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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Lara Flower is a flower shop in Songpa, Seoul. I ordered a custom pink, cheerful bouquet for my mom’s birthday, and loved its abundant flowers and pink wrapping. Verdict: my flower-loving mom thought it was beautiful too.
CORR is a dessert café in Dongnae, Busan, serving financiers and other baked treats. I tried an Americano, peppermint tea, and basic, Earl Grey, and salty chocolate financiers; the Earl Grey financier’s delicate aroma and crisp-outside, moist-inside texture stood out. Verdict: a cozy, welcoming café worth revisiting.
Ilpum Yeouido Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, serving sushi and seafood dishes. After a Han River cruise and night-view outing, our family shared kaisendon, a salmon sushi set, and chicken karaage for 26,000 won, 28,000 won, and 17,000 won. Verdict: an easy family dinner stop after a Han River day out.
Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is a Korean restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Station. Its Korean beef 1++ bulgogi hot pot set meal costs ₩39,000 per person for two or more and unfolds like nearly 10 courses, from appetizers to dessert. Verdict: a satisfying pick for a family gathering with a private room.
Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu. We had the 28,000 won fire-grilled squid-and-pork stir-fry with rice, and its smoky, savory flavor was delicious without being overly spicy; a great pick for family meals and groups.
Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal is a Korean restaurant near Gaenari Park in Dongtan, Hwaseong. We ordered the 28,000 won pork belly kimchi-jjim set with rolled omelet and two bowls of rice after returning from overseas. Verdict: a hearty, comforting meal with rich broth and black rice.
Seonbawi Memil Jangteo Yangjae Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seocho, Seoul, serving buckwheat dishes near Yangjae Citizens’ Forest. We had a two-person buckwheat clam kalguksu for 26,000 won after 8 p.m., with a mountain of clams, refreshing broth, and springy noodles. Verdict: a filling late-night stop for buckwheat noodle lovers.
Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk Suwon Ingye Branch is a Korean restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, serving Jeju-style hangover soup and dombe meat. We visited at 11 a.m. after a night out and had offal soup, boneless hangover soup with glass noodles, and dombe meat. A warming, generously filled meal for lunch or recovery near Suwon City Hall.
Ieo Coffee Roasters Gongdeok Branch is a roastery café in an alley off Gyeongui Line Forest Park between Gongdeok and Daeheung, Seoul. I relaxed there with my baby over an iced Americano, mango-orange juice, and Basque cheesecake. Verdict: a lovely pick for a peaceful café break after a park walk.
Gogikkun Gimchunbae Hongdae Supgil Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, serving both Korean beef and pork. The staff grilled the ₩109,000 two-person set, while the ₩7,000 half-and-half naengmyeon and ₩8,000 kkakdugi fried rice made a very satisfying meal. Verdict: a lovely pick for dates or group dinners.
Coffee Dripper (커피드립퍼) is a dessert café near Chodang Sundubu Street in Gangneung, Gangwon. I ordered Chodang sundubu (soft tofu) pudding, a Dripper Latte, a cone chocolate latte, and a vanilla cruffin in its sunny wood-toned space. A lovely stop for a special dessert after a Chodang sundubu meal.
Deo Chadol is a duck barbecue restaurant near Seonbawi Station in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi. We had the Couple Set with perilla-oil makguksu for extra: the odor-free duck brisket and self-fried rice were great, while the noodles needed more seasoning and the plate clearing felt abrupt. Verdict: a solid pick for duck with lots of accompaniments.
