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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Geumdeungeo Deulanguil Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, serving nuruk-salt-aged wood-fired mackerel. My friend and I reserved for 2 p.m. and shared two portions of grilled mackerel, cockle salad, and self-bar side dishes. Verdict: a filling, home-style lunch with gentle flavors.
BAS Burger Sinyongsan is a pub-style burger restaurant in Yongsan, Seoul. We had a Double Bacon Cheese Burger, Mushroom Burger Set, Cheese Bacon Fries, and two refills of house-fried potato chips. A great pick for burgers and beer on a date or with friends.
Myeongseung Jeju Saenggogi is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving Jeju-style pork and hearty meal dishes. Two people ordered three portions of meat, kimchi jjigae, and gogi guksu for a filling meal. Verdict: a satisfying choice for thick pork and warm comfort dishes.
Hongga Jokbal Bossam Gukbap is a jokbal, bossam, and gukbap restaurant a five-minute walk from Exit 1 of Byeongjeom Station in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. My husband and I enjoyed the extra-large front trotter jokbal with chewy skin, generous portions, spicy bean sprout soup, and tangy spicy makguksu. A great pick for front trotter jokbal and cold buckwheat noodles together.
Nopo Dwaeji Aewol is a black pork restaurant near Gwakji Beach in Jeju. Two people shared 600g of black pork geun-gogi, doenjang-jjigae, and rice, with the staff handling the grilling. Verdict: an easy, filling first-night dinner before a beach walk.
Didi's Pizza Pub Jongno Main Branch is a pizza pub in Jongno, Seoul, with an outdoor-stall-style terrace near Jonggak Station. I had Terra draft beer with Jalapeño Pepperoni & Mushroni thin pizza and extra arugula, while catching a baseball broadcast. Verdict: Friday-after-work pizza and beer bliss.
Mom's Uijeongbu Budaejjigae is a Korean restaurant near Heyri Art Village in Paju, Gyeonggi. After a wedding hall tour, we had spicy budae jjigae with ramen noodles and rice for a warming, satisfying meal. Verdict: a convenient, filling stop for a spicy soup craving in Paju.
Hwadamga is a Korean restaurant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, serving pre-grilled pork and grilled fish on stone plates. After my child’s soccer class, we had cubed pork neck and pork belly that cooked quickly, while the self bar made feeding the kids easy. Hwadamga is a great fit for a family meal.
24-Hour Sopuri Yangpyeong Haejangguk, Yeonan Pier General Fish Market Branch is a Korean soup restaurant in Jemulpo, Incheon. We shared clear beef head soup with our 30-month-old and topped up sundae blood, rice, and side dishes at the self-service bar. Verdict: a satisfying warm meal for any hour around Yeonan Pier.
Taegine Jogae Jeongol Geomdan Ara Branch is a seafood restaurant in Geomdan, Incheon. I chose the clear clam soup with the 14,000 won-per-person Tang Bossam Set for two, plus barley rice, kalguksu noodles, and soft-serve ice cream. A satisfying full-course dinner of refreshing broth and tender bossam.
Halmae Gireumjip Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Branch is a Korean pub in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. Its warm wood-toned interior is a comfortable spot for a meal and a drink, with plenty of room for group gatherings. Verdict: a welcoming choice for jeon and drinks near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office.
Eutteum Aged Hanwoo No.9 Hapjeong Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. We ordered the 600g Hanwoo Special Set for an anniversary, with staff-grilled cuts plus cockle salad, yukhoe, and ankimo service. Verdict: a polished, easygoing choice for an anniversary date.
