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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a Japanese home-style restaurant near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. I had the mazemen and fried chicken set, mini udon, and mini okonomiyaki at a bar table with an outside view. Hekbap is an easy everyday stop with plenty of menu choices.
Oi Samgyetang Bucheon Main Branch is a samgyetang restaurant in Sang-dong, Bucheon, Gyeonggi. We ordered herbal mung bean samgyetang and lacquer chicken soup, with a complimentary tasting bottle of ginseng liquor and coffee to finish. A warm, convenient pick for a family meal.
Ikkjujeokku is a camping-style Korean BBQ restaurant in Gamil-dong, Hanam, Gyeonggi. I tried Jeju white pork five-layer pork belly, pork neck, pork belly, plentiful sides, and cold noodle soup; outside food and paid corkage are also allowed. Verdict: a great-value pick for a fun charcoal-grill outing.
Katsu Shokudo Pangyo Main Branch is a Japanese cutlet restaurant in Pangyo, Seongnam, on B1 of Alpha Dome Tower. I had the 18,000 won hire katsu set with cold soba and a 200 ml draft beer, and especially loved the pillow-soft cutlet with gently fragrant yuzu wasabi. Verdict: a great choice for solo meals, work lunches, or family dining.
Dough Rider Pizza is a wood-fired pizza restaurant in Ara-dong, Jeju. I paired the solo lunch set with pasta; pizzas are made to order, so allow a little time. Verdict: a warm, satisfying pick for solo meals and groups.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Bansang Jeju Iho Tewoo Branch is a Korean restaurant in Iho Tewoo, Jeju, serving wood-fired grilled mackerel meals. We added fish roe stew to a two-person mackerel set and made our own fried egg at the self-serve bar. A satisfying meal for enjoying moist mackerel with spicy fish roe stew.
bd Burger is a handmade burger restaurant near Seongsu Station in Seongdong, Seoul. I tried the Wasabi Shrimp and Double Cheese lunch sets with fried eggplant and button mushrooms, butter garlic fries, corn salad, and Hoegaarden beer. Verdict: I would order both burgers again on my next trip to Seongsu.
Yeoyejeong is a charcoal-grilled meat restaurant in Yangyang, Gangwon. We ordered 2 portions of marinated ribs, baekgimchi noodles and Yeoyeong naengmyeon, with easy parking and group pickup adding to the appeal. Verdict: a satisfying stop for tender ribs and refreshing noodles.
Gijang Myeongpum Daegae is a seafood restaurant in Gijang, Busan, where diners choose snow crab and king crab. We watched the staff weigh only the crab after subtracting the basket, then enjoyed two prepared crabs, the self-serve bar, crab-shell fried rice, and soybean paste stew. Verdict: the transparent weighing method was the standout.
Gin Jaryoko Ansan Gojan Branch (긴자료코 안산고잔점) is a Japanese restaurant in Gojan-dong, Ansan, Gyeonggi, serving generous demiglace pork cutlet and sake-don. On a weekday lunch, kiosk pre-ordering kept the short wait moving, and the ₩15,000 cutlet set and ₩14,000 salmon rice bowl made for a satisfying meal. Verdict: a great pick for a hearty Japanese lunch.
Kkankkanhan Jokbal is a jokbal and bossam restaurant in Wolgye-dong, Gwangsan, Gwangju. We shared the 58,000-won half-and-half Friend Set with my cousin, husband, and child; it was plenty for three adults and one child, with baseball on the big screen too. Verdict: a relaxed, well-equipped choice for family meals or gatherings.
Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a casual restaurant in Suwan District, Gwangsan, Gwangju. My mom, Shushu, and I shared Couple Set A with pastry soup, Kung Pao chicken pilaf, and vongole pasta. The rich kabocha pastry soup is the must-order here.
