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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Yeonam Charcoal-Grilled Pork Backbone & Gamjatang is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daejeon, serving charcoal-grilled pork backbone and gamjatang. We ordered the 39,000-won half-and-half pork bones and 5,000-won rice balls, then packed up the generous leftovers. Verdict: an easy, filling meal even for anyone who dislikes picking meat off bones.
Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is a clam hot pot restaurant in Dong-gu, Daejeon, near Daejeon University’s west gate. I ordered the 2-person clam hot pot for ₩45,000 and a kalguksu noodle add-on for ₩2,000, with steamed shellfish, refreshing broth, and bouncy noodles. Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is a great pick for groups or a meal with children.
Bologna Daejeon Dunsan Branch is an Italian restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. I had clam vongole pasta, basil-forward Margherita pizza, and complimentary coffee after the meal in its old-European-style setting. Verdict: a lovely pick for a date or family meal.
Jinppaei is a retro-style pocha restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving live hagfish, grilled shellfish, and cod soup. On a business trip, I ordered Set No. 3 for its stone-plate stir-fried hagfish and cod soup, where the spicy-sweet hagfish went wonderfully with the clear, warming broth. Verdict: a comfortable choice for a late dinner and casual drinks.
Worang Myeongga Daejeon Doan Branch is a Korean beef barbecue restaurant in Doan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. We had a 504 g assorted special-cut Korean beef platter in a private six-person room, with baby-chair seating and easy elevator access from the parking garage. Verdict: a convenient choice for a family meal with a baby after reserving a room.
Plate is a fresh-pasta Italian restaurant in Seonhwa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. I tried bacon cacio e pepe, abalone geu cream pasta, and steak cream ragù with three different noodle shapes. Plate is a lovely date spot when you want to try a little of everything.
Plate Dunsan Branch is a spacious Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Daejeon, serving pasta and steak. I had the steak set and spicy rosé chicken-leg pasta at weekday lunch; it was hot for someone who cannot handle spice, but the rosé sauce kept me reaching for more. Verdict: a lovely choice for dates, family meals, and group dining.
