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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daejeon, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Jokbo is a jokbal and bossam restaurant near Wolpyeong Station in Seo-gu, Daejeon. For 42,000 won, the Jokbo Small Set brought chewy jokbal, moist bossam, and plenty to pair with somaek. Jokbo is a generous, good-value choice for a pork dinner without any off odors.
Seoreojeong Munji Branch is a steak and curry udon restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. We ordered 180g salchisal steak, 180g flat iron steak, and mini curry udon, then mixed rice into the leftover curry sauce. Verdict: a lovely, easygoing steak date meal, haha.
Songrimbok Jangeo is an unlimited grilled freshwater eel restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. For 29,900 won per adult, Songrimbok Jangeo serves eel alongside pork belly and chicken neck meat for 2 hours. A satisfying choice for anyone who wants several kinds of grilled meat at one table.
Choi Jiseong's Seafood Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant near Yuseong Cultural Center in Yuseong, Daejeon. Three adults ordered two servings of seafood kalguksu and a seafood pajeon, eating the seafood first before adding the noodles. Verdict: a filling, satisfying meal for a serious seafood craving.
