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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam Branch is a bakery in Seodaemun, Seoul, with a wide selection of sweet breads and meal-friendly loaves. I visited in the morning and chose Cheese Mallang, the new pumpkin ciabatta, tortilla, and chili sausage bread. Verdict: it was fun to browse and choose from so many breads.
Got Dongtan is an Italian restaurant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. I visited with my husband and son for a lunch set and pasta after injuring my foot, and loved both the water-like interior and the food. The peeled Gamberi Aglio e Olio was our clear favorite.
Hanppong is a Korean restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon, serving galbitang, gamjatang, and pork gukbap. We tried its mountain-high galbitang and pork bone soup, plus a pork gukbap that our baby finished with half a bowl of rice. Verdict: a spacious, family-friendly choice for generous Korean soups.
Manpo Garden is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Yangju, Gyeonggi, serving pork galbi and yukhoe with an abundant spread of sides and desserts. My child and I ordered 2 portions of pork galbi and one plate of yukhoe, and the charcoal-grilled meat and sweet pear-topped yukhoe were especially delicious. Verdict: a satisfying pick for family meals and group gatherings.
Kkomak Hansang Gijang Main Branch is a Southern-style cockle set-meal restaurant in Gijang, Busan. On the final meal of a Gijang trip, I had a vinegared cockle set and a cockle bibimbap and vinegared cockle set for 2, complete with 12 side dishes and jeon. Verdict: a bright, satisfying family meal to end a Gijang day.
Tteokmama Cheongju Gaesin Branch is a café-style rice cake shop in Gaesin-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I looked over chocolate injeolmi and fruit mochi rice cakes, plus return-gift, 100-day celebration, and first-birthday rice cake options. A lovely stop for family snacks and gift-ready rice cakes.
Raymond Isu Branch is a pizza-by-the-slice restaurant near Isu Station in Dongjak, Seoul. Bacon Hawaiian and Spicy Fusilli slices, tomato spaghetti, and dark beer made for a filling lunch just 5 minutes on foot from the station. Verdict: Great for sharing oversized slices in different styles.
Lotus Leaf Rice and Noodles Damil Geomdan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Geomdan, Incheon, serving lotus-leaf rice, tofu dishes, noodles, and more. We tried the ₩43,000 Special B, from pine-nut porridge to hot pot, LA galbi, and lotus-leaf rice. Verdict: a generous but gently seasoned choice for a family meal.
Jaecheoldameun Mapo Bada is a sashimi restaurant in Daheung-dong, Mapo, Seoul. The 151,000 won Signature Set included assorted raw fish, seafood, gizzard shad, 20 grilled live shrimp, and chilled boiled pork. Jaecheoldameun Mapo Bada is a memorable choice for a full seafood spread with hot shrimp.
Daejong Kalguksu is a noodle restaurant near WesternDom in Goyang, Gyeonggi. I had beef-bone kalguksu and spicy mixed kalguksu with extra noodles, plus the crispy chive pancake I order every time. Verdict: all three were just as satisfying on my third visit.
Nagwon-ui Soba Bossam Kalguksu Chungmuro Station Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul, serving bossam, soba, and pork cutlets. I ordered a small bossam platter and seasoned pollock soba with crunchy radish and dressed pollock. Verdict: a roomy pick for family meals or group gatherings.
Incheon Beer Tiger is a craft beer bar in Jemulpo, Incheon, serving house beer and pizza near Open Port Street. On a Friday visit, we tried Gaehang-ro Lager, Banana White, and pizza while enjoying the powerful, clean sound system. Verdict: a lively spot worth revisiting for the weekend live lineup.
