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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Jinseong Hanwoo Gopchang Garak Flagship is a Korean restaurant in Songpa, Seoul, known for its domestic hanwoo beef intestines and queues. I had staff-grilled gopchang and daechang with salt, onion-pickle sauce, and fried rice for 19,000 won per 220g portion. Verdict: a lively, great-value spot for drinks after work that I would happily revisit.
The Mignon Seoul is a brunch and Western restaurant near Gangnam Station in Seoul. We shared truffle mushroom gnocchi and seasonal fruit French toast topped with figs for ₩46,000. Verdict: the savory gnocchi and sweet toast made a great pair.
Mellows is a dessert café in Seongdong, Seoul, near Ttukseom Station, serving coffee and Sangha Farm ice cream by day and cocktails at night. I tried a decaf affogato, milk soft serve, and a kalimotxo after complimentary crackers. Verdict: a great-value stop for dessert, coffee, and cocktails.
Yuwolae Mijangwon is a hair salon in Gwanggyo, Suwon, near Gwanggyo Jungang Station. A layered cut, protein steam treatment, and Elizabeth perm revived damaged hair with loosened curls into big, bouncy curls. Verdict: the personal consultation and full-bodied result were especially satisfying.
Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is a dakgangjeong takeaway shop in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk. I shared the large mild order with my parents, and it stayed moist and tender even after some time. Verdict: the sweet chicken and salty Gyodong jjondeugi made a satisfying snack pairing.
Sanbang Sochan in Jangsu Sanghoe Jeju Sagye-ri Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju, serving beef tangerine naengmyeon and abalone porridge. I enjoyed the tangerine tea–beef broth, rich abalone porridge with its special topping, and dumplings. Verdict: a memorable Jeju meal balancing bright citrus and savory richness.
Keunsawi Ori Jip Bucheon Okgil Main Branch is a duck restaurant in Okgil-dong, Bucheon, Gyeonggi. We had the Keunsawi Best Table Set, from light hinoki-steamed duck to sweet-spicy duck stew and self-made fried rice. A hearty pick for a family meal near Starfield Bucheon.
Seorak Makguksu Chuncheon Dakgalbi Yangju Branch is a charcoal-grilled dakgalbi restaurant near Lakewood CC in Yangju, Gyeonggi. Two servings of dakgalbi, dessert bibim makguksu, and rice came to ₩39,000. A great pick for smoky charcoal flavor instead of skillet-style dakgalbi.
Imgane Nakji Bossam is a Korean restaurant in Jinpyeong-dong, Gumi, serving fire-grilled octopus and herbal boiled pork. We had the two-person Imgane Set for lunch with the kids, adding self-fried eggs for bibimbap and wraps. A satisfying spread when you want both heat and mild pork.
Katsu Monster Gangdong Office Branch is a Japanese pork cutlet restaurant in Gangdong, Seoul. Dining alone, I ordered Mixed Katsu A to compare loin and tenderloin with salt and mild mustard sauce. Verdict: A hearty 12-piece cutlet lunch worth seeking out.
Taegine Jogae Jeongol Geomdan Ara Branch is a seafood restaurant in Geomdan, Incheon, serving clam soup and bossam. I had the ₩14,000 per-person Tang Bossam Set with my 35-month-old, who enjoyed the mild clam soup and tender pork. A satisfying choice for a meal with a child.
Ravenna is an ocean-view Italian restaurant in Soho-dong, Yeosu. We ordered the Hot Seafood Ttukbaegi Pasta S and Gat Kimchi Pilaf S, both loaded with ingredients and generously portioned. Verdict: a great choice for a relaxed meal with a sea view.
