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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Min Cook Dasima is a Japanese restaurant in Goyang, Gyeonggi, serving sushi and rice bowls. My mom and I shared a ₩25,000 sushi set and a ₩15,000 fresh salmon rice bowl over a relaxed weekday dinner. Verdict: a satisfying choice when you want plenty of salmon.
Jeju Samchun is a black pork restaurant near Hamdeok Beach in Jeju, Jeju. We tried the 500 g Joka Set for 60,000 won, with staff grilling the pork from start to finish. Verdict: an easy, family-friendly dinner stop after a day by the Hamdeok sea.
Juno Hair Dongtan SRT Station Branch is a hair salon near Dongtan Station in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. I got a layered C-curl perm designed to minimize damage to hair dried out by straightening and coloring, along with easy at-home styling tips. Verdict: a worthwhile option if you are tired of curling your hair every morning.
Solsot Gwangalli is a Korean restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving sotbap (Korean pot rice) and sides. We ordered steak pot rice, boneless hairtail pot rice, and yuringi chicken for 17,900 won, 17,900 won, and 8,500 won. Verdict: I would 100% return for the boneless hairtail pot rice.
Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch is a newly opened modern bar in Busanjin, Busan. Over drinks with a friend, I slowly enjoyed beef tendon fish cake soup with warm broth, fish cakes, and toasted baguette. Verdict: a comfortable choice for drinks centered around satisfying bar food.
KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch is a sushi buffet in Bupyeong, Incheon, with chef-made sushi and a self-grill zone. Jangsil grilled eel and LA galbi alongside sushi, desserts, and more, with weekday prices from ₩27,900. Verdict: a practical family dining pick when everyone wants something different.
Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch is a Japanese pork cutlet restaurant in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. We shared a 2-person set with premium loin katsu, Mix B tenderloin and cheese katsu, and cold soba for 40,000 won, and it was almost too filling even as our first meal. Verdict: a hearty choice for a date or a solo meal in Yeonnam-dong.
One Play Jamsil Branch is an indoor entertainment café in Songpa, Seoul. For 10,000 won on weekdays, I watched a movie, took a nap, and ate chicken and popcorn without rushing. Verdict: a great place to stay awhile and enjoy different activities at your own pace.
Jeontong Sigol Chueotang Ulsan Mugeo Branch is a Korean restaurant in Nam-gu, Ulsan, near Ulsan University’s back gate. My dad, husband, and I shared spicy pork stir-fry and kimchi stew, both generously filled with noodles and more. Verdict: a satisfying, home-style meal for students and anyone craving Korean comfort food.
Daepae Maket Busan Daeyeon Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Nam-gu, Busan. I had freshly sliced pork belly, chestnut gochujang pork, and pork kimchi stew for 48,800 won. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a hearty meal with family or coworkers.
Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi is a Korean restaurant near Hyeopjae Beach in Jeju, Jeju, serving breakfast from 8 a.m. We ordered the clear abalone pollock soup for 13,000 won, spicy Korean beef tripe soup for 12,000 won, and kids’ hangover soup for 6,000 won. Verdict: a great family breakfast stop when everyone wants a different kind of soup.
Jeong Jiyoung Coffee Roasters Lotte Premium Outlet Uiwang Branch is a café in Uiwang, Gyeonggi, inside Time Villas Glass Village. I had ₩7,000 coconut coffee in its airy, window-filled space, and the first-floor seats were more convenient with a stroller. Verdict: a lovely café stop for an outlet day with a baby.
