordered pork cutlets, vongole cream pasta, and Jeju green citrus buckwheat soba. Verdict: the chilled citrus soba made this revisit especially memorable.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Sintanjin Branch is a grilled fish restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon, with 500°C oven-roasted fish and a self-bar. The ₩21,000 Yeonggwang gulbi set and kid-friendly choices such as pork cutlet and napa cabbage soup made family ordering easy. Verdict: a worthwhile option for a family grilled-fish meal.
Dalke Dessert Cafe is a plant-filled dessert café in Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. I tried its 13,000-won apple mango pavlova with coffee and also looked at its custom whole cakes and summer bingsu. Verdict: a lovely pick for an unusual meringue dessert in a garden-like setting.
