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Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

2021-10-16

170, Daeheungsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-7696

Jeonju Sikdang is a noted restaurant for Haenam folk cuisine. It was designated by the Korean Traditional Culture Preservation Society after getting many awards, such as Special Culinary Award.

The main items on the menu are pyogo jeongol (shitake mushroom hot pot) and sanchae jeongsik (set menu with seasoned wild vegetables). In particular, the restaurant's signature pyogo jeongol uses ingredients that are all prepared in house using organic shitake mushrooms, beef, Manila clams, along with other seafood and vegetables, giving it a clean and rich taste. The theme of the restaurant, “Enjoying natural dishes in the mountains,” fits perfectly with the taste of their mushrooms, which carries a excellent taste without the addition of any artificial seasoning. The restaurant also sells dongdongju (traditional Korean liquor), a drink that brings deeper flavors of the food.

Tteul Gwa Dawon (뜰과다원)

Tteul Gwa Dawon (뜰과다원)

2019-11-12

6-4, Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5310

Tteul Gwa Dawon (literally "yard and tea garden") is an up-scale hanok-style tea and coffee house where you can enjoy a tranquil garden in the center of Seoul.

The tea and coffee shop offers traditional Korean tea made of 100% natural ingredients, as well as organic coffee. It is equipped with large private rooms which can accomodate a large number of guests, making it the best place to hold seminars or other types of social gatherings.

Tea, rice cakes, and other traditional snacks served here can be a good alternative for when you're in between meals.

Seongiljip (성일집)

Seongiljip (성일집)

2020-05-05

103, Daegyo-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-463-5888

Seongiljip has been known for over 70 years as a restaurant specializing in grilled eel. They use the same ingredients and roasting method as other restaurants, but their secret marinade gives it a uniquely delicious taste.
The marinade, the taste of which is a perfectly savory blend of sweet and spicy, is made directly by the owner.

Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk (할매팥빙수단팥죽)

Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk (할매팥빙수단팥죽)

2019-11-11

24, Yongho-ro 90beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-623-9946

Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk has over 30 years' experience in pat bingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans) and danpatjuk (sweet red bean porridge). Located in Yongho-dong, the restaurant is close to Igidae Park, and therefore easily accessible by bus through the Igidae Park bus stop.

Gupojip (구포집)

Gupojip (구포집)

2020-01-07

14-1, Bosu-daero 36beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-244-2146

Located in Bupyeong-dong, Jung-gu, Gupojip is a representative Gyeongsang-do style chueo-tang (loach soup) restaurant that has been around for a long period of time. Bracken is added to the thick broth, making the chueo-tang tastier. Their soy bean paste is also very good and added to the chueo-tang. The cabbages and bean sprouts add hearty flavor to it, too. Various vegetables remove the wild taste and make the broth gentle.

Sanseongjip (산성집)

2020-09-04

524, Sanseong-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-517-5546

Wild edible greens, medicinal herbs, and home grown chemical-free vegetables are used in the dishes at Sanseongjip. The menu items include heugyeomso sutbulgui (charcoal grilled black goat), ori bulgogi (duck bulgogi), tojong dak (Korean chicken), sanseong-tosanju (traditional rice wine), and pajeon (green onion pancake), which are all popular among Koreans and foreign visitors alike. The restaurant has a sports facility that occupies a 992 square meter space. There is a foot volleyball court. The restaurant is also equipped with a spacious indoor parking lot that can accommodate up to 30 vehicles.

Songdo Park (송도공원)

2024-03-15

75 Amnamgongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2441

Songdo Park is a Korean restaurant located right in front of the sea in Yeongdo and directly in front of Songdo Beach. It spans a four story building and an annex, housing sutbul galbi (charcoal-grilled galbi), Korean beef, pork, Joongsik course (Chinese course), and Ilsik course (Japanese course) restaurants on each floor. With its splendid views, it's a popular spot for enjoying a relaxed meal.

Marine Buffet (마린뷔페)

2016-11-11

52, Chungjang-daero 9beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

Marine Buffet offers tasty food cooked with fresh vegetables and natural ingredients along with a panoramic view of Busan Port and the city of Busan. Especially for foreigners, various kinds of foods including Japanese, Chinese, and Western style foods are prepared. Also, an on-site grill corner is set up to offer grilled beef (galbi).

Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip (원조짚불곰장어 기장외가집)

2024-03-15

5-1 Gongsu 2-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-7098

Located in Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip specializes in jipbul gomjangeo (straw-roasted hagfish). The use of straw imparts a distinct nutty flavor to the eel, making it a favorite among diners. Gijang Oegajib served as the pioneer, leading to the establishment of a cluster of sea eel restaurants in the Gongsu Village. The restaurant offers various dishes such as yangnyeom gomjangeo (grilled marinated hagfish), sogeum gui (grilled salted sea eel), gomjangeo maeuntang (spicy sea eel stew).

Hoeguksu Halmaejip (회국수할매집)

2024-03-15

5 Seomyeonmunhwa-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-817-9260

Hoeguksu Halmaejip is a noodle restaurant located near Seo-myeon Station in Busan, specializing in noodles. Their most popular dish is the hoeguksu (raw fish noodles), where raw fish is mixed with spicy and tangy sauce and served with noodles. Hoeguksu is a local delicacy in Busan, beloved by locals. They also offer other menu items such as yeolmu guksu (young summer radish kimchi noodles), bibim guksu (spicy noodles).