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Gangneung, GangwonRestaurants

Ocean-view mak guksu restaurant in Gangneung with baby seating

Samgyori Dongchimi Makguksu Namhangjin branch is a dongchimi (radish water kimchi) mak guksu (buckwheat cold noodles) restaurant on the Namhangjin beachfront in Gangneung. The writer built a custom dongchimi broth noodle bowl and shared moist bossam (boiled pork wraps) with her baby, enjoying floor-to-ceiling ocean views, free dedicated parking, and easy baby-chair setup. A great last stop to settle the stomach on the final day of a Gangneung trip.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Ansan, GyeonggiRestaurants

Seolleongtang and galbitang lunch near Ansan City Hall: Morakmorak

Morakmorak Seolleongtang Ansan Seongpo Main Branch is a seolleongtang (ox bone soup) restaurant run by an in-house butcher shop, located in the basement of Star Plaza near Ansan City Hall. A couple ordered Korean beef seolleongtang and galbitang for lunch, tasting the clear bone broth and meat that fell right off the galbi bone, plus free refills of diced radish kimchi at the salad bar. Seolleongtang starts at ₩9,000 and galbitang runs about ₩14,000, with generous meat portions that made for a satisfying meal.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

All-you-can-eat mushroom shabu shabu & spring rolls in Suwon

Sodamchon Suwon Jeongja Branch (소담촌 수원정자점) is an all-you-can-eat Vietnamese spring roll and shabu shabu restaurant on the 4th floor of Gyeongseong Building in Jeongja-dong, Suwon. The writer ordered the mushroom shabu spring roll set (₩23,900 per person) with brisket and chuck roll beef in a half mild, half spicy broth, piled on mushrooms and vegetables from the self-serve bar, and finished with porridge. With a kids' cinema and a post-meal café corner, it made for a satisfying family meal out.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Hwaseong, GyeonggiRestaurants

Mom-and-daughter lunch: loin cutlet and udon set at Kkot Gatsu Dongtan

Kkot Gatsu Dongtan Main Branch is a Japanese pork cutlet (donkatsu) restaurant tucked in a Mokdong alley in Dongtan, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. On a weekday at 1:30pm, the writer and her mom shared a cheese cutlet and a loin cutlet + hwa-udon set, enjoying stretchy mozzarella cheese cutlet and a juicy loin cutlet with the lemon salt and wasabi combo. Recommended for anyone craving a thick, juicy Japanese-style pork cutlet.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Jeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Frozen pork belly BBQ in Jeonju's Ajung-dong: World Naengsam Uwa

World Naengsam Uwa (월드냉삼 우아점) is a retro-style frozen pork belly (naengsam) restaurant on Uwa-ro in Ajung-dong, Jeonju. Three servings of flash-frozen pork belly came with fried rice and spicy noodles, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays a free side of cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) and steamed egg filled the table alongside the generous banchan. Thin-cut naengsam sizzles fast on the grill, giving a crispy-yet-savory bite that's worth the trip.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Gapyeong, GyeonggiRestaurants

Jjukkumi restaurant with baby chair, self-serve bar in Gapyeong

Paldang Jikhwa Bul Jjukkumi (팔당직화불쭈꾸미) is a family restaurant in Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, serving griddled spicy octopus and old-school pork cutlet. The writer's family, including a 15-month-old baby and grandmother, stopped in for their first meal of a Gapyeong trip, ordering griddled jjukkumi for two and a handmade sirloin pork cutlet, and refilling from a self-serve bar loaded with tteokbokki, sundae, and jjolmyeon. With dedicated parking right out front and a baby chair on hand, it's an easy pick for family meals with young kids.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Seongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Forest brunch spot for a mother-daughter date: Huirit's rosé

Huirit is a house-turned brunch and Western food restaurant in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, a straight walk from Exit 1 of Seoul Forest Station. On day two of her vacation the writer took her mom there for Beef Wellington and rosé eggplant shrimp (both requiring pre-order via Naver Reservation), passion fruit ade, and extra bread for the sauce. Relaxed atmosphere, deeply flavored homemade sauces, 200% return visit intention.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Gyeongju, GyeongbukRestaurants

Korean restaurant in Gyeongju's Hwangnidang-gil: mackerel gondre rice

Hyangtaek is a Korean restaurant on Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju known for its mackerel gondre rice. Visiting just after the Friday lunch rush meant no wait, and an order of mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice bowl, and a side of grilled mushroom platter arrived with different banchan set for each main dish. The seasoning was light and the presentation neat, making it a lunch spot that works equally well for a date or a meal with parents.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Dong-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Texas BBQ Memphis platter for two and campfire marshmallows in Daegu

Modak Texas Barbecue Palgongsan Branch is a Texas-style barbecue restaurant on Palgongsan-ro in Dong-gu, Daegu. Ordering the Memphis Platter for two brought brisket, pulled pork, and spare ribs on one plate, and after the meal came the fun of roasting marshmallows over an open fire. With a spacious dedicated parking lot and private outdoor tables, it's a solid pick if you're after a barbecue meal with a different vibe.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Bucheon, GyeonggiCafés

Bucheon bakery for walnut cranberry rye milk bread, 2cm cut

Easy White Bread Bucheon Sinjung-dong is a bakery behind the Lotte Department Store near Sinjung-dong Station that bakes fresh milk bread daily using AOP French butter. The writer had a Golden Beurre Milk Bread half and walnut cranberry rye and olive cheese milk bread cut to 2cm and ate them plain at home, finding them soft and moist. It was satisfying enough to save some as a snack for her kid.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Yongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Octopus shabu-shabu with free makgeolli in Yongin: Dongchundang

Dongchundang Shabu Shabu Kalguksu Sinbong Oesik Town Branch is a shabu-kalguksu restaurant in the Sinbong Oesik Town food street in Suji, Yongin, Gyeonggi. After a visit to Dongcheon Natural Botanical Garden, the writer ordered four servings, switched to clear broth for the kids, and added a whole octopus and tofu sandwich as toppings, with makgeolli, ppeongtwigi (puffed rice snacks), and mak-guksu (buckwheat noodles) all thrown in for free. The mugwort kalguksu noodles and fried rice stood out, and the generous portions plus wide parking made it a standout stop.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
Jeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Vietnamese banh xeo and beef pho lunch with mom in Jeonju: Phodam

Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant next to Save Zone in Jeonju's Jungang Market, close to Gaeksa. Over lunch with her mom, the writer ordered fresh spring rolls, beef pho, and banh xeo, wrapping vegetables in rice paper, and found the crispy banh xeo the most memorable dish. She plans to return to try the spring rolls and banh mi next time.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored