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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is an Italian restaurant and brunch café in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. I visited for dinner and loved the arugula prosciutto pizza, mellow jalapeño sauce, and lightly seasoned chicken thigh pilaf. A lovely pick for brunch with children or a date.
Hanpanjip is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gaeumjeong Market, Changwon, Gyeongnam. After waiting in line, we had aged flower-cut pork belly and pork neck with plenty of sides and doenjang sulbap. Hanpanjip is a generous, easy choice when you want charcoal-grilled pork without the smoke or grilling work.
Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch is a naengmyeon restaurant in Jinju, Gyeongnam. We ordered two mul-naengmyeon and yukjeon servings for deep broth, nutty buckwheat noodles, and hot broth from the self-service bar. Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch is a satisfying choice for a clean, deeply flavored bowl.
Damso Main Branch is a private-room Korean beef barbecue restaurant in Dong-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. For my dad’s birthday, my parents and I had assorted grilled beef, beef soybean-paste ramen, and cold buckwheat noodles. Verdict: a relaxed, delicious choice for treating parents to a special meal.
Jinhae Jang Bone Kalguksu, Yangsan Branch is a Korean restaurant near Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. I tried its deeply savory bone kalguksu and tender galbi-seasoned grilled bones with house-made spicy kimchi. Verdict: a hearty, satisfying meal from early morning.
Teuwaetmoa Changwon Branch is a brunch café in Changwon, Gyeongnam, known for its European-inspired interior and aged French toast. On a return visit one year later, I had the Classic French Toast and a rich vanilla latte made with house-cooked vanilla milk. Verdict: Vanilla latte lovers should absolutely order one.
Oyat-ri Seokdong Branch is a bar in Changwon, Gyeongnam, with softly lit vintage decor. I stopped by for a solo dinner and tried maekbanseok plate tataki and custard pudding. Verdict: a lovely pick for an atmospheric meal and easy conversation.
Yun Sikdang is a Korean restaurant in Changwon, Gyeongnam, serving a generous charcoal-grilled bulgogi set meal. At 1:30 p.m. on a weekday, the ₩16,000-per-person set came with bulgogi, grilled mackerel, kimchi pancake, soybean paste stew, and a huge array of sides. Verdict: a great choice for a satisfying family-style Korean meal.
Myeongji Cheotjip Jangyu Yulha Branch is a Korean restaurant in Jangyu, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. I tried its ₩15,000 per-person bossam set meal, then finished with a nutty Americano without acidity. Verdict: a polished, satisfying choice for a family meal or gathering.
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.
