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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2024-02-15
1F, 25-1 Dokseodang-ro 40-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Bubu Yoridan is a Korean restaurant conveniently situated just 20 minutes away from the Itaewon Special Tourist Zone. Managed by a chef couple with a background in hotel dining, the restaurant specializes in an array of delectable seafood dishes. The standout menu item is the jin hwangje jjim (boiled pork slices and spicy braised seafood), a dish featuring Wando wild octopus, three abalones, and boiled black pork slices. Nearby attractions include Yongsan Park, the National Museum of Korea, the National Theater of Korea, and the Namsan Seoul Tower.
2024-02-15
2F, 28 Dunsanjung-ro 40beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Daeseon Kalguksu, established in 1954, is a kalguksu (noodle soup) specialty restaurant renowned for its traditional flavors. Their signature dish, Daeseon Kalguksu, is made by adding noodles to a rich broth boiled with clams and topped with crown daisy and perilla seed powder, creating a deep and savory taste. Another key to their success is the bibim guksu (spicy noodles), which consists of noodles mixed with sesame oil and homemade red chili paste. Additionally, their tender and juicy suyuk (boiled pork slices) is also popular among customers.
2024-02-15
168 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
Chondak Sanori is a Korean restaurant specializing in duck dishes. One of their popular menu items is ori roseu (grilled duck), a dish featuring seasoned duck meat grilled on a pan. This dish is renowned for its tender and savory taste without any gamey smell, making it consistently appealing to diners. When you order ori roseu, it is accompanied by a spicy oritang (duck soup), offering a balanced meal that isn't overly rich, allowing guests to savor duck cuisine without feeling too heavy.
2024-02-15
407 Gyejok-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
Pungnyeon Samgyetang is a Korean restaurant situated near the Terminal Complex in Dong-gu, Daejeon. Specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), it is renowned as a nutritious dish in Korean cuisine. A distinctive feature of their service is the presentation of the food in a hot pot, ensuring warmth until the last bite. The addition of a layer of porridge underneath the chicken enhances the heartiness of this fulfilling meal.