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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
Imdaejang Daejeon Dunsan Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon, where the staff serve all the meat already grilled. We had pork belly, pork neck jowl, beef brisket doenjang-jjigae, and cold kimchi noodle soup, finishing with free ice cream. A great reservation-worthy choice for an easy, no-grilling Korean BBQ meal.
Uhwa Gopchang is a gopchang restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon, serving a mixed platter of beef intestines and cuts. I tried the two-person platter, staff grilling, and flying fish roe fried rice. Verdict: a convenient choice for sharing several cuts with drinks.
Worang Myeongga Daejeon Doan Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Doan-dong, Daejeon, with a butcher counter and private rooms. We grilled sirloin over charcoal and finished with galbitang, naengmyeon, coffee, and ice cream. A satisfying choice for a family meal or gathering.
Boksakkot Pineun Jip Daejeon Branch is a seafood restaurant near Sutonggol in Yuseong, Daejeon. We had the 2-person fire-grilled octopus set for 17,900 won per person, with pizza, self-serve drinks, and coffee afterward. Verdict: an easy, satisfying full-course lunch for two or families.
Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch is a Chinese and Asian restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. After reserving for a weekday dinner, I ordered Qinghuajiao kaoyu with a vegetable-and-mushroom add-on and soy skin, then helped myself to sauces and ice cream. Verdict: the numbing pepper aroma and generous add-ons made it a great meal.
Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving futomaki and soba. I ordered salmon futomaki and perilla oil gat soba, and appreciated the parking directly outside plus seating suited to solo meals or dates. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a neat, flavorful lunch.
Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving agujjim and seafood dishes. The monkfish-and-octopus braise had plenty of both ingredients, with spicy seasoning that went especially well with rice. Verdict: Seommaeul is a convenient choice for family meals or group dining.
Burgiz Daeheung is an American-style burger restaurant in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. I tried the avocado burger, Hangover burger, crispy chicken burger, and buffalo wings, with QR ordering and self-serve drinks. The avocado burger’s soft, buttery balance was the standout.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Sintanjin Branch is a Korean restaurant in Daedeok, Daejeon, serving wood-fired grilled-fish set meals and a self-bar. We split mackerel and atka mackerel set meals with brown and white rice, then finished with bibimbap and plum tea. Verdict: a filling late lunch with generously sized fish and plenty of sides.
Songrimbok Jangeo Unlimited Freshwater Eel Daejeon Direct Store is a large unlimited-grill restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. My husband and I grilled eel, pork belly, and chicken neck in turn, and the first platter alone left us full. Verdict: a convenient, filling choice for family dinners or groups.
Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch is a handmade noodle restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, near the Gwanpyeong-dong food alley and Daejeon Hyundai Outlet. We tried kalguksu, bibim kalguksu, and freshly steamed kimchi dumplings; the mildly spicy mixed noodles were my top pick. Verdict: order all three for a deeply satisfying meal.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving pork belly and kimchi stew. A two-person cauldron kimchi stew with rolled omelet came with freshly cooked pot rice and scorched rice. Verdict: a warming, deeply satisfying meal for a proper bowl of rice and stew.
