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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Godansu Changwon Yongho Branch is an aged pork barbecue restaurant in Changwon, Gyeongnam. A professional griller cooked pork belly and pork jowl, alongside chawanmushi-style steamed egg, house sauces, and soft tofu doenjang-jjigae; Godansu is memorable for its juicy meat and generous accompaniments. Verdict: A great pick for expertly grilled pork and abundant sides.
Ppyeodae Itneun Haejangguk Juchon Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, serving haejangguk and gamjatang. Before visiting Costco, I ordered the three-person Dae-ga Set Meal with pot-cooked rice, pork terrine, marinated raw crab, and seasoned skate. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a hearty meal, especially if you want boneless haejangguk.
Donmi Gaok Jinhae Main Branch is an aged-pork restaurant in I-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon. On a return visit, the thick pork neck, special pork belly, and gabrisal were grilled by the staff, while the foil-roasted king oyster mushroom stood out. Donmi Gaok is a strong pick for pork neck and a warm, filling finish.
Famous Venny Yangsan Oslo Park Branch is a brunch café in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. My partner, daughter, and I shared smoked salmon toast, ham and cheese toast, an acai bowl, mushroom soup, and an iced flat white. Verdict: a relaxed, filling brunch stop for families and dog owners.
Ilpum Irojeong is a Namwon-style loach soup restaurant in Milyang, Gyeongnam. On a late-evening visit, I had the ₩36,000 warm boiled pork, mackerel, and Sanghwang mushroom loach soup set, plus ₩2,900 Chamisul and an octopus seafood pajeon. Verdict: a generous, deeply flavorful meal with thoughtful service.
Yongho Dwaeji Gukbap is a pork soup rice restaurant in Yongho-dong, Changwon. I ordered suyuk baekban for 13,000 won and dwaeji gukbap for 9,000 won, enjoying a deep broth full of meat and moist boiled pork. A hearty, great-value meal.
Deodo Gejang is a Korean restaurant near Tongdosa in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, serving a Jeju golden crab marinated-seafood spread with nourishing pot rice. The octopus jang, abalone jang, peeled shrimp jang, pork bulgogi, and many side dishes made it especially easy for our child to enjoy. Verdict: a generous, family-friendly stop for a drive-day meal.
Yakitori Gong is a mood-lit izakaya bar on the third floor of Urban Bricks in Changwon, Gyeongnam. My friend and I loved the chewy beef tendon oden soup and boneless grilled mackerel. Verdict: a great pick for dates or get-togethers, but go early for yakitori.
Myeongin Dwaeji Gukbap is a pork soup restaurant in Buk-myeon, Changwon, right in front of a bus stop. Our family enjoyed special lean-meat gukbap, special pork gukbap, a tasting plate of sundae, and tasting suyuk. Verdict: a generous, clean-tasting lunch with thoughtful extras.
Peer a Peer is a cultural bakery café in Jinrye, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. I explored its little library, self-photo area, and local-art exhibition spaces, then tried egg tart pie, Faxer Peach iced tea, and tomato basil ade. Verdict: a wonderfully sensory place to linger over unusual desserts and drinks.
Teuwaetmoa Changwon Branch is a small European-style brunch café in Uichang-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam. I tried its fig Oji toast with coffee in the calm, carefully decorated space. Verdict: a lovely easy stop when a walk calls for brunch.
Sushi Hwa is a Japanese restaurant in Bongridan-gil, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, known for flame-seared sushi. We ordered the 27-piece flame-seared sushi set for 38,000 won, choosing half sweet and half spicy sauce, plus chilled soba and udon. Verdict: a generous choice for two who want to try lots of sushi varieties.
