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Banhadang (반하당)

Banhadang (반하당)

2024-02-15

36 Seongbuk-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Banhadang is a café located 20 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage site Changdeokgung Palace. Renovated from a hanok, it preserves the charm of hanok with open spaces, leaving only the pillars of the original structure. The signature menu includes a Strawberry latte made with homemade strawberry syrup and milk. During the summer season, the jeontong pat bingsu (traditional shaved ice with red beans), made with domestically sourced jujube and red bean, is also popular.

Seongbukro (성북로)

Seongbukro (성북로)

2024-02-15

1-2F, 10 Seongbuk-ro 28-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Seongbukro is a café located 15 minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage site Changdeokgung Palace. With an elegant atmosphere, the café is structured with three floors and a rooftop. The signature menu is the mandarin latte, featuring a refreshing taste with plenty of tangerines in milk. Additionally, the café is known for making desserts on-site, following the principle of selling them on the same day they are produced. Signature desserts include croissants with milk cream and mont blanc.

Soseolwon Seoga (소설원 서가)

Soseolwon Seoga (소설원 서가)

2024-02-15

37 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Soseolwon Seoga is a café located near Daehangno. The name means a small garden with falling snow. The building, spanning five floors, offers different atmospheres on each level, making it enjoyable to explore. The signature menu is the sun uyu pudding (whole milk pudding), boasting a smooth texture that allows you to savor the rich flavor of pure milk. Also popular is the heukdang einspanner (black sugar einspanner), featuring cream and marshmallows without being overly rich. Nearby attractions include Marronnier Park and the Dream Art Center.

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

2024-02-15

226 Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Jeongjanamu Garden is a restaurant that serves traditional Korean homestyle meals. When ordering the signature dish cheonggukjang ssambap (rich soybean paste stew, leaf wraps and rice), customers are served with cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), and nine varieties of side dishes. Diners can enjoy a Korean dining experience by wrapping rice and side dishes in fresh leafy greens and savoring a spoonful of the hearty cheonggukjang. Additionally, the restaurant offers grilled Korean beef and pork.

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo (백마강참숯민물장어)

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo (백마강참숯민물장어)

2024-02-15

67 Byeondongjung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo is a freshwater eel cuisine specialty restaurant. The signature dish is Korean minmul jangeo gui (grilled freshwater eel) grilled over charcoal, and the menu also includes jangeo tang (spicy eel stew) and somyeon (noodles). Their eels are large and fresh, and the staff grills them for customers, allowing for a comfortable dining experience. Enjoying it with the side dishes served alongside, such as aged kimchi and ginger, even further enhances the meal. 

Sariwon (사리원면옥)

Sariwon (사리원면옥)

2024-02-15

77 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Sariwon, established in 1952, is a renowned Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant. Founded by a North Korean native, the restaurant has become nationally famous for its authentic Pyeongyang naengmyeon flavor. The rich broth, a blend of beef stock simmered for hours and matured dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth, is full of flavor. The restaurant is also known for its smooth, house-made buckwheat noodles.

Surim Gongwon (수림공원가든)

2024-02-15

Bldg A, 269 Juan-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon

Opened in 1984, Surim Gongwon is renowned for its expertise in galbi gui (grilled galbi). Its signature dish, soyangnyeom galbi gui (grilled marinated beef galbi), consists of beef ribs that have been marinated in a blend of sweet and savory seasonings before being grilled over charcoal. This preparation method ensures that the meat is both tender and rich in flavor. The restaurant's staff takes care of grilling the meat, providing a comfortable dining experience for guests, including those who may be trying galbi for the first time.

Kkeomppeok Millaengmyeon (껌뻑밀냉면)

2024-02-15

15 Jebine 4-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Kkeombeok Millaengmyeon is a noodle-focused restaurant known for its chewy fresh noodles. The signature dish, milmyeon (wheat noodles), is made with freshly pulled noodles upon order, providing a delightful chewy texture and great taste. For those who enjoy spicy flavors, trying bibim milmyeon (spicy wheat noodles) is also recommended. In addition to milmyeon, the menu includes dishes like kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup) and deulkkae kalguksu (noodle soup with perilla seeds).

Gangnam Myeonok Dunsan Branch (강남면옥 둔산점)

2024-02-15

15 Dunsan-ro 123beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Gangnam Myeonok, located near Daejeon City Hall, is a renowned galbi restaurant. The most popular dishes are sogalbijjim (braised galbi) and galbitang (galbi soup), known for extremely tender meat that effortlessly melts in your mouth. Enjoying these rich galbi in combination with tangy naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) elevates the meal into a unique delicacy. Additionally, hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), topped with a distinctive sauce and complemented with ganjaemi hoe muchim (spicy raw red stingray salad), offers a delightful taste experience.

Hanmaeum Myeonok Doma Main Store (한마음면옥 도마점)

2024-02-15

22 Sama 1-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Hanmaeum Myeonok is a local favorite specializing in Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). The most popular items on the menu are the naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and kimchi bibim (stir-fried kimchi with beef). Their naengmyeon is known for a mild and clean taste, following the Pyongyang style. The kimchi bibim is a specialty, featuring seasoned kimchi and pyeonyuk (boiled pork slices), offering a spicy yet delightful flavors. It's recommended to plan a visit during non-peak hours for a more leisurely dining experience, as it is often crowded during lunchtime.