Local places · 2414 stories
Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Katsu Shokudo Pangyo Main Branch is a Japanese cutlet restaurant in Pangyo, Seongnam, on B1 of Alpha Dome Tower. I had the 18,000 won hire katsu set with cold soba and a 200 ml draft beer, and especially loved the pillow-soft cutlet with gently fragrant yuzu wasabi. Verdict: a great choice for solo meals, work lunches, or family dining.
Mirim Yangjang Busan Main Branch is a bar in Busanjin, Busan, serving Beijing duck and Chinese dishes. The ₩39,000 half duck and ₩8,000 duck fried rice had crisp-chewy skin, lean meat, and gentle seasoning. Verdict: a great easy stop when you want a special drinking snack!
Dough Rider Pizza is a wood-fired pizza restaurant in Ara-dong, Jeju. I paired the solo lunch set with pasta; pizzas are made to order, so allow a little time. Verdict: a warm, satisfying pick for solo meals and groups.
Bibibidang is a traditional tea café inside Wooyang Art Museum in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. We had an iced Americano and a single-serving pumpkin sikhye bingsu while resting in the quiet interior with garden views. Verdict: a comfortable stop to enjoy with parents.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Bansang Jeju Iho Tewoo Branch is a Korean restaurant in Iho Tewoo, Jeju, serving wood-fired grilled mackerel meals. We added fish roe stew to a two-person mackerel set and made our own fried egg at the self-serve bar. A satisfying meal for enjoying moist mackerel with spicy fish roe stew.
Anma Jogyok Cafe Jeonmang is a foot soak café in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju. My mom and I spent 30 minutes with peppermint salt, sole acupressure, a shoulder massager, tea, and hanok views. A lovely mid-trip reset after lots of walking.
bd Burger is a handmade burger restaurant near Seongsu Station in Seongdong, Seoul. I tried the Wasabi Shrimp and Double Cheese lunch sets with fried eggplant and button mushrooms, butter garlic fries, corn salad, and Hoegaarden beer. Verdict: I would order both burgers again on my next trip to Seongsu.
Yeoyejeong is a charcoal-grilled meat restaurant in Yangyang, Gangwon. We ordered 2 portions of marinated ribs, baekgimchi noodles and Yeoyeong naengmyeon, with easy parking and group pickup adding to the appeal. Verdict: a satisfying stop for tender ribs and refreshing noodles.
Pict Roastery Magoknaru Branch is a coffee shop in Gangseo, Seoul, that roasts green beans in-house. I tried the Black Latte and pistachio tiramisu, a smooth, nutty pairing without burnt or sharply acidic coffee notes. Verdict: a lovely relaxed stop for one or two people.
Gijang Myeongpum Daegae is a seafood restaurant in Gijang, Busan, where diners choose snow crab and king crab. We watched the staff weigh only the crab after subtracting the basket, then enjoyed two prepared crabs, the self-serve bar, crab-shell fried rice, and soybean paste stew. Verdict: the transparent weighing method was the standout.
Gin Jaryoko Ansan Gojan Branch (긴자료코 안산고잔점) is a Japanese restaurant in Gojan-dong, Ansan, Gyeonggi, serving generous demiglace pork cutlet and sake-don. On a weekday lunch, kiosk pre-ordering kept the short wait moving, and the ₩15,000 cutlet set and ₩14,000 salmon rice bowl made for a satisfying meal. Verdict: a great pick for a hearty Japanese lunch.
Lazy Yogurt Seongsu is a Greek yogurt café in Seongdong, Seoul, serving handmade yogurt prepared over 72 hours with customizable flavors and toppings. I tried the soy-based Marron Single and Beh Single, where the dense yogurt paired beautifully with nutty soy and bright fruit. A light but satisfying pick for breakfast or dessert.
