Areas · 546 stories
Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Ppyeodae Itneun Haejangguk Gamjatang Yulha Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, serving beef intestine bone stew, haejangguk, and gamjatang. I ordered the less-spicy ₩45,000 beef intestine bone stew with unlimited add-ins, pot rice, fried rice, and scorched rice. A seriously filling meal I would happily return for.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo, Changwon Yongwon Branch is a grilled-fish restaurant in Yongwon-dong, Changwon, Gyeongnam. My close unni and I filled up on grilled mackerel and Spanish mackerel set meals, unlimited side dishes, and self-serve bibimbap. Verdict: a satisfying lunch for crisp-skinned, moist grilled fish.
Shashlik Masan Branch is a Western-style restaurant in Gapo, Changwon, Gyeongnam, serving charcoal-grilled shashlik with leafy views. We had chicken thigh shashlik, pork belly neck, and fried rice; the meat was tender and juicy, and dogs and fire gazing are welcome. Verdict: a lovely stop for an unhurried drive-and-dine day.
Anmin Yulha is an aged-pork barbecue restaurant at the entrance to Yulha Cafe Street in Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We ordered the whole-pig half set for 39,500 won, soybean paste stew, and Matisse shoyu ramen while staff grilled everything from start to finish. Anmin Yulha is an easy repeat pick for dates, family meals, and team dinners.
Shirokuma is a sushi restaurant in Beomeo District, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. After a 30-minute wait, I had Standard Sushi and the free lunch soba and udon; the sweet, melting eggplant sushi and udon were especially good. Verdict: Parking is tricky, but the flavor is still worth returning for.
Shashlik Jinhae Branch is a Western restaurant in Seok-dong, Changwon, where charcoal-grilled shashlik steak and pasta are served together. My mom and I shared the ₩25,000 Shashlik Special and spicy seafood pache pasta, then played an ice-breaking game while we waited. Verdict: a fun, slightly different meal out with meat and plenty of vegetables.
Jogane Sotbap is a Korean restaurant near Agyang Ecological Park in Haman, Gyeongnam. The two-person sotbap set kept arriving with side dishes, doenjang-jjigae, and spicy pork stir-fry, plus there is ample parking and a spacious dining room. Verdict: a wonderful pick for family meals or group gatherings.
VOG HAIR Changwon City Seven Branch is a hair salon in Changwon, Gyeongnam. After trimming damaged ends and loosened curls, I received a high-layered C-curl perm with root volume that stayed easy to style from the next day. Verdict: a satisfying choice for light, neat layered curls.
Gaya Kkeutjip Samgye is a Korean restaurant in Samgye-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We celebrated my husband's good test results with a ray stew set, perilla-oil handmade tofu, and lightly seasoned beef seaweed soup. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a clean, comforting Korean meal with gently sweet ray stew.
Masan Ssamjangjip is a Korean restaurant on Haean-daero in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam. We ordered a two-person spicy pork set and added ₩9,900 braised beef short ribs, then enjoyed endless side dishes, self-serve ramen, rice cakes, and dessert. Verdict: come hungry and plan on ordering extra rice.
Vivienne Hair, Changwon Sangnam branch is a hair salon in Sangnam-dong, Changwon, Gyeongnam. After cutting long hair into a bob, I chose a volume straightening perm for soft lift and a calm finish that would not flip out. Verdict: I loved how polished the bob looked with just a blow-dry.
Eonyang Dak Kalguksu Tongdosa Branch is a chicken kalguksu restaurant near Tongdosa in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. I added chicken to Eonyang-style kalguksu and enjoyed the big pieces of chicken, generous noodles, lightly beef-bone-like broth, and fresh kimchi. Verdict: a seriously filling meal.
