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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Seosan Dongjuk Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, serving dongjuk clam kalguksu and seafood pajeon. We had two servings of noodles, an Onaksae seafood pancake, and free rice stirred into the refreshing broth. Seosan Dongjuk Kalguksu is a great family meal spot for clam lovers.
Jamae Salon Esthetic is an esthetic salon for body contouring in Gajwa-dong, Jinju. After a consultation and InBody measurement, I tried bodysuit electrical stimulation and Live On dome heat care, with changes recorded after one session. Verdict: a wonderfully relaxing option when swelling and body-fat management are on your mind.
Shashlik Masan Branch is a dog-friendly charcoal skewer restaurant in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon. We shared pork neck and chicken thigh shashlik in a partitioned seat, then finished with cheese fried rice. Verdict: a comfortable pick for dinner with a dog.
Deodo Gejang is a Korean restaurant near Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, serving Jeju yellow crab and assorted marinated seafood. I shared assorted marinated seafood and monkfish-and-webfoot-octopus bulgogi with my parents for my father's birthday, and the nutty yellow crab was the standout. Verdict: a satisfying family meal for sampling several marinated seafood dishes.
Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is a Western restaurant in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, serving brunch in Oslo Park. I tried the napa cabbage Caesar salad, rosé pasta, and Kung Pao pilaf amid high ceilings and vintage furniture. Verdict: a lovely place for an unhurried adults-only meal.
Damso Main Branch is a Korean beef restaurant in Dong-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, with private rooms for meals together. We ordered Assorted A and B for several charcoal-grilled cuts, plus Korean beef doenjang-jjigae and naengmyeon. Damso Main Branch is a great pick for a family meal or company dinner that needs its own space.
Deodo Gejang is a Korean restaurant near Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. Three of us, including a child, had the three grilled fish and soy-marinated yellow crab nourishing pot rice set for 48,000 won. Verdict: a satisfying, tidy family meal from crab to scorched-rice tea.
Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is an Italian restaurant in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, where families can share risotto, gnocchi, pizza, and sweet potato fries. With a high chair, children’s tableware, and roomy tables, we had an easy meal with Toto; Toto especially loved the sweet potato fries. Verdict: a great choice when Mom wants Italian food too.
Dongbaek is a Chinese restaurant on Gaya-ro in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, known for its lunch courses. We had the Lunch Special A course for two, from cold appetizer and abalone porridge to handmade jjamppong and dessert. Verdict: a lovely choice for a special meal.
Brown Hands Tongyeong is an Italian restaurant and café on the second floor of Tongyeong Concert Hall in Tongyeong, Gyeongnam. Brown Hands Tongyeong serves wheel-cheese pasta, ghee butter steak, squid-ink risotto, arugula pizza, coffee, and dessert with sea views. Verdict: a wholehearted recommendation for a memorable meal and post-meal walk in Tongyeong.
Masan Ssamjangjip is a Korean restaurant in Haeun-dong, Masan, Changwon, Gyeongnam. Ordering braised beef ribs brought around 30 side dishes, ssam vegetables, seafood doenjang soup, and dessert for a wonderfully varied meal. A satisfying choice when you want rice, meat, and plenty of banchan together.
Bueokgan Restaurant Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is an Italian restaurant in Mulgeum, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. We had shrimp rosé pasta, arugula prosciutto pizza, and pastry soup, with the rosé pasta as the standout; corkage is free for up to 3 bottles. Bueokgan is an easy pick for dates, friends, or a family meal with a baby.
