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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Heuksadang is a large handmade doughnut café in Paju, Gyeonggi. We relaxed in its spacious space with our child, tried apple and crème brûlée doughnuts, and checked out the pet-friendly zone and Meongpuccino. Verdict: put the crème brûlée doughnut on your tray first.
Long Time No See Dangsan Branch is a beer bar near Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I tapped a wristband at the beer taps to pour as much draft beer as I wanted, alongside combination pizza and plump squid. Verdict: the generous pizza and spacious seating make Long Time No See great for groups.
Rigo Susan Jeonpo Station Main Branch is a sashimi restaurant near Jeonpo Station in Busanjin, Busan. My friend and I ordered the live-fish aged sashimi platter and compared each piece plain, with soy sauce, and with wasabi. Verdict: a comfortable pick for a slow drink with sashimi in Jeonpo.
Tomo is a private-room izakaya near Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. We had 12-piece premium sashimi and five charcoal skewers for 69,000 won, plus complimentary clam sake-steam and review-event takoyaki. Tomo is a great pick for a quiet date with generous extras.
Aruncoast is a detached private pool villa in Jingyo-myeon, Hadong, Gyeongnam. I leisurely enjoyed the first-floor private pool, third-floor terrace, outdoor pool, and abalone porridge breakfast at Aruncoast3. Aruncoast was a satisfying Hadong stay for relaxing with wide-open views.
Daeng House & Bingsu King is a pet-friendly swimming pool and café in Jung-gu, Daegu. Our family visited with our elementary-school-aged daughter but without a dog, played with the café dogs, toured the pool and play area, and enjoyed Jolly Pong frappe, hallabong ade, and croffles. Verdict: a lovely place for dogs and desserts, with or without your own pet.
Yeonnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Suji-gu Office Station Branch is a Korean soup restaurant near Suji-gu Office Station in Yongin, Gyeonggi. We had sundae-guk and a sausage-only sundae-guk with Cheongyang peppers for a warm, filling family dinner. Verdict: an easy choice for a hearty bowl after work.
Min Cook Dasima is a sushi restaurant by Hwajeong Station Plaza in Goyang, Gyeonggi. I ordered the special sushi set with kake udon for 32,000 won and found everything from mini sashimi to tempura and chawanmushi wonderfully generous. Min Cook Dasima is a sushi spot I’d happily revisit for a solo meal.
Bomseol Main Branch is a Korean set-meal restaurant in Osan, Gyeonggi. Its ₩20,000 mountain-of-scallion bulgogi came with plentiful side dishes, warm pot rice, and scorched rice tea. A comfortable choice for a family meal with children.
Choi Dining Daejeon Gwanpyeong is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon. I ordered yukhoe futomaki, thick-cut bacon cream pasta, and lemon cream shrimp for a filling, well-balanced meal. Verdict: a nice stop when you want something a little different in Gwanpyeong-dong.
Center Coffee Guui East Pole is a specialty coffee café on B1 of NC East Pole, connected to Guui Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. It was an easy stop after a meal or shopping, with spacious table spacing and elevator access for children and strollers. Verdict: A café I would revisit for a family outing near Guui Station.
Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch is a hair salon in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. My mother received a face- and head-shape-focused bob cut, root iron volume, and a C-curl perm, with some volume and easy styling still noticeable after 1 week. A satisfying choice when balance matters more than strong curls.
