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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is a budae-jjigae restaurant near Dujeong Station in Cheonan. I returned with my parents for Songtan budae-jjigae; the generous ham and sausage, clean yet rich broth, and two cheese add-ons stood out.
QooQoo is an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet in Toegye-dong, Chuncheon. I visited with my child on a weekday evening, ate sushi, grilled dishes, and desserts, and used the playroom. The playroom was modest but easy to keep an eye on, letting the adults finish their meal more comfortably.
Byeolhaebyeol Gamjatang Centum is a Korean restaurant on Jaeban-ro in Haeundae, Busan, serving gamjatang and ppyeo haejangguk. I shared mild and spicy pork bone soup, and preferred the spicy version’s clean heat; both came with generous meat and ugeoji.
Yes Susan is a red snow crab and king crab takeout shop at the entrance to Sokcho Jungang Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. I took home a ₩25,000 red snow crab lunch box and an ₩8,000 marinated crab fried rice lunch box; the prepared crab made eating and cleanup easier, though the shop had sold out on a weekend evening.
Yes Susan is a seafood stall in Sokcho Central Market, Gangwon. On the second day of my trip, I took a two-crab red snow crab lunchbox and two fried rices back to my accommodation; the crab was easy to eat and the fried rice was nutty, though the market was crowded and king crab lunchboxes had sold out.
Neukdae wa Yang Samsan Branch is a Chinese restaurant on the second floor, about a five-minute walk from Gulpocheon Station in Bupyeong, Incheon. The two of us had Cheonrihyang lamb skewers, garlic curry lamb skewers, and Jisamseon; the food was satisfying, though Friday-night crowds and a ventilation issue were drawbacks.
Neukdaewa Yang is a lamb skewer restaurant near Gulpocheon Station in Bupyeong, Incheon. I ate classic lamb skewers, lamb rib meat skewers, and guobaorou with my mother; the skewers were tender with no overpowering odor, and the roomy space seemed suitable for family meals or groups.
Geobugi Dongne Busan Namcheon Branch is a pork barbecue restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, where I compared aged samgyeopsal and ogyeopsal with kettle-cooked rice and doenjang jjigae. The self-serve banchan bar, separate burner for stew, roomy seating, and playroom were convenient, though there is no dedicated parking.
Bongu Hwarro is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Gangnam Station in Seoul, where I had four portions of marinated beef brisket with a friend for lunch. The sweet seasoning and tender meat were satisfying, and while we grilled it ourselves, the thin slices cooked quickly; an extra-meat discount was running during our visit.
Maeun Gieok is a Korean restaurant near Jecheon’s express and intercity bus terminals. I had handmade gukmul dakbal with salt gimbap and steamed egg; the sweet-savory sauce gradually built in heat, though the portion was too large for two to add noodles.
Hwarodam Yang Kkochi is a lamb restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul. On my second visit, I had shoulder rack, lamb sirloin skewers, and guo bao rou; the staff-grilled rack and thick, tender skewers stood out, while the guo bao rou sauce smelled sharply sour.
Seongsan Bada Punggyeong Jeju Seongsan Ilchulbong Branch is a seafood restaurant near Seongsan Ilchulbong in Seogwipo, Jeju. I visited with my 13-month-old baby and ordered the ₩39,000 braised fish set for two; the tender fish, soft radish, baby chair, and baby tableware worked well for us.
