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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, that is easy to visit alone near Sinnonhyeon Station. I tried its ₩14,000 minari gomtang, with fragrant water parsley, rich Korean beef broth, and rice prepared in the torim style. Verdict: a hearty, comfortable solo meal in a spotless space, haha.
Bueokgan Chinese is a Chinese restaurant on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae, Busan. We tried chili gan-jjajang, beef brisket jjamppong, and whole-garlic yuringi for 10000, 12000, and 28000 won. Bueokgan Chinese’s crisp, juicy yuringi is the order to make instead of tangsuyuk.
Baekcheongu Kalguksu Yongin Dongbaek Branch is a noodle restaurant near Dongbaek E-Mart in Yongin, Gyeonggi. We had three servings of seafood kalguksu and the limited Yeongwol black soybean noodles, with complimentary barley rice and house-made kimchi. A great pick when you want hot seafood noodles and rich soybean noodles together!
Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch is a jokbal restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju. My husband and I shared Goheung fresh garlic jokbal for a dinner date, with complimentary sides and beer. Verdict: the springy jokbal and bold garlic sauce are unforgettable.
Damso Main Branch is a private-room Korean beef barbecue restaurant in Dong-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. For my dad’s birthday, my parents and I had assorted grilled beef, beef soybean-paste ramen, and cold buckwheat noodles. Verdict: a relaxed, delicious choice for treating parents to a special meal.
Dongchuwon Bulgogi is an old-style bulgogi restaurant in Hagik-dong, Michuhol, Incheon. I ordered the two-person set with brass-plate bulgogi, morning-roll burgers, and naengmyeon served when I wanted it. Verdict: a convenient choice for a family meal with spacious seating and free parking.
Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch is a Korean restaurant near Suwon Station in Suwon, Gyeonggi. We ordered the 32,000 won Daseon Kalnakji for two and two extra portions of boiled pork for 12,000 won after a company dinner, and loved the clam broth, plump octopus, and fresh geotjeori. Verdict: a seriously satisfying stop for lunch or a hangover cure.
Bulgogi On Soban Pangyo Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, serving hot-plate bulgogi with individual meal trays. Two people ordered garlic kkotgalbisal bulgogi for 18,000 won each, with multigrain rice, bean sprout soup, and sides. A satisfying lunch when you want a proper meat meal.
Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch is a chicken noodle restaurant in Garak-dong, Songpa, Seoul. We paired mild dak kalguksu with thinly sliced suyuk for the baby, with a high chair and children’s tableware ready to use. A comfortable choice for a family meal.
Songnim Bok Jangeo Wolpi Branch is an all-you-can-eat freshwater eel restaurant in Wolpi-dong, Ansan, Gyeonggi. At dinner with my family, we had plump eel, savory pork belly, and chicken neck meat with teriyaki sauce for 29,900 won. A great choice even when not everyone in the group likes eel.
Yaksamgol Garden is a duck barbecue restaurant in Yagmok, Chilgok, Gyeongbuk. At a reserved outdoor table, I grilled a whole duck on a preheated stone griddle, then enjoyed kimchi, fried rice, and roasted sweet potato. Verdict: the view-and-duck combination made me want to come back.
Jeongyukdo is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, with private rooms and outdoor patio seating. For a family birthday, we ordered the Korean pork set and extra pork jowl, enjoying the different cuts and side dishes. Verdict: Jeongyukdo is a great pick for private family or group gatherings near Hapjeong Station.
