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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
Baengnyeon Boribap is a Korean restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon, serving barley rice set meals with self-serve side dishes. We filled up on a two-person set with cheonggukjang and pork cutlets, plus dessert snacks and misutgaru. Baengnyeon Boribap is a great pick when you want a generous Korean meal.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving galbi kimchi jjigae in a cauldron-style pot and a full spread of side dishes. The rich homemade-kimchi stew, tender galbi, moist egg roll, and spacious, well-kept dining room made for a satisfying meal. Verdict: Jeonju House is a comforting pick when a hearty, spicy Korean meal is calling.
Plate Dunsan Branch is a fresh-pasta restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, where you pick from 12 types of fresh noodles. The writer tried squid ink vongole, creamy rosé with flat noodles, chungyang cream gnocchi, and a fire-grilled chapsteak pizza alongside pasta sets, with the chungyang cream gnocchi standing out most. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light, making it a great pick for a date or family gathering.
Luonto Sutonggol Branch is a three-story rooftop café in Sutonggol, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. The writer ordered cinnamon chimney bread, an einspänner, and Shanghai Ranch ice cream to enjoy on the second-floor outdoor terrace, and the landscaped terrace and distinct floor-by-floor spaces stood out. Recommended as a stop after a Sutonggol outing, or even for first birthday (doljanchi) and 100-day celebrations.
Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a restaurant near Noeun Station in Yuseong, Daejeon. I had the buckwheat soba and pork cutlet set, gyudon, and 990 won draft beer. A useful choice when everyone wants something different.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving galbi kimchi jjigae in a cauldron and pot rice. We added as much tofu as we liked from the self-service bar, then enjoyed a huge fluffy egg roll and sungnyung. Verdict: a filling pick when you want galbi kimchi stew with extra tofu.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant near Gyeryong Spatel in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. Returning with her husband and child, the writer ordered galbi kimchi stew for two and a jumbo egg roll, finishing with pot rice turned into rice-crust rice topped with the stew. The broth was rich and savory rather than just spicy, with plenty of galbi (short rib), making it a great meal for the whole family.
Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, near Daejeon National Cemetery. I ordered hamburger steak and enjoyed an unhurried meal at a generously filled table, with a comfortable atmosphere and a self-service bar. Verdict: a comfortable stop for a meal before or after visiting the cemetery.
Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving pork cutlets and rice bowls. On a second visit, I had the katsu curry rice bowl and udon set, with crisp pork cutlet, rich curry, and a generous portion. Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a solid choice for a filling lunch near Noeun Station.
THE MUA is an Italian restaurant in Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. My wife and I had lobster croquettes, fresh-pasta Korean beef lasagna, and quattro mushroom gnocchi for lunch. Verdict: the food and atmosphere were both a huge success!
Luonto Sutonggol Branch is a spacious café in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving chimney bread and coffee. On a return visit with my child and husband, we had two cinnamon chimney breads, an Americano, and an iced vanilla latte while enjoying the outdoor areas and second-floor view. Luonto Sutonggol Branch is the first place I think of for a Sutonggol outing with my child.
Banana Brow is a private lash salon near Hanmin Market in Goejeong-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. The black-tint lash lift took about 50 minutes and gave even the sparse, short lashes at the inner corners a defined upward curl. Verdict: a comfortable choice before plans when you want a noticeably lifted look.
