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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Choi Main Branch is a bakery café in Dong-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, with views over the Nakdong River. On a weekday afternoon, I found ample parking, wide window views, and a selection including croissants, chestnut loaf, and scallion salt bread. For river scenery with bakery treats, Choi Main Branch is a lovely stop.
Anyeosane Jecheol Hansang (안여사네 제철한상) Sangnam main branch is a Korean restaurant in Sangnam-dong, Changwon, where gondre thistle rice and a clam soft tofu hot pot come together as one set table. On a return visit after a satisfying meal in May, the writer ordered the same set with the spicy hot pot and added jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork), and noticed small changes in the lineup such as fried eggplant. The spicy soft tofu hot pot is the hearty dish that keeps bringing people back to Anyeosane Jecheol Hansang.
Jogane Sotbap is a Korean restaurant in Beopsu-myeon, Haman, Gyeongnam, serving sotbap set meals and regular set meals. Freshly cooked sticky rice, mild side dishes, grilled fish, spicy pork, and scorched-rice soup made for a filling meal at 14,000 won. Jogane Sotbap is a lovely choice for a family meal in Haman.
VOG HAIR Changwon City Seven Branch is a hair salon in Changwon, Gyeongnam, inside City Seven Mall. After a consultation lasting over 20 minutes, the editor got a side down perm and iron perm for a flattering as perm look. Verdict: A great choice for men who want detailed hairstyle advice.
Damso Main Branch is a Korean beef restaurant in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. We visited with our two children and ordered Assortment A, Assortment B, and extra upjinsal, finishing with doenjang stew. Damso Main Branch is a great family dining pick for tasting several cuts at once.
Milyang Dol Jjamppong is a Chinese restaurant in Milyang, Gyeongnam, convenient after visiting Yeongnamnu Pavilion and the Starlight Garden. We had the stone-plate jajangmyeon and half-and-half dontang and chitang set for ₩37,000, with aged green-onion kimchi and crispy scorched rice. A hearty, sizzling meal worth adding to a Milyang drive.
Masan Ssamjangjip is a Korean restaurant on Haean-daero opposite Haeanyang Nuri Park in Changwon, Gyeongnam. We ordered ssambap for two and a small braised beef rib dish, then finished with fruit from the self-service bar. Verdict: a comforting, generous home-style Korean meal.
Ppyeodae Itneun Haejangguk Gamjatang Yulha Branch is a gamjatang and haejangguk restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam. I had the two-person gamjatang with sotbap, loving the perilla-packed broth, fall-apart meat, and free ramen noodles. Verdict: a wonderfully filling meal after a Costco shop.
Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is an Italian restaurant in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. I ordered shrimp rosé pasta, Kung Pao chicken pilaf, and sweet potato fries in its distinctive, atmospheric space. Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is a lovely pick for a date or anniversary meal.
Dosi Crab Gimhae Branch is a crab restaurant in Gusan-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. I had pre-cut Magadan snow crab, a generous ₩6,000-per-adult table set, crab shell fried rice, and crab ramen from a Naver review event. Verdict: a convenient, satisfying choice for a group crab meal.
Dongbaek is a Chinese restaurant with private rooms in Dongsang-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We ordered seafood jjamppong, an extra-large fresh-meat ganjajang, fresh pork loin tangsuyuk, and rice for a very filling meal. Verdict: Dongbaek is an easy choice for family meals and gatherings.
Mount Sunday is a brunch restaurant in Mulgeum, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. We ordered the two-person Couple Gnocchi Set with pumpkin cream gnocchi, kimchi fried rice, and French toast, and the gnocchi alone was worth another visit. Verdict: a generous, memorable brunch spot for couples.
