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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Romaok Magok is an Italian restaurant on the third floor of LG Arts Center Seoul in Gangseo, Seoul. I tried the 27,000 won Napoli Mare Pomodoro pasta and 25,000 won Eclipse squid ink risotto near Seoul Botanic Park. Verdict: a lovely atmospheric choice after the garden or a performance.
Mayway is a Chinese restaurant near Lotte Mart in Gwangsan, Gwangju. I tried brisket jjamppong, a one-person set meal, and grapefruit cream shrimp, with the smoky noodles and juicy tangsuyuk standing out. Verdict: a delicious new find for Chinese food in Gwangju.
Kueodeukkutteu is an Italian restaurant for pasta and risotto in Haenggung-dong, Suwon. For a birthday lunch date, we shared shrimp rosé pasta, Manjo truffle pea risotto, and perilla oil ice cream while checking out the indoor, outdoor, and terrace seating. Verdict: the plump shrimp, chewy risotto, and perilla oil ice cream were standouts.
Menji Hanam Misa Branch is a Japanese ramen restaurant in Hanam, Gyeonggi. I tried kara tantanmen with a mini pork loin tonkatsu set and the Shin Tori Paitan mini rice combo. Verdict: a filling pick when you want ramen and tonkatsu together.
Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch is an unlimited shabu-shabu and Vietnamese wrap restaurant in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. My friend and I enjoyed spicy and original split broth with beef neck chuck, then wrapped plate after plate of fresh ingredients. A generous, easygoing lunch from meat through ice cream dessert.
Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch is a two-story house-style brunch café in Gijang, Busan. The basil garlic-butter bulgogi panini, citrus white ragù pasta, kabocha curry soup, and seasonal Lamington cake were all excellent. Verdict: Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch is a satisfying pick for both food and atmosphere.
Shabu20 Daegu Bokhyeon branch is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu buffet in Buk-gu, Daegu. On an 80-minute weekday lunch course, I tried soybean and katsuobushi broths with unlimited beef and pork, vegetables, Vietnamese rolls, fried chicken, and dessert. Verdict: a generous, well-managed spot for a group meal or family outing.
Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is a Korean restaurant with private rooms in Jongno, Seoul. We had the ₩32,000 bori-gulbi set and ₩35,000 abalone tteokgalbi set, and the thoughtful children’s tableware, rice, and beef radish soup made the visit easy with kids. Verdict: A lovely choice for a quiet family Korean meal near Deoksugung.
Songdam Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant in Anjung, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, serving beef shabu-shabu and jeongol kalguksu. After a musical with the kids, we added mixed vegetables and meat dumplings to the mild beef hot-pot noodles, then mixed dumplings into the barley rice. Verdict: a filling, comforting meal from rich broth through noodles and porridge.
Panna is an Italian restaurant near Jeonpo Station in Busanjin, Busan, serving pasta and gnocchi. After a one-hour Saturday lunch wait, I loved the rich Toowoomba pasta sauce and the varied textures of the basil gnocchi. Panna is a great casual pasta stop near Jeonpo Station.
Heukdonsibaekdonmyeon Shinhwa World Branch is a black pork barbecue restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju, near Jeju Shinhwa World. The charcoal-pre-grilled pork, chewy kkodeulsal, glass noodle cucumber salad, and kimchi stew were the standouts. Verdict: a satisfying Jeju black pork dinner stop.
Bupyeong Yang Gopchang is a grilled offal restaurant by the Bupyeong Kkangtong Market night market in Nampo-dong, Busan. I had salt-grilled heart, large intestine, small intestine, and special tripe, all cooked to just the right point by the staff. Verdict: a worthwhile stop for old-school grilled offal in Nampo-dong.
