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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Ppyeodae Itneun Haejangguk Gamjatang Yulha Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, serving haejangguk and gamjatang. I had bone-in and boneless haejangguk with my mom and filling sotbap, all loaded with meat and siraegi greens. Verdict: a comforting, generous meal with gamjatang next on my list!
Shirokuma is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Mulgeum, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. We had the Special Cold Soba Set and salmon plus halibut sushi, then ordered more eggplant sushi despite not usually liking eggplant. Shirokuma is a satisfying choice when you want to try many kinds of sushi on one plate.
Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is a European-style Italian restaurant in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. My family shared carbonara, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, and two wood-fired pizzas for dinner. Verdict: a lovely choice for a family meal or a mood-setting dinner.
Hanpanjip Changwon Gaeum Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant inside Gaeumjeong Market in Changwon, Gyeongnam. It grills pork belly, pork neck, and pork skin by the kitchen, with six sauces, complimentary steamed egg, spicy soybean-paste rice, and plum dessert. Verdict: a relaxed choice for a Changwon date or group meal without grill splatter.
Ilpum Irojeong is a Korean restaurant in Milyang, Gyeongnam, serving chueotang, grilled fish, and warm boiled pork. We shared the warm pork and mackerel chueotang set with our baby, and loved the tender chueotang ingredients, crisp fish, roomy seating, and easy parking. Verdict: a place I would revisit for a family meal with my parents.
Famous Venny Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is a dog-friendly brunch café in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. We shared bacon scramble toast, avocado toast, and an acai bowl with coffee for 56,000 won. Verdict: a lovely place for a relaxed brunch spread with your dog.
Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch is a Jinju naengmyeon restaurant in Sangdae-dong, Jinju, Gyeongnam. I had mixed naengmyeon and ujeon, balancing the gentle heat with the self-serve hot broth. Verdict: a bowl of Jinju naengmyeon I crave in every season.
Hanpanjip Changwon Gaeum Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Changwon, Gyeongnam. I had the 550g small minari platter with pork belly, pork neck, pork skin, six sauces, and soybean paste stew. Having the meat grilled and brought out was so convenient and lovely, haha.
Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is an Italian restaurant in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. I ordered shrimp anchovy oil pasta, Napa cabbage Caesar salad, and basil Margherita pizza with my parents. A relaxed, satisfying meal for pasta and pizza in Yangsan.
Shashlik Masan Branch is a charcoal-grill restaurant in Deokdong, Changwon, Gyeongnam, with sea views. I had charcoal-grilled pork belly and pork neck shashlik, chicken thigh shashlik, cheese fried rice, and roasted marshmallows by a mini brazier. Verdict: a lovely spot for an easy camping-style barbecue meal.
