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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Dotdot Milyang Main Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Sammun-dong, Milyang, Gyeongnam. We walked over after the Milyang festival for ogeopsal, kkodeulsal, pollock roe mayo rice, kimchi noodle soup, and soju. Verdict: a great spot for properly grilled pork and drinks, especially with the garlic shrimp oil sauce.
Deodo Gejang is a Korean restaurant in Habuk-myeon, Yangsan, serving Jeju yellow crab jang and assorted marinated seafood. We had the two-person assorted jang nutritious pot rice set with our baby and ordered the spicy yellow crab to take home. Deodo Gejang is a generous, family-friendly spot for a crab feast.
Peer a Peer is a large café in Jillye, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, with a roomy parking lot, art displays, and a separate book-café area. My friend and I had a croissant lemon meringue, matcha schu-pener, and Kkosup Cream Latte while looking around the exhibits and photo spots. Verdict: a lovely place to linger over art, photos, and books.
Ilpum Irojeong is a Korean restaurant in Milyang, Gyeongnam, serving loach soup set meals. Our family of four had three sanghwang loach soup sets, grilled mackerel, and a shredded potato pancake, while the kids especially loved the fried loach. Verdict: a satisfying family meal to finish a Milyang outing.
Famous Venny Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is a brunch café in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, located inside Oslo Park. Fresh vegetables, poached eggs, coffee, sunny window seats, and easy parking made the visit especially satisfying. Verdict: a lovely choice for an unhurried brunch in Yangsan.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo, Changwon Yongwon Branch is a Korean restaurant in Yongwon-dong, Changwon, serving oven-grilled fish and Korean dishes. We ordered the restorative three-person set and an oven-grilled spicy pork set meal, enjoying eel, atka mackerel, soy-marinated crab, a self-service bar, and a private room. A satisfying choice for a family meal or before or after Yongwon CC.
Ppyeodae Itneun Haejangguk Juchon Branch is a Korean restaurant in Juchon, Gimhae, serving gamjatang from 6:00 AM. I tried the 35,000-won two-person gamjatang, house-made pyeonyuk, and unlimited ramen noodles. Verdict: a hearty choice for breakfast or a group meal.
Jogane Sotbap is a Korean restaurant in Beopsu-myeon, Haman, Gyeongnam, serving pot-cooked rice set meals near Agyangnu Pavilion. The ₩14,000 sotbap set came with clam doenjang soup, boiled pork, fish, and plenty of gently seasoned side dishes. Verdict: a satisfying stop after an Agyangnu walk.
Vivienne Hair, Changwon Sangnam branch is a hair salon in Sangnam-dong, Changwon, offering the Premium Ayunche Repair Clinic for dry, tangled hair after a perm. After the 77,000 won treatment, step-by-step product application, and steamer care, hair looked smoother and tangled less when brushed. Verdict: a satisfying treatment for stiff, perm-damaged hair.
Miracle Yang Gopchang is a tripe restaurant in Yulha, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We ordered a two-person tripe hot pot, then added ramen noodles and fried rice with stir-fried seaweed stems. Verdict: the rich, spicy broth makes both add-ons essential.
Shashlik Masan Branch is a charcoal-grilled shashlik restaurant in Deokdong, Changwon, Gyeongnam. My boyfriend and I ordered a mixed lamb platter, special shashlik, fried rice, and highballs while enjoying the view and campfire atmosphere. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a date meal with varied meats and a lovely setting.
Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch is a naengmyeon restaurant in Jinju, Gyeongnam. A family of three shared mul-naengmyeon, seokkeum-naengmyeon, and warm yukjeon at Saturday lunch, enjoying the deep yet clean broth. Verdict: arrive between 11:00 and 11:30 for a more relaxed meal.
