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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Menya Seoul Yongsan I'Park Mall Branch is a ramen restaurant in Yongsan, Seoul. After a film at Yongsan CGV, I had the Dongpo Pork Chashu Ramen Double Set with mild broth, mini gyoza, and Zero Coke for 20,900 won. Verdict: a filling, easy solo meal after the movies.
Raymond Isu Branch is an American-style pizza pub in Dongjak, Seoul, serving jumbo pizza and craft beer. Our group shared the Raymond Set and a five-beer sampler, and it was filling enough that we did not need a second stop. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a hearty pizza-and-beer night near Isu Station.
Jeonju House is a Korean restaurant in Yuseong, Daejeon, serving pork belly and kimchi stew. A two-person cauldron kimchi stew with rolled omelet came with freshly cooked pot rice and scorched rice. Verdict: a warming, deeply satisfying meal for a proper bowl of rice and stew.
Gankeun Galbi Seongseo Branch is an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu. We ordered unlimited pork ribs and pork belly for 21,900 won, then enjoyed the self-bar, charcoal-grilled marinated ribs, and instant ramen. Gankeun Galbi Seongseo Branch is a great pick for a filling family meal or group dinner.
Cham Dwaejitgan Jongno Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul. We shared black pork ogyeopsal, moksal, steamed egg, fried rice, and Cass beer for 50,000 won. Verdict: a wonderfully filling date-night meal with seriously good pork.
Eaters Mexican HUFS Branch is a Tex-Mex restaurant near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Dongdaemun, Seoul. My husband, a couple we know, and I shared the Signature Fajita, chimichanga, and chicken quesadilla for a generously sized meal. Verdict: Eaters Mexican HUFS Branch is a great pick for a hearty group meal with tortillas.
Cheongdam Kkatsu is a Japanese restaurant near Gangnam-gu Office Station in Gangnam, Seoul, serving pork cutlets alongside Korean dishes. Two guys dropped in without a plan and ordered the cucumber bibim buckwheat noodle pork-cutlet set, pork kimchi jjigae with pork cutlet, and fried shrimp. Verdict: the fried shrimp was the standout, and it is a handy choice for lunch or dinner after work.
Danyang Heukmaneul Nurungji Dakgangjeong is a dakgangjeong restaurant at Danyang Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. After Gosu Cave, we picked up a waiting ticket and took home original nurungji dakgangjeong for the kids’ side dish and the adults’ drink snack. Verdict: a generous, tasty box worth taking along on a Danyang trip.
Kosi Seoul National University Entrance Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Gwanak, Seoul, serving udon and pork cutlets. On a quiet weekday lunch, I tried the half-and-half cutlet and Sanuki bukkake udon with its chewy house-made noodles and rich cold broth. A great-value pick for solo meals or dates.
Jinseong Hanwoo Gopchang Sindang Direct Branch is a Korean beef intestine restaurant near Sindang Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. After work, my friend and I had three servings of gopchang, grilled by the staff, with minari-garlic sauce and kkakdugi fried rice. Verdict: the generously filled intestines and crispy pan rice made this a memorable meal.
Hets Jeonpo Branch is a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. I ordered three YBD loin katsu at 13,000 won each and tried them with salt, wasabi, and truffle oil in the spacious dining room. Verdict: the truffle oil pairing is especially good for truffle lovers.
Matdongsam Beomeo Main Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Suseong, Daegu. We had premium five-layer pork belly, pork jowl, steamed egg, and Grandma’s doenjang stew with changing sauces and stir-fried aged kimchi. Matdongsam Beomeo Main Branch is a great pick for pork that stays enjoyable to the last bite.
