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Restaurants, cafés and salons across Korea — every story by a blogger who actually went, linked to Google Maps.
Songnim Bok Jangeo is an unlimited grilled freshwater eel restaurant in Dongnae, Busan. We ordered the two-person unlimited option and grilled eel, white kimchi, and duck neck meat from the self-service bar. Verdict: a satisfying choice for an eel feast without worrying about portions.
Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Giheung Station Branch is a shabu-shabu restaurant near Giheung Station in Yongin, Gyeonggi. I enjoyed spicy minari broth with beef, then kalguksu and fried rice topped with egg yolk. A warm, filling meal from start to finish.
Sedici is an Italian restaurant near Seongsu Station in Seongdong, Seoul. I tried beef tartare with brioche, Chodang corn fried gnocchi, and shrimp crumble pasta, and both the food and relaxed atmosphere were satisfying. Verdict: Sedici is a reliable choice for Italian food in Seongsu.
Tteum Café by Oneplay Suwon Station is a café near Suwon Station in Suwon, Gyeonggi, operated alongside a furniture showroom. I lingered over an ice cream croffle, a Milan-bean iced Americano, and an apple yuzu ade; Tteum Café by Oneplay Suwon Station is a lovely pick for a long catch-up with a friend.
Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch is a budae jjigae restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul. I had a two-person budae jjigae with assorted sausages and fried sundae, plus unlimited rice and yogurt and slush desserts. A comfortable, filling stop for solo or group meals.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Baegun Lake Branch is a grilled fish restaurant by Baegun Lake in Uiwang, Gyeonggi. I enjoyed wood-fired grilled fish, braised fish, pot rice, and plentiful self-serve side dishes with my parents at lunch. Verdict: a filling family meal I’d gladly return for.
Yangmadam Bangchon Lamb is a lamb restaurant near Jeongja Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. I tried the two-person boiled lamb set with fresh kimchi salad, fried dumplings, and a spicy lamb hot pot, plus free corkage and two hours of parking. A lovely place to finish tender lamb with a rich, warming hot pot.
Keunsawi Ori Jip Bucheon Okgil Main Branch is a duck restaurant in Okgil-dong, Bucheon, Gyeonggi. We shared the three-person Signature Set, including duck stew, hinoki-steamed duck, perilla chicken, and three-color fried rice. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a relaxed family meal with plenty to share.
Schedule Osteria is an Italian restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul, near Jonggak Station. We ordered Bolognese arancini, truffle cheese-wheel tagliatelle, and 33-layer fresh-pasta ragù lasagna in its romantic dining room. Schedule Osteria is a lovely choice for dates, blind dates, or gatherings.
Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Yangcheon, Seoul, serving beef intestines near Omokgyo Station. My friend and I had assorted gopchang, complimentary soft tofu stew, liver and tripe, and stone-pot fried rice. Verdict: a filling choice for a weekday work dinner.
Ibuja Mayak Gotgan is a handmade rice snack shop in Sokcho, Gangwon. I sampled five grain varieties and shared two 8-piece sets with my family; they were lightly sweet and turned crisp again after 20 seconds in the microwave. A handy, family-friendly market snack.
Rose Lash is an eyelash extension salon in Songpa, Seoul, near Saenae Station. After a consultation, I chose a closely lifted but natural curl that made my eyes look defined without any foreign-body sensation. Verdict: a comfortable, fast appointment with a result I loved.
