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Cafés, restaurants and places in Ulsan, written by bloggers who went there.
Biniljip Suam Branch (비닐집 수암점) is a pork BBQ restaurant in Suam-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan. The writer and a friend ate the Biniljip Platter and the cheese-bomb steamed egg, then added jeon and ramyeon from the self-service bar, and the huge greenhouse-like space with picnic tables felt especially novel. Biniljip Suam Branch is a good place to eat until you burst, from the chewy kkodeul moksal to the self-bar.
Daewol Charcoal Barbecue is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Nam-gu, Ulsan, serving black pork from Jirye, Gimcheon. I ate the assortment in order—five-layer pork belly, pork neck, then pork shoulder—with banga-leaf wraps and doenjang sulbap. Verdict: a satisfying pick for family gatherings or group dinners.
Jeontong Sigol Chueotang Ulsan Mugeo Branch is a local Korean restaurant in Nam-gu, Ulsan, near Ulsan University. On my second visit, we had loach soup, dumpling soup with kalguksu, and spicy pork stir-fry with ramen noodles. Verdict: a filling local meal, especially if you love warm, savory broth.
Baekho Tteokbang is a rice cake café in Nam-gu, Ulsan, serving pumpkin injeolmi and house-made drinks. I shared Baekho Tteok with my children and looked at its bojagi gift wrapping. Baekho Tteokbang is a lovely option for children’s snacks or Chuseok gifts.
Jeontong Sigol Chueotang Ulsan Mugeo Branch is a Korean restaurant in Nam-gu, Ulsan, near Ulsan University’s back gate. My dad, husband, and I shared spicy pork stir-fry and kimchi stew, both generously filled with noodles and more. Verdict: a satisfying, home-style meal for students and anyone craving Korean comfort food.
Biniljip Suam Branch is a pork BBQ restaurant near Suam Market in Nam-gu, Ulsan. We ordered the 800g stew set for 3 at ₩77,000 and cheese-loaded steamed eggs, then ate generously with the kids from the free jeon and ramyeon self-serve bar. Verdict: Tender pork and rich kimchi stew made us want to come back.
Jeontong Sigol Chueotang Ulsan Mugeo Branch is a Korean restaurant near Ulsan University in Nam-gu, Ulsan. I tried the 8,000 won beef tofu stew and yeolmu bibimbap, and loved the generous portions and home-style flavors. Verdict: a warm, filling local meal without the fuss.
Taewangam Deungdae Galbi Main Branch is a pork rib restaurant in Dong-gu, Ulsan, near Ilsan Beach and Daewangam Park. We ordered the two-person lunch special plus an extra serving of pork ribs, with spicy side dishes and a choice of meal. Verdict: a hearty family meal stop before or after Daewangam Park.
Samsam Milmyeon Main Branch is a milmyeon restaurant in Nam-gu, Ulsan, right beside Ulsan Terminal. After warming up with savory broth, I tried cold water milmyeon and sweet-and-tangy bibim milmyeon for ₩9,000 each. Verdict: a light yet satisfying meal before or after a terminal trip.
Baekho Tteokbang is a handmade rice cake shop in Nam-gu, Ulsan. I returned for Chuseok gifts for my parents and picked Baekho Tteok, Heukho Tteok, and homemade sweet pumpkin sikhye, nearly missing out just before closing. Verdict: Call ahead if you have a particular rice cake in mind.
Ulsan Daewangam Dol Jjamppong is a Chinese restaurant in Dong-gu, Ulsan, serving jjambbong and jjajang on hot stone plates. We ordered stone jjambbong, the 2-person handmade pork-and-chicken tangsuyuk, and yuni jjajang, finishing the noodles, bean sprouts, green onion kimchi, and scorched rice. Verdict: a place I’d happily revisit for a different kind of jjambbong and jjajang.
Boksan Haejang Nam-gu Sinjeong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Nam-gu, Ulsan. Its haejang kalguksu came with both noodles and rice, while the yukhoe bibimbap had fresh, springy beef and well-balanced seasoning. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a hearty lunch.
