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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu. We had the 28,000 won fire-grilled squid-and-pork stir-fry with rice, and its smoky, savory flavor was delicious without being overly spicy; a great pick for family meals and groups.
Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal is a Korean restaurant near Gaenari Park in Dongtan, Hwaseong. We ordered the 28,000 won pork belly kimchi-jjim set with rolled omelet and two bowls of rice after returning from overseas. Verdict: a hearty, comforting meal with rich broth and black rice.
Seonbawi Memil Jangteo Yangjae Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seocho, Seoul, serving buckwheat dishes near Yangjae Citizens’ Forest. We had a two-person buckwheat clam kalguksu for 26,000 won after 8 p.m., with a mountain of clams, refreshing broth, and springy noodles. Verdict: a filling late-night stop for buckwheat noodle lovers.
Jeju Eunhuine Haejangguk Suwon Ingye Branch is a Korean restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, serving Jeju-style hangover soup and dombe meat. We visited at 11 a.m. after a night out and had offal soup, boneless hangover soup with glass noodles, and dombe meat. A warming, generously filled meal for lunch or recovery near Suwon City Hall.
Gogikkun Gimchunbae Hongdae Supgil Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, serving both Korean beef and pork. The staff grilled the ₩109,000 two-person set, while the ₩7,000 half-and-half naengmyeon and ₩8,000 kkakdugi fried rice made a very satisfying meal. Verdict: a lovely pick for dates or group dinners.
Deo Chadol is a duck barbecue restaurant near Seonbawi Station in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi. We had the Couple Set with perilla-oil makguksu for extra: the odor-free duck brisket and self-fried rice were great, while the noodles needed more seasoning and the plate clearing felt abrupt. Verdict: a solid pick for duck with lots of accompaniments.
Kosi Isu Branch (코시 이수점) is a Japanese udon restaurant near Isu Station in Dongjak, Seoul. I ordered kake udon, extra tonkatsu, and a 300 ml draft beer from the tablet at my bar seat. Verdict: a comfortable, satisfying spot for a solo meal.
Didi's Pizza Pub is a pizza and Italian-style restaurant in Jongno, Seoul. Four coworkers shared two pizzas, Buffalo wings, and spicy cream Toowoomba pasta, with the wings and rich pasta standing out. Verdict: a solid place to revisit when a group in Gwanghwamun is choosing a meal.
Extra Mile is a casual pizza and pasta restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, tucked into an unsigned alley near Gwangan Station. We tried the Classic Combo with half hot honey pepperoni and potato pizza, plus shrimp bisque cream pasta. Verdict: a great pairing of chewy aged dough and deeply shrimp-scented pasta.
Manokamana Songdo Branch is an Indian restaurant in Songdo, Yeonsu, Incheon. I tried the B Set with mutton masala, butter naan, chicken tikka, and lassi, and loved its deep spice flavors and generous spread. Verdict: A great pick when you’re craving spicy curry and chewy naan.
Jinmi Hwareo Center is a seafood takeout shop inside Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. We packed ₩30,000 flounder sashimi and two small Korean squid sashimi for ₩15,000 to enjoy at our accommodation. Verdict: a friendly, good-value stop to add to a Sokcho market food run.
Dangke Donkatsu is a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant in Nowon, Seoul, where diners pour onion sauce over thick-cut pork cutlets on a hot plate. I paired cheese katsu with cold memil noodles and fruit highballs while exploring the restaurant’s tiny decorative details. Verdict: save Dangke Donkatsu for a slightly more special tonkatsu meal.
