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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Mikado Sushi Chungnam Seosan Branch is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Seosan, Chungnam, where every plate costs 2,100 won. My sister and I returned at opening time for eel, beef tartare, salmon sushi, and buckwheat soba, eating 22 plates for 46,200 won. Verdict: Mikado Sushi Chungnam Seosan Branch is a satisfying choice when salmon sushi is on the mind in Seosan.
Underwater Play Bada Sea Walking is a sea-walking activity off Gimnyeong in Jeju, Jeju. With one-on-one instructor care, I fed fish, visited a dol hareubang photo spot, showered in warm water, and received a certificate without needing to swim. A satisfying Jeju ocean experience for anyone who hates getting their face wet.
Jeju Monteurak Bundang Sunae Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, serving Jeju black pork five-layer pork belly and seafood doenjang-jjigae. The staff grilled the pork from start to finish, while the stew with shrimp, scallops, and abalone was especially memorable. A great stop when you want pork and a rich soybean-paste stew together.
Ganaandeok Gyeyang Branch is a charcoal-grilled duck restaurant in Gyeyang, Incheon. My family ordered fresh duck, marinated duck, and Busan milmyeon, and appreciated the spacious dining room, parking, and children’s tableware. Verdict: a comfortable family meal finished with roasted sweet potatoes.
Bareun Hwangso Gopchang is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Dongjak, Seoul, serving Korean beef gopchang and assorted offal. On a nearly full Monday night, I loved the rich gopchang, complimentary fish cake soup, and mayo-loaded fried rice. Verdict: a must-try for tender, savory gopchang in Dongjak.
Sorori Sotbap Gagyeong Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant in Cheongju, Chungbuk, serving assorted sotbap (rice cooked in an individual pot) and buckwheat gimbap. I tried the ₩15,000 hairtail sotbap and Korean beef daechang sotbap, plus the parking, takeaway, and self-service bar. Verdict: a lovely choice when you want a clean, hearty Korean meal.
Selecto Coffee Sinnonhyeon Branch 24 Auto Brew Cafe is a 24-hour café in Seocho, Seoul, near Sinnonhyeon Station. I shared Geisha Blend and Mocha Blend iced Americanos with a ₩8,500 smoked salmon sandwich. A handy stop for coffee and a light meal at any hour.
bd Burger Seongsu Station Yeonmujang-gil Lunch & Dinner is a burger restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul. We split a wasabi shrimp burger and double cheese burger set, swapped one side for eggplant fritters, and even got one drink refill. A great pick for sharing different burgers on a Seongsu date.
Pict Roastery Magoknaru Branch (픽트로스터리 마곡나루점) is a roastery café on the 2nd floor of the Castle Park building near Magoknaru Station in Gangseo, Seoul, with its own in-store roasting area. The writer ordered an Americano (₩4,900), pistachio tiramisu (₩8,000) and aged French toast (₩11,900), and the French toast, with its rich butter aroma and moist, fluffy inside under a crisp sugar coating, was the standout. Pict Roastery Magoknaru Branch is a good stop for coffee and something sweet, with ₩2,000 off coffee drinks on weekdays from 11:00 to 14:00.
Nokji Bundang Jeongja Branch is a beef and lamb restaurant in Jeongja-dong, Bundang, Seongnam. Staff grill the French rack (₩34,000) and lamb rib meat (₩32,000) right at the bar table and rest the meat too, so the writer ate warm to the last bite in a cozy room. Nokji is a place to recommend for anniversaries when you want private, attentive service.
Kosi Gyodae Branch is a Japanese restaurant near Gyodae Station in Seocho-gu, Seoul, where udon, katsu and rice bowls share one menu. The writer and their younger sibling ordered bukkake udon, gyudon and the cheese katsu set, going from chewy, chilled cold udon to crispy katsu fried to order. Kosi made an easy meal where everyone could eat udon, rice or tonkatsu their own way.
Hoegi Wang Galbitang (회기왕갈비탕) is a Korean restaurant near Hoegi Station in Dongdaemun, Seoul, where the writer had a hearty breakfast of bone-in special wang galbitang (₩18,000). The white broth came with huge short rib bones, plus kimchi, kkakdugi and deodeok-muchim on the side, and the misugaru and barley gangjeong were a welcome touch. Hoegi Wang Galbitang is a meal worth coming back for whenever a hot bowl of soup sounds right.
