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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Jeonbotdae Sutbul Ogyeop is a charcoal-grilled pork restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon. I tried the 600g charcoal pork platter on a Saturday evening, and the pre-grilled meat, complimentary jjageuli stew and steamed egg, and skirt meat stood out. Verdict: A great pick for families or groups wanting several pork cuts on one platter.
Hurato Sikdang Gyeongbokgung Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, where diners grill gyukatsu and gyusteki over individual charcoal braziers. After years of visits, Haetae shared Set 3 with coworkers and found memories of studying abroad in the barbecue chicken rice bowl. Verdict: gyusteki with wasabi and salt is Haetae’s undisputed pick.
Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch is a braised pollock restaurant in Doan-dong, Daejeon. Dad and I ordered the small braised pollock and seed hotteok nurungji, pairing the spicy sauce with sweet, nutty scorched rice. A satisfying meal for anyone craving spicy braised fish.
Hekbap Kkachisan Branch is a home-style Japanese restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, serving rice bowls, ramen, soba, and katsu. After boxing, my girlfriend and I had the pork rib rice bowl set and Western-style king pork cutlet, and the lightly coated karaage was the standout. Hekbap Kkachisan Branch is a filling post-workout lunch stop.
Dolgyeok Hanwoo is a hanwoo (Korean beef) restaurant in Yeon-dong, Jeju, about 10 minutes by car from Jeju Airport. For a final Jeju meal, I had garlic-marinated galbisal, hanging tender and a 15,000 won yukhoe bibimbap that felt like three servings. A satisfying airport-side beef meal.
Gossi's Donghae Makguksu is a makguksu restaurant directly in front of Gangmun Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. My family shared the two-person set and yeolmu makguksu, enjoying cold broth noodles, spicy mixed noodles, and moist suyuk while my child happily ate the mul makguksu. Verdict: a lovely Gangneung lunch stop with a sea view and a beach walk afterward.
Junggye Gogi Party Nowon Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Nowon, Seoul. I had the Premium Set of beef, added Iberico pork neck and mul naengmyeon, then received a birthday seaweed soup spread and a surprise birthday-song celebration. Verdict: a memorable pick for a birthday dinner with family or friends.
Hantiok is a Korean restaurant in Anyang, Gyeonggi, serving Andong gukbap and Andong guksu in the Lotte Department Store Pyeongchon Branch food court. We ordered the Andong guksu set for 22,000 won and the Andong gukbap set for 21,000 won, with bossam, spicy pork, and dumplings. Verdict: a neat, filling stop while shopping, especially for the gukbap.
Hongmigwan is a Chinese restaurant near Gupo Market in Buk-gu, Busan. I had samseon jjamppong, jajangbap loaded with japchae, and mini tangsuyuk. Verdict: the jjamppong and japchae rice were an especially satisfying dinner combination.
Donmi Gaok Jinhae Main Branch is an aged-pork restaurant in I-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon. On a return visit, the thick pork neck, special pork belly, and gabrisal were grilled by the staff, while the foil-roasted king oyster mushroom stood out. Donmi Gaok is a strong pick for pork neck and a warm, filling finish.
Izawa Yeouido Direct Store is a Japanese restaurant near Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, where diners grill gyukatsu on a mini brazier. We ordered two gyukatsu set meals and a Zero Cola for 36,500 won. Verdict: a roomy, tidy choice for dates or solo meals.
Min Nakji Ansan Seongpo Main Branch is a seafood restaurant in Seongpo-dong, Ansan, serving live octopus and monkfish on a griddle. We had the ₩48,000 two-person octopus-and-monkfish griddle for a dinner date, with fluffy steamed egg and rice mixed into the leftover sauce. Verdict: a generous, pleasantly spicy dinner worth sharing.
