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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
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.
