Local places · 4353 stories
Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Sinjuokmi Suwan District branch is a Korean restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, serving spicy gosari gukbap. I shared assorted offal gosari gukbap and glutinous-rice nurungji pork gukbap set meals with my mother and husband near the hospital. Verdict: the fragrant scorched rice, clean-tasting offal, and generous bowls made for a satisfying lunch.
Haepumgye Pocheon Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Songu-ri, Pocheon, Gyeonggi, serving haesintang seafood-and-chicken soup. We visited with children, who headed straight for the in-store playroom, while our reserved table had high chairs and side dishes ready. Haepumgye is a great pick for a filling family meal.
Pyeonbaek Hoegwan Ilsan Hwajeong Branch is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant in Goyang, Gyeonggi. My mom and I enjoyed steamed beef brisket, half doenjang chicken-noodle and half mala broth shabu-shabu, plus Vietnamese spring rolls. Verdict: a generous, good-value 100-minute meal.
The European Gwanggyo is a European-style Italian restaurant in Gwanggyo, Suwon, Gyeonggi. I tried the Triple Cream Homemade Gnocchi and Jambon Truffle Funghi Pizza, and the rich mushroom cream sauce and pizza with a poached egg yolk stood out. Verdict: a great choice for a date meal with atmosphere in Gwanggyo.
Appa Jjim Hanam Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Hanam, Gyeonggi, serving braised pollock and steamed dishes. We ordered a medium braised pollock with siraegi and added siraegi and pot rice; the staff removed the bones, and the plump fish and savory sauce were a great match. A filling Korean meal to remember for a meal out with parents.
Sonamu Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant in Nonsan, Chungnam, serving elaborate hanjeongsik set meals in a hanok-style setting. I shared the ₩43,000 Sonamu Set Meal with my mom, from tender braised short ribs and spicy stir-fried octopus to dessert. Verdict: a lovely choice for a family meal or special occasion.
Ilpum Yeouido Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, with an open kitchen and counter seating. My friend and I enjoyed a premium kaisendon course with chawanmushi, cold udon, and mango panna cotta. Ilpum Yeouido Branch is a satisfying choice for a leisurely Japanese lunch.
Sedici is an Italian restaurant on the first floor of Arc Valley in Seongdong, Seoul. I tried beef tartare with brioche, fried potato gnocchi with Chodang corn, and butter pasta with four plump shrimp. Verdict: Sedici is a polished, quiet choice for a parking-friendly meal in Seongsu.
Gaya Kkeutjip Samgye is a Korean restaurant in Samgye-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We celebrated my husband's good test results with a ray stew set, perilla-oil handmade tofu, and lightly seasoned beef seaweed soup. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a clean, comforting Korean meal with gently sweet ray stew.
Maguro Tuna is a tuna restaurant in Hupyeong-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon. The writer repeatedly chose the Jin course for its thick-cut tuna, explanations of each cut, continuing side dishes, and two refills. Verdict: a course worth lingering over with tuna and sake.
Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, serving a two-person set of Korean beef and pork. Staff grilled the chuck flap, pork belly, and fresh rib meat, followed by half-and-half naengmyeon and diced-radish fried rice. A great pick when you want both beef and pork without doing the grilling yourself.
Bomseol Main Branch is a Korean restaurant on Oesammi-ro in Osan, Gyeonggi. The weekday Deulbap Set Meal costs ₩13,000 and includes hot-stone-pot rice, braised pollock, soybean-paste stew, side dishes, barley rice, and sikhye-style cinnamon punch. Verdict: a satisfying, generously varied Korean meal with easy parking.
