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Sosohan Punggyeong (소소한 풍경)

Sosohan Punggyeong (소소한 풍경)

2024-02-20

75 Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Sosohan Punggyeong is the first restaurant that received the restaurant guide, Blue Ribbon Survey, in Korea. It is located in a renovated house with a courtyard. They offer a course menu featuring appetizers to desserts. One of the signature dishes is the gaji jjim (spicy eggplant soup), a dish made with eggplant and meat. It is recommended to make reservations in advance, as many guests prefer to book ahead.

Yonggung haemultang (용궁해물탕)

Yonggung haemultang (용궁해물탕)

2024-02-20

7 Haengun-gil, Haenam-eup, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Yonggung haemultang is a Korean restaurant that has maintained its reputation for serving a single haemultang (spicy seafood stew) since its opening. The dish is filled with over 30 varieties of seafood such as thin-legged octopu, blue crab, jumbo conch, jumbo shrimp, oyster, cuttlefish, rockfish, clam, and pen shell, giving the impression of having the entire sea in a pot. The broth, simmered with bean sprouts and water parsley, is hearty and flavorful.

Bon café (본카페)

Bon café (본카페)

2024-02-20

179 Aewolhaean-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Bon café is a pet-friendly café located by the water, offering a delightful menu highlighted by its signature mango smoothie. Additionally, the Udo ttangkong latte (Udo peanut latte) and cheonggyul ade (green tangerine ade) are among the popular choices. The café not only serves drinks but also features a selection of snacks, souvenirs, and toys for sale. Conveniently situated near Aewol Port and Aewol Handam Park, Bon café is an ideal spot for visitors looking to enjoy a comprehensive exploration of the area.

Buam-dong Gaeyeoalsa (부암동 계열사)

Buam-dong Gaeyeoalsa (부암동 계열사)

2024-02-21

7 Baekseokdong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Buam-dong Gaeyeoalsa is a chicken place that has received recognition in the Blue Ribbon Survey, the first restaurant guide in Korea. The representative menu is the fried chicken served in a bamboo tray with wedge potatoes. The chicken has a thin and crispy coating. Nearby attractions include the Yun Dongju Hill (Cheongun Park) and the Yun Dong-ju Literary Museum, dedicated to the poet beloved by Koreans.

Club Espresso (클럽에스프레소)

Club Espresso (클럽에스프레소)

2024-02-20

132 Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Club Espresso is a café that opened in 1990, constructed with red bricks. They roast their own coffee beans, offering a diverse coffee menu. The Moon Blend, a blend of Colombian, Brazilian, Ethiopian, and Guatemalan beans, is a favorite among regulars and is made with the coffee bean ratio favored by former President Moon Jae-in. Nearby attractions include the Yun Dongju Hill (Cheongun Park) and the Yun Dong-ju Literary Museum, dedicated to the poet beloved by Koreans.

Timestamp (타임스탬프)

Timestamp (타임스탬프)

2024-03-20

1F, 92-1 Sinbuk-ro, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Timestamp is a distinctive café in Jeju that doubles as a small photo studio. Its hallmark offering is the hallabong ade, alongside a selection of other beverages and desserts like Americano and vanilla latte. In its photo studio, visitors have the opportunity to take ID and souvenir photos, with the added feature of a facility for self-service black and white photography. The café's retro-style interior has made it a hit on social media, attracting many visitors. 

Jimbaran Beach (짐바란비치)

Jimbaran Beach (짐바란비치)

2024-02-20

56 Aewolbukseo-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jimbaran Beach is a bakery café known for its exotic ambiance. Its signature offering is the Hallabong Dor, a delightful pandoro filled with hallabong jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar. This pairs perfectly with their signature beverages, the Udo ttangkong latte (Udo peanut latte) and mandarin white latte. The café's garden, set against a backdrop of palm trees and the serene ocean, adds to its beauty, creating a picturesque setting.

Space Zero (스페이스제로)

Space Zero (스페이스제로)

2024-02-20

880-24 Cheondeok-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Space Zero, situated on the 3rd floor of 9.81 Park, is a café designed for relaxation, as its name implies. Adhering to a one-person-one-drink policy, it offers amenities such as the use of iPads and Nintendo for guests' entertainment. The café's spacious interior is adorned with hanging chairs and beanbags, creating a perfect environment for visitors to either enjoy the view outside the window or unwind in tranquility. The menu includes unique beverages like Space Oddity and citrus ales, as well as aromatic espresso, catering to a variety of tastes.

The Healing Time (더힐링타임)

The Healing Time (더힐링타임)

2024-02-20

652 Seohaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The Healing Time is a foot bath café located near Jeju Airport, offering visitors the chance to soak their feet in aromatic oils and herbal salts before departing. The foot bath experience is designed to last for 30 minutes, providing a moment of relaxation and rejuvenation. In addition to the foot baths, the café sells a variety of bath bombs and aromatherapy products. Guests can enjoy espresso, organic herbal teas, and citrus juices while relaxing and gazing out the window at the ocean view.

Bomnal Café (봄날카페)

2024-02-20

25 Aewol-ro 1-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Bomnal café, the first to open on Handam Beach in Aewol, is celebrated for its Jeju hallabong ade. Known for its beautiful sea views, visitors can enjoy their drinks surrounded by colorful murals and charming gift items, all against the backdrop of the sea. The café also features a gift shop filled with Jeju souvenirs.