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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Musoettuk Samgyeop Sinheung Station Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Sinheung Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. We celebrated a friend’s resignation with the two-person set, onion wraps, gochujang pork neck, garlic Jjapagetti, and doenjang sulbap. Verdict: every meat and side dish is worth returning for.
Myeongseung Jeju Saenggogi is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving Jeju black pork and grilled meats. We shared ogyeopsal, kimchi jjigae, Jeju black pork ogyeopsal, and marinated galbi in a different order than planned, with everyone finding a favorite. Verdict: a satisfying family meal with plenty to share.
Moshi Moshi PNU Branch is a sushi restaurant in Geumjeong, Busan, near Pusan National University and NC Department Store. On my latest repeat visit, we had sushi and soba platters, 10 pieces of white fish sushi, and inari sushi; my child happily finished inari and extra egg sushi too. Moshi Moshi PNU Branch makes for a satisfying, easygoing meal with plenty of variety.
Appa Jjim Hanam Main Branch is a steamed and braised-dish restaurant in Deokpung-dong, Hanam, Gyeonggi. Three of us had sigeumchi kodari-jorim at the standard spice level with pot rice, then added perilla-oil fried rice and nurungji. Verdict: the sauce-soaked siraegi and tender, moist pollock made this a memorable meal.
Seosan Dongjuk Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, serving dongjuk clam kalguksu and seafood pajeon. We had two servings of noodles, an Onaksae seafood pancake, and free rice stirred into the refreshing broth. Seosan Dongjuk Kalguksu is a great family meal spot for clam lovers.
Suksudaega is a Korean restaurant between Pyeongtaek and Anjung in Gyeonggi, serving private-room Korean set meals with Beopseongpo borigulbi. We enjoyed a generous two-person spread, from pumpkin porridge and tteokgalbi to pot rice, scorched rice, and plum tea. Verdict: a polished choice for family meals and gatherings.
Nohyeong Supermarket is an indoor media-art attraction in Jeju, Jeju. We visited with our third-grade child and stayed nearly 2 hours replaying the dinosaur and robot scenes. A worthwhile weather-proof family stop for a Jeju itinerary.
Jamae Salon Esthetic is an esthetic salon for body contouring in Gajwa-dong, Jinju. After a consultation and InBody measurement, I tried bodysuit electrical stimulation and Live On dome heat care, with changes recorded after one session. Verdict: a wonderfully relaxing option when swelling and body-fat management are on your mind.
Wolhadong is a Korean restaurant serving gomtang in a restored hanok in Insadong, Jongno, Seoul. We tried Wolha Gomtang, Hong Gomtang, and a half portion of chilled boiled pork, with the Cheonggeunjang dipping paste standing out most. Verdict: a lovely choice for warm gomtang in a traditional Insadong setting.
Yunseul is a shabu-shabu restaurant in Grand Central near Seoul Station, Jung-gu, Seoul. The ₩59,000 set for two includes naengi doenjang broth, minari fish milt pancake, kalguksu, and gondre juk—choose the gondre porridge for the finale.
Sushi Naru Yeongdae Hospital Main Branch is a sushi restaurant in Nam-gu, Daegu, serving aged fish sushi near Yeungnam University Medical Center. On a second visit, I enjoyed freshly made sushi, warm rice, and tender fish at the counter seats. Verdict: a lunch spot I would happily return to near the hospital.
Cheongchuni Oranda is a handmade oranda and gwajul shop in Dongmun Market, Jeju. Before heading to Jeju Airport, I tasted different flavors and picked packaged treats for family and friends. Cheongchuni Oranda is a lovely last-day stop for a special Jeju snack gift.
