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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Pine Terrace is a large two-story bakery café in Wondang, Goyang, Gyeonggi. I had chestnut manju, a ham egg sandwich, and Americanos while looking out through the full-height windows, with plenty of breads to choose from. Verdict: a comfortable stop for a drive or a family outing.
Choi Budae Jjigae is a budae-jjigae restaurant in Okjeong, Yangju, Gyeonggi. I had the ₩14,900 budae-jjigae and egg-roll set, added ₩1,000 ramyeon noodles, and loved the unlimited rice and family-friendly conveniences. Verdict: this is my pick for a hearty, spicy budae-jjigae day.
Bacha Jeongja is a food-focused bar near Jeongja Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. We ordered mentaiko bacon cream pasta, instant beef brisket seafood tteokjjim, and Saero with a friend. Verdict: a comfortable pick for dinner and drinks.
Dongbaek is a Chinese restaurant with private rooms in Dongsang-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We ordered seafood jjamppong, an extra-large fresh-meat ganjajang, fresh pork loin tangsuyuk, and rice for a very filling meal. Verdict: Dongbaek is an easy choice for family meals and gatherings.
Morakmorak Jeongyuk Sikdang Namyang Hwaseong City Hall Main Branch is a butcher restaurant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, where diners choose their own meat from a display case. We had beef rib meat and pork belly with a taco bar, pot rice, and cold noodles for a weekend lunch with the kids. A filling, fun choice for a family meal.
Kkamang Dwaeji Jungmun Branch is a black pork restaurant near the Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo, Jeju. I added pork neck to the 25,000 won lunch special and enjoyed staff-grilled pork with doenjang-jjigae and bibim-guksu. Verdict: the rice, kimchi, and black pork combination was especially unforgettable!
Seonbawi Memil Jangteo Yangjae Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seocho, Seoul, near the Yangjae Flower Market. I tried its clam buckwheat noodle soup for 13,000 won and pork king dumplings after browsing the market. Verdict: a comforting, filling meal that went down easily.
Mr. Kim's Chicken Jayang Market Branch is a chicken restaurant in Gwangjin, Seoul, serving freshly fried chicken and dakgangjeong (sweet crispy chicken) for takeout. I ordered half fried dakgangjeong and half medium-spicy, which made a great alternating combo. A solid value pick for hot market chicken.
Sokcho Ojingeo Eosijang Yeoksam Branch is a seafood restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, serving sashimi and seafood dishes. I ordered flying fish roe cuttlefish sashimi for 38,000 won and Andong-style grilled salted mackerel, which was the real highlight. Verdict: reserve ahead for a group meal, and don’t miss the mackerel.
Gogikkun Gimchunbae Hongdae Supgil Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, within walking distance of Sinchon, Hongdae, and Sogang University stations. We reserved ahead for the beef-and-pork set, then finished with pork skin, half-and-half naengmyeon, and kkakdugi fried rice. Verdict: a thoughtful, satisfying dinner by Gyeongui Line Forest Park.
Kkuudeok Seolleung Main Branch is an Italian restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, serving pasta, risotto, and steak grilled at your table. The ₩46,800 set for two stood out for its truffle cream funghi risotto and rye bread with butter cream cheese. Verdict: a lovely choice for a Seolleung dinner date with steak and wine.
Sioldon Ilwon Branch is a tonkatsu restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul. The kimchi katsu nabe had a rich, spicy broth like kimchi jjigae, while the cheese cutlet and 3,000 won cold soba made a great pairing. Verdict: a place to try for kimchi stew-loving cutlet fans.
